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Perfectionist vs. Optimalist

International Coach Academy

This is often accomplished through fixating on imperfections, trying to control situations, working hard, or being critical of the self or others ( Scott, 2022 ) . The focus is also on remembering strengths and past accomplishments to challenge disempowering beliefs and build self-confidence, further enhancing resilience. Letting Go.

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Fear vs. Hope

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Stay with that sense of accomplishment and feel the confidence coming out of it. Fredericson, 2009) Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (C. Close your eyes and imagine yourself taking each step with ease and certainty. Then take a breath and imagine how you have already achieved the goal. a coach can bring.

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High-Tech Leadership Coaching in a Multicultural Environment

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However, it will likely be especially useful for: Structuring the discussion when partnering with the client to identify what they want to accomplish, to ensure that the conversation is grounded in (but not limited to) technology company principles and related behaviors. Covey, RosettaBooks, 2009 “ Who Says Elephants Can’t Dance?

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How Does Curiosity Affect the Brain?

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It also means acknowledging and celebrating discovery and learning when we observe it in the client, tapping into the brain’s reward systems, and ensuring the client is accessing that sensation of reward and accomplishment. As a word of caution, it’s also important for us as coaches to remain aware of what our own curiosity is doing to us.

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Building Sustainable Leaders Through Targeted Coaching Strategies

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What might get in the way of accomplishing this? Linsky, Harvard Business Press, 2009. What is the feeling, metaphor, or symbol this makes you think of? What does an ideal situation look like? What will be different now you know this? What can you do starting today? With this action, who will be involved? What have you noticed?

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SONGBIRD

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Achieving these small steps enable us to accomplish larger goals. Rock, David (2009) “Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long”, Harper Business. One of the important things to keep in mind is that the actions that the coachee decides to take may be a small step.

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Leading the Tired Team

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If you take this opportunity to concentrate on the health of your team and help them to recapture and refocus their energy, there is no telling how much you might accomplish together down the road. Emily Hodgson-Soule has worked with CMOE since 2009 and is the Director of Program Design and Development. We are stronger together.