Have you ever been in a coaching situation and realised that something you said could have been received a little better? Most of us who are coaches have had this happen more than once. There's an excellent solution: ask better questions! Good questioning is at the heart of good leadership. They promote thought, learning, self-discovery, [...]
Body language is the most critical aspect of communication. If you want to be an effective leader you must master it. What can you do to improve your body language? Try these tips: Echoing. This is sometimes referred to as the Matching and Mirroring Technique. Take note of the body language of the person sitting [...]
Have you ever considered what your body language is saying to others around you? It turns out that your posture reveals more than you might expect to others! Resourceful posture is being aware of what you are communicating with your posture making sure you're sending the right message. When both body and mind are working [...]
One of the things we see most often in our work is how often individuals underestimate the power of their thinking—both conscious and subconscious. They often assume that the most powerful part of their lives is what they do, but every action starts with a thought, and every thought starts with an intention. To truly [...]
All too often we find ourselves reinforcing negative behaviour instead of positive. Think about it! Do you get more upset with your children when they act out or do you tell them how amazing they are when they’re using their manners? Most of us are conditioned to respond to negative stimuli and ignore positive stimuli. [...]
Most of us have negative voices in our heads. In fact, researchers now believe that about 75% of most people’s self-talk is negative. That means that three quarters of all your internal chatter is defeatist, negative, and emotionally corrosive. Unfortunately, most of our negative self-talk is subliminal. It is so ingrained in us that we [...]
Do you struggle with negative mental chatter that is, at times, almost debilitating? Do you often feel like you can’t get a clear thought through all the noise? In this post, we’ll show you a few simple steps to help you reduce negative mental chatter and unleash a better overall mental state. Identify the Thoughts [...]
Change may be ever-present in our lives, but effective change -- change that makes us better and happier -- requires certain elements to be in place. Without them, change is simply an interruption and an inconvenience. Make change work for you by making sure you’ve got all three elements in place. 1) Dissatisfaction. This might [...]
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." -- Walt Disney As a coach, you may find your clients say they want to be motivated, but they lack any indication that they actually are. Not everyone is easily motivated. Figuring out how to help motivate your clients can be tricky, so [...]
Welcome... We hope that you’ve already found ways to use what you’ve learned to further your confidence, success and personal growth. There was quite a bit to take in, which is why we’ve put a link below to a free mind map which can help to remind you of all your new-found abilities: Click the [...]
