In the realm of professional development, there is a delicate dance between personal growth and external intervention. As an coach, you are well aware of the transformative power of coaching, helping individuals unlock their potential and achieve their goals. However, there is a unique challenge that arises when someone is volunteered for coaching rather than voluntarily seeking it out. I

“Managing our ego rather than allowing it to manage us is the essence of equilibrium,” as Steve Smith astutely pointed out. We’ve all encountered leaders who overestimate their contributions, steal credit, refuse to admit mistakes, and exude an unwavering air of self-righteousness. Their behaviour can be incredibly frustrating. But what lies at the core of these actions? Sometimes it’s merely

I have been having lots of discussions with coaches this month about what professionalism means in coaching. As coaches, we have been conditioned to associate professionalism with a certain image – the corporate attire, the rigid formalities, and the need to maintain a sense of objectivity. However, the landscape of coaching is evolving, and it’s time we reconsidered our traditional

As a fellow coach, I understand the importance of reaching and attracting high-ticket coaching clients. We all want to connect with individuals who are not only willing to invest in our services but are also genuinely committed to their personal and professional growth. In our digital age, it’s tempting to turn to popular social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn

In the world of coaching, I believe there is a key element that separates the good from the great: authenticity. The ability to be your true self as a coach is paramount in establishing a deep and meaningful connection with your clients. You cannot expect your clients to tap into their authentic selves if you, as their coach, are wearing

I recently took a very hot trip into London to meet with the team from R Media. They are sponsoring The Paseda360 National Coaching Awards and invited me as a guest on their podcast. They sent a list of questions before the podcast and one of them was about why we sometimes hide our true self in order to fit

Are you someone who is intrigued by the idea of becoming a coach? I speak to want-to-be coaches every week. These are people who are considering training with Paseda360, and they are grappling with the decision because of cognitive distortion.

Have you ever been promoted into a role you weren’t quite ready for and despite feeling excited about it on one hand, you felt like a swimming swan within minutes?

Meet Cooper..my dog. He is desperate to get into next door’s garden but he doesn’t fit through the hedgehog hole. He looks pretty sad about it as you can see. And then he gets frustrated. It’s not dissimilar to what I see happening with people. When we try to fit into a place or social group where we don’t feel

When I started as a full time coach 5-years ago Brene Brown seemed to be the only one talking about authenticity. Since then the pursuit of authenticity has gained significant traction in many spheres of life. I’ve made a living from helping executives find the real version of themselves, and seeing the uplift on potential this brings. Organisations have embraced

In our quest for success and self-improvement, we often find ourselves caught in a paradoxical cycle, namely because being a human is rarely straight forward. We are complex beings. I have noticed an interesting dynamic that occurs in high performing clients which creates a paradox I find fascinating. On one hand, people strive to be the best, aiming for excellence

As a coach, it’s not uncommon to have clients come to you with a fear of public speaking. They might talk about situations where they have to introduce themselves in a meeting and they feel panic waiting for their turn, through to feeling full blown stage fright ahead of a keynote speech.