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When does a conflict of interest exist?

December 27, 2013

This is the fourth in a series highlighting ethics in coaching. Watch for new posts monthly! According to the ICF website, Conflict of Interest is defined as follows: A conflict of interest exists when you have an interest that interferes with your responsibilities as a coach or interferes with your ability to act in the …read more.

The Communication Cure

November 19, 2013

Communication within healthcare has received a great deal of attention since the publication of the Institute of Medicine’s landmark 1999 report, “To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System,” which documented that between 44,000 and 98,000 patients die each year due to medical errors. Efforts aimed at improving communication among patient-care professionals have included …read more.

Connect with Yourself

November 19, 2013

Connecting with others is a foundational coaching skill without which a coaching conversation will not flow. Connection is something that all humans crave. It paves the way for safety and trust to blossom, and it unites us at the emotional, intuitive and spiritual levels. First things first, though. It is not possible to connect with …read more.

Taking off the Blinders: A Q and A with Dr. Barbara Walton, MCC

November 19, 2013

With a full slate of clients, including individuals, couples and teams, ICF Global Past President and Master Certified Coach Dr. Barbara Walton sometimes needs to enlist the assistance of some trusted colleagues. Weighing in at approximately 1,000 pounds, with a taste for carrots, apples and peppermint candies, the coaching pros Barbara partners with aren’t likely …read more.

Networking 101

November 19, 2013

During the eight years that I have run my own coaching and training business, one thing stands out for me as imperative for the success of any coach: having a good, strong network of professional and personal contacts that you can turn to if you need support but who are not afraid to challenge you. …read more.

Ten top tips for being a mindful coach

November 13, 2013

When I first started practicing as a coach five years ago, I already had an established mindfulness practice but it took some time before I felt I could emerge from the closet. Other “secret meditators” shared how they too were reticent about discussing their practice with clients. Times have changed, and we’re currently witnessing something …read more.

Team Coaching That Works

October 31, 2013

Organizational development research indicates that only one in five teams is high-performing. As such, it’s not surprising that as coaches, we often get called in to support teams to be more effective. Knowing how to coach teams to high performance is challenging because the field of team coaching is relatively new and unstandardized, and the …read more.

Positive Interventions

October 25, 2013

With its focus on nurturing talent and empowering individuals to lead more fulfilled, joyful lives, the relatively new field of positive psychology offers a framework well-suited to use by professional coaches in their practices. Its value isn’t limited to personal coaching, either: Positive psychology interventions are equally powerful when used by coaches who serve clients …read more.

Rethinking Coaching: A Q and A with Angélique Du Toit and Stuart Sim

October 18, 2013

Angélique du Toit and Stuart Sim come from seemingly different academic traditions—Angélique is an Executive Coach and scholar who studies coaching in the workplace, while Stuart is a literary critic. However, as colleagues at the University of Sunderland, they found synergy through their shared interest in critical theory as an analytical tool. During the global …read more.

Getting the Full Story

October 16, 2013

Human beings are storytellers and meaning makers. Adult development theories, which assert that adults move sequentially through distinct stages, offer a way to understand why your clients tell their stories the way they do. It enables you to get the story behind the story. Is your client at the center of the story, blaming others …read more.

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