Archive
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Gwen John revisited – a Cardiff Museum exhibition review
This blog discusses an exhibition of Gwen John’s work at Cardiff Museum, highlighting her unique artistic approach and its parallels to coaching. It explores themes of commitment, observation of body language, and the importance of balance in life and work. I praise the exhibition, recommending it highly for viewers.
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Spring cleaning and the volcano filing method
The author reflects on the contrast between their cluttered home and the newly tidied common room at work, pondering how environments influence comfort and usage. They discuss their “volcano method” of organisation, which they believe suits their lifestyle, while also seeking tidiness as Spring approaches. Coaching others informs their understanding of personal organisation systems.
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Am I becoming a silverback gorilla?
Mark reflects on how the way he is perceived has changed over time, noting instances where colleagues have highlighted his talkativeness, resemblance to bugs bunny but also his gravitas and wisdom. He emphasizes the importance of confidence built through experience and self-reflection, suggesting that this allows for a more authoritative presence and a deeper understanding…
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Looking back at six eventful months of Aspiration Experts Ltd
In the past six months, the coaching consultancy founded by James and the Mark has laid a platform, using mountain climbing metaphors and eclectic approaches to help clients navigate challenges. They’ve created valuable coaching tools, shared insightful blog content, which has fostered strong coachee and coach relationships. Facing down minor administrative hurdles on the way.…
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Would a kick in the shins make you angry or indignant?
Looking at how emotions and physiological changes interplay and which comes first (James Lange theory and the weird experiments around it al)
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The Sounds in Silence
A blog on the use of silence in coaching, what types there are and how it’s a challenge (for me) worth persevering with
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Aspiration Experts Ltd
How James and I started a business to spool out coaching consultancy and executive coaching
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WOOPing in the New Year
A bit of new year reflection and an overview of the great coaching tool – WOOP
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Wasting time on a Friday afternoon, and other philosophy
Blog in which I discuss how stoic philosophy is really nifty in coaching practice