For many years, we've had the battle of training leaders how to coach and training coaches how to coach. Yet coaches typically have a pretty specific objective: to provide coaching. Leaders and HR often get the objection that people don't have time for coaching. I've always laughed at that because when I think about it, while I'm sure the objection is real,..
In developing ourselves and helping develop other people, one of the forgotten arts is journaling. I have become a huge journaling advocate, probably for the last 20+ years. Even though I'm not a coffee drinker, I'll often just go to a coffee shop, pull out a notebook and just write ideas, observations, ideas for the companies, messages I want to send to clients,..
Journal-based coaching is one of the greatest things people can do to develop and accelerate their career. I think it involves meditation, reflection and thought provocation. At its core, simplistic level, when you journal, the process makes you slow down. You have to write, which is typically slower for most people than..
The coaching industry is changing dramatically. I think we'll have many different approaches to coaching. One of my favorite magazines is Choice Magazine, which focuses on individual coaching and the practice of coaching. The gentleman who runs it is based in Canada. He's a really nice guy, and I love his perspective on our industry. We..
When coaching career development, one of the greatest things you can do is understand where you want to go. For leaders, you must understand where your people want to go. At Progress Coaching we call it the motivator.
Build a more engaged and motivated team by mastering the art of asking questions and truly listening. Discover how understanding your employees' strengths, fears, and aspirations can transform your leadership style, making you not just a boss, but a leader whom people genuinely want to follow. By fine-tuning these..
Have you ever wondered what could happen if you truly understood what drives you or your team members at work? Shake things up on your approach to career coaching with five pivotal questions that uncover deep insights into personal motivations and emotional connections. This powerful framework is designed to not only clarify self-perception..
Ever faced the dilemma of accepting a promotion that just didn't feel right? Learn from a relatable story of a graphic designer whose career almost took a wrong turn due to a well-intentioned promotion. Career coaching plays a vital role and has a powerful impact on employee satisfaction and retention. With 42% of employees actively seeking..
Curious about how to transform your career planning process into an engaging and dynamic experience? Try out the innovative Whiteboard Coaching technique, which promises to revolutionize the way you approach career development. Clearly mapping out your present state, desired future state, and the actionable steps needed to bridge the gap..
Understanding your true motivators can change the trajectory of your career. How?