Five fatal hesitations
Don’t worry about the poisonous gasses. You’ll be fine. ???? Five fatal hesitations There’s always a good reason not to begin. Target anxiety hesitation. I want to do something that...
The paradoxes of being a coach
A paradox of outfits, from a recent photoshoot. When people think about coaching, they often think about questions. Good and clever and insightful questions. The...
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Self-talk & summits
Ron and Michael climb a mountain Self-talk The other week, when I was climbing up a live volcano … (“Name dropping” is one thing. “Geological feature dropping” is a whole...
How to get bent out of shape (and other lessons from the trail)
My walking companions, heading off after a lunch break at a public hut Three More Unexpected Life Lessons from my Tasmanian Hike A couple of newsletters ago, I shared three...
What it means to be a guru (he says, modestly) (plus two resources)
You probably notice the serene wisdom I now emanate. You’re welcome. Three non-BS ways to embody guru-ness Global Gurus named me the #4 Coaching Guru this month. Woo hoo! I’ve...
Self-Coaching: The Art and Science of Coaching Yourself
Here are two questions to ask yourself – what do you want? And what do you want for the world? These questions are big, challenging, and potentially overwhelming. They’re the...
Leech lessons (and more) from the trail
End of the Overland Trail, with my friends Gabs and Batch Three Unexpected Life Lessons from my Tasmanian Hike The Overland Trail in Tasmania is one of the great walks...
What Type of Coaching Can Skyrocket Team Performance?
So, you’ve heard that this coaching malarkey can really improve your team’s performance, but you’re a little skeptical (to say the least). Perhaps you’ve dismissed coaching, thinking, “That’s more for...
Coaching vs Training: What’s the Difference and When to Use Them
As a leader, you no doubt want the best for your team. You want them to develop, think bigger, thrive, and grow. You want them to be the highest versions...
9 Reasons to Embrace the Leader as Coach Mindset
At this stage of the game, we’ve all heard of the supposed benefits of coaching in the workplace. It’s a game changer for leaders looking to unlock the best of...
Creating Your Life: Time & Temperature
Salt: Maldon. Pinch bowl: Scandinavian crystal “borrowed” from my parents. How to season your life An article in the New York Times, a primer about salt, which, by the way,...
More & Less. Forward or Back (Helpful tool inside)
The downloadable link for this is below. More and Less. Forward or Back. Well, here we are. 2024. Huzzah ????! I hope it’s a really great year for you and...
Coaching Leadership Style: Amplify Your Influence With Curiosity
One of the most influential articles I’ve ever read is by a guy called Daniel Goleman, who you may know for popularizing the idea of emotional intelligence. Based on the...