Last year, I averaged over a book a week, totaling around 60. This year, I only managed two by March, distracted by excessive phone use. A data plan change curtailed my screen time, leading me back to reading, and inadvertently, to more mindful living.
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This week’s posts address overcoming the fear of being nosy and how asking questions can enhance relationships and open doors.
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Day 3 of asking better questions focuses on curiosity and openness when engaging with others. Instead of pushing an agenda, genuinely listening for new insights is encouraged. Effective questioning can enhance personal success and demonstrate care and attentiveness towards the conversation partner.
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I took a few days off from writing on my blog. Mainly to have an actual break and to give
Coaching highlights the power of listening to enhance conversations and interactions both personally and professionally. Active listening can lead to a productive state of flow for clients, improve workplace dynamics, and reduce speaker stress. To listen effectively, avoid distractions, withhold judgment, and ask open-ended questions to allow conversations to unfold naturally. Research supports the multitude of benefits this practice offers, with actionable strategies including curiosity, paraphrasing, and a genuinely open mindset.
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Everyone seeks happiness, yet it often feels elusive, especially when stuck in a bad job situation. The key to change is recognizing one’s own agency. Professional coaching can offer new perspectives and creative solutions, whereas friends might offer well-meaning but biased advice. Understanding your feelings and beliefs is crucial to finding a better path.
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Struggling with an overwhelming workload, the author learned that work is an endless stream and adopted strategies such as focusing on the crucial 20% of tasks that yield 80% of results, delegating, and saying no to non-essential tasks. Dealing with work stress also involves recognizing task alignment with goals, not overcommitting, and maintaining confidence in one’s abilities and not succumbing to comparisons with others. A McKinsey study predicts a significant rise in manager stress by 2024, highlighting the need for effective stress management strategies.
This helps with work overload Read More »
In my leadership coaching, I don’t follow a particular path. It’s all about where you, the client, want to take
In coaching, a common struggle is work overload and the fantasy of an external fix like less work from a boss or canceled projects. True relief, however, comes from accepting work as never-ending and focusing on what serves your goals. Delegating and saying no are essential. Solutions don’t require new purchases but using existing knowledge to prioritize effectively.
Is nothing the answer? Read More »
The better outcome, the better future, the stress-free job, the promotion, the loving relationship, the better eating habits, the better
That elusive good future Read More »
A client’s desire to disconnect and avoid work during time off reflects a common challenge among business leaders. Coaching helps individuals realize the need to find internal motivation for change, leading to a healthier balance between work and life.
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What resonates most with me as a coach is the opportunity to work beyond my own needs and ambitions. It’s
Trusting your own path Read More »