Every individual’s experience of coaching is different. That’s because we each enter into it for very unique and personal reasons. Unexpected things can happen.

Coaching is not just for people who feel they have hit a brick wall in their personal or professional life. It’s an amazing opportunity to consider what’s next?

Coaching is a fabulous opportunity to put yourself in a safe and secure environment to have an open and honest conversation. Coaching gives you valuable space to speak freely, think broadly, refresh your outlook and decide what’s next.

We need to be in the present to recognise and do what’s important. Everything else can and will wait. It’s natural to feel frustrated with yourself when you can’t get everything done.

You write a to-do list. You’re clear on what you need to do. But somehow, come the end of the week, the most important jobs on your list are unchecked. Here are my coaching tips for a simple approach to getting that to-do list DONE!

They say we all have at least one book in us, don’t they. We hear it all the time. I didn’t think I had a book in me and didn’t really believe in this saying - until I started working with someone who encouraged me to think differently.

When you want to make a change, think carefully about why you’re doing it. The greater the emotional connection you have to the change, the better. Be super clear in your mind about what the change looks, feels, and sounds like.

How do you feel about planning? Are you on-it organised or more of a free-flyer? Do you make a plan and keep referring to it? Or do you start with the best intentions and gradually lose focus?

The concept that it takes time to do a job properly is nothing new, however knowing it and doing it are two very separate things. Sometimes we need a little reminder to refocus.

If you’re managing or leading a team in these difficult times, try to give people the time, space and support they need to grasp their new way of working. If people are struggling with working conditions, systems or processes, show patience and offer assistance where they need it. 

If you’re not clear on outcomes, how can anyone else be? Read my 6 coaching tips on setting achievable goals and help you gain clarity in your own career, team, or business.