Coaching starts with considering the issue of self-awareness for the simple reason that the person who is not self-aware has – by definition – no awareness, or consciousness, that there is anything on which to work within one self. This applies as much to self-development as it does to coaching a client. If a cat scratches its fur going through a barbed wire fence, we know it has become ‘aware’ of the injury because it will start to lick the wound relentlessly in its efforts to heal the scratch.
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COACHING QUESTIONS: EXTRACT FROM MAPPING MOTIVATION FOR COACHING
Underpinning coaching, and great coaching especially, is the issue of asking useful, relevant and sometimes intuitive questions. In later chapters we consider in more detail other core skills that make up the tool-kit, as it were, of the effective coach. But keep in mind that it is not the function of the coach to provide answers for the client; mentorsi may do that; however, coaches enable the client to find the answers for themselves.
My Ten Year Anniversary of Blogging: What We Learn By Going Back to Basics
Whilst the modern world moves at the speed of light, abandoning trends and technology no sooner than they are created, reading back through this first blog, published in 2008 (what feels like a world away), has caused me to reflect on something very important. However expert you become, however dominant in your chosen field, and however much technology advances or changes the working environment, we can all benefit from being reminded of the basics.
The Incredible Transformation of Mark Terrell from Super-Shopper to Super-Coach!
Finally, then, we reach Chapter 9, the last chapter of the book, ‘Mapping Motivation’, from Routledge (http://amzn.to/2eqdSQq – last, excluding the Resources section and Index etc.) and a chapter very different from the rest in that it is the proof of the pudding: it contains two case studies of the Maps in action in actualContinue reading “The Incredible Transformation of Mark Terrell from Super-Shopper to Super-Coach!”
Emotional Intelligence and Educating People
Emotional intelligence is certainly a breakthrough concept of the last twenty years or so; it helps explain why so many high IQ or highly intelligent people make spectacularly bad decisions and crash. Further, it also gives us a new agenda and language that can be used to help all managers and teachers and coaches developContinue reading “Emotional Intelligence and Educating People”
Revenue Model for Coaches and Consultants
To be successful as a coach or consultant (or indeed as a trainer) in today’s competitive market is a tall order; the reality is there is so much competition, and so many ‘me-too’ coaches and consultants out there. The net effect of all the down-sizing, delayering, and simply the ‘I’ve had it with corporate life-itis’, means there are seemingly millions of coaches and consultants everywhere. Organisations that provide training and accreditation in this area have a field day: they are able to accurately state that this is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world, and yet ignore the implications of what this means when so many are scrambling to get on board the gravy train.
Choosing the Right Job
I recently coached a friend of mine who was in a joyful an unusual position: he had three jobs he had been offered in a week, and when he saw me he had to decide which one he was going to accept! Hmm – nice. And it may be not as unusual as we think;Continue reading “Choosing the Right Job”
Coaching, Consulting, Training for Residual Income
I have been in the training, coaching and consulting business now for 18 years; and a fine business it is. At its best, its practitioners add massive value, make a difference and help people and organisations solve complex problems. Furthermore, its hourly or daily rate is good. What is there not to like? You setContinue reading “Coaching, Consulting, Training for Residual Income”
Coaching, Mentoring and Spirituality
Sometimes in mentoring and coaching the question of spirituality comes up with a client; it is not necessarily the issue they engaged you for, but the conversation spirals in that direction, and you are faced with that awkward moment of deciding whether to explore it with them or leave well alone. I think it isContinue reading “Coaching, Mentoring and Spirituality”
Checking out optimism
Optimism is a favourite topic for coaches, and quite rightly so. There is now so much important literature about it and its consequences. I am on record as saying that optimism is a pre-requisite for success in leadership and management, and probably every major area of our life, including relationships. For, after all, what kindContinue reading “Checking out optimism”
The Mapping Motivation Series 