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March 11, 2025
When I started coaching over 23 years ago, now, I was passionate, eager, and determined to make a difference. Looking back now as an ICF Master […]
February 27, 2025
One of the most common challenges we face as executive and leadership coaches —especially if we are working with senior leaders—is balance. Not just the balance […]
January 29, 2025
What have bolied eggs got to do with coaching? I’ll begin by sharing one of my favourite stories with you… A young woman was in her […]
January 23, 2025
Imagine being presented with the most decadent dessert—layers of rich chocolate ganache, dark mousse, fudge, and a drizzle of syrup. It’s indulgent, sure, but after a […]
December 20, 2024
As many others are doing, I’m taking a break for two weeks over the holiday period to reflect, rest and replenish. This time of year […]
November 29, 2024
🎄The Christmas pressure is already starting to build…… 😩Are you feeling overwhelmed sitting looking at your to-do list and not knowing where to start? 😩It can […]
November 25, 2024
I know that may sound like a daft question! Of course you are using your voice- you do it all the time. But exactly how […]
October 4, 2024
How do you feel about using metaphors in your coaching? I absolutely love it when one of my coaching clients uses a metaphor! I ask if […]
September 29, 2024
When coaches first embark on their professional journeys, especially those aiming for the International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentials, finding a mentor coach can seem like […]
September 8, 2024
September always feels like a fresh start for me. For years, it was marked by the rhythm of going back to school. First of all as […]
August 23, 2024
I've found that many coaches are confused about how to apply and get their ICF credential- about what the different levels and paths are and I run a number of calls each month to take coaches through it.
Susan contacted me for one of these calls. She wanted to find out what was needed in terms of mentoring for ICF. She was keen to get a professional qualification that would increase her credibility as a coach.She had planned to embark on another ICF accredited coach training programme to give her the additional hours she thought she needed. It was going to cost her £7,000 and take a further 9 months, but it wasn't necessary for her in order to apply for her PCC credential. She could do it by a different path.
August 14, 2024
What is your Coaching Confidence Like? How confident are you as a coach? Confidence as a coach isn’t about having all the answers. I think […]
August 6, 2024
I first became aware of “Mindfulness” as a thing over 10 years ago now and it became a daily process for me to reduce my […]
August 1, 2024
In my previous post I outlined the benefits of working with a great Coach Mentor. But how do you choose a Coach Mentor? How do […]
July 26, 2024
You may, or may not, have thought about working with your own Coach Mentor. Over the years I have worked with many, some good, and […]