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Assessments In Coaching: Why, And Which Ones?After years of blending the disciplines of counseling psychology, leadership and executive coaching, I have found this integrated approach to consistently achieve superior results, especially when paired with a well-researched, proven assessment to use with my coaching clients. Graduate programs for counseling psychology require extensive education and experience on…

Coaching In The Era Of Perfectionism After decades of experience as a psychologist and executive coach, I have learned that when embarking on a coaching and development program with employees, their internal point of view (POV) informs how their behavioral goals are defined and achieved. Without awareness of their POV, progress toward desired goals may…

Experiencing Life Transitions: Who Am I Now? Life transitions that involve leaving one role and entering another may create an identity crisis accompanied by temporary instability, confusion, depression and anxiety. Leaving adolescence to enter into adulthood is one example of a major life transition. The stress it creates is analogous to the identity crisis experienced…

Hiring And Coaching The Neurodiverse: How To Provide Support In Your OrganizationMy son has Asperger’s syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. While he is intellectually gifted, he faces challenges people with “neurotypical” brains do not. “Neurodiversity” accounts for the range of differences in individual brain function and behavioral traits, whereas “neurotypical” describes someone who is…

How To Build Trust As A Coach And Identify Clients’ Underlying Behavioral Issues Creating trust and identifying multifaceted underlying behavioral issues are two of the most important skills in executive coaching and management consulting. Each enhances the other.In his book The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything, Stephen Covey suggests that removing trust…

How To Cope In Times Of UncertaintySince we cannot see the future, some amount of uncertainty and anxiety is inevitable. However, we can moderate the stress that often accompanies it. Uncertainty has been an unavoidable part of life for centuries. The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus said, “Everything changes and nothing stands still.” Putting…

How To Find A Coach Who Fits Your NeedsThe terms “life coach” and “personal coach” are often used interchangeably, as are “executive coach” and “professional coach.” But what’s the difference? And as a leader, how do you know when to engage with a personal coach versus a professional coach?My company specializes in professional coaching and…

Life Coach vs Professional Coach The terms “Life Coach” and “Personal Coach” are often used interchangeably, as are “Executive Coach” and “Professional Coach.” The International Coach Federation (ICF) uses the terms “personal coach” and “professional coach.” Both types of coaches complete the same ICF certification process. So, what’s the difference? And how do you know…

Psychological Coaching: Blending Disciplines For Maximum Impact When managing life’s challenges or setting out on a journey of personal or professional growth, I think most coaches would agree that it’s wise to pursue professional help. Instead of struggling alone, professional help can take you further faster and lead to superior outcomes.Clients have two good options…

Assessments In Coaching: Why, And Which Ones?As a psychologist and executive coach having decades of experience working with individuals through counseling and coaching. I have learned that when embarking on a coaching and development program with employees their internal mindsets inform how their behavioral goals are defined and achieved. Without awareness of their mindsets progress…