In coach training, many of the people in the program come with education and experience – a very impressive group each time! The paradigm in …
The Paradigm Shift
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S.M.A.R.T. Goals
The acronym for S.M.A.R.T. goals was coined in 1981 by a consultant named George T. Doran. The original definition was: Specific: target a specific area for …
Who Takes Notes?
A common question in coach training is: During a coaching session, who takes the notes? The coach? The client? No one? Both? The answers to …
Influence versus Control
Paul Kawkabany – https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kawkabany-b7b2a811a/ One of the most significant questions in our lives that interfere with our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relations, and tolerance capacity is …
Metaphors in Coaching
By Paul Kawkabany – https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kawkabany-b7b2a811a/ From the Greek “metaphora” which means “transport”, the metaphor has several advantages in coaching. The metaphor is one of the …
Learning Styles
By Paul Kawkabany – https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kawkabany-b7b2a811a/ Each of us has a primary learning style from which we operate. We also use all of the styles.  Our …
Language of Limiting Beliefs
Limiting beliefs are beliefs that inhibit us from our full potential. They constrain us by merely thinking them. Limiting beliefs are about ourselves, our identity, …
Team Coaching Competencies 4 and 5
The blog series continues with the additional points of skill from ICF’s Team Coaching Competencies with competencies 4 and 5. Competency 4: Cultivates Trust and …
Team Coaching Competencies 2 and 3
In the first blog of this series, we reviewed the additional points of skill from ICF’s Team Coaching Competencies. Continue here with competencies 2 and …
Being a Coach
More than one coach has shared their motivation to help others and make a difference. Choosing to become a coach often hinges on this desire. …