Can you imagine going for a hike on the fells or moors and spending the day just looking at the ground in front of you? Not only would you get lost pretty quickly, but it would also be very tiring and boring at the same time. Yet this is exactly … [Continue reading]
Five Reasons Why You Should Use More Force
Influence by force is common, especially in the workplace. You may be thinking that it is odious and should not form a part of your influencing approach. Yet, used in the right way, and in the right circumstances, it can dramatically accelerate your … [Continue reading]
How to be More Interesting at Work
It has to be said that I quite enjoyed writing and publishing the last article, Are You Boring People at Work? I hope you weren’t offended by the last sentence! The main point is that it is very much to your advantage if other people find you … [Continue reading]
Interview with the Center for Creative Leadership
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Turning an Adversary into a Raving Fan
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 … [Continue reading]
Influence Coaching: Final Thoughts
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 … [Continue reading]
Influence Coach Reference Guide
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 … [Continue reading]
Influence Coaching Trap #3: Earning Your Crust
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 … [Continue reading]
Are You Boring People at Work?
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 … [Continue reading]
Influence Coaching: Helping in a Crisis
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 … [Continue reading]
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