Simon MatthewsNov 22, 20212 minThe Core SkillsOne of the enduringly fascinating questions in coaching is why it actually works. To consider this question, a valuable body of research...
Simon MatthewsMar 10, 20212 minHow We LearnI’ve just finished reading a great book, and I’m making my way through another at the moment (which will take a whole year – you’ll see...
Margaret MooreMar 3, 20214 minTwo coaching paths lead to same outcomeTo set goals or not set goals, that is the question. The answer from a study of external executive coaching for a group of corporate...
Margaret MooreFeb 8, 20213 minPeak Coaching MomentsAbraham Maslow described peak experiences as ‘something like mystic experiences, moments of great awe, moments of the most intense...
Margaret MooreJan 19, 20216 minCaring for the Workforce, Caring for CovidIntroduction It goes without saying that a top societal priority right now is caring for the workforce caring for people sick with COVID....
WellcoachesOct 8, 20203 minCoaching Half-hearted CommitmentIn this column, we explore how to coach a client, Alice, who is working out but not sticking to the workout program that you gave her....
Margaret MooreOct 8, 20203 minWhen Clients Aren’t ScientistsToday we explore how to work with a client who is not engaged in following evidence-based or scientific guidelines, including preventive...
Margaret MooreOct 8, 20204 minTracking Client ProgressToday we explore how to work with a client who has a strong desire to lose weight and has agreed to track her daily caloric intake and...
Margaret MooreOct 8, 20204 minProfessional Development Tips for CoachesA great way to begin to add coaching skills to your growing toolbox as a health professional is to reflect first on your own interest in...
WellcoachesOct 8, 20204 minCompassion in CoachingToday we explore how to work with a client who is an avid runner and competes in many road races and marathons on the weekends. She has...
WellcoachesOct 8, 20204 minBuilding Resilience and Motivation in Uncertainty“My client is moving out of the area in two months and is afraid that she won’t be able to continue her program without me. How do I help...
WellcoachesOct 8, 20204 minWorking with clients who are post-retirementMost of my clients have been in their 20s-30s. Working with clients who are post-retirement age is new for me. What tips do you have for...
Erika JacksonOct 6, 20202 minStepping StonesI have written before about the practice of journaling as a chronicle of growth, a canvas for problem solving, and an entry point into...
Margaret MooreOct 6, 20204 minRebooting healthy activity with the coach-approachYour client shares: “I had a terrific summer! I visited my favorite summer place every weekend and over vacation, enjoying everything to...
WellcoachesOct 6, 20204 minCoaching Mild Chronic ConditionsClient Scenario: How do I support a client with a mild chronic condition (e.g. diabetes, or asthma) and few symptoms, in being motivated...
WellcoachesOct 6, 20203 minCoaching with Cultural AwarenessI started working at a gym in a culturally diverse neighborhood and I am really looking forward to the experience. However, I grew up in...
WellcoachesOct 6, 20201 minWhose Responsibility is Happiness?In HAPPINESS FROM WITHIN AND WITHOUT, Jeremy McCarthy asks the question “Whose responsibility is happiness?” If we believe that the...
Erika JacksonOct 6, 20201 minNew Year’s Resolutions Got You Down?As our clients near the end of the first month of the new year, perhaps establishing new habits, or feeling critical of themselves for...
WellcoachesOct 6, 20202 minCreate a BIG vision by making it smallOne of our favorite thought leaders, BRIAN JOHNSON, recently wrote about the concept smallifying. In LITTLE BETS, author Peter Sims says,...
Kate LarsenOct 5, 20201 minThree Aha! Moments to Change Your LifeAs a coach, I get to work with fascinating, complex and brilliant leaders. I can’t help but be overjoyed when a client begins to...