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3D Ideas 919: Mathematics
We are delighted to tell you that Claire’s book Simplifying Coaching comes out this week. If it’s for you, we’d love to hear what you think: directly, or on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn Claire writes: “How we are formed in our first career influences our leadership...
3D Ideas 918: Whose Question is it?
Claire writes: “I’ve been listening to people from all over the world having conversations with one another this week - and exploring with them how to work more simply. I’m learning loads. When people talk with someone about their own stuff, they often ask themselves...
3D Ideas 917: I Was There
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 the...
3D Ideas 916: The River
We are delighted that you can now pre-order Claire’s new book Simplifying Coaching from the independent retailer Bookshop.org. Comes out 7th December. Claire writes: “For this lockdown, we have formed a household with my brother. He knows this area well. We are...
3D Ideas 915: A Tap
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 one is...
3D Ideas 914: Art or Algorithm
Claire writes: “I love working with people from around the world. Insights come from the way we all use language slightly differently. (Virtually) in Russia the other day, someone said: ‘I thought that coaching was an algorithm - and now I realise it’s an algorithm...
3D Ideas 913: Is this useful?
Thanks to Richard who emailed to say how a recent session hadn’t gone brilliantly until he asked them ‘is this useful?’. Richard writes: “I have just come off a 1-hour coaching session, session 2 of 5 + a review with a guy looking to change career. He loves detail and...
3D Ideas 912: Models and Meaning Making
Useful info: If you want to practice listening for themes and emotion, and listen to the impact of the tone with which you offer back (diagnostic or as a question) listen to this - there are loads of episodes so lots of practice! Claire writes: “Great coaching is...
3D Ideas 911: She Did It!
News: Sue Appleton, our stalwart administrator will be leaving 3D Coaching at the end of October after 14 wonderful years. Our gratitude is immeasurable and we wish her happiness in her new life. Ness Callis is taking up the reins! Meanwhile, you’ll need to wait for...