Power Tools Archives - International Coach Academy

Obligation vs. Opportunity

2022/07/04

A Coaching Power Tool By Lynn Winterboer
Agile Coach, UNITED STATES

When I first started my ICA journey, the phrase “Obligation vs. Opportunity” came to mind when I considered the experience many professionals go through when transitioning their organizations to an Agile way of working. Sometimes, the people undergoing the shift are forcing it on themselves; they want to go from a traditional method of delivering value to an Agile approach and perceive it right away as a chance to boost their relevance, pleasure, and professional satisfaction. To thrive in a rapidly changing and frequently unexpected world, organizational leaders frequently make the decision to be “agile,” motivating this transformation from the top-down as an organizational necessity.

Autonomy vs. Authority

2022/06/30

A Coaching Power Tool By Ying Shing Wai
Agile Coach, HONG KONG

Although the coaching might take place whenever the client has stress or anxiety, the client needs to proactively request the service and might not be aware. These can help identify opportunities and establish a highly structured approach to organizing coaching sessions for coaches, coachees, and leaders. We can focus more on examining content from the Autonomy vs. Authority space before it happens. Then, depending on how things turn out, we might focus on learning about autonomy and authority and see what we’ve learned. Next, we can investigate the reaction to the modified situation.

Efficiency vs. Effectiveness

2022/06/29

A Coaching Power Tool By David Peterson
Optimization Coach, CANADA

Humans have a tremendous desire to change the world, which motivates us to take action to make our lives better. Our desire to succeed drives us to work hard in our personal and professional lives. This motivation also pushes us to do actions that add the most value and inspires us to enhance what we’ve already accomplished. Similar to the way of thinking, efficiency vs. effectiveness are antithetical. Both have the ability to transform a person or an organization, but while effectiveness takes a holistic approach to growth and development, efficiency is more concerned with reduction.

Expectation vs. Opportunity

2022/06/28

A Coaching Power Tool By Miranda Meng
Leadership Coach, TAIWAN

Perspectives have an impact on people. I developed a power tool Expectation vs. Opportunity to assist clients in changing their perspective from one of expectation to opportunity. This tool does not advise that we let go of all our expectations. Instead, it serves as a reminder to be more mindful and make the most of the times when our expectations are not met. This fact not only creates opportunities for us to turn our setbacks into ways to achieve our goals, but it also creates opportunities for us to better understand ourselves and others. In the process, we’ll make sure that the scenario we’re in is objective, discover what other stakeholders think and feel, and maybe work together to create something better together.

Uncertainty vs. Curiosity

2022/06/27

A Coaching Power Tool By Bart van Grinsven
Life Coach, Business Coach, SPAIN

In the majority of people’s lives, there comes a time when they feel that their existing circumstance is no longer beneficial. Sometimes, it’s for apparent reasons, including when their situation has altered or when their career has reached a plateau. The Covid pandemic has made all of this even more clear to so many of us, leading to what is now being referred to as “The Great Resignation,” in which a large number of people are considering leaving their current positions in search of something more meaningful. With the help of an Uncertainty vs. Curiosity power tool coaching, you’ll learn how to explore this new phase of your life with a positive attitude and embark on a new path confident, strong, and ready for action.

Communicating vs. Storytelling

2022/06/24

A Coaching Power Tool By Beth Williams,
Career Coach, UNITED STATES

I came up with at least ten different alternatives for my power tool, but there was one that kept coming back to me: the difference between Communicating vs. Storytelling. I had this idea while completing my annual performance review. I am the team leader of a 13-person administrative staff. Each executive assistant supports a group of leaders. As part of my role, I visit leaders to ensure their support needs are addressed and to identify areas of potential growth for our executives.

Faith vs. Fear

2022/06/23

A Coaching Power Tool By Steve Sankar
Transformational Coach, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Clients who have experienced a lot of faith and fear may find it helpful to shift their attitude from fear to faith, which can help them experience hope, courage, and a new sense of possibility in life. The conviction in three sources that we can turn to for help at any time in our lives—ourselves, God, our Beloved Supreme Father, and the natural mystery of life—call let’s it the Drama of life—is to be specifically recognized as Faith in the context of Faith vs. Fear.

Sticky vs. Step

2022/06/14

A Coaching Power Tool By Leslie Ford
Education Coach, UNITED STATES

Sticky vs. Step Power tools allow us to expand our thinking, question our beliefs and mindsets, and generate new learning. Clifton’s moving poem reminds us that, like a river, we are constantly churning and flowing toward our goal. Because we are creatures capable of learning, growing, and becoming, our thoughts, beliefs, and prior experiences tell us, but do not fully explain us. Personal learning is an invitation to learn about yourself or others in a whole new light when using these power tools. As you use them, take the time to read, apply, and reflect.

Thinking vs. Feeling

2022/06/13

A Coaching Power Tool By Ziad Hamdan
Life Coach, SPAIN

When confronted with a challenge, a problem, a question, or an important decision, we tend to use our minds to come up with solutions to the problem, solve the problem, answer the question, or make the decision. And, in many cases, we rush into our thinking patterns without taking the time to thoroughly understand the situation. My power tool allows you to grow by balancing thinking vs. feeling. You’re in the driver’s seat, and you’re being directed to change your viewpoint.

Courage vs. Stagnation

2022/06/08

A Coaching Power Tool By Maria Stefansdottir,
Executive Coach, ICELAND

This Courage vs. Stagnation power tool is designed to help people step outside of their comfort zones in order to live a more satisfying and challenging life. You may be too comfortable in your current situation to take a chance. You still believe you can accomplish more, but it is difficult to break free from your daily routine and pursue something larger and more difficult. You prefer the familiar to the unfamiliar. The path to realizing your full potential can be long and winding, with many obstacles to overcome. Finding a lifelong calling and pursuing happiness requires courage, particularly when making life-altering decisions. That kind of transformation takes time.