
Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In

Ray Dalio • Principles: Life and Work
I had always thought my best sessions were the ones where I explained things clearly. It turned out my patients liked the ones where I was passionate about change. It mattered less to them what I said than what they sensed stirring in my soul. I stopped trying to emulate the detached, cerebral style of the shrinks I’d grown up with. Instead, I foun
... See morePhil Stutz, Barry Michels • Coming Alive
But coaches need to operate in the same way as an intellectual. Coaching requires intense periods of focus and concentration. You need to be able to ask your clients brave questions at the right time. You need to be able to connect with your clients and get them to see what they need to see so they can hit their goals. You need to be able to share
... See moreAjit Nawalkha • The Book of Coaching: For Extraordinary Coaches
Introduction
Most people live their lives on autopilot.
They wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and feel that something isn’t quite right.
Perhaps there is a small sense of uneasiness about their finances, work, looks or family.
Perhaps there is a general unhappiness with how life has turned out — but it can often be difficult to adm... See more