One of the topics we cover in the New Insights Life Coach Training Programme is The Beauty of Balance. I found myself revisiting that subject today after reflecting on the fact that my own personal life has been feeling unusually up and down of late. I’m fortunate that I am […]
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I love being in the people industry. Working with life coaches, trainee life coaches, and members of the public with an interest in self-development, ensures that I am constantly learning about people. And it’s people that make the world go around! Some time ago a teacher, and avid reader of
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We all know the old idiom: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!” But many of us never get to embrace this sage advice because we are too fearful of failing. ‘Success’ is overhyped as the ultimate goal that we humans are expected to pursue in life. We
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In the previous post I wrote about five compelling reasons to become a life coach. In this article I change tack and look at the subject of life coaching from the perspective of a potential client. Life coaching is widely misunderstood to be some form of counselling or mentoring and,
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If you love working with people, have a thoroughly ethical disposition, and share a passion for – and open mind about – personal development, don’t overlook life coaching as a fantastic, potential new full– or part-time career. Life coaching is one of the fastest growing industries in the world at
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Every now and again a new book graces the personal development scene that makes one sit up and take notice. Becoming Flawesome is one of those. The book is written by Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, co-founder of the Mindvalley life transformation platform, and published by Hay House. I had the privilege to
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Ask any life coach what they do and the chances are high that the word change will crop up in the description they choose to share. At New Insights we like to think of life coaches as agents for change. Helping people bring about the changes that they desire in
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Life coaching is one of the most fulfilling professions around. As a life coach you get involved in helping your clients achieve their goals and dreams and, more generally, improve their self awareness and overall quality of life. What could be more relevant or important in this very challenging world
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Developing a healthy level of self esteem is a crucial step towards achieving success and happiness in life. Self esteem can be thought of as the overall sense of self worth and confidence that one has in one’s own abilities, qualities, and value as a person. It is an essential
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We are living in paradoxical times. We frequently read of the increasingly dramatic strides that are being made in our scientific understanding of physical and mental wellness, and of new drugs being developed to treat related ailments. And yet, it seems very clear that there is an equally dramatic increase
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I start today’s post with an acknowledgement of the source of my inspiration. I had to travel for a meeting this morning and chose to tune the car radio to my favourite talk station. The programme host was in discussion with a Malawian gentleman by the name of Namon Abe
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I’m just lacking motivation! We’ve all said it and we’ve all experienced the listless feeling that comes with a lack of motivation. Motivation and staying motivated is a much bigger issue for some than it is for others. What exactly is motivation? Why do some struggle more than others? And
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Completion of a self reflection questionnaire is the final step in the New Insights Life Coach Training and Certification Programme. These submissions provide valuable insights into the new coaches that we are about to unleash upon the world to help perpetuate our mission of bringing freedom, self confidence and growth
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I appreciate that you probably opened this article more out of curiosity than actual belief in finding a recipe for changing the world. And that’s fair enough, given that we live in a world characterised by over hype and under delivery! But I ask you to bear with me. Have
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Facing the return to work – or regular day-to-day routine – after a well deserved break, is never easy. Many of us associate breaks with doing more of what we love, while we see the common routine as a necessary evil for our continued survival … until the next heaven
In Part 1 of this topic, I wrote about the importance of having the courage to bring about change in your life. Change is endemic to life. You can choose to embrace it and make it happen for you, or you can try to ignore it and allow it to
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No doubt you have heard the saying: “May you live in interesting times.” This is, supposedly, the English translation of an ancient Chinese curse! The Chinese language original has apparently never been found, although some say that the curse was based on a proverb that reads: “It’s better to be
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The annual rush to drain consumer pockets is well and truly underway! The advent of Black Friday heralds the start of the annual retail bonanza. A dizzying array of special offers conspires to loosen our collective purse strings and wallet clasps at a time when many are swayed by the
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Today, I’m excited to introduce you to a new look and a new brand. After more than 11 years and 300 articles, Life Coaching Insights is getting a fresh new look and a new name. Life Coaching Insights is now New Insights On Life. The new name won’t be a
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