by Nathan Whitbread | Sep 20, 2024 | For Coaches, For Thinkers, ICF C4 Cultivates Trust & Safety, ICF C5 Maintains Presence
Nathan writes, “We recently had our fence replaced, a project we had put off for quite some time, mainly because of the cost and the complexity of making sure that it was in the right place. My thoughts of the boundary were different from my neighbour’s. As a...
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 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...
by Claire Pedrick | Apr 15, 2024 | For Coaches, ICF C1 Demonstrates Ethical Practice, ICF C2 Embodies a Coaching Mindset, ICF C3 Establishes and Maintains Agreements, ICF C4 Cultivates Trust & Safety, ICF C5 Maintains Presence, ICF C6 Listens Actively, ICF C7 Evokes Awareness, ICF C8 Facilitates Client Growth, ICF Coaching Competencies
Claire writes: “I can’t be the only person who dislikes difficult encounters or hard things at work. I still don’t like them, but since I have realised that everyone or every situation is our teacher, it’s felt less worse! Mostly, and not always, that means that...
