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The 5Ms Lotus Coaching Model

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In Buddhism and Hinduism, it is a symbol of purity, of overcoming adversity, and of a connection to the universe’s soul (Barnes, 2003). The 5Ms Lotus Coaching Model Mindset & Motivation Our mindset is a powerful tool that can be used to lift us up or to bring us down. A client intake form, as well as coaching tools (i.e.

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Relationship

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That of which I am not aware controls me (Whitmore, 2003). Focusing on proximal and distal goals and shoring up motivation helps to break past patterns and create healthy new habits. Whitmore John (2003). Combining Goal-Focused and Developmental Coaching Approaches I am able to control only that of which I am aware. Vol 10, No.

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Let’s Talk about Change, Baby! How to Dream Big, Act Bold, and Get the Results You Want (Ilja Grzeskowitz)

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He said: “Today, mankind produces more information, data and ideas than from the stone age until the year 2003 together.“ A while ago, I read an interview with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, where he made a fascinating observation. And he nailed it with that statement. Because the changes around us are getting more and more intense.

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The Good Life: Is Gratitude the key?

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It is also linked to ‘intrinsic motivation in goal accomplishment’ [ix] , as we seek to sustain our ‘feel good habits. Serotonin acts as a natural anti-depressant, enhancing ‘our mood, our willpower, and motivation’. [x] Dopamine triggers optimistic emotions and prosocial behaviors.

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Gratitude and the Brain

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BDNF; which originates in the hippocampus (Chao, 2003) is what ‘carries’ serotonin and dopamine; the two ‘feel good’ chemicals that have been found to have a significant impact on depression (Martinowich& Lu, 2008). What are the actual components of a practice of gratitude?

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The ICONic Coaching Model

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Build skills and knowledge to effectively cultivate cultural competence, and understand cultural nuances that influence individuals’ goals, challenges, and motivations. Read more about creating your coaching model References Hofstede, G., Hofstede, G. J., &Minkov, M. McGraw-Hill Professional. Rosinski, P. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.

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The Role of Influence and Leadership Coaching

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Strengths development entails motivating employees to cultivate and refine their strengths (Meyers & van Woerkom, 2017). Influence, on the other hand, refers to the ability of a leader to inspire and motivate others to achieve common goals. 2003, 2005; Onyemah, 2009; Trépanier, 2010; Pousa, 2012; Pousa and Mathieu, 2014).