Challenge in Coaching: A route to new insight or shame and criticism?

06/05/2025

Challenge can come with different energy, which can shape how we show up when we challenge. How might this energy and shape influence the nature of the challenge?

Understanding and Working with Defence Mechanisms

25/03/2025

Are you working with a client who seems resistant to your coaching interventions? What you may be encountering are defence mechanisms, the mind’s way of protecting itself from discomfort or vulnerability.

Conceptualising Self-Awareness for Coaches and Coaching: And why we never fully attain self-awareness!

07/01/2025

As coaches, coach trainers and coach supervisors we often talk about self-awareness and why it is important to ourselves and our clients.

Why Reflection is the Superpower Every Leadership and Executive Coach Needs for Growth

04/12/2024

As leadership and executive coaches, we’re often encouraging our clients to reflect - to pause and dive into their experiences to discover deeper insights and awareness. But how often do we, as coaches, take the time to reflect ourselves?

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

25/09/2024

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....

Therapeutic Coaching - Bridging the Divide

17/09/2024

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.