In the unpredictable journey of leadership, crises are unavoidable landmarks that test our resilience, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.  These moments of high pressure and uncertainty can often feel isolating and overwhelming. However, it’s in these turbulent times that the support of a leadership coach becomes invaluable.  Leadership coaching offers a beacon of clarity and direction amidst the chaos, equipping leaders with the tools they need to navigate through crises effectively.  This article explores the transformative potential of leadership coaching in cri ..read more

In the transformative coaching journey, progress is a complex blend of personal development, enhanced skills, and deepened connections.  Unlike more traditional metrics of success, progress in coaching is often measured by the subtle shifts in understanding, perspective, and interpersonal dynamics.  It’s about evolving as a coach in ways that enable you to facilitate transformational changes in your clients, supporting them towards their goals with empathy, insight, and effectiveness.  This journey is marked by milestones that, while sometimes less visible, are deeply significan ..read more

In the transformative coaching journey, trust is not merely a component of the relationship; it is its very core.  The foundation of transformative coaching lies in facilitating profound personal growth, a process that inherently involves navigating the depths of vulnerability, aspirations, and sometimes, the shadows of one’s psyche.  Trust in this context transcends conventional rapport; it becomes a deeper connection between coach and client. It is the trust that whispers to the client, “You are safe here,” enabling them to bare their souls, confront their deepest fears, and emb ..read more

In today’s increasingly diverse workforce, the importance of inclusive coaching practices cannot be overstated, particularly when it comes to supporting neurodiverse individuals in their career development.  Neurodiversity, a concept that acknowledges and respects neurological differences as any other human variation, encompasses a wide range of cognitive differences, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more.  This article aims to shed light on the unique strengths that neurodiverse individuals bring to the professional environment.  By exploring effective coaching strategi ..read more

Starting your journey as a coach is thrilling, filled with the promise of transformative work and the potential to impact lives profoundly. Yet, alongside the excitement may lie a shadow of doubt—a niggling feeling known as Imposter Syndrome.  This internal conflict isn’t unique to you; it’s a shared struggle across the profession, making you question your place in the coaching world.  In this article, we outline 4 strategies to help you in managing and overcoming Imposter Syndrome in coaching, setting you on a path to feeling more confident and capable as a coach. Understanding ..read more

Starting your journey as a coach is thrilling, filled with the promise of transformative work and the potential to impact lives profoundly. Yet, alongside the excitement may lie a shadow of doubt—a niggling feeling known as Imposter Syndrome.  This internal conflict isn’t unique to you; it’s a shared struggle across the profession, making you question your place in the coaching world.  In this article, we outline 4 strategies to help you in managing and overcoming Imposter Syndrome, setting you on a path to feeling more confident and capable as a coach. Understanding Imposter Syn ..read more

Beginning your journey as a transformative coach is both exciting and daunting. You’re finally about to do the work you love but you’re also wondering how on earth you get clients in the first place! But don’t worry. You are not alone. Many coaches have already trodden the path you’re about to go on and they have left a clear route for how to go about it.  There’s no need to reinvent the wheel, you just need to do what works and put your own unique spin on it.  And this article gives you that “wheel” – the tried and tested process for gradually building your coaching business. Let ..read more

We’re often asked about the regulation of coaching and whether it’s likely to be regulated in the future. Around this question, we often also hear the assumption that psychotherapy and counselling are regulated and that this seems to make coaching less credible. So, here’s a surprising truth: Neither psychotherapy nor counselling is regulated. Or, at least, not in any legal sense. This often comes as a surprise to people and we sometimes face vociferous insistence that these practices are indeed regulated and that coaching is the only unregulated practice. That such confusion and ambiguity e ..read more

Training to become a coach through live, virtual courses, such as those conducted over Zoom, has become the norm.  However, occasionally we are asked if we are going back to in-person training and why someone should choose to train online. We’ve been on both sides of the aisle when it comes to training online and in-person. From 2008 to 2020, we were an in-person training school with students travelling to venues in London, Edinburgh and Berlin.  As a result of the 2020 pandemic, however, we shifted to live, online training. At the time, we thought it would be a temporary move and ..read more

Understanding neurodiversity is crucial for coaches to be effective in their roles and to adapt to the evolving social context.  Whether you are working with individual clients or  within workplaces who want to, or need to, become more inclusive, here are 10 reasons why coaches need to integrate an understanding of neurodiversity into their practice: Inclusive Coaching Practices: Coaches who understand neurodiversity can create more inclusive and accessible coaching environments, tailoring their methods to individuals with various neurocognitive profiles. Enhanced Communication Skil ..read more