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Pursuing Happiness Through Hardship

2022/08/05

A Research Paper By Ann-Marie Purvis
Executive Coach, SWITZERLAND

This paper provides an overview of the concept of achieving happiness as well as a method for the coach and coachee to understand and approach this extremely complex subject. It examines how the concept of happiness has been studied as well as the findings of thought leaders in the field. “There are only two types of people who do not feel painful emotions. The first are psychopaths, and the second are dead. There is a misunderstanding that living a happy life entails being happy all of the time. Learning to accept, and even embrace, painful emotions is an important part of living a happy life, and the study of painful emotions is an important part of the field of Happiness Studies,” according to Tal Ben-Shahar[i].

Commitment vs. Choice

2022/08/04

A Coaching Power Tool By Mauro Locarnini
Executive Coach, SWITZERLAND

There is always a time in life, and knowing when to allow one perspective or another to drive our actions seems to be the key to keeping us going. Changing perspectives isn’t easy, but it’s necessary for growth and development, and that’s what coaching is all about. Consequently, I thought it would be interesting to examine these two seemingly opposing perspectives (Commitment vs. Choice) and investigate when each of them might be useful in our lives, how to shift from one to the other, and, most importantly, how to leverage them.

Calm Your Mind

2022/08/04

A Coaching Model By Aneta Kantarowska
Life Coach, NETHERLANDS

At Calm Your Mind, I work with clients who are dissatisfied with their lives. My coaching sessions are built on calm, trust, and a feeling of being truly heard. I want the clients to feel, they are in a safe place where they can leave their problems behind and where they will not be judged for saying what is really on their minds. When clients trust their coach, they relax and are more open to delving deeper into their thoughts, which may lead to decisions and action. I want to make sure that my clients feel comfortable sharing whatever is on their minds with me until they are ready to move on.

Imposter Syndrome

2022/08/03

A Research Paper By Mandy Leung
Transformational Coach, SINGAPORE

Impostor syndrome was introduced in 1978 by psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes. The study focused on ambitious and high-achieving women. Despite outstanding academic and professional achievements, women with imposter syndrome don’t think they are as smart as others think they are. Business leaders like Sheryl Sandberg (Facebook COO), Michelle Obama (former first lady), and Sonia Sotomayor (Supreme Court justice) have all admitted to owning it.

Feeling Overwhelmed vs. Being Focused

2022/08/01

A Coaching Power Tool By Ann-Marie Purvis
Executive Coach, SWITZERLAND

The “Feeling Overwhelmed vs. Being Focused” power tool described here can be used to address the feeling of being overwhelmed in the workplace, but can also be used outside of work. Feeling overwhelmed is a natural human emotion, but it can make it difficult to focus on where you started and then decide to take effective action. Our work lives have become increasingly demanding, presenting us with increasingly complex challenges at an almost constant pace. When you factor in personal or family obligations, it’s easy to become overwhelmed.

Your Coaching Journey

2022/07/29

A Coaching Model By Mauro Locarnini
Executive Coach, SWITZERLAND

Exploration broadens our horizons and may make us reconsider our preferences. As you discover yourself and explore other perspectives, you will see opportunities to grow. We’ll focus on your opportunities, both individually and collectively. Each session, and your entire coaching journey, ends with some action you want to take to make progress. “We must be the change we want to see in the world,” Mahatma Gandhi said.

How Needs-Focused Coaching Improves Your Quality of Life

2022/07/28

A Research Paper By Raphael Weninger
Life Coach, AUSTRIA

Global events in recent years (Covid 19, Ukraine war), as well as broader societal developments, have impacted us in a variety of ways and impacted our quality of life. To improve our quality of life, we must first understand what it means and the role that our human needs play. Max-Neef and Rosenberg have done extensive research on human needs and how connecting with them can help us improve our quality of life. It is important to realize that all of our activities are designed to meet our needs, and that unmet needs can lead to poor behavior and reduced quality of life.

Appreciation vs. Disregard

2022/07/27

A Coaching Power Tool By Aneta Kantarowska
Life Coach, NETHERLANDS

Humans often take things for granted. We are healthy, we have good jobs and a good house, and our children are fine, but we are not satisfied. Only when bad things happen and we lose what we have we consider how happy we were at the time. The truth is that we will always strive for more. It is how our society has taught us to live and how we have become accustomed to doing things. When we complete a task, we immediately move on to the next task until we are satisfied. Everything we encounter in our lives should inspire us to Appreciation vs. Disregard. Because we are all unique and come from different backgrounds, each of us is grateful for different things.

Using GROW Model and Situational Leadership Models for Executive Clients in Global Companies

2022/07/26

A Coaching Model By Ann-Marie Purvis
Executive Coach, SWITZERLAND

The upward managing of their Directors and how the Executive would desire to be managed and supported are topics that are frequently brought up by Executive Clients, so I have applied the GROW model and Situation Leadership Model to them in my Coaching Model essay. Global company executives are under a lot of strain, and it is a common problem that their leaders haven’t changed their leadership style to reflect the new level of ability and confidence of the executive. The Executives are stressed and worried about this because they frequently believe it harms their relationship with their Leader, their confidence, and their own brand inside the firm.

Coaching in Health Care & Disability

2022/07/15

A Research Paper By Nadezda Nedospasova
Care & Resilience Coach, LATVIA

The inspiration for this Coaching in Health Care & Disability research came from my decision to transition from my professional career as a caregiver to a coaching career as a Care & Resilience Coach – someone who can give both care users and caregivers a voice. My extensive personal and professional experience in nursing has taught me that living with limited capabilities due to any situation is difficult not only for those who go through it, but also for those around them. Although life with a disability, as well as life around a disability, can be made the most of.