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3D Ideas 937: Networks – energising or unspeakable?
Claire writes: “This morning, it was a privilege to be part of the launch of a network. But when the request came in a couple of weeks ago to talk about The Power of Networks, my immediate reaction was to scream inside - I don’t like networking! There was a season in...
3D Ideas 936: Crossroads
Claire writes: “Mike & I have been in our new home for a week. You can have enough of unpacking, though! In my walk to work (round the block and back to my home office) this morning, I decided that each time there was a crossroads in the path, I would test out...
3D Ideas 935: My Way
Claire writes: “Follow the leader was a game I remember playing in the school playground. In those days we would rotate who the leader was in every game. Mostly. As adults I notice that we fall into the same pattern of following the leader. The person who is...
3D Ideas 934: It Only Takes a Word
Claire writes: “Half a dozen people last week recommended that I read The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stainer. It’s just come out and they wanted to see if I agreed with what he says, and if it’s similar to Simplifying Coaching. Well, I love its simplicity, agree...
3D Ideas 933: Building Bricks
Claire writes: “I’ve been thinking a lot about tone these last few weeks and have come to the conclusion that pace, tone and timing can either facilitate conversations to be effective, or indeed make them feel like a car bumping down the road in the wrong gear. ...
3D Ideas 932: Hyde Park Corner
If you missed the launch part for Simplifying Coaching, you can watch it here Claire writes: “When we drive from this village into the local town, it’s pretty much straight all the way. I know how to drive, I pay attention. And I get there. I only need to pay...
3D Ideas 931: The Bass Line
Thanks to everyone who joined the launch party for Simplifying Coaching yesterday. It was great to have so many people with us. We will share the recording as soon as it is available. Claire writes: “Holidays at home are losing their appeal the longer lockdown...
3D Ideas 930: Is There Anyone There? (aka Zoom Hygiene)
You are invited to a bit of a do! Open University Press are hosting a launch for Simplifying Coaching on Monday 1st March 13.00 2021 (UK) for an hour. We would love you to come. Register here. Claire writes: “It’s funny how something leads to new learning. The...
3D Ideas 929: Answer Smash
Claire writes: “ I wonder if you have got hooked on quiz shows in lockdown? We love the BBC quiz Richard Osman’s House of Games. The last round is called answer smash. You have to identify a picture and a word and then the answer connects the two. You have to be...