There is more to how our clients tell us what they want: let's look at the anatomy of the Desired Outcome. Maybe you've noticed how sometimes clients start a session by saying: 'I want to get confident' while other times, it's more like: 'I want to start to feel into...
For the remnants of my old corporate mind, working with 'Soul' is a big claim, something that won't be taken seriously. For my priestess self, working with soul it is exactly what needs to happen. To this part of me, anything else is pointless. I can't tell you how...
[NEW podcast episode Soul-based Coaching Whispers: The Four levels of Listening] We all agree that listening is one of the most important skills as a coach. So here is an interesting question: how can you tell you listen well? Part of honing and...
Do you DO something, or trust clients to find their own answers? You may recognise this in some shape or form. When someone hurts, you want to help them. Especially if they voice it or show it in a way that is familiar to you: Feelings of anger, frustration,...
This article was originally published on Authority Magazine. Being vulnerable and authentic are some of today's popular buzzwords. It may seem counterintuitive to be vulnerable, as many of us have been taught to project an air of confidence, be a boss, and act like...
First of all, I wish you peace. The peace to be who you are, no matter who you are. To know that your boundaries will be honoured and protected (country or person). Especially when you are not ‘average people’ because the colour of your skin is other-than, you fly the...
In a world where louder is often treated as more important, and where there is a collective mistrust of quiet and pause, Stillness is medicine. In our world’s dominant paradigm, you prove your value by what you produce. ‘Stilstand is achteruitgang’ a Dutch saying...
We are having parties again. Birthday parties, where we meet people outside of their zoom screen. Seeing friends of friends that disappeared for the last 2 years. Talking, laughing. It’s really nice. But also, a big wave of grief hit me this week. ...
This one is for your mind. Your busy, wandering, overactive mind. The part that so much wants to be in control, understand everything and minimise risks. Make life predictable - especially in the midst of what looks like chaos and intensity (plenty of that going...
