Coaching and Leadership Blog for Leaders and Coaches
To Become a Coach
To become a Coach: My journey to discover the world of coaching began quite organically. As a Yoga practitioner and teacher for many years, my interactions outside of a yoga class were mentoring and supporting my students in different areas of life. And that is when I noticed, this could be my calling and the … Continue reading "To Become a Coach"
- Jul 22nd 2024
Unlocking Success: The Secret Ingredients to a Winning Coaching Relationship
Hey there, fellow coaches! Ready to dive into the magical alchemy that makes our coaching sessions sparkle with success? Spoiler alert: it’s not just about us, the wise wizards of wisdom, but also about our enchanting coachees. Let’s unveil the secret ingredients that turn a coaching relationship from meh to marvelous! Openness to Growth: The … Continue reading "Unlocking Success: The Secret Ingredients to a Winning Coaching Relationship"
When Coaching Happened in 3 Minutes
It is said that “One minute is enough to change your attitude and in turn, it is enough to change your entire day”. I have never felt comfortable with this idea of time. I have always believed that wonderful things take time to manifest. This was one of the reasons that I always struggled with … Continue reading "When Coaching Happened in 3 Minutes"
You are your own Sunshine
A couple of years ago, in one of the workshops, I was asked to draw how you want to see yourself or what do you want your life to look like. I drew a childlike painting of a girl just standing with open arms enjoying the sun and she is happy. For years I was … Continue reading "You are your own Sunshine"
Purpose-driven learning
One word that best describes me is – Learner. In the last few years, I have made a conscious effort to invest in learning outside the job. After my last course in Design Thinking which was hugely fulfilling, I was exploring what was next for me. Arriving at the decision of upskilling in Coaching took … Continue reading "Purpose-driven learning"
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."
Impact of coaching on Organizations
Global companies are competing in the talent war to attract the best talent to give their respective organisations a competitive advantage. Companies are engaged in conversations around attracting and retaining their best talent and adopting various methods to be the employer of choice. The talent gaps at the senior leadership level are big and companies … Continue reading "Impact of coaching on Organizations"
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 definitely helps, especially in our relations with others, whether we are partners, friends, or a parent. At our work, we are professional Coaches but when we come home do … Continue reading "Is coaching a friend possible?"
How do you decide whether to coach or mentor or train?
When leaders are introduced to Coaching, they come up with a feeling that Coaching is a superior feedback practice when compared to mentoring or training. Many leaders, including myself, don’t even realize what they have been doing in the early stages of their leadership career – coaching, mentoring, training, or advising. The first thing you … Continue reading "How do you decide whether to coach or mentor or train?"
And I became a butterfly!
At the end of 2021, after a 15-year-long stint overseas, I decided to leave my job and shift back to my home country. I had been planning on it for 3 years before the pandemic hit and the world churned upside down. Despite having a lot of time to think through the move and spending … Continue reading "And I became a butterfly!"
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"
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