by Claire Pedrick | Nov 20, 2020 | For Coaches, ICF C5 Maintains Presence, ICF C6 Listens Actively
Claire writes: “Welsh comedian Max Boyce was famous for the phrase ‘I Know ‘Cos I Was There’. Which brings me to the subject of asking questions. I notice that in conversation, the question-asker will often take time to explain their question to make sure that... by Claire Pedrick | Nov 11, 2020 | ICF C3 Establishes and Maintains Agreements, ICF C5 Maintains Presence
Claire writes: “I’ve been thinking about the start of conversations for a few months now. And noticed that when it’s not clear to both parties in a conversation when the work is starting that it can get messy. One of us thinks we are doing some work – the other... by Claire Pedrick | Sep 18, 2020 | ICF C4 Cultivates Trust & Safety, ICF C5 Maintains Presence
Claire writes: “I don’t know about you, but the combination of covid and on-demand TV this year has provided me an opportunity to indulge my love of forensic pathology. I have watched every episode of BBC’s Silent Witness over the last few months. Only two series to... by Claire Pedrick | Sep 14, 2020 | ICF C5 Maintains Presence, ICF C6 Listens Actively, ICF C7 Evokes Awareness
Claire writes: “There’s lots to learn in training events. Delegates make observations or ask questions that get me thinking. I have a sheet on my desk to catch them so that I can process them later without forgetting. We were talking about staying in connection with... by Claire Pedrick | Sep 14, 2020 | ICF C5 Maintains Presence
Claire writes: “It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it sang Ella Fitzgerald. You can try hard, Don’t mean a thing, Take it easy Then your jive will swing. Try too hard in coaching and it becomes all about you. Take it easy, ask questions with a less... by Claire Pedrick | Sep 14, 2020 | ICF C5 Maintains Presence
Claire writes: “This morning was the final module of Transforming Conversations. It’s the moment when people start to see everything they are unlearning come together and they grasp their courage in both hands. Twice this morning, even more courage would have looked...