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Research Paper: Coaching and LEGO®Serious Play®

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Research Paper By Rachel Bloom (Performance Development Coach, AUSTRALIA) Introduction This paper seeks to explore LEGO® Serious Play®(LSP) and its one-on-one coaching application. As Jacqueline Smith and Denise Meyerson state in their book Strategic Play, “Let’s face it, people love to play and have fun and everyone wants to be happy”. Humans are encouraged to play as babies and as small children and it is regularly encouraged through the education years. Then life gets more serious as an adult and a worker and play do not seem to be a major focus for the majority of people. People may then play again when and if they retire but there is often this big gap where play is forgotten and not integrated into adult life. Research suggests that we learn best when we play.  We can play and learn and play and reflector both.   There is also plenty of research that talks about the fact that play is directly linked to decreasing stress levels and when pe...

Why life coaching is a scam

https://youtube.com/watch?v=EjSo5ZKWa58 Life coaching?? Sorry guys but life coaching is nothing but a scam and in this short video we will tell you why. But first of all DONT ever hire a lifecoach cause mostly it is a huge waste of time and money, and here i why. No life coach can help you, and all this life coaching industry is a scam and Tony Robbins knows it too, but at the same time he makes a fortune on being a life coach and giving you life advice so why should he stop this trend? When Tony Robbins talks about constant never ending improvement he must have been drunk. Think about it for a second?????? Words like “constant” and “never ending” basically means that you always can do better, and do YOU want to live your life like that?

Awesome Tips About Coaches Transferable Skills to Support the Practitioners Specialization

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A Research Paper By Beth Ostrander, Life Coach, CANADA Does Practitioners Specialization Have a Blind Spot Supporting Clients on Pleasure-Related Topics? Within Positive Psychology, pleasure is listed as one of the controllable factors that increase happiness. 1 A2016 study aimed to replicate findings of 2011 study by Giannopoulos and Vella-Brodrick Confirmed that interventions based on pleasure, engagement, and meaning are effective in increasing well-being and ameliorating depressive symptoms across different cultural settings and for longer periods than expected 2 I have witnessed the positive impact of this with clients in my blended coaching practice as a Life Pleasure Coach. Unfortunately, I have heard from several clients that they could not speak about pleasure with other their previous Practitioners (e.g., coaches, counselors, therapists). As I noticed this coming up, I began to think perhaps some Practitioners were missing out on a powerful tool.  In some cases, the clie...

How to Handle Loneliness in Leadership

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In Henry IV, William Shakespeare wrote: Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. While the world has mostly moved on from the wearing of crowns, the uneasiness that Shakespeare speaks of is as true today as it was for the kings and queens of yesteryear. Many leaders find themselves surprised and unsure when battling loneliness. You’re Not Alone in Loneliness Loneliness is famously cited as one of the biggest struggles of American presidents. Even President Andrew Jackson, well known for his confident and angry temperament, complained of loneliness after only four months on the job. Harvard Business Review reported in 2012 that more than half of CEOs report loneliness in their roles, and a majority of those found that it negatively affected their performance. Today, a Google search for “loneliness in leadership” returns 832,000 results. Apparently none of us are alone in our loneliness. Lonely Doesn’t Mean Alone It’s often surprising to leaders that those su...

Everything You Ought To Know About Business Leadership

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It's time you transformed into a much better leader than you are now. You see, that is what all people should be thinking. There is always room for improvement, and it is about time you found out more about what it takes. Consider these helpful tips that will allow you to know more about being a good leader. Never assume that your employees read minds. Communication is important. You should let your workers know how you expect a project to be completed. This way, your staff will not hesitate to ask questions if they do not understand any of your expectations. Offer incentives to employees who continually perform well. You can use a standard model with known rewards, or surprise good employees with some type of recognition and bonus. Be sure you don't make promises that you can't keep. Always encourage your employees to do their best work and make sure each one understands their role in your organization. Work on building trust with the people that work with you. People need...

Research Paper: Coaching and LEGO®Serious Play®

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Research Paper By Rachel Bloom (Performance Development Coach, AUSTRALIA) Introduction This paper seeks to explore LEGO® Serious Play®(LSP) and its one-on-one coaching application. As Jacqueline Smith and Denise Meyerson state in their book Strategic Play, “Let’s face it, people love to play and have fun and everyone wants to be happy”. Humans are encouraged to play as babies and as small children and it is regularly encouraged through the education years. Then life gets more serious as an adult and a worker and play do not seem to be a major focus for the majority of people. People may then play again when and if they retire but there is often this big gap where play is forgotten and not integrated into adult life. Research suggests that we learn best when we play.  We can play and learn and play and reflector both.   There is also plenty of research that talks about the fact that play is directly linked to decreasing stress levels and when pe...

Boost Your Leadership Skills With These Great Tips

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Leadership can be difficult to quantify, despite the fact that most people desperately wish to understand what it takes to be a strong leader. To really get a handle on the concept, it pays to spend some time researching and studying. The guidance below is intended to help any burgeoning leader do precisely that. When trying to be a good leader, it is important to listen to what other people have to say. Your opinions or ideas aren't guaranteed to be great just because you're a leader. If you listen to other ideas or opinions, you may find that the people around also may have great ideas that could work well with yours. When attending meetings, act like you're stupid and don't know anything. You are not actually stupid, of course, but adopting this mindset makes you more likely to accept input from other people who may actually know more than you do. Arrogance has been the downfall of many business leaders, after all. Good leaders should be honest people. Do what you ca...

