Life Coaching Blog

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What is the value of role playing in life coaching?
Role playing has been used as a learning tool in life coaching for an extremely long time. It is a tool many of us use in life. When we look into the future (in a hypothetical scenario), we are taking part in a role play of some sort. We are…
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The skill of countering negative self-speak
We all have an inner critic. You know that voice that whispers, ‘How is this a good idea?’ Sometimes, this voice is actually helpful, and keeps us motivated towards achieving goals such as reminding us that what we’re about to eat isn’t healthy, or what we’re about to do may…
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What mind skills does a life coaching client need to hone?
So you’ve hired a life coach to give you advice, consulting, counselling and mentoring. As a life coaching client, your coach will guide you as you take on a specific project, goal or transition. But are you honing the right mind skills? Honing the right mind skills Understanding what a…
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What is a Physiological Fitness Assessment?
Physiological fitness can be defined as fitness relating to the physical aspects of the human body. Other than psychological and emotional fitness assessments, physiological fitness assessments involve testing a client’s cardio-vascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, gait, and others. This article takes a look at what physiological fitness is, when to…
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Why is creating rules an integral component of presenting well?
At some point in everyone’s professional life, we have to give presentations. However, creating and giving an effective, engaging, and persuasive presentation can be hard. During life coaching, the coach is able to assist the client with overcoming any difficulties that they may experience when giving a presentation. That is…
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How to combat procrastination
Procrastination is an art we have all mastered. It is also one of our worst habits. And, at some time in your life, you will realise that you need to shake it. But how can you do this? Steps to combat Procrastination Step one: Get to know your demons The…
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How do mind skills influence listening in life coaching?
Successful life coaching sessions are synonymous with acute mind skills – that is to say, for you to deliver the most to your life coaching clients, well-honed mind skills are a vital asset – particularly when it comes to listening. Active mind skills to listen effectively in life coaching As…
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Define the S.T.C Framework in Life Coaching
Whenever a situation presents itself, the way we behave towards it is determined by the way we think or feel about it. Despite what most people believe, we rarely react automatically to a situation. Our reactions are brought on by the way we think, which is much more complex than…
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Active listening is vital to coaching excellence
In our article, entitled What does the life coach/client relationship look like? we outlined what types of listening skills there are out there. These types of listening are critical listening, empathetic listening, pleasurable listening and active listening. In this article, we’ll delve into what is involved in active listening as…
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What does the life coach/client relationship looks like?
The life coaching relationship not only consists of the client and coach’s relationship with each other while coaching takes place. It continues after coaching has stopped as the effect of coaching lingers on the life of the client. On the most important facets of a successful relationship between a life…
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How Life Coaching Can Help Your Fitness Routine
If you’re just starting out with a new fitness programme staying motivated and sticking to it can become rather difficult, especially if you’re taking your fitness journey alone. And once you’ve hit a dreaded plateau it’s easy for your workout routines to start feeling like an unfulfilling chore. If this…
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What do I need to do During a Life Coaching Session?
Carol Burnett said, “Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” And while this is true, there’s nothing wrong with getting a little bit of help. A life coach is someone who guides you to become the best version of yourself. They help you to…
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