I still find it challenging to really listen when someone is talking without my mind drifting to what I’ll say when they’re finished. But it’s an important skill so I’m always looking for ways to be a better listener and I thought I’d share some things that are working for me… Choosing to see your […]
I’m sure you’re aware of the expression, if you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re probably right. This very nicely acknowledges the impact the beliefs we hold about our ability have on what we try to achieve. Establishing these beliefs with the person you’re working with is really useful but it can […]
My go to when given half a chance is to extol the virtues of finding small ways to improve how we interact with others and to make this process part of day-to-day life. Not for everything – for most things, being good enough is… good enough. But I believe there will always be times where […]
My lovely daughter introduced me to a phrase they use where she works which I’ve adopted for personal use. JFDI. Just f***ing do it. I’m not sure if this is common parlance in her office and I’m thinking it would only work in a well-established coaching relationship. But I love it for all of us […]
