{"id":6206,"date":"2015-12-02T16:22:17","date_gmt":"2015-12-02T16:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centerforcoachingcertification.com\/coachingblog\/?p=6206"},"modified":"2015-12-02T16:28:55","modified_gmt":"2015-12-02T16:28:55","slug":"language-is-the-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/language-is-the-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Language is the Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Cathy Liska,<\/i> www.CenterforCoachingCertification.com<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

From the chapter on Language is the Foundation: Consider how language impacts you personally.\u00a0 <\/span>Test it by thinking about something you want to accomplish.\u00a0 <\/span>Say to yourself, \u201cI wish I was able to do it.\u201d\u00a0 <\/span>How does that feel?\u00a0 <\/span>Now say to yourself, \u201cI am moving forward and doing it.\u201d\u00a0 <\/span>How is that different?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"LanguagePositive language<\/a> creates positive thinking which creates positive feelings that lead to positive actions which\u00a0create positive outcomes that build confidence which supports positivity.\u00a0 <\/span>Whew!\u00a0 <\/span>Using positive language for exploring and acting on thoughts, feelings, and behavior is the foundation for maximizing success.\u00a0 <\/span>A high level of positivity enhances brain capacity and function, and impacts confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Language used to express thoughts and beliefs creates self-fulfilling prophecies.\u00a0 <\/span>Reframing challenging or negative experiences<\/a> with positive, proactive language supports positivity and confidence.\u00a0 <\/span>Talking about wins and good experiences also supports confidence and creates positivity, plus builds momentum.\u00a0 <\/span>Positivity and confidence enhance individual ability to face challenge and change.\u00a0 <\/span>Positivity through language enhances skills including decision making, proactivity, and emotional intelligence<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This chapter in Coaching Perspectives V uses the story of two brothers to demonstrate the power of words.\u00a0 <\/span>What they hear, what they think, and how that translates into their actions and outcomes provide a clear illustration the importance of language.\u00a0 <\/span>Tips for coaching and tips for doing more research are included throughout.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read the Language is the Foundation chapter in Coaching Perspectives V<\/a> for more.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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