by coachseattle | May 25, 2024 | Coaching, Personal growth & development
Expert Stage in Vertical Development We live in a world with many “experts.” Sometimes, we appreciate their expertise in solving our problems; sometimes, we are irritated by their ‘one right way’ point of view. In adult development theory,...
by coachseattle | Apr 15, 2024 | Coaching, Reflection
Darkness Some darkness has challenged me in the past few months. As coaches, we work with our clients, assuming that everyone is doing their best within their capacity. When I repeatedly witnessed unkind and insensible behaviors, I questioned this assumption and...
by coachseattle | Mar 15, 2024 | Coaching, Personal growth & development
Leadership Development At various stages of our lives, we interpret things differently, making meaning based on our knowledge and experience. Over time, our ability and capacity grow, and we start to be more open and accepting. In turn, we no longer view things in...
by coachseattle | Dec 28, 2023 | Change, Coaching, Personal growth & development, Reflection
Change and Transition On the way to the gym, I told my daughter, “I should get a correction on my back from our chiropractic doctor.” She responded, “Does it hurt?”. I said, “Not really, just when I get up from sitting..” Suddenly, it clicked. I looked at her, “That’s...
by coachseattle | Dec 15, 2023 | Coaching, Personal growth & development, Reflection
2023 Reflection and 2024 Theme In the movie Maestro, Serge Koussevitzky advised Leonard Bernstein to conduct his life in such a way that when he came out of the stage to lead his orchestra, he could truthfully say to himself, “My life and my work are clean.” As a...
by coachseattle | Dec 1, 2023 | Coaching, Health and wellness
Well-Being Well-being is one of my coaching focuses. When my clients can think clearly, they can sustain effective leadership, productivity, and fulfillment. Well-being channels that clarity. I often inquire about my client’s balance in body, mind, and energy balance...
