Even with the promise of a better future, most people that come to see a life coach still find it incredibly challenging to overcome the downward pull of their past habits and behaviours. The question we must then ask is, why? Why do we struggle to change? This article will investigate what change is, why […]
There are not many changes that my clients need to make when they embark on their life coaching journey. A few simple steps in the right direction is all it takes to achieve massive results. Below you will find 5 simple life coaching tips that you can implement today that will reap the greatest rewards, […]
I believe that who I am (besides being a life coach by profession) is mostly composed of self-created schemas from my past that help me to better understand myself, the world around me, and how I can (hopefully) effectively function in it. The self, in this case, my self is an ongoing and evolving process […]
*The emotional intelligence test can be found by following this link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/tests/personality/emotional-intelligence-test I received a total score of 76 on my emotional intelligence test. As a life coach I somewhat expected this result but may have hoped for a slightly higher score since I spend a fair amount of time introspecting on my thoughts, behaviours, […]
Short Scenario in a Life Coaching Session My aim as a life coach is to enhance a good working relationship with my client by making use of my communication skills first so my client feels safe to explore all aspects of his presenting problem. Then we will apply Egan’s problem-management model as the tools that […]
While there are a plethora of life coaching techniques and tools, there are however, a select few crucial skills that can make all the difference during a coaching session. This article will highlight the top 3 skills expert coaches always use. Immediacy Immediacy, when used as a life coaching strategy is an effective form of […]
There was a time early in my life coaching career that I found I was losing direction, not fully understanding the counselling environment, and lacking the skills to communicate effectively with my clients. I thought it necessary to consult with a good life life coach in my area to assist me with my concerns. I […]
If I, as a life coach am to become an effective communicator, I think I must (1) understand my current limitations and (2) be open to learning how to improve and gain proficiency over such matters. Effective communication strategies are at the heart of life coaching and are crucial to professional success (Morreale et al, […]
From a life coaching perspective anxiety can appear in many forms, as their are different types of anxiety. Some tend to blend into each other, while others can be completely unique. All anxiety will have similar features which allows the below types of anxiety to be categorised under the term “Anxiety.” Anticipatory Anxiety Anticipatory Anxiety […]
What Is Anxiety? From a life coaching perspective anxiety and its related conditions are among the most common psychological concerns facing our modern society. Affecting everyone from children to teens and men & women, with women being at higher risk for panic attacks. Teens suffering with anxious feelings is sharply on the rise due to […]