Coaching is everywhere, in this piece we explore the history of coaching through academia, sport, business and beyond. It [Coaching] is the hot topic of management, leadership and people development. This article explores the history of coaching through the ages.There are as many forms of coaching methodologies are there are coaches, so is there a “right” way? Or is the term “coaching” a generic word for one-to-one guidance, help or support? A True Insight into Coaching The origination of … [Read more...] about History of Coaching – A True Insight into Coaching
Simple Tips for Increasing Audience Engagement During a Live Coaching Session
It is much easier to capture the attention of an audience than to keep them immersed and engaged long enough to pass across your message.With the ever-increasing distractions looming on the horizon, from social media to games and other eye-grabbing content waiting to be consumed, it takes serious discipline to sit still and give ear to what someone has to say.Studies show that 39% of listeners at presentations admit to nodding off, and 91% to daydreaming at some point. It is … [Read more...] about Simple Tips for Increasing Audience Engagement During a Live Coaching Session
Are you credible as a coach or consultant? Are you hiring credible providers?
Why do many people hire a coach or consultant when it seems clear they are not credible? This week I came across a post on Facebook. The post in itself was not unusual or uncommon. But it got me thinking.Do we need people to have any expertise of knowledge to be a coach or consultant? Do we just accept that people delivering training for our employees will just "fly by the seat of their pants" and deliver something? Are purchasers of consulting and training services intelligent … [Read more...] about Are you credible as a coach or consultant? Are you hiring credible providers?
Business Coaching – Developing Motivational Speakers
Coaching Motivational Presenters By Mike Morrison Introduction I received a phone call asking if I was available to coach a pair of TV personalities preparing to deliver a high profile motivational seminar.The pair had been asked to run an event together and the rehearsals were not being as successful as they had hoped.Let's get to know the clients:He had been a presenter on terrestrial TV for some time and a motivational speaker, he was very successful. Let's call him … [Read more...] about Business Coaching – Developing Motivational Speakers
