Coaching and Leadership Blog for Leaders and Coaches
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Journey to Awareness
My journey to coaching is really a fascinating one. I am in psychotherapeutic profession since 2008. While practicing psychotherapy in different circumstances I found it difficult to apply for those who are future oriented. Coaching appeared as an effective tool for person with issues of moving forward or those who feel stuck in life. However, … Continue reading "Journey to Awareness"
- Jun 06th 2022
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Coaching – A deep level conversation to explore a world of human possibilities
My first reaction for undergoing Coaching certification was that I fully understand and know it. But I underestimated it and now I understand that it is an expertise skill that can transform human and their life. A simple conversation done well can have far reaching impact on others. As I am undergoing this certification programme, … Continue reading "Coaching – A deep level conversation to explore a world of human possibilities"
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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"
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Converse….Think ….Act..
As the Chairman of the School Committee, I used to manage the affairs of five schools. Our Schools have been in high demand in the city because of their past performance. One fine morning, the Secretary of the Education Committee came to see me. He was visibly upset and worried. He had lot of issues … Continue reading "Converse….Think ….Act.."
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OBSCURITY TO CLARITY
Light on Light off Thinking Doing Conscious Unconscious Sitting standing floating sinking eating drinking starving stuffing motion potion see-saw sing-song ping pong up down round and round What a jumbled mind it is !!! Searching can take us on a fantastic journey and leads us on to wondrous discoveries ….. or not. In the world … Continue reading "OBSCURITY TO CLARITY"
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Coaches and Counsellors: An Unbeatable Team
As a practicing counsellor in Singapore, I started my journey as a coach thinking it would be much like the work I already do on a daily basis – establishing a therapeutic rapport with clients, helping them navigate challenges and offering a safe place to talk, vent and cry if need be. I was only … Continue reading "Coaches and Counsellors: An Unbeatable Team"
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Finding your way as a Coach
Welcome to the world of coaching. It was quite a task trying to find my way, in the first month. It is an interesting journey that sort of almost pulled me off the cliff initially, but I found my balance and started to toe the line of progress be a performance / life coach. To … Continue reading "Finding your way as a Coach"
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The Importance of Listening in Coaching
“A senior leader, let’s name him A, was part of a 4-5 hour strategy call with 2 other fellow leaders (B&C, respectively). During this call, A was constantly getting frustrated with C as he realised A & B were doing the talking and C seemed to be a cold presence on the call. However, A … Continue reading "The Importance of Listening in Coaching"
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Evolving Objectives of My Coaching Journey
People, how they respond to situations, and their growth has always interested me. Not only as an observer, but also as an actively involved partner. Decades invested in building and leading teams during my career taught me that relationships are beyond business. Also, the curiosity to know my team better made me befriend them and … Continue reading "Evolving Objectives of My Coaching Journey"
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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!"
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The Power of A (Right) Question
One of the realisations I have had, over the past month and a half, since I have joined the coaching certification course is this – A pertinent question asked at the right place and at the right time has more power than a hundred answers provided to someone! It is famously said “Provide a man … Continue reading "The Power of A (Right) Question"
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