Are You too Competitive I was having a conversation recently with a friend who asked me about being too competitive. I thought to myself “Is it possible to be too competitive?” For many people they are raised with the idea … Continue reading →
Types of Goals The basic motivations in life are avoidance of pain and pursuit of pleasure. All goals can be chunked up to this ultimately. Research has shown that the motivation to avoid pain is more than twice as strong as … Continue reading →
Importance of Goals In order to get what you want, you must know what you want Ok, so itâs not always true: IÂ didnât know IÂ wanted a digital camera until IÂ won one in a competition, but conversely, IÂ would never have got … Continue reading →
The Success Formula Another formula, you might find useful which is designed (by Fiona Biddle and myself) to show the elements required in a process to have a successful outcome: Success = goal + movement + resources obstacles If we … Continue reading →
What does coaching involve? I am often asked what sort of things are involved with coaching and why would I want to work with a coach. Here are some components as to what coaching involves. An interactive relationship between two … Continue reading →
The coaching process For many people, coaching and psychotherapy are the same thing. They are not however, for my coaching clients: I support my clients to Be more Achieve more Feel better Encourage organisation so that they can fit in … Continue reading →
Championing in Therapy IÂ highlight this skill here due to its critical importance for the coaching relationship. We have already stated that a coachâs job is to be the clientâs number one fan, and championing is a way to demonstrate this … Continue reading →
Feedback in Therapy One of the most powerful therapeutic skills is the ability to give constructive feedback, both positive and negative. Feedback is direct, clear and, most important, without judgement. Communication with judgement is praise or criticism. 4 elements for … Continue reading →
Positive Thinking in Therapy âWith a positive mental attitude you cannot fail to succeed. With a negative mental attitude you cannot fail to fail.â But then: âThere is no such thing as failure: only feedback!â (Clearly both these quotes are … Continue reading →
Tasking in therapy Tasking is one of the most crucial aspects of the therapeutic relationship. It is one of the fundamental ways of motivating your clients. As long as you ensure they do not see this as being like homework … Continue reading →
