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Silence

Silence is an important tool in conversations generally and in coaching it is essential. Think about it this way: how often have you asked a question and then been uncomfortable with the silence while waiting for an answer?  The natural tendency is to then jump in and fill that silence by further

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Silence

How can silence be helpful?

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Word Choice

How do others hear what you say?

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The Language of Coaching: Science or Art? Part 2

This blog was published previously on the International Coach Federation blog at http://coachfederation.org/blog/index.php/2374/ The ICF Core Competencies include clear, direct language and powerful questioning, and these competencies require an awareness of our word choices. How clear and direct is

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The Language of Coaching: Science or Art? Part 1

This blog was published previously on the International Coach Federation blog at http://coachfederation.org/blog/index.php/2374/ Is coaching language a science or an art? Yes! In other words, based on research and experience, I believe it is both. Word choice does make a difference. Consider people

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Book Review: Coaching for Breakthrough Success by Jack Canfield and Dr. Peter Chee

Coaching for Breakthrough Success by Jack Canfield and Dr. Peter Chee is a good book that addresses coaching techniques. The chapters of the book include: Part I The Coaching Principles The Coaching Spirit Principle 1: Believe in Human Potential for Greatness Principle 2: Fulfillment Flows from

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What decision has defined your choices?