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Whether you’re considering coach training, developing your coaching skills, or embedding coaching in your organisation, you’ll find ideas you can apply straight away.
For many parents, the six-week holidays can evoke a mix of emotions. While you may relish the chance to have more time with your children, you may also feel apprehensive. This could be because of several reasons: Increased demand on your time and energy Limited access to usual resources and
Kim Morgan explores the transformative power of bold coaching techniques that challenge clients to embrace change and self-discovery. I have always maintained that coaching is not a ‘cosy chat’ and I encourage coaches to be bold enough to give their clients a rich, memorable, and thought-provoking experience. Why be bold
Our CEO, Andy Chandler, and Coaching Consultant, Sam Isaacson, spoke to Training Journal all about the rise of AI in the coaching industry, how the two can work in harmony and predictions for the future. For several years now the demand for coaching within organisations has been rising, with increasing expectations
Ever wondered how to become the ‘Boss Whisperer’? Our Creative Director, Adam Goodman-Smith, explores the importance of coaching your boss, when it might be necessary, and provides five top tips for doing it effectively. Coaching is a skill that is often associated with guiding, supporting and developing employees. It’s used
Our CEO and experienced executive coach, Andy Chandler, spoke to People Management to explore how coaching in the workplace has evolved since he entered the world of work more than 30 years ago. Ahead of International Coaching Week, he considers the notable shift in the landscape over recent decades. With
Our Creative Director, Adam Goodman-Smith, spoke to Workplace Wellbeing all about the importance of coaching in the workplace and how it can create an environment of encouragement and safety to help reduce stress. Everyone has felt stressed at some point in their life, and this is completely normal. Stress is
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