You’ve set that big goal. Maybe it’s landing a promotion at work. Weeks turn into months, and you’re still stuck in the same spot. You …
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Coaching Stories
Can Learning Coaching Help Me at Home? Exploring Practical Benefits and Strategies; Part 2
Personal Growth and Self-Improvement Coaching helps individuals identify personal goals and values with clarity, promoting focused self-improvement. It encourages reflective conversations that reveal strengths and …
Can Learning Coaching Help Me at Home? Exploring Practical Benefits and Strategies; Part 1
Coaching is often associated with professional or personal development. Many people find that using coaching techniques at home helps improve communication, motivation, and problem-solving within …
A Mentor or a Coach? Understanding the Differences and Benefits
Deciding between a mentor and a coach depends on the type of support you want for personal or professional development. A mentor provides guidance based …
Core Coaching Techniques to Upgrade Your Life
Goal-Setting and Visioning Exercises Clear goals light the way through dark patches. Use SMART steps—specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, time-bound—to map your path. For example, if …
Coaching to Help When Life Gets Tough- Strategies for Overcoming Challenges
Imagine waking up one morning to find your job gone, your savings stretched thin, and a knot of worry tight in your chest. Moments like …
Is Coaching Formulaic?
Coaching is not a rigid formula, and it is not completely unstructured either. The most effective coaching is a dynamic process that combines both a …
How to Start a Coaching Practice
Starting a coaching practice feels challenging at first. You wonder where to start, what certificates you require, and how to find clients when so many …
20 Ways Coach Training Changes Your Life and Career
Fortune Magazine found that managers who completed coaching training gained over six times their investment. Interviews with professionals in International Coaching Federation (ICF)-accredited programs reveal …
How to Handle Difficult Coaching Situations
How to Handle Difficult Coaching Situations A coaching session begins. You notice your client’s arms are crossed and they are leaning back or that they …