At the beginning of my coaching sessions I always start by explaining what coaching is… and what coaching isn’t. Over the years I’ve developed my own explanation of how coaching is different to other interventions, but this graphic – recently developed by ICF Victoria Branch – is a great visual tool that I’ve started using Read More
When people ask me what I do, I have an ‘elevator pitch’ that goes something like: I’m a coach. I work with people to achieve positive change in their lives – identifying what will make the biggest difference to their confidence, career, and/or wellbeing – or helping uncover their unique strengths and personal purpose so Read More
With the retirement age rising, it’s entirely possible that our children will work for 50 years or more (and depending on your age, it’s entirely possible you might work for another 20 or 30 years). That means there is even more pressure on high school students to choose a career they will enjoy and an Read More
It’s the longest study of happiness every undertaken… for the past 75 years, Harvard’s Grant and Glueck study has tracked the physical and emotional well-being of 724 people*. In this short TED Talk by Robert Waldinger, current director of the study, the key finding is simple: the good life is built with good relationships. Good relationships Read More
Have you ever wondered whether engaging an executive coach is the right thing for you or one of the leaders in your organisation? The author of this article suggests there are eight questions you should ask before making that decision… Is the leader someone who is considered high potential or in a high-impact role? Does the Read More
I have always enjoyed building motivation and engagement in individuals and teams. I have great enthusiasm for working with people and helping them find their path. Having spent many years in the early part of my own career working as a university student adviser, I acquired a great breadth of knowledge about the avenues you can follow Read More
I am fascinated by the field of narrative coaching and love reading the work of Dr David Drake, the founder of Narrative Coaching. In his most recent post, Dr Drake challenges our definitions of ‘time on’ and ‘time off’. He suggests we have it all wrong with our work-oriented lives, as this is not the pace Read More
To celebrate Coaching Week, the International Coach Federation compiled its top coaching tips in five easy-to-watch videos. The first video How Coaching Works and is designed to help people better understand what coaching is about. Key messages: Life can be tricky tricky… there are often several paths to choose from. A coach can help you see things from a Read More
80,000 hours… this is the average number of hours that make up your working life. No wonder “what should I do with my life?” is one of the most challenging decisions we face. Should you focus on making money? Follow your passion? Be guided by your interests? Or do what will be most valuable to society? Benjamin Todd, Read More
Are you waiting for the fraud squad to bust down your door? Imposter syndrome is nothing new, but what is it that makes us feel like such frauds? This ABC Health and Wellbeing article on Understanding Imposter Syndrome sheds some light: “Pressuring parents growing up, anxiety, or your own impossibly high standards are said to plant the seed. Read More
