So much of our society is based on the idea that we are rational creatures, able to assess the available information and reach a decision that best serves our interests. The whole notion of democracy is predicated on that idea/assumption. Wrong, so very wrong. The human brain […]
Read more →“Networking”. I can hear you recoiling already. We all know we should network, but most of us mostly still avoid it. Let’s take a minute to analyse what the word means. To network means to expand the number of people you know professionally. That is it. Words […]
Read more →Work Place Motivation. A recurring career coaching conversation: clients beating themselves up for not being focused at work, procrastinating and lacking motivation… failing to recognise that motivation does not just come from within. Without some external factors in place you’ll always struggle to consistently give your best […]
Read more →There are countless coaching tools available. Two are fundamental; listening and questioning. The ability to actively listen at a deeper level than just the words spoken paired with the ability to ask the right questions creates powerful insights and awareness within the client. Basic but essential executive […]
Read more →Today is a straight forward outline of what I do when it comes to careers coaching. Most of us, when we need or want to change job simply spruce up our CV and bang it out to as many people as possible. And then wonder why 6 […]
Read more →I had a meeting with potential new client recently, we shall call him ‘Steven’ Steven: how much are sessions? Me: £100 single session, discounts for multiple sessions paid upfront Steven: Really?! For an hour?! That’s a lot. Me: How much do you spend at the weekend on […]
Read more →In my experience there are four reasons above all else that stop you achieving and succeeding: procrastination, perfectionism, fear, feeling overwhelmed. This is a quick summary of each, I will go into more detail in each one in the coming weeks, although I may blog about other […]
Read more →But I don’t have time! Yes. You. Do. Think about today, you will never ever get today back again. Pfff, tomorrow gone. Forever. Now think about all the things you wan to do, see, achieve, be that you’ve put off to some ill defined time ‘in the […]
Read more →Today’s London Life Coach post is a straight forward what to do list… Meet the person at their level – standing, sitting etc. Speak at a similar volume to the other person, if you are trying to make a point, then it is ok to speak […]
Read more →Perfectionism… Since i became The London Life Coach I’ve heard that word so many times over the last 12 years & it makes me heart sink. There are actually 2 types of perfectionism: adaptive and maladaptive Adaptive (or healthy) perfectionism is where you set high standards for […]
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