The words people use often have more meaning than is realized. For example, when someone says they will try, is it likely to happen? More …
Coaching Presence
The ICF lists Coaching Presence as one of Core Competencies. Developing this skill involves multiple components including: listening, recognizing personality and knowing how to flex …
Learning Powerful Questioning as a Coach
During the Certified Professional Coach program, in addition to discussing types of and how to formulate powerful questions, examples are given for the practice. Coaches …
Telling the Story of Your Career
Part 3 of 3 by Brian Beatty Your career narrative obviously determines the way people evaluate and respond to you. And I have some rather …
Your Career is a Story with Impact
Part 2 of 3 by Brian Beatty A story is one of the most powerful ways to win people over. If I were interviewing you …
Your Career Narrative – A Story That Works
This 3 blog series is by Brian Beatty I have always loved a good story. Who doesn’t? Give me an interesting character facing a worthwhile …
Coaching and Morality
Ann Marie was coaching Mario with a primary focus on managing his ADHD. Together they discussed his focus, organization, and time management. They worked on …
Coaching Confidentiality
Bill was hired by a company to coach one of their high potential employees, Devin. The company was interested in developing Devin as a leader …
Coaching the Whole Person or Coaching Only for the Job
Known as a top performer on the sales team, Joan was positive and mentored others on the team. She consistently backed-up her colleagues and for …
Practical Questions That Affect Choosing Your Coaching Certification Course
Written by Suzanne Mason, Certified Master Coach After you asked yourself your own reasons for wanting coaching certification and ask about the program and the …