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Understanding Coaching Presence: Finding A Coach With The Energy

When people look for a coach, they often focus on experience, speciality, or method. But there is something else that shapes whether coaching works for you, and it is harder to put into words. It is how the coach shows up. Their energy, the way they communicate, how formal or relaxed they are, how much warmth they bring. This is what is sometimes called coaching presence. Coaching presence is separate from coaching style. A calm coach can challenge you directly. A casual coac

Coaching

What Style of Coach Do You Need? Understanding Coaching Styles

Coaching is always non-directive, but coaches work in very different ways. This guide explains a different styles from purely following to directly challenging, so you can find the right fit for you.

Coaching

Communication Skills and Emotional Intelligence Workshops

I offer practical workshops for businesses and schools, helping people develop stronger communication skills and emotional intelligence. These sessions are designed for different groups: employees and managers in the workplace, teachers and school staff, and young people including teenagers. Types of Workshops Available For Businesses: Effective communication in teams and with clients Active listening and giving feedback Managing difficult conversations Recognising and handli

Coaching

Interview With A Coach: Julie's Journey

What drew you towards psychology, communication, and coaching? What first made you curious about how people think, feel, and behave? I'm fascinated by how our minds work, and I've been interested in understanding people since as far as I can remember. Why they do and say the things they do. Once I moved to Spain and had to communicate in another language, my interest in communication, deepened as the importance of getting my message across well was a matter of survival. The

What To Expect From Coaching

Understand what happens in coaching sessions, how coaching differs from therapy and mentoring, and what techniques coaches use to help you think more clearly about your situation.

Coaching

The nature of leadership is changing

Leadership used to be about authority and commanding “respect” or even fear from subordinates. It was a person who pushed others to perform. That used the stick more than the carrot. But this is not the most effective style and just leads to burnout and low motivation. Therefore, what is a better style? How should we lead? There are many leadership theories and styles floating around from laissez-faire to coaching. You can take a myriad of tests to find out which one you are.

Free Coaching Sessions To Help Me Gain My EMCC Practitioner Accreditation

I’m currently doing a Diploma in Transformational Coaching to obtain an EMCC coaching accreditation (one of the most respected in the industry). As part of my course I need to submit 6 recorded sessions for assessment. Therefore, I’m looking for volunteers who would like to receive free coaching (up to 3 sessions) and who would be willing to let me record one session. CONFIDENTIALITY: if you consent to recording the free coaching session no-one but my supervisor and I will se

Want To Become an Accredited Coach?

Why people choose coaching, and why accreditation is important Most people become coaches because they already find themselves listening deeply, asking better questions, and wanting to support others without fixing or rescuing. Often, coaching starts informally, long before it becomes something you consider studying seriously. At some point, a question appears: How do I do this properly? Training gives you structure, language, and boundaries. It helps you understand what coac

Empowering Women Through Leadership Coaching

Leadership is a powerful tool for change, and when women step into leadership roles, they bring unique perspectives and strengths that can transform organizations and communities. However, many women face barriers that prevent them from reaching their full leadership potential. This is where leadership coaching becomes essential. By providing tailored support, guidance, and skill development, leadership coaching empowers women to overcome challenges and thrive as leaders.

Coaching

Preparing for 2026: The Importance of Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking

Why Digital Literacy Matters More Than Ever Digital literacy means knowing how to find, evaluate, and use information online. It’s about more than just using devices or apps. It’s about understanding what you see on the internet and making smart choices. For instance, spotting misinformation is crucial. False news spreads quickly. Digital literacy helps you check facts and avoid sharing wrong information. In today's world, where information is abundant, being digitally litera

How To Return to Constructive Conversation After Moments of Tension

If you feel your temper, the most important thing is to acknowledge what triggered rather than pretending it didn’t occur or trying to justify your reaction. Taking responsibility means naturally justifying your actions can make the situation more awkward and shift focus away from the substantive discussion. When you acknowledge your trigger, you interrupt the automatic defensive spiral. Pretending nothing happened or justifying your reaction keeps you in an adversarial stanc

Communication Skills

We’ve forgotten how to talk. Not how to speak, but how to listen

The noise never stops. Online, in bars, even in families, everything seems to turn into a clash of positions. We used to talk to...

Communication Skills

The Hidden Code of High-Stakes Communication

Grammar is not neutral. It is not simply a school exercise to avoid mistakes. In law, diplomacy, finance, and politics, grammar is the machinery of power. The smallest choice of auxiliary verb, tense, or clause decides whether a resolution binds nations, whether markets swing, and whether leaders look strong or weak.

Communication Skills

Mastering Complexity in English: A Guide for Global Professionals

A few years ago, I attended a meeting with an international team. One of the speakers, a capable and knowledgeable manager from an Italian background, presented a well-thought-out proposal. The substance was strong, but as the minutes passed, I noticed the attention in the room slipping. The English-speaking participants appeared polite but disengaged. The idea itself was sound. The issue lay in the delivery. Too much detail came before the main point was established. The log

When You Speak Another Language, Do You Still Sound Like Yourself?

Are you really you in your second language? Ever sat in a meeting with the words fully formed in your head, only to hear yourself sound...

Communication Skills

Why I Still Feel Guilty When I'm Actually Sick

When being ill feels like letting everyone down Core Wounds and Anxiety: Breaking the Pattern of Taking Responsibility for Everything...

Coaching

big wave crashing: when people disrespect you what can you do?

Keep Calm and Deal With Your Irritation Productively Rather Than Destructively

In moments where expressing frustration outright isn’t appropriate, or when circumstances prevent you from immediately addressing the root of your irritation, having inner strategies is essential. Consider the following approaches:

Communication Skills