“Squirrel” has become shorthand for “distraction.” As in “I would have been totally focused but I got distracted by that fast-moving fuzzy thing over there.” Speedy, and where there’s one there are many, squirrels have come to … Read More
Resisting a “to do?” Ask yourself these 3 questions.
I’m often in conversation with people who are conflicted, confused, reluctant or resentful about something that they “have to” do – often without really knowing why they’re feeling that way. Sometimes it’s a “should” (always … Read More
Is your career in “the waiting place?”
What would happen if you got in your car and let it decide where and when to drive? Or jumped on a train without checking its destination and route? Or sat down in the middle … Read More
Mindfulness and Sabre-toothed Tigers
I was being interviewed by a prospective client recently and, as always, I asked about her desired outcome for the coaching. Her response? “Help me find my 7.” She explained. She was either operating at full speed, … Read More
What are you pretending not to know?
Just because you don’t have data doesn’t make something not true. Just because you don’t want to know it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. And just because you’d rather not deal with it doesn’t mean … Read More
Do you suffer from “Armadillo Syndrome?”
You’re tough, right? After all, leaders need to be tough. Right? I mean, business is tough. Everyone knows that – in fact it’s tougher than ever. And leading business when times are tough requires – … Read More
What does Executive Coaching cost?
There is one question I get asked every single time I have a conversation with a prospective coaching client or purchaser of executive coaching services. “What does executive coaching cost?” While it’s easy for me … Read More
Applause, applause!
I was recently asked to do a workshop for a corporate group. In preparation for the event I was asked to submit my slides. I told the organizer that I didn’t have any. Somewhat confused, … Read More
Who needs a coach at work?
The short answer – no one, really. But that’s based on the “need” idea rather than being provocatively disparaging about what we do for a living. Technically, at least to we coaching “purists,” the right … Read More
Make Coaching Stick – it’s a 3-Person Job
One of the harshest criticisms of executive coaching has to do the client behaviour “backsliding” – reverting to its original state once the coach leaves. Even if the coach is competent and the client is … Read More