Beyond Words: The Power of Somatic Awareness in Coaching
This newsletter is inspired by Empower World's Coaching and Leadership Podcast conversation with Hind Taychouri, Trauma-trained Somatic Coach, Nervous System Educator, Empowering Leaders to Rewire and Regulate: Episode 257 - 'Your Body Knows: How to Heal Stress and Burnout From the Inside Out'.
Most of us were trained to listen to words and nonverbal communication. But as we went out into the world of coaching, perhaps we only largely listen to the words - to uncover meaning, beliefs and perspe...
Are You Cheerleading Your Clients - Or Truly Coaching Them?
This newsletter is inspired by Empower World's Coaching and Leadership Podcast conversation between Jeanine Bailey and Marie Quigly, Co-founders of Empower World: Episode 256 - 'The Coaching Habit Nobody Talks About - And How It's Hurting Your Sessions'
"Reflect on the last time a client shared a breakthrough in a session. What came out of your mouth next?"
There is a moment many coaches will recognise. Your client has just had an insight. They are lit up, energised, on the edge of something i...
What Separates a Good Coach From a Great One
This newsletter is inspired by Empower World's Coaching and Leadership Podcast conversation with Andy Robbins, Founder of Oyster, Executive Coach, Author, Climber, and Photographer: Episode 255 - 'What a Camera Lens Teaches You About Coaching - And Why Presence Is Everything.'
Most coaches and leaders reach a point where they realise something unsettling: the models aren't enough. The frameworks guide, and the techniques support: they provide us structure, language, and a place to begin. But at...
The Skills That Stay
This newsletter is inspired by Empower World's conversation with Monia Pyraki, Personal Growth Advocate and Life & Business Coach, on our Coaching and Leadership Podcast: Episode 254 - The Skills Are for Life: How One Coach Rebuilt Everything - Twice.
There's a moment most of us know. It's not a dramatic crisis. It's quieter than that. It's the moment you realise that the life you've carefully built - the career, the routine, the community, the identity - no longer fits the circumstances you fi...
The Place Nobody Thinks They Have Time For (But Can't Afford to Skip)
This newsletter is inspired by Empower World's conversation with Larissa Thurlow and Tracy Manalani, PCC Credentialed Executive Coaches and Coach Supervisors, on our Coaching and Leadership Podcast: Episode 253 - Can You Afford NOT to Pause? The Power of Reflection in Community.
Most leaders are extraordinarily good at doing. They move fast, make decisions, hold teams together, and absorb pressure without visibly cracking. What they are rarely good at - and almost never given permission to do -...
Ethics Isn't A Rulebook. It's A Relationship
Why coaching's most overlooked capability might also be its most important and what to do about it.
This newsletter is inspired by Empower World's conversation with Wendy-Ann Smith, psychologist and founder of the Coaching Ethics Forum, on our Coaching and Leadership Podcast: Episode 252 - Falling Back in Love With Ethics: Why Your Coaching Practice Needs This Reunion.
The problem hiding in plain sight
The coaching profession talks about ethics, and every major coaching body has a code, and t...
The Gift That Gives Back - And A Way To Develop And Grow Your Coaching Practice
A reflection inspired by Empower World's Coaching and Leadership Podcast conversation with ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), Mentor, and Supervisor Zsofia Juhasz, "The Gift of Volunteering: Community, Confidence and Coaching Growth."
At some point, coaches will reflect on how to grow their practice - not just in terms of clients, but in confidence, connection, and long-term sustainability. You’ve invested in training, you care about the people you work with, and you want to build something mean...
One Presentation Away From Changing Your Business
An Empower World reflection inspired by Empower World's Coaching and Leadership Podcast conversation with international speaker, trainer, and coach Colin Boyd, "Speak So People Lean In: Present with Purpose, Confidence and Impact."
Coaches, leaders and purpose-driven professionals who present regularly often intend to offer value and support others through workshops, webinars, presentations and meetings. Their message may reach those who may not require their in-depth services or it may attract...
The Conversation Before the Conversation
An Empower World reflection inspired by Empower World's Coaching and Leadership Podcast conversation between Jeanine Bailey and Marie Quigley, "The First Session Mistake Most Coaches Make."
There is a moment at the beginning of many coaching and leadership conversations where something extremely important can be missed without anyone realising it. Something that can set up an effective, powerful and transformative conversation.
Often the coaching conversation starts, questions are asked, goals...
Effective Partnership With Others Starts With Our Own Work.
An Empower World reflection inspired by Empower World's Coaching and Leadership Podcast conversation with executive and leadership coach Karen Ledger, "Effective Partnership With Others Starts With Our Own Work."
Coaching is an intimate practice. The depth available in any partnership is inseparable from the depth you have cultivated within yourself. No framework or qualification can substitute for the wisdom created through your personal inner work. Coaching is not something you apply; it is s...