Today’s post is the second in a two-part discussion about maximising the impact and reach of life coaching – and what I believe is standing in the way. In Part 1, which I encourage you to read for context, if you haven’t already, I mentioned that there were a number […]
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Every day, life coaches work to uplift, inspire, motivate, challenge and develop people from all walks of life. Quality life coaches are literally transforming lives for the better, one client at a time. In my opinion, a lot more are rather desperately needed! We live in a turbulent world, in
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If you have ever considered becoming a life coach – or you are already practising as a life coach, you may have formed an opinion about what it takes to be successful. It’s easy to argue that there are a lot more than five keys to success but here’s my
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In today’s world, much is made of the concept of net worth. For many, caught up in the hype of materialism that dominates our society, net worth is the only true measure of one’s success. However, the problem with net worth is that it is, by definition, a self centric
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In a previous post, What is True Freedom, I argued that freedom is as much, if not more, an internal state of mind as it is a commodity that is given to us or taken away from us by other powers. With today’s media dominated by harrowing stories of how
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I joined the life coaching industry in 2007 after a twenty-seven year long corporate career that spanned disciplines as diverse as civil engineering construction, IT programme management and internal communications. Now, after 15 years dedicated to providing quality training for people who wish to become exceptional life coaches, I still
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My late mother-in-law possessed a very special talent. Quiet, gentle, unassuming lady that she was, she knew just how to engage people in a way that would make them feel comfortable and willing to reveal more of themselves. I’m not easily given to talking about myself at a deep and
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This will be my final post for 2021. I look forward to taking a modest break from writing during the holiday period and will reconnect with all of you wonderful readers during the second week of January. We’ve reached the end of another tumultuous year. Many of you will breathe
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Although my passion lies in inspiring people through my writings and the work of the life coach training companies I own and run, my early training was in the field of civil engineering. Many might argue that the engineering and human motivation disciplines are largely incompatible or, at least, poor
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This week’s article draws inspiration from an issue that often perplexes our trainee life coaches. Helping clients to set inspiring, challenging, yet achievable goals is all part and parcel of the life coaching process. Some clients present with a rather hazy dream or aspiration that they want to crystallise and
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Visit the New Insights Facebook page and you’ll see the ‘Agents for Change’ pic below emblazoned in the header image. If you want a simple short version of the answer to the question: “What is a life coach” then ‘agent for change’ is right on the money! That’s because life
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Through life coaching one can easily transform one’s attitude and approach to life such that it becomes altogether more fulfilling, meaningful and enjoyable. In my opinion – one shared by a great many life coach practitioners – life coaching is the ideal solution for those seeking joy, happiness and inner
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Kindness is a naturally inherent human attribute … but unfortunately, it is not one that is always universally expressed. I was fortunate enough to enjoy a few days away with my family recently. Our getaway took us to a relatively remote place characterised by peace, tranquility and a close connection
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The inspiration for today’s post came from a most unlikely place. Li Shang Long is a young Chinese writer and director who has written a book, titled “Bye Stability, Morning My Life.” (This is the English translation). In it, Shang Long (that’s his given name) appeals to younger people to
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New Insights life coaching is transformational in many ways. It takes clients through a carefully considered process; one in which they come to know and understand themselves in ways they might never before have imagined. Arguably the most important effect of this process, is the cultivation of an ‘independence mindset’.
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To many, the achievement of personal freedom would seem wholly dependent on one’s ability to build material wealth. To others, attaining personal freedom requires one to focus on a path of spirituality, which is incompatible with an approach to life based on the acquisition of material things. So, who is
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Are you lacking clear direction? Does it feel like a thick fog has descended and you’re struggling to see the path you should follow, never mind visualise the destination? If so, you can take heart from the fact that you are most certainly not alone. Uncertainty and confusion Life coaches
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It’s nearly ten years ago since I wrote a blog post titled The Winds of Change. Today, as I look back at that post, I can fully appreciate the saying: “The only constant in life is change.” Winds of change continue to blow relentlessly but, like hurricanes fanned by a
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The New Insights Life Coaching System is designed around a proprietary model, with the acronym I-N-S-I-G-H-T-S and is transformational in its effect. The ten questions that follow, go to the heart of the model and provide a glimpse of its application in coaching. Take time to reflect on – and
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