Looking back through my reflective journal, I spotted an entry about a client who had come to coaching at the request of someone else, so perhaps a little reluctantly. However, by the end of the session, they told me that being offered this coaching opportunity had “taken away the thought that I’m just a… Read More The power of 1:1
When we experience the disappointment of not getting that job we wanted, how do we safeguard against letting that disappointment spiral out of control, leading to thinking that’s destructive and behaviour that’s unhelpful? And for anyone who’s thinking, just you wait ‘til it happens to you, and then let me know how you feel,… Read More Moving on
Working with a group of people a little while ago, I took a gamble, encouraging them to tap into self‑awareness. There was some noticeable discomfort in the room as they revealed, slowly, that they don’t get much chance to think about themselves, to reflect on attitudes, behaviour, performance – what a shame! – yet most said… Read More More challenge . . .
http://www.girlfriendcircles.com/blog/index.php/2014/05/the-problem-my-friend-doesnt-ask-me-about-my-life/ READ BEYOND THIS ARTICLE’S TITLE to explore the notion that, “we can offer up our lives. It makes it no less sincere …”. Hmm, a surprise find that prompted deeper thinking and feelings about active listening and insightful questioning skills … and beyond that, that relationships are key. http://www.girlfriendcircles.com/blog/index.php/2014/05/the-problem-my-friend-doesnt-ask-me-about-my-life/
I’ve been reflecting on how we deal with change, and how to support others who are sceptics – those who display a complacent resistance to change, reminiscing fondly over a bygone era; a we’ve been here before attitude, based perhaps on an espoused reality of previous success. In a work context, change is often perceived only… Read More Transitioning through change
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