IS FEELING IN CONTROL A BENEFICIAL GOAL?
“The bird of paradise alights only on the hand that does not grasp” John Berry A source of frustration or worry and anxiety I often come across in my work as a coach originates when people feel they are not in control. How often do we hear (or even utter ourselves) the words: ‘I like […]
THE LIGHT BULB MOMENT – Challenge yourself by asking the right questions
After one of my recent public speaking events a member of the audience gave me some feedback – which incidentally is always welcome – how else can I adjust my sights? The point he raised actually goes to the core of coaching, and the quest of personal development in general: “I thought you were going […]
IN THE QUEST FOR NEW LIFE STRATEGIES, IS PATIENCE A VIRTUE?
Offering patience as a possible option in fashioning new life strategies can meet with short shrift – and that’s putting it mildly. Patience is often regarded as ‘off the pace’: a waste of time when we should be out there ‘making things happen’. Patience is seen by many as too ‘wait and see’, or being […]