Practicing Active Listening for an Increased Connection

The ability to practice active listening and empathise, without making suggestions One of the hardest skills to learn as a coach is active listening – suspending judgment, assumptions and personal preferences to simply be with the client. To empathise fully with what the other person is experiencing and not want to ‘fix’ the issue. A… Continue reading Practicing Active Listening for an Increased Connection

Build Rapport in a Meaningful Way

The ability to build rapport with new people in a meaningful and memorable way The ability to connect quickly and deeply with new people is crucial for us coaches who do a weird thing called ‘chemistry sessions’. The purpose is to allow you to see us for the first time and judge whether we’re the… Continue reading Build Rapport in a Meaningful Way

Recognising that Perception is Projection

The ability to recognise that your irritation with someone may be because you dislike that trait in yourself Have you heard of the saying, “Perception is projection”? What does that mean? As human beings, our experience of the world is a reflection of our inner thoughts, feelings, values, beliefs. We recognise things that are somewhat… Continue reading Recognising that Perception is Projection