Over the course of this year, I will answer the questions I get asked the most. Here are the first three. When would I need you as my Coach? When you are ready to look forward. When you want to find solutions. When you are willing to make time and space to complete actions. Why would I need you as my Coach? To offer you fresh perspectives. To provide a flexible and creative approach to your goals. To provide a safe space with no judgement or history. To identify your blind sp

Some words can have different meanings for different people, even triggering something unpleasant when perhaps they were meant to be positive. BOTH giver and receiver are responsible for what they do or say next! Giver - Pause before you speak, even if it's giving a reaction to what someone has said. It's likely you will be more considered in your approach, even if you still feel the need to be mean! Receiver - if words trigger a negative response, you too can pause, refl

Ingredients Trust Conflict Resolution Team Commitment Accountability Results Focused Method Start with building trust. This is the main ingredient, so add an extra dollop here if you feel it's helpful. Add some conflict resolution. Gently fold (don't stir) until all the lumps have been removed. The final result should look as smooth as silk. Sprinkle in team commitment. Each of these spices are important to the overall flavour so don't miss any of them out! Measure out and ad

I know, I know, not the most pleasant question to start the new year, but hopefully it got your attention! Ask yourself...Why am I not getting the results I hoped for? at Interview In your relationships in Leadership with your colleagues or friends etc etc Have you thought about what you may be 'leaking'?. What negative signs are you giving off which you think you're hiding well but others can see straight through you! (Even if they don't tell you!!) This could be a moment in

On the twelve days of Christmas Coaching, Ian gives to you... Twelve drummers developing... There is no age limit to developing yourself, not quite sure where to start? HERE to help. Eleven pipers perspectives... When was the last time you paused to put things in perspective? Do it now, you'll let go of stuff getting in the way. Ten lords-a-laughing... Life is for laughing and so is coaching...humour is worthwhile in conversation, it's not always about being serious & earnes

What or who are you saying 'No' to this month? For some, It can be hard to say this word, especially if it feels there is an emotional connection, a perceived urgency or guilt on the recipients part, for example. Questions to consider before you even get to this type of conversation... What are my priorities in life? (Helps you to be clear about what you are prepared to say 'yes' and 'no' to) How does this fit in with what is important to me? (Are your needs being met as much

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