9 Questions Answered About SALES LEADERSHIP

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"Coaching is the universal language of learning, development, and change." Imagine a workplace without fear, stress, or worry. Instead, you're acknowledged as a valued, contributing team player who doesn't sacrifice priorities, values, happiness, or your life for your job. Sound ludicrous? Consider this is a reality in many thriving organizations. Most leadership books don't apply to sales leadership. Sales leaders are uniquely and indispensably special and need to be coached in a way that's aligned with their role, core competencies, and individuality to achieve their personal goals and company objectives. What if you can successfully coach anyone in 15, 5, or even 60 seconds using one question? Sales Leadership makes delivering consistent, high-impact coaching easy. For busy, caring managers, this removes the pressure and misconception that, "Coaching is difficult, doesn't work, and I don't have time to coach." Since most managers don't...

Want To Be A Better Person? What You Need To Do

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Personal development centers on activities that improve an individual, whether they are invisible or visible to others. If you wish to begin - or are already on a path - for personal development, you may welcome some suggestions. The tips in the following post will aid your journey to do just that. When working toward a large personal development goal, it's best to break up the goal into smaller goals that are easier to reach. For instance, if you want to get organized, you may find it helpful to focus on one area at a time. Start with your desk and when that space is clear, set another goal. It's easy to get overwhelmed. So, make your goals moderate and stay motivated. One way to help yourself is by making your mind more open. An open mind allows you to fully experience the world in a way that you could not if you were more narrow or closed-minded. Be curious. Ask questions and broaden your horizons. If you don't try to find out about life outside your scope, you are reall...

The Reliable Guide To Becoming A Good Leader

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Throughout history, great leaders have been the subject of literature, lore and legend, largely due to their unique power to motivate others to do amazing things. If you really hope to understand what leadership entails, then you will need to watch and learn from other leaders before you. Continue reading to get an idea of what it takes to be a terrific leader. Say thank you to your employees. Many studies have been done on the power of a thanks given from a manager to his or her employees. It increases productivity, often by a lot. Just a little graciousness really can help extend your power as a leader, so be active about it. When a leader is setting goals, the goals should be realistic. We all want things done faster in life, but sometimes things take time. If you rush your team, you may find that there are more mistakes, unhappy team members, and a very stressful environment. Make sure that your goals can be achieved in the amount of time that you've allotted. Learn your employ...

Take A Life-Long Journey To A Better You

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As fun as planning to re-work your own life may seem, it is a very important to make positive changes so that you can live healthier and happier. You can free your life up of what cause you problems and can work towards being a better person. These tips can help you start. When trying to achieve goals and improve yourself, it is important to consider yourself holistically, which means, as a whole person. As a human being, you are made up of a physical body, as well as your mind. If your body is unhealthy, ailing or stressed, your mind is likely to be corrupted and unhealthy, as well. By pursuing fitness and physical health, you contribute to your mental happiness. Spend time in nature. The world is driven by technology, and it's easy to spend a lot of time interacting with people and machines. Spending time in nature is a great way to unwind and to reconnect with yourself. Feel the breeze, see the sky and listen to the birds. You'll love it. Taking time for yourself when you r...

Personal Character Strengths and Virtues

"Character" has become a front-and-center topic in contemporary discourse, but this term does not have a fixed meaning. Character may be simply defined by what someone does not do, but a more active and thorough definition is necessary, one that addresses certain vital questions. Is character a singular characteristic of an individual, or is it composed of different aspects? Does character--however we define it--exist in degrees, or is it simply something one happens to have? How can character be developed? Can it be learned? Relatedly, can it be taught, and who might be the most effective teacher? What roles are played by family, schools, the media, religion, and the larger culture? This groundbreaking handbook of character strengths and virtues is the first progress report from a prestigious group of researchers who have undertaken the systematic classification and measurement of widely valued positive traits. They approach good character in terms of separat...

Turning Into Who You Want To Be

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It is time to take your problems into your own hands. No one can help you better than yourself. Are you dealing with bullies or a difficult relationship? Part of the problem could come from how you carry yourself. Read these tips to find out how you can feel better about yourself and be accepted by others. Work on discovering your personal strengths. Try making a list of the ones you know, and try making a list of your weaknesses that hold you back from being the strong person that you think you are or could be. Even opinions from others, like friends or family, can give you some insight on how to better yourself. If things are not working out exactly as you had planned, maybe it's time for a change. Take control of your future and do something you have always wanted to do. For instance, if you've dreamed of being a flight attendant, or a waitress in an expensive restaurant, then do it. Giving yourself the control to make a change will immediately work to improve your attitude,...

Solid Methods For Boosting Your Personal Development

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The Next 5 Things To Immediately Do About PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT In the world of self-help, there are plenty of great resources available to people like you who want to improve their lives. There are many programs, e-guides, books, videos, and other resources available. This set of tips contains some of the best advice for helping you make positive changes to your life. Part of any successful personal development program is finding your passion. Your goals in both the short- and long-term should be selected with this in mind. The personal satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from doing work you love should be a goal in and of itself. A goal that calls for work you hate, though, may be too hard to achieve. Personal development is a process of setting goals and working hard to achieve them. Some goals are their own rewards. Other goals could use a more tangible reward, though. Rewards for success should be set in advance, so they can be used for motivation. Treating yourself to a reward...