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Maximizing Impact, Minimizing Costs: A Strategic Approach to Coaching in Resource-Constrained Government Institutions

International Coach Academy

As public servants navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment, government institutions must provide robust professional development frameworks to ensure sustained performance, job satisfaction, and adaptability (LawsLearned, 2024). Heslin et al., 2009 ; Ellinger et al., 2003 ; Liu and Batt, 2010).

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Creating Transformation Through Positive Psychology

International Coach Academy

Erekson critiqued in their 2008 research article, “The positive psychology movement with its emphasis on giving preference to positive emotions seems misguided in a clinical context.” They had developed such a level of hopelessness that it became their mindset and their behavior was passive. Lambert and David M. References.

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The Coaching with Emotions in Mind Coaching Model

International Coach Academy

My Inspiration Behind This Model I have been teaching ‘mindfulness-based emotional intelligence’ to leaders for many years, using mindfulness practices to develop critical emotional intelligence skills such as Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Motivation, Empathy, and Relationship Management. What Is Emotional Intelligence?

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Fact vs. Fiction

International Coach Academy

I developed the opinion that many people tell a story that ignores or over-emphasizes certain facts. However, in her 2008 discussion on narrative in coaching, Dr. Stefanie Reissner identified that stories are often associated with lying (‘telling stories’), and inviting a client to ‘tell a story’ may not lead to the desired outcome.

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Critical perspectives on agency and social justice in transitions and career development

Adventures in Career Development

Delegates at the NoRNET conference in Copenhagen in 2019, where the idea for this special issue was first developed. This means that the development of this special issue owes a huge debt to Zoom and Teams as we have collaborated with each other and the authors at a distance. Where did the special issue come from?

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Empower Woman with Coaching

International Coach Academy

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the challenges women face in career development, particularly regarding self-confidence. Coaching, as a tool for personal and professional development, has the potential to empower women by enhancing their self-efficacy and helping them navigate the complexities of the modern workplace.

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Doubt vs. Power

International Coach Academy

In addition to thinking negatively about yourself, you may tend to place unreasonable expectations on yourself, see yourself as inadequate, blame yourself when things go wrong, and develop unhealthy coping mechanisms. Here are some of the ways low self-esteem may show up: Prioritizing others and sacrificing own needs. 12, 1068-1074.