Asking powerful questions is one of the simplest ways in which to bring more curiosity into our conversations and, at the same time, offering space and showing interest, and efficiently empowering others to be more proactive and creative. Powerful questions shift the power dynamics in a conversation so that the person who is asking becomes […]
You know what you want, you just don’t want to hear it
Maybe you can relate to this situation: You would like to make a change in your life but don’t know what you want. You want to find your passion. Or to make a radical change but you want it to be the “right” decision. Perhaps you feel stuck and you assume it’s because you take […]
The value of our values
Rationally, you are successful. You have a nice career and you are good at what you do. You have security, perhaps the possibility of promotion. Lovely holidays booked. You get a decent salary and you really like you colleagues. You go for drinks together, have a laugh. You should be happy. But instead, you feel […]
In what situations should you hire a life coach?
As most life coaches say, everyone can benefit from life coaching in any situation in their life, if they are ready. Coaching is about personal growth, reinventing yourself and finding resonant ways to live a more fulfilling life, as opposed to fixing problems after they have become unbearable. And that is always beneficial, no matter […]
What does a life coach really do?
No, I’m not going to tell you what you should do with your life. As a life coach, I’m being asked this question on daily basis: “You are a life coach? So what do you do?” In some circles, hiring a life coach is the “thing” these days and people who have no experience with […]
What are powerful questions and what makes them so powerful?
This article was originally published on LinkedIn. Curiosity is one of the best tools to empower people and to bring more connection into the workplace by showing interest and giving voice to others. Asking powerful questions is one of the simplest ways in which to bring more curiosity into our conversations and, at the same […]
How can I tell I am ready for coaching?
Yes, coaching is a service, but above all, it is a relationship between the client and the coach. HSo, you feel stuck in a certain area of your life or career and decided to get some help. Or you simply feel like you are ready to bring your self-development to the next level with the […]
I don’t need coaching, I think about my situation a lot!
Why thinking and analyzing is not always the best way to move forward There is a significant percentage of my potential clients who, after having a sample coaching session with me, decide that in the end, even though they really liked what we did together, don’t need coaching after all – as they usually put […]
What life coaching is really about
and why I will not coach you towards a ‘quick fix’ The truth is, life coaching is not at all about fixing a problem, although many problems are likely to be solved. Coaching is about creating a space where you can finally see yourself and your truth. And to see those things in the context […]
How I quit my corporate job
I never considered myself to be an ambitious person. Ever since I entered the job market and started work, all I ever wanted was to just be happy with my job. I never felt that I need to be ‘successful’ in the sense of climbing a corporate ladder, competing with others or trying to prove […]