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Category Archives: coaching skills

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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“Coaching is available to all of us…” [Great Work Quote]

“Coaching is available to all of us and is not a profession but a way of being with each other.” ~ Peter Block I’ll admit it right away. I’m a Peter Block fanboy. His books – from Flawless Consulting to The … Continue reading

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The Practical Coaching Series: How to Get Clear

Coaching is a powerful tool that all managers and leaders could be using more than they do. The challenge? How do you make coaching practical in these days of overwhelm and relentless productivity? This Practical Coaching Series will help. It’s … Continue reading

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Could you be the next Box of Crayons program leader?

The story so far… You’ll know that we’re all about helping people and organizations do less Good Work and more Great Work. But how do we do that? We launched our first program about five years ago and this has … Continue reading

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Cinnie Noble, Conflict Management Coaching

I’m terribly excited about this conversation with Cinnie Noble, because she’s a fellow coach from Toronto and a world expert in conflict management coaching. Cinnie’s work as a coach has evolved from her career as a lawyer and a mediator. … Continue reading

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