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What is a self-reflection journal? Why is it useful in supporting your coaching journey? How do you do it?

A self-reflection journal is a powerful tool to support you in your journey through the coaching experience. If you invest some time and effort recording your plans, actions and responses (see How do you do it? below) you will be on the road to....

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Therapeutic Coaching - Bridging the Divide

In the last 10 years there has been quite a shift in how we view coaching and psychotherapy. Therapists and coaches are increasingly using theories, tools and techniques from both professions to better support their clients.

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Presence in Focus

As coaches we tend to have great listening skills. It’s what we do every day, and we tend to do it well. We use these skills to helps us support the client get wherever they want to go. We tend to be good at listening to the client story, context and also emotions. Our…

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Do you really know what self-awareness is?

In leadership and coach development, in assessment centres and in competency frameworks the term self-awareness is frequently used, and personally I know it is a competency that I have strived to develop. 

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imposter syndrome

Conquering Imposter Syndrome as an Executive Coach

Even as an executive coach - someone who is looked upon to guide high-achieving professionals - imposter syndrome can be an unwelcome guest, whispering doubts and fears into your ear despite your accomplishments and expertise. Discover strategies to

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Is your coachee collecting stamps?

Collecting stamps is a term often used in Transactional Analysis to describe someone who is storing up emotions and feelings for things they may have buried or do not address. Sue Brown talks about the implications

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