The Essential Tool Every Coach Needs to Know
Like most coaches, when I’m meeting prospective clients, I insist on first arranging a discovery session—important for both of us to assess whether we think we can work together. An understanding of the essential tool every coach needs to know is crucial in these sessions. We might both have slightly differing goals, styles and possibly […]
Active Listening is Your Coaching Superpower: Learn How to Develop It
Part Two of the Communication Skills for Coaches series focuses on active listening skill development for coaches. This focus helps in enhancing the overall coaching experience. Active listening is a crucial skill for you as a life or business coach, enabling you to understand clients and team members more deeply and build strong, trusting relationships. […]
What is Mental Toughness, Anyway? An Expert Explains
Author: Paul Lyons Mental Toughness is your capacity to respond to pressure, uncertainty, and setbacks in a way that keeps you effective, ethical, and moving forward. It isn’t about being hard or pretending things don’t hurt; it’s the blend of composure, commitment, confidence, and adaptability you bring when the road gets rough. You’ll see it in small moments: […]
Why Even Top Performers Need a Performance Coach
The phrase “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” doesn’t hold up when it comes to mindset. A performance coach knows that peak performance isn’t about avoiding problems, it’s about deliberately sharpening your edge before things go sideways. That’s where coaching comes in. And not just for beginners or those struggling. The best time to […]
