What drives you? March 4, 2014 – Posted in: Confidence, Personal Development
Did you know that according to Human Needs Psychology there six basic human (non-physical) needs? These are:
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Did you know that according to Human Needs Psychology there six basic human (non-physical) needs? These are:
Continue readingIf there’s one thing unhappy people have in common it’s their resistance to life, as it is, right now. Those who are unhappy usually idolise the past, bemoan the present and fear the future. In fact, one of the greatest forms of personal pain is a lack of acceptance because it actually keeps us locked into the very thing that’s hurting us. Resisting something just makes it bigger and more powerful. Ask any surfer who…
Continue readingRecently, I met a woman with a story that’s remarkable both for its sorrow and its joy. She and I were chatting as we helped our little daughters change for their swimming lessons, and she mentioned that she’d previously had another daughter who’d died as an infant. If that wasn’t enough, her marriage then floundered leaving her both childless and single. I remarked that she must have been devastated when this had happened to which…
Continue readingI’m a massive fan of the work of the late American coach, Stephen R Covey. His book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has literally changed the lives of millions and his legacy is being felt in organisations and families across the world. I use much of his philosophy in my own coaching practice because his simple, principle-centred approach works. He died just over a year ago and to honour his enormous contribution, I thought…
Continue readingWho’s really in charge of your life…? Do you have a goal for your life? The next five years? This year? This month? The most successful people in life are goal orientated – they’ve decided what it is they want and have taken the necessary steps to get there. These people might be successful in business, or as parents, or in sport or with their health. Whatever it is they’ve decided they want to achieve…
Continue readingThis is one of my favourite coaching questions because it frees you up to a world of endless possibilities and injects a drop of confidence into your soul. Here’s a small example of how I’ve used this killer question recently with one of my clients…
Continue readingAsk anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you I love a good analogy. Why? Because an analogy can unlock understanding like a key opens a door (You see? I can’t help myself!). And so now I’d like to tell you why coaching is a bit like gardening…
Continue readingFor my first post as a qualified coach it seems appropriate to reflect on how I came to be a coach and write such a blog…
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