Nita (a coaching client) had just finished an adversarial meeting with an important stakeholder (let's call her Sonja). It had not gone well, and Nita was angry and frustrated by the objections Sonja was throwing at her. After letting the feelings flow for a few...
As these series of articles has progressed, I hope you have been growing in confidence in the realm of influence coaching. Personally, I think there are huge opportunities in this topic, regardless of your experience as a coach (or trainer), and I trust that I have...
As an influence coach, I know you'll be busy and have challenges keeping track of all the resources you need to use. So, here's a summary page of all the articles in this series, and also a list of the various products and resources that you can use with your coaching...
This particular risk, associated with the work of an influence coach, is more likely to occur if you are really good at your job. The more you help your client, the more value you add, the more likely you will find yourself wondering if you have actually earned your...
Have you ever stopped to wonder about the extent to which you may be boring those around you? The clues will be there. You may have that nagging feeling at the back of your mind. Are you brave enough to explore it now, just between you and me? Here are two big clues....
Perhaps one of the most challenging things about being an influence coach (and one of the most interesting) is the higher likelihood that you will be called to help them in a crisis. This is not a reflection on your lack of skill, but a feature of the territory you...