We’ve learned so much in our lifetimes, but when it comes to coaching, that prior learning is not always useful. We need to unlearn some mindsets and skillsets in order to make way for new ones that enable our thinkers to think in new ways, and enable us to move towards being a more masterful coach!
Read MoreWhenever we ask a question, we are up to something." This quote from David Grove, the originator of Clean Language questions, provides a 'way in' to this workshop, in which we will consider what we may be 'up to' when we ask a coaching question. We'll consider some of the reasons why we might ask a specific coaching question, then Marian will introduce a model which considers this question in terms of just three possibilities: Do we want the client to keep their attention where it is? Do we want them to return their attention to something previously mentioned? Or do we want to invite them to consider something different?
Read MoreYou will interactively explore a contemporary TA framework called the OK-OK Communication model - the Parent / Adult / Child model brought alive in a new way to invite awareness of your own styles of communicating with your clients. By linking this model with the Drama Triangle and Winners Circle, you will be able to understand some of your inner patterns of ways of being which can help (or hinder) how you show up in presence with your clients - awareness of these offers you options and choice.
Read MoreSarah will introduce us to the concept of mental models as a means of unpacking and understanding ourselves as coaches. By shining a light on how our biology, language, culture and personal circumstances have influenced our thinking, we can begin to identify which thoughts or beliefs may no longer be valid or where we may be missing something crucial.
Read MoreThe London Coaching Group has announced changes to their core team and events for 2023.
Read MoreCoaches Corner with Stephen Burt and Julie Flower, our speakers in September on the creativity improv brings to coaching.
Read MoreThe team behind the scenes of the London Coaching Group is changing this autumn. Almost 4 years ago, Trish Dooley and Jan O’Brien formed part of a new team and have dedicated many hours over this time to continue the well-established community group and worked tirelessly to keep it running during the pandemic.
Carolyn Hartwig and Jan Morgan continue on the team joined by two new chairs Nicky Chambers and Ruchi Shah-Mehta who we are excited to welcome and grateful for the passion and contribution we know they will bring to the Group.