Rethinking Note-Taking in Coaching

This is a question that often surfaces in coaching training. Is it ok for the coach to take notes while conducting a coaching session? What are the pros and cons of...

Knowing where to focus our attention most effectively.

A few months ago, I wrote an article called “The Three Threes of Coaching,” describing three important triangles coaches need to be aware of. To...

Great coaches are not just skilled tacticians, motivators, or strategists—they are leaders themselves who uphold high standards, speak the truth, and do what is right, even at personal risk. This also...

Jack Dawkins, famously known as the Artful Dodger, is one of the most memorable characters in Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. A young, street-smart pickpocket, the Dodger is a charismatic and quick-wit...

What to do when a client has a lot to say...

You know exactly what I am talking about. You connect with a client. You both exchange a short greeting. You then ask the client what would be important t...

We live in an era marked by deep cynicism, sharp divisions, and an overwhelming flood of misinformation. Everywhere we turn—news outlets, social media, even casual conversations—it feels like trust is...