by yek yek | Feb 17, 2025 | Coaching, Core Competencies
When I started coaching, I thought presence meant active listening—nodding, tracking conversations—but true presence is deeper. It’s about embracing uncertainty and trusting the process. 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔; it’s the energy we bring. Deb Dana’s...
by yek yek | Feb 4, 2025 | Coaching, Core Competencies
In a coaching relationship, 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅; it must be nurtured. As coaches, we need to create a non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to share their feelings, and vulnerabilities freely. This safety is established through confidentiality and a...
by yek yek | Dec 30, 2024 | Coaching, Core Competencies
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔? Reflecting on my coaching journey, I am reminded of agreements’ pivotal role in creating a foundation for meaningful conversations. Sessions can drift aimlessly without them, leaving both coach and client uncertain of their direction. But...
by mel leow | Dec 17, 2024 | Coaching, Core Competencies
As a coach, I see the word ”𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚” as key—it suggests that it’s not enough to know & understand this mindset, I need to live it fully. Truly impactful coaching requires embodying the mindset and showing up fully in every interaction. When coaches live the...
by yek yek | Dec 9, 2024 | Coaching, Core Competencies
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑬𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆? When I started to pen my views on ethics as a coach, I thought of my journey. Initially following ethics felt like treading on eggshells—fragile and tricky to navigate. I wasn’t sure if they were there to guide me or restrict me. 𝑴𝒚 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚...
