Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Coaching”
As someone deeply invested in personal development and coaching, I’ve often encountered the concept of time optimism—the belief that we can accomplish more in a given time frame than is realistically possible. Now, I appreciate that some of you will already be rolling your eyes at this point and thinking ‘not another label people can pin on themselves’ so let …
Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich (published in 1937) is a guide to success. It is often described as ‘timeless’ and whilst I found parts dated (particularly gender-wise), the final chapter (a discussion of the ‘Six Fears’) was fascinating. Whether you’re an early-career teacher, a seasoned educator, or considering a career shift within or beyond the profession, these fears can …
For teachers considering leaving the profession and/or at least stepping out of the classroom, a portfolio or mosaic career is certainly a strong option. But what are they and how do they differ? And how do you know which option is right for you? In this two-part blog, I share my understanding of the two paths and point out the …
For teachers considering leaving the profession and/or at least stepping out of the classroom, a portfolio or mosaic career is certainly a strong option. But what are they and how do they differ? And how do you know which option is right for you? In this two-part blog, I share my understanding of the two paths and point out the …
I love reading! I love reading about people. I love reading winning-against-the-odds success stories. I love reading about the way people earn their living. I love reading about self-development and coaching. Some books provide entertainment, others provide snippets of useful information. A really good book inspires me to make changes. The Power of Systems, written by Steve Chandler and Trevor …
I had a fascinating conversation with a client last week during which we were beginning to explore what her Purpose in life might be. For me, this is often one of the early steps in the coaching process – helping someone wake up to who they really are and what they are here to do is the most important thing …
Feeling stuck and overwhelmed is a common struggle, one that can make the way forward seem impossible. Recently, a coaching client reached out to me, expressing their frustration and inability to see a clear path ahead. Their experience is familiar to many of us and highlights a significant challenge: the choice between living on purpose and living in fear. Living …
We make thousands of decisions every day of our lives. Most of these decisions don’t even enter our consciousness, but the relatively few that do can cause consternation, angst, and stress. This is the first of two (maybe three!) blogs which explores the art of effective decision-making. Decision-making is a problem-solving process through which we identify alternative solutions and choose …
I’ve had the privilege of working with a growing number of NQTs (*newly qualified teacher) recently – some of this work is by way of very informal conversations and some is through a more formal coaching arrangement. Either way, I enjoy helping these early career teachers as they search for their place in the world and I’m humbled at the …
For this post, I unashamedly share someone else’s words. Mavis Karn worked with young offenders in the United States and on leaving her job wanted to give those she worked with a gift. She recalls not wanting to give socks or some other trivia, so instead she wrote this letter and gave each individual a copy. The secret that Mavis …
