My Journey as a Coach: Embracing My True Self
I often find myself pondering: Why? As I reflect on my journey at 41, still in the process of learning, I can’t help but wonder why stability in my career […]
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Mar 26
Coaching: From Skeptic to Believer
Coaching always had a very romanticised meaning in my life. I imagined myself leading a team to a gold medal (metaphorically, in corporate coaching), looking at them with moist eyes […]
02
Mar 26
Bees, The Hive and the Human System: What Coaching Can Learn from Living Ecosystems
My curiosity for this inquiry did not begin in theory. It began in the quiet hum of a beehive. I started beekeeping in 2017 as a hobby, seeking a place […]
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Feb 26
What coaching taught me about being present?
This topic comes from a session I had with a peer during my first few days of coaching. I recall that I was so concerned about reaching a solution that […]
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Feb 26
Coaching-The Process of Atma-Chintan
Ātma-Manthan / Ātma-Chintan means inner reflection or self-introspection. It is the process of honestly looking within to understand one’s thoughts, emotions, motives, and actions. Through this inner inquiry, a person […]
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Feb 26
Beyond Psychology: Coaching’s Philosophical Core
Coaching as a journey for me has been interesting since the start back in March. While I learnt a lot, it felt superficial at times. When I started the ICF […]
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Feb 26
The helper’s hardest lesson
In 2022, I took the Enneagram personality assessment and received a clear result: Type 2 — The Helper. It felt like a moment of validation. Helping people came naturally to […]
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Feb 26
If Coaching Were a Chinese Drama
If coaching were a Chinese drama, I would play the role of a wise guest, who is calm, steady, and smiling. I would make appearances at crucial moments, not to […]
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Feb 26
Coaching for Authenticity: Insights from The Courage to Be Disliked
It just happened that I began reading “Courage to be Disliked” by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga same week as I started undergoing training for ICF Coaching certification, a very […]
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Jan 26
Is coaching a friend possible?
After entering the coaching world, one would agree that you consciously train yourself in active listening. In society, being a person who is a good listener helps, especially in our […]
