In an article originally published on The Conversation by Lis Ku, work, and leisure both contribute to well-being—but there’s another important source of happiness, too. Finding the right work-life balance is by no means a new issue in our society. But the tension between the… Read More »Work-Life Balance & A Happy Life?
Managers are sometimes unable to provide the kind of feedback their employee and their team need. Giving and receiving feedback at work can be challenging; especially if you work in a culture of what author and CEO coach Kim Scott calls “ruinous empathy” —which occurs… Read More »Giving Better Feedback At Work:
Group Coaching Team Coaching Individuals who come together with a common interest but do not always have the same goal in mind (e.g., completion of a specific project) Individuals who are all aligned and headed to a common goal or outcome (e.g., coached on strategic… Read More »Group Coaching:
According to a study conducted by Ellen B. Van Oosten, Melvin L. Smith and Richard E. Boyatzis, in their new book Helping People Change, the best leaders and coaches seek to connect with and understand others. They prioritize their team’s needs and create an environment… Read More »How To Help People Change:
According to Forbes, building a coaching culture in the workplace better positions companies to grow and nurture talent. But what exactly is a “coaching culture,” and how can leaders make this part of their everyday environment? A coaching culture simply means supporting your employees so that they… Read More »Implementing A Coaching Culture In An Organization:
When we talk about creativity and innovation, it is fair to remember that you need to foster the right conditions for it to blossom. We are focusing here mostly on the leadership layer, culture and mindset. Regularly organizations have to find new ways, define new… Read More »Coaching Teams To Be Creative & Innovative:
In his research focusing on the experience of meaning in life (authenticity, and true-self knowledge) professor Joshua A. Hicks of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Texas A&M University, has some key findings to share. Researchers’ definitions of meaning in life typically incorporate three themes:… Read More »Three Ways to See Meaning in Your Life:
Cognitive behavioral coaching aims in supporting individuals to develop coping strategies and thinking skills to overcome a cognitive or emotional block to achieve their full potential. It rests on the premise that: “the way you think about events, profoundly influences the way you feel about… Read More »Cognitive Behavioral Coaching and Socratic Questioning:
According to Oliver Burkeman — in his new book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals — accepting our mortality helps us let go of busyness and focus on what’s most important to us in order to live a happier, more meaningful life. “I came… Read More »10 Ways to Make Your Time Matter:
Jennifer Moss, author of the new book The Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It, argues that employers need to stop blaming employees for not being resilient enough and, instead, change the policies and workplaces cultures that breed burnout… Read More »The 6 Causes of Burnout at Work: