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No more yes:
‘No more yes: It’s either ‘Hell yeah!’ or no.’ Thanks to Derek Sivers. Continue Reading
Author Archives: ultra-administrator
Caitlin Moran on starting out
In the Guardian today Caitlin Moran is asked about her first job. When she was 13 she won a writing competition that was followed by an interview in the Times. In this she was called talented and she says: ‘I just needed one person to tell me I was talented-to give me permission-and I was… Continue Reading
Write your own story or run the risk of only being part of someone else’s
This is the essence of a Terry Pratchett quote that I read last week as part of a celebration of his work. I’ve not read any of his work but I like this as it sums up what counselling and coaching is all about; helping people write their own stories so that they are not… Continue Reading
Coaching – that’s what everyone does when they get to your stage of career!
I met with an ex-colleague from some years ago and we exchanged updates. When I told her that I was now a coach she responded rather wearily that this is what people do when they get this stage of their career. I felt defensive about this and did not respond as I would have liked… Continue Reading
Some common misconceptions about the differences between counselling and coaching.
Myth: Counselling is about the past and coaching engages in the present and the future. There is some truth in this but in reality it is more complex than this. When I am coaching a clearer goal has been agreed with the individual and we are usually aiming for change that will facilitate this goal.… Continue Reading