By Marilyn Atkinson

 What makes a question powerful? First of all, a strong question assists us to go further in exploration. In contrast, any question that takes a person to the famous answer “because” tends to close off the conversation. Why? Because!

Notice the word because closes off a conversation in the same way now as it did for us as a child. “Can I have some...

By Debbie Chand

As generational and economic shifts continue to influence our world, rewards and challenges will come in equal measure. What skills, experience and passions do you have that could help others dream as the future unfolds? The future of coaching is brilliant, and here are some of the trends that are shaping this growing field.

1. Increased demand for coaching services. Coaching is...

By Life Coach Hub

Becoming a life coach is probably one of the greatest choices you can make for yourself. Life coaches enjoy a fulfilling, rewarding career. Essentially an entrepreneurial opportunity, life coaching allows you to work at home and set your own schedule, providing you with unlimited earning potential.

Becoming a life coach certainly sounds fantastic, and it certainly can be, but...

By Heidi Zak

Co-founder and co-CEO, ThirdLove@heidizaks

Here's what it takes to lead a team in 2020 and beyond.

If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that leadership in today's world requires a wide range of soft skills.

Employees don't want to work for inauthentic founders, executives, or managers. Team members don't feel empowered when working with people who don't have a reasonable level of...

By Katherine Hurst

“I don't know what to do.” “I'm in a rut.” “I feel stuck.” Is this something you're feeling right now? Don't worry, you're not alone and this is a very common problem.

When nothing exciting happens and you can't seem to make that step forward and change things, you may get frustrated and depressed…

10 Things To Remember When...

By Brenda C. Chand

Sarah was a colorful person. Her life was colorful. Sometimes she used colorful words. Sarah entered my world when I was five years old. My mom was gone for a couple days and returned home with Sarah. My first memory of her was seeing her taking a nap with my mom. I recall pulling her by the legs to the edge of the bed intent on changing her diaper. Fortunately, Mom...

By Francesca Gino & Dan Cable

As they try to ride out the coronavirus pandemic, people are stressed and scared — nervous about others’ and their own health and the state of the world. For those lucky enough to be healthy and working from home in quarantine, their jobs can seem trivial and irritating. Separated physically from their colleagues, customers, and normal...

By Lisa Martin, PCC

Being a great leader isn't just about being really good at your job. It's about ensuring that those who you lead are satisfied, challenged, and successful in their roles. Job satisfaction in the workplace directly impacts the overall success of a company, and happy employees who stay, stem from leaders who invest in their people.

“Leaders grow to be great when they...

Solve People Problems Fast with One Critical Question
By Chris Stark

An executive’s most frustrating job is dealing with subordinates’ people problems. And through my personal frustration, I’ve learned how to make smarter people-decisions faster. Better questions lead to better answers lead to better results.

What’s the Problem?

If you’re like me, you’ve...

“A coach figuratively ‘carries’ a person to his or her desired destination through ongoing conversations, thought-provoking questions and support.”

Coaching focuses on people learning rather than us teaching them. The Holy Spirit teaches and reminds (John 14:21). Coaches actively listen and ask reflective questions, supportively challenge limited beliefs and...