Coaching from a consultant’s point of view.
Being a consultant has been a very tiring journey for me. From getting up to going back to bed I have been reminded of the consultative approach or a “consultative mindset,” every step of the way. There has always been a plethora of prework before entering into a new client relationship. From suggesting solutions to … Continue reading "Coaching from a consultant’s point of view."
- Feb 24th 2023
Coaching: A Journey of Self Discovery
My coaching journey started in December 2008 and unintentionally. I was into retail banking and wealth management in a multi-national bank, and I never thought of becoming a coach. However, destiny and life had other plans, I was chosen by my organization as a Retail Banking and Wealth Coach. Here is my introduction to coaching … Continue reading "Coaching: A Journey of Self Discovery"
Listening to Listen
My friends have always appreciated my listening skills — like any other friends, they are biased as well — because every time they shared with me their challenges in life, I make sure to hear them with interest. They state that, when I listen to them with full attention rather than just sit and judge … Continue reading "Listening to Listen"
The significance of Coaching in Leadership Development
Today, we are in a world where most organisations are operating with hugely ambitious goals in terms of both profitability and sustainability. Establishing a unique yet relatable brand value also becomes a top agenda for most organisations. Driving empathy as a way of life and showing care for employees by means of people friendly policies … Continue reading "The significance of Coaching in Leadership Development"
Learn – Unlearn – Relearn
The last few months of coaching has been an outstanding journey – not on the outside, but within me. I had started the process to expand skills which can help inspire teams to maximize their potential. But to do that, I had to raise self-awareness before I could raise the awareness for others. I had … Continue reading "Learn – Unlearn – Relearn"
THE SUBTLE TRANSFORMATION – A JOURNEY BEGUN AS A COACH
PART 1- THE UNLEARNING In a world that is fast changing, ‘the quest for learning’ is the only constant besides change. But what is learning? “We define learning as the transformative process of taking in information that—when internalized and mixed with what we have experienced—changes what we know and builds on what we do. It’s … Continue reading "THE SUBTLE TRANSFORMATION – A JOURNEY BEGUN AS A COACH"
How not to miss the wood for the trees- Embodying a Coaching Mindset
My journey as a coach began on Pongal, a harvest festival signalling the end of winter, celebrated in Tamil Nadu and other states of South India. Like the freshly harvested paddy cooked in an earthen pot till it boils over and becomes a thick gruel, I along with my team were cast into the coaching … Continue reading "How not to miss the wood for the trees- Embodying a Coaching Mindset"
Lead with Heart
Leaders are the one who win hearts and create an impact and influence so that people start following. Leading from heart means leading with empathy and compassion. For me empathy helps build connect, however leading with compassion builds stronger bonds. Empathy and compassion are always critical for leaders, but it is taking on a new … Continue reading "Lead with Heart"
Finding myself in the Coaching journey
I still vividly remember the first time we had a peer coaching session in class. Our mentor coach gave a 15-minute demonstration, and I couldn’t help but question why he wasn’t solving anything! We, as people specialists with an HR background, are usually expected to address problems and challenges. However, this session was a life-changing … Continue reading "Finding myself in the Coaching journey"
My Tryst with Exciting World of Coaching
As a part of prestigious 1000 Leaders program within my organization, I’ve the privilege of being a part of Career Counselling. I had the opportunity of being able to impact lives of 500+ associates across the globe through this platform (since 2017). I was able to craft several success stories across the organization and was … Continue reading "My Tryst with Exciting World of Coaching"
Navigating Change
Have you ever tried to change yourself for the better and failed? You are not alone! Think of a time when you wanted to start something new – either an exercise routine, appreciate rather than finding faults or giving constructive feedback. Most of us would make a start but again fall back to our old … Continue reading "Navigating Change"
COACHING IS A DANCE
On the eve of the New Year, I was dancing with my partner. Our body postures were in tandem. We are dancing in synchronicity complementing and supplementing each other. Time stood still at that moment. Suddenly the words of my mentor coach came to my mind. Explaining coaching my mentor coach said, “coaching is a … Continue reading "COACHING IS A DANCE"
Leadership Within!
You must be wondering what the title means? Let me answer this by asking another question, what does it mean to be a true leader? Through this blog I have endeavored to portray my perspective of a true leader, by illustrating it through the lens of a professional’s life, for whom designation was his identity … Continue reading "Leadership Within!"
Enjoy Yourself!
As I move towards the end of my coaching certification with Coach to Transform and after going through a host of peer coaching and client coaching sessions – if there is one thing I have realised as a coach, one has to learn to enjoy oneself when in conversation with their client. When I say … Continue reading "Enjoy Yourself!"
