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Practical Coaching Series: The Three Essential Coaching Books

Every month I do a quick video review of three essential books. This month’s video is on three essential coaching books. In the video I discuss: Tim Gallwey’s The Inner Game of Work Edgar Schein’s Helping Caroline Adams Miller’s Creating … Continue reading

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Practical Coaching Series: Fierce Love

You might be a busy manager, an aspiring leader, a professional coach, a solopreneur, a parent – and maybe all of the above. Some of us actively coach and some of us accidentally coach. But all of us serve those … Continue reading

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The Evolution of Coaching

It’s Darwin Day today – hurrah! When we think of how coaching cultures rise or fall within organizations and how coaching becomes part of the way we do things around here, it’s worth bearing in mind the great man’s words: … Continue reading

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Practical Coaching Series: Essential Interviews with Coaches You Need to Know About

It’s International Coaching Week – hurrah! Much as I love professional coaches – hey, I am one after all – my real passion is about making coaching just a regular part of the way we work.  In particular, how can … Continue reading

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Feedback is a Gift (but not in that horrible fake way you’re thinking)

“Feedback is a gift” Man, I hate that lyin’ stinkin’ statement. At least, I hate it when it’s offered up from the person giving it to the person receiving it. Certainly, having another person’s perspective on what’s going on can … Continue reading

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