Introduction A fixed mindset refers to the belief that abilities, intelligence and talents are fixed traits that cannot be easily changed. With a fixed mindset we are more likely to give up easily, avoid mistakes and apply less effort to get results. A growth mindset refers to the belief that intelligence, abilities and talents are […]
Continue Reading8 Benefits of Coaching in the Workplace Introduction Corporate Coaching is increasingly being used in the workplace because of the wide ranging benefits it offers employees and businesses. Often coaching gets confused with mentoring. Whilst there are similarities, in that they are both concerned with development (Benabou and Benabou 2000), coaching is a distinct […]
Continue ReadingWhat is evidence-based coaching? Evidence-based coaching is coaching delivery and coaching practice which is guided and informed by scientific research. This involves understanding what the latest coaching research literature is saying and knowing how to apply this in a practical way to improve your own coaching practice. Why is this important for your work as […]
Continue ReadingWe cannot underestimate the importance of training and developing staff both from a future proofing standpoint, to equip businesses with the necessary skills and talent to embrace and adapt to change, but also from a financial perspective. Losing staff to competition by not providing career development opportunities can be extremely costly. A CAP Study found that the […]
Continue ReadingIntroduction to Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Cognitive behavioural coaching is a technique used in coaching that is successfully used to facilitate behaviour change and eliminate unhelpful patterns. It is a well researched technique rooted in clinical settings and draws on works of researchers and psychologists such as Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis. In this article you […]
Continue ReadingEarly on in my career I was approached for some advice by a very experienced colleague of mine, who incidentally had a very prestigious blue chip client base and over 20 year’s L&D experience. It went like this… ‘I’ve got a client I’m coaching at the moment and we’ve hit a brick wall and I’m […]
Continue ReadingThe initial chemistry session went well. As did the following four sessions. Yet, Mary, the coach, felt frustrated. She couldn’t shake the sense of a lack of progress. She ticked off her mental coaching list; rapport, coaching goals, her questioning style, action setting, change… There it was. Although clear actions were being set, and the […]
Continue ReadingCoaching impact – why is engagement important? Coaching impact – why is engagement important? – An article by Dr Jodi O’Dell. What do we mean by coaching impact? Early on in my research career I was approached for some advice by a very experienced colleague of mine, who incidentally had a very prestigious blue chip […]
Continue ReadingCharles walked into the room, and those present sat up a little straighter. Charles didn’t notice of course, to him it was normal. Those wanting to catch his eye beamed smiles and looked enthusiastic. Others looked the other way, but not enough to appear rude. See Charles was a CEO. A typical, hard working one. […]
Continue ReadingUsing Engage for Coaching and Development From a practical perspective Engage is quick and efficient to use. It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. There are a number of reporting options available depending on context. All reports have a practical focus in guiding development by creating tailored development plans. Why use Engage for High Potential Programmes Engage is […]
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