Habits all 5-Star coaches possess – The 7 Cs
Everyone needs a little support sometimes to make life-changing decisions and a coach is that accountability partner to have on your journey. The coach has the extraordinary quality to help the client come to a new level of understanding of what’s possible. That special skill that guides clients to create a lasting change and make … Continue reading "Habits all 5-Star coaches possess – The 7 Cs"
Being Undone
Am I being undone? Why are the paradigms I acquired over 55 years of my eventful life coming apart? It feels like all my deep mental formations are being over hauled! Settled convictions and negotiations through personal relationships – with my dear wife Cheryl of 30 years and two lovely daughters Sasha and Carishma and … Continue reading "Being Undone"
Coaching Journey
I worked and grew as an HR generalist in a global oil and gas company for twenty seven glorious years. Twenty of those years were in supervisory/managerial positions and I eventually led the HR function for seven years. As a leader in the organization, you were expected to integrate ‘coaching’ in the performance management process, … Continue reading "Coaching Journey"
Coaching to Save Lives
Ever since I was little, I have been in awe of my dad’s work. It is not his profession that dazzles me as much as his way of doing it. I grew up watching him save lives. He could ‘literally’ save the lives of people because he had invested his own life’s peak years to … Continue reading "Coaching to Save Lives"
The Karate Kid
In 1984, at the age of 14, I watched The Karate Kid. As a 14-year-old, movies like this, Bloodsport, etc… excited me and fuelled interest. Watching it then was about the kicks, punches, sparing, comedy and drama that came along with it. The movie was about a Sensei (Mr Miyagi) imparting knowledge of Karate to … Continue reading "The Karate Kid"
Ready, walk, sprint, fly!
As I sit down to write down what coaching means for me, or how I make sense of it, I am reminded of something I read in Elif Shafak’s ‘The Forty Rules of Love’. “Fret not where the road will take you. Instead concentrate on the first step. That is the hardest part and that … Continue reading "Ready, walk, sprint, fly!"
Coach Your Mind, Before Coaching the Client
We hear a lot about the coaching styles, things to do and say during the coaching session. There are various perspectives to coaching. Whatever your approach is, I want you to imagine that real coaching starts even before facing the client (your coachee). You and your client will enjoy the session when you coach yourself … Continue reading "Coach Your Mind, Before Coaching the Client"
What’s with the curiosity?
“I have no special talent, I am only passionately curious.” Albert Einstein Can you imagine how would our world be today, if human beings weren’t curious beings? I am curious! The process of evolving from the pre-historic era (or even before that) to the world that we inhibit today is not due to our strengths, … Continue reading "What’s with the curiosity?"
Being Present…Step up
‘I do not know how to write and what to write.’ This is my truth about putting the pen to the paper. I never wrote, nor did I develop my ability to write, instead I avoided it, till I felt I don’t need it. It was enough for me that people saw me as an … Continue reading "Being Present…Step up"
Unlearning to Coach.
This blog is authored by M C Cariappa Throughout our lives we are constantly learning, consciously and subconsciously. The learning is formal and structured when we go through school and university and a fairly large portion is also by observing and listening to people around us. What is interesting is that while we spend a … Continue reading "Unlearning to Coach."
The Journey to the Centre of my Being
7-year-old me: What should I draw? 10-year-old elder brother: What would you like to draw? Me, hoping I will get some ideas: I don’t know. You tell me na? Bro (absolutely unperturbed): But how can I tell you what to draw when it is you who wants to draw? Me (sighing): Arggggg!! This is how … Continue reading "The Journey to the Centre of my Being"
How do Teens benefit from Coaching?
Are you the parent of a teenager? Do you find it increasingly difficult to talk to them? All the mood swings, the sulky looks, the “I’m fine” and “Whatever!” No matter how hard you try you just can’t seem to understand him or her? Parents want their teenagers to be confident and happy. To be … Continue reading "How do Teens benefit from Coaching?"
Uncomfortably Excited ??? Growth and Emotions
I have trained … I have learnt new skills … I have practiced these skills under different environments … I am ready.. Let me tell you my journey of learning to drive… I was 14 years old. My Dad was catching an afternoon nap and his car was parked in the garage. Over the years … Continue reading "Uncomfortably Excited ??? Growth and Emotions"
My Coaching Journey
I started my coaching journey with a lot of preconceived notions and rigidity. I signed up for it mostly because my husband is into coaching and I wanted to see what makes him love it so much. When he said that it might open up some new dimension(s) for me, I wasn’t so sure as … Continue reading "My Coaching Journey"
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