How to help your son or daughter get their first job

June 25, 2008 No comments yet

I am at this stage with my son and I know that there is a tricky balance between being supportive and interfering. So…follow this link to an article -from the American point of view but with really helpful suggestions that would work anywhere in the world!
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Young people as business consultants

May 20, 2008 5 comments

What do you think? Great idea? Or are you doubtful.
OK, I am playing with you here. I know this works. I have been involved  as a coach with Space Unlimited for about 3 years now . The young people I have worked with have risen to any challenge set. Their ideas have been great – [...]

The dilemma of hiring a coach when you want to retain an employee.

March 31, 2008 No comments yet

I am writing this as a coach. I know this happens from my own experiences with my clients and from stories I hear.
Sometimes when an employee starts to work with a coach they find that they don’t want to be doing what they are doing any more and they resign!
Now if you hired a coach [...]

The right mental attitude

March 17, 2008 No comments yet

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. Thomas Jefferson
On Saturday it was Scottish Basketball Cup finals day. Our under 18 team were up  against their closest rivals all season. The last 2 games they have played [...]

Simple words – strong message

February 20, 2008 No comments yet

This article at Training Zone  about using simple language reminded my of my coaching training.
I learned to coach as part of the Columba1400 International Leadership programme. We learned in groups of 3 and at any time one person coached, one was coached and the other observed. Feedback from the coach and coachee was topped up( [...]


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