In July, I had the restorative experience of staying in a cozy yurt in Vermont surrounded by nature, and located on a six-acre farmstead. I cannot tell you what a gem this little tiny home is complete with an outdoor shower. This stay provided me the quiet time to reflect, restore and rejuvenate all while […]
Coaching Tips
Try the Four Directions Exploration for Breakthroughs and New Insights
Stay Focused on your Why
Years ago, Simon Sinek and others wrote a series of books dedicated to helping leaders discover their purpose and make that the focal point for their work in the world. He called one’s purpose the “why” and defined it as “the compelling higher purpose that inspires us and acts as the source of all we […]
What Skills can Coaching Support to Ensure AI Enhances Our Humanity?
“Machines excel in processing data and making decisions based on predictive logic — so much so that they will likely eventually become more effective than their human counterparts at many of these analytical tasks. However, they fall short of grasping the intricacies of human emotions and social dynamics. “A.I. will become a complement to our human experience […]
Empower Others & Yourself Through Asking Questions
I recently taught a Foundations of Coaching class to a group of professionals in Philadelphia. The participants quickly realized how challenging it can be to ask questions instead of tell others what to do. Why is the coaching skill of asking questions relevant for the workplace? And how can asking questions support greater understanding and […]