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Appreciation vs. Disregard

2022/07/27

A Coaching Power Tool By Aneta Kantarowska
Life Coach, NETHERLANDS

Humans often take things for granted. We are healthy, we have good jobs and a good house, and our children are fine, but we are not satisfied. Only when bad things happen and we lose what we have we consider how happy we were at the time. The truth is that we will always strive for more. It is how our society has taught us to live and how we have become accustomed to doing things. When we complete a task, we immediately move on to the next task until we are satisfied. Everything we encounter in our lives should inspire us to Appreciation vs. Disregard. Because we are all unique and come from different backgrounds, each of us is grateful for different things.

Judgement vs. Empathy

2022/07/14

A Coaching Power Tool By Raphael Weninger
Life Coach, AUSTRIA

I brought this up Judgement vs. Empathy in coaching because I couldn’t get out of the spiral, the thinking loop I’d created. With the help of a coach who provides empathy, I was able to explore my situation and dig deeper. For the first time, I was able to express myself fully without feeling judged. This idea allowed me to peel back the layers, question my beliefs, and consider what I truly desired for my future. It made room for insights to emerge, and I was able to see my situation from a different angle.

Overconfidence vs. Optimism

2022/07/12

A Coaching Power Tool By Nadezda Nedospasova
Resilience Coach, LATVIA

This Overconfidence vs. Optimism power tool is based on the idea of confidence, that is, believing in ourselves and having confidence in our ability to achieve our goals. This belief becoming unbalanced can lead to overconfidence, but can replace optimism in a positive way to restore balance and allow one to move forward instead of backward. Once recognized and investigated, overconfidence vs. optimism both play important roles in coaching practice, while each one naturally does so in a different way. Every instance where overconfidence replaces confidence and affects the effectiveness of the session must be made known by the coach. Coaches must at once recognize the importance of positivity in the coaching process.

Doubt vs. Possibility

2022/07/11

A Coaching Power Tool By Donald Borg
Transformational Coach, AUSTRALIA

This Doubt vs. Possibility power tool’s purpose is to assist the client in shifting from a disempowering to an empowering frame of mind and perspective. We get stuck far too often. I’m at a loss. Stuck in the middle of something. Stuck and unable to progress. Failing to progress can also result in pain and a sense of “not being good enough” due to self-doubt. It’s like beating yourself with a stick, knowing full well how painful it is. However, it is the go-to location because it is a familiar location