by Claire Pedrick | Oct 9, 2015 | ICF C7 Evokes Awareness
Claire writes: ‘At the last open Transforming Conversations course, introducing permission to think with another person by drawing on large pieces of paper was like letting in fresh air. Interesting then that someone I worked with this week pointed out that a... by Claire Pedrick | Sep 18, 2015 | ICF C5 Maintains Presence, ICF C7 Evokes Awareness
Claire writes: “It was check up time for us at the dentist last week. 3 of us sat on the bench with the 4th in the dentist’s chair. Never my favourite occupation, I’m always grateful that he looks and listens. Imagine what it would be like if he just... by Claire Pedrick | Jun 15, 2015 | ICF C7 Evokes Awareness, ICF C8 Facilitates Client Growth
Claire writes: “We judge ourselves on our intention. If my intention is good, what I say is good. Except that my colleague judges me on the impact of what I have said. If it lands badly, we may take some hours, days or years to get over that. That’s why... by Claire Pedrick | Apr 20, 2015 | ICF C5 Maintains Presence, ICF C7 Evokes Awareness
Claire writes: “I love standing and staring at the sea. There is something mesmerising about watching the waves. They come up the beach to about the same point… until the seventh wave. The wave which soaks unsuspecting feet and comes higher up the beach!... by Claire Pedrick | Jan 12, 2015 | ICF C4 Cultivates Trust & Safety, ICF C5 Maintains Presence, ICF C7 Evokes Awareness, ICF C8 Facilitates Client Growth
Claire writes: “If you are of a certain age, you will remember the TV show Jackanory. A famous actor read a story for young children as it was heading towards bedtime. They would always start: ‘Are you sitting comfortably, then I’ll begin’.... by Claire Pedrick | Oct 3, 2014 | ICF C1 Demonstrates Ethical Practice, 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: ‘Nicky and I had a great day over the summer cutting back the materials we use on our courses to make them even more simple. We are now teaching about 20% of what we taught ten years ago. And people are getting more skilled more quickly. We...