Periodically I see coaches on social media discussing the value of credentials. For new coaches doing the work to pursue credentials it can be discouraging to read “no one has ever asked me if I have credentials.” Sometimes the loudest comments are those that seem to...
As coaches we care. We do not cure. This is clear when we talk about the difference between coaching and therapy. Although inner healing may occur in coaching, that is not the goal. With therapy, the goal is healing – usually involving resolution of past trauma. In...
What do clients want from coaching during the pandemic? With change happening so fast, many clients want coaching for help to make personal lifestyle adjustments. Clients typically want to make intentional meaningful change, with a sense of unique purpose, keeping in...
Happy International Coaching Week (May 15-21) This annual global celebration of coaching began in 1999, initiated by ICF Master Certified Coach, Jerri N. Udelson. The focus is to educate the public about coaching. Coaches offer pro bono services and educational events...
My mom, Phyllis, passed away at age 88 on March 4. As I’ve celebrated her life and am grieving her loss I’d love to share three things about her and the resulting coaching questions that she inspires. These stories and questions make me smile and I hope as you read...
