by Guest | Feb 21, 2022 | ICF Coaching Competencies
We have a guest blogger this week. Lis Whybrow has just finished Transforming Conversations. Lis writes: “I was out in Birmingham today visiting old haunts and came across these two seats. It struck me powerfully all that I’d been learning this past 6...
by Claire Pedrick | Jul 19, 2021 | ICF C6 Listens Actively
Claire writes: “I have a favourite morning walk. It’s an ancient path where traders used to carry salt. Over the four months we have lived here, the scenery has changed. The bluebell wood with wide views has become a path full of high bracken. This morning I notice...
by Claire Pedrick | Jun 28, 2021 | ICF C6 Listens Actively
Claire writes: “Most listening books talk about the value of mirroring – reflecting back what people told you. Too much of that can end up slowing down the conversation and it can look like you’re going to do something with what they are saying… whereas coaching...
by Claire Pedrick | Oct 29, 2018 | Coaching at Work
Sam, our health coach, writes: “As health professionals our desire to ‘fix it’ can sometimes get in the way of our patients living a more meaningful life. Here’s an example – In her 20’s she noticed her eye sight getting worse. She was prescribed eye...
by Claire Pedrick | Jan 4, 2016 | ICF C6 Listens Actively
Claire writes: “Active Listening is often used as a descriptor for coaching. I think I must be a slow learner as I am only just articulating that active means listening with all our senses. Which is why listening with our eyes is so important – and saves...
