Coaches specialising in Conflict Resolution Skills

Christmas is, for many, a time when relationships are foremost in their minds.  But for some, it is a time of deception, when the printed words of peace and love are in direct opposition to what they really feel inside.

As a professional coach I am mindful, albeit sad t...

As we approach ‘Mothering Sunday’, most of us remember our Mother on this special day.  Most also remember both our parents on their other special days.  However now it could be time to go beyond cards and flowers.

We all owe a deep debt of gratitude to our parents for ...

The F-word, Fear. 'Fear Off' might not be an insult, but perhaps it should be, as fear seems so potent. Yet what is it, really? An inbuilt survival instinct, which when triggered appropriately, protects us. Yet we all know the paralysing and debilitating effects that inappropr...

HOW TO KEEP EVERY RESOLUTION WITHOUT FAIL

We have all done it. We make New Year resolutions, maybe struggle to keep them for a few days, make ourselves miserable and then lapse back into our old habits.

Sure, we may keep a few of these resolutions d...

The study of consciousness is an arduous process, be it from either psychological or philosophical perspectives. The scientific consideration of states of consciousness that differ from ordinary waking consciousness is a path filled with hazards and booby traps. Tart's (1975) ...

The Benefits of Coaching

Smart people agree coaching is very valuable!

The International Coach Federation conducted a survey of feedback/opinions about the value and use of coaching.  They interviewed 240 coaching clients. Of these, 197 were employed professional...

How to Capture a Good Mood

Life is full of occasions when the mood of a group or team changes without realising it, this leads to a corresponding change in performance. This article explains how we can choose which emotions to use and which to fend off.

Ther...

The Use of Metaphors in Coaching

The word metaphor is from the Greek metapherein, which means to transfer or to change. For our purposes in coaching, we use the term metaphor as a symbol that captures or represents qualities of our cli...

What is Effective Coaching?

Effective coaching requires an emphasis on both task and relationship.
Coaching emphasizes generative change, concentrating on defining and achieving specific goals.
Coaching methodologies are outcome-oriented rather than proble...