Here’s an example of how provocation and challenge combined with a learning mindset can quickly transform events and outcomes. Colin: "What would you like to work on today?" Client: "Taking things personally. When I experience tough challenges I take things...
No doubt about it, the most gratifying aspect of my private client coaching practice is observing the transformations people make. Noticing the way stress begins to evaporate, a sense of calm returns. Relaxed yet also alive and buzzing with excitement for a new...
It’s coaching, but not like most people know it. With some clients, I just tell them to STOP IT. This is a reminder of previous conversations during which they’ve decided to make conscious choices about what the think, what they feel, and how they respond to the...
Sorry, I have a strong suspicion that at times, like me, you resemble a puppet on a string. We all get frustrated, annoyed, angry. Things happen that just trigger these emotions. I'm sure like me, at times, this has developed into rage and an uncontrollable torrent of...
In the journey towards cultivating extraordinary influence, there's a crucial lesson to be learned: the power of emotional control. It's all too easy to fall into the trap of reacting emotionally to the actions of others, especially opponents or adversaries. Yet,...
Political capital, an often overlooked concept, is a crucial factor in achieving objectives within an organisation. It's the reservoir of influence you can draw upon to advance your initiatives. Essentially, it's the measure of influential individuals ready to back...