Joseph Campbell is a twentieth-century mythologist and known as one of the world's greatest storytellers who developed the heroic narrative for the protagonist who sets out into a new 'world', has transformative adventures, and returns home with their learning from challenges and successes. Campbell identifies 12 definitive stages of the hero's journey, and as coaches, we too can go on a similar journey that can have a transformative quest that profoundly impacts the lives of our clients and our...

The establishment of clear and effective agreed ways of working between the client and coach, or a leader and their team or colleagues, serves as a crucial foundation for achieving transformative outcomes. These agreements - which all parties contribute to - outline what is also known as the ‘rules of engagement’ and define expectations and responsibilities of the coach and the client or the leader and team or between colleagues.

In coaching and leading teams, setting agreed ways of working inv...

Reflective practice is an essential process for coaches and leaders seeking to enhance their effectiveness and foster continuous personal and professional growth. By getting curious about our experiences, as coaches or leaders, we can gain valuable insights into choices, decisions, actions and interactions, leading to improved ways of being and doing and deeper understanding.

At Empower World, we encourage you as a coach and leader to explore your own reflective practice, as we appreciate ho...

Coaches are often on the lookout for tools and techniques to enhance sessions and add value to clients. However, through our Empower World experience, we've found that the most impactful way to support our clients is by honing our listening skills.

By paying attention to the whole person – physiology, energy, emotions, metaphors – and listening beyond the words, we can reveal the echoes of the lives and experiences of the people we are partnering with, fostering deeper awareness and more meanin...

At Empower World, we love to acknowledge and champion our coaches. Empower World alumna Aleksandra Lazarevska (who completed our coach training in 2022) is a leader who coaches and supports leaders to become even more effective using the skills of coaching.

Aleksandra is also proactive in her writing to support leaders, which we’ve enjoyed reading, and wanted to share her recent article highlighting how leaders can support and inspire their teams with the skills of communication - which is what...

In today’s corporate and business work environment, fostering a sense of belonging among employees has become paramount for organisational engagement and success. Creating a culture of belonging not only nurtures individual growth but also enhances team cohesion and a shared sense of purpose. Below are some ideas about how to create a sense of belonging utilising the power of coaching skills in your organisation.

The Essence of a Belonging Culture Using Coaching Skills

A strong sense of organi...

In today's dynamic and often complex corporate landscape, the demand for executive coaching has surged as organisations recognise the value of investing in their leaders' development. Executive coaching isn't just a buzzword anymore; it's a strategic imperative for companies aiming to thrive in a competitive environment. But what exactly does it entail, and how does an individual embark on the journey to becoming an executive coach? 

Below are seven key points for organisations and potential co...

In a world where we might find ourselves in virtual meetings, on digital apps, chatting virtually and potentially being distracted by digital communication, like Social Media, we may start to long for a deeper connection with others. 

Nurturing meaningful relationships has become more vital than ever in a challenging and changing world.  In both personal and professional settings, the ability to be in good relationships with others is a cornerstone of living a fulfilling life, given that we a '...

Amid life's challenges and uncertainties, mental wellness is a state of being many of us choose to embark on. Life is marked with ups and downs, triumphs and setbacks, and as we navigate this, it can provide a fertile ground for self-discovery, resilience building and growth. 

If you are contemplating the journey, midway through it or coming towards the end of a phase or stage in life and discovering or seeking a new path, exploring the transformative power of coaching skills can support you on...

In these rapidly developing times where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at a fast pace, the coaching profession is also experiencing change. The incorporation of AI technologies into coaching practices has the potential to alter the way coaches engage with clients, offering opportunities for greater efficiency, as well as professional and business growth.

These developments also raise concerns among coaches about the possibility of their roles becoming redundant, and the...