When we think about emotional intelligence (EQ), it's really about understanding your emotions. Most people, especially in high school or college, don't typically attend semester year-long courses in emotional intelligence. Yet what if they would? What if they could? What if universities offered it? What a wonderful opportunity.

The Intersection of AI and Journal-Based Coaching: Transforming Careers

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..

Reimagine Coaching Conversations with AI

Recently, our company has embarked on a very cool endeavor, and that is our own custom tool using artificial intelligence to measure coaching conversation skills. With that said, I think it's a very interesting opportunity for us as a company. But people have asked me (including people inside my own company) why we are doing this.

Creative Journaling for Leaders and Learners

Journal-based coaching really has taken on many different nuances. In The Progress Principle by Teresa Amabile, she used journaling to actually create contextual, if not statistical references to the benefits of progress. What did she notice?

NEW Coaching Method Saves Time: Asynchronous Coaching

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..

Align Career Ambitions with Personal Dreams: Goal-Based Coaching

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.

Unveiling Self-Awareness: Bridging the Gap Between Perception and Reality

When we hear about all the topics with coaching and training and we're hearing the term artificial intelligence, now more than ever I go back to the fundamentals of coaching, and that is to first cultivate self-awareness. Getting someone to look in the mirror.

Transform Your Leadership: The Power of Questions and Active Listening

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..

The Art of Effective Career Coaching Using 5 Questions

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..

Revolutionize Your Career Planning with Whiteboard Coaching

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..