by Claire Pedrick | Aug 26, 2024 | For Coaches, ICF C2 Embodies a Coaching Mindset, ICF C3 Establishes and Maintains Agreements, ICF C4 Cultivates Trust & Safety, ICF C8 Facilitates Client Growth
Claire writes: “This year, blue tits nested in our bird box. This was a big thing for us. We have owned the bird box for several years, and this is the first time it has been occupied. I can’t describe the joy we have experienced watching the parents flying in and...
by Claire Pedrick | Aug 26, 2024 | For Coaches, ICF C5 Maintains Presence, ICF C6 Listens Actively, ICF C7 Evokes Awareness
Claire writes: “I am absolutely loving working with Andy Cain as he delivers our online training about Coaching with Presence. I found him when I did his online improv training for fun! So, I have now had two lessons in gibberish with Andy – where two people...
by Claire Pedrick | Aug 21, 2024 | For Coaches, For Thinkers
Claire writes: “I am on an improv course for fun. One of my coursemates was talking about Qigong. When she taught Qigong, she used to encourage her students to try softer instead of trying harder. Or invite them to reduce their effort by 10%. I’m going to use...
by Nathan Whitbread | Jun 6, 2024 | For Coaches, ICF C4 Cultivates Trust & Safety, ICF C5 Maintains Presence, ICF Coaching Competencies
Nathan writes, “I recently cycled around the Isle of Wight with my third oldest son. It was a fantastic experience. We bonded in ways that I would never have imagined. I noticed that I tend to race off, especially when I get excited as I love the thrill of going...
by Nathan Whitbread | Jun 5, 2024 | For Coaches, ICF C4 Cultivates Trust & Safety, ICF C7 Evokes Awareness, ICF Coaching Competencies
Nathan writes, “I recently participated in a walking coaching session. It highlighted my difficulty with time awareness, and walking added to the challenge, as I didn’t want to keep checking my watch. As I reflected on the coaching session, I realised we were...
by Claire Pedrick | Jun 5, 2024 | Coaching at Work, For Coaches, ICF C4 Cultivates Trust & Safety, ICF C5 Maintains Presence, ICF C6 Listens Actively
Claire writes: “There are a lot of words around in the world. Sometimes deep meaning and wisdom can come from a few words. And when we hear a lot of words, we can get lost in them. I know that I am someone who has to speak to know what I am thinking. That’s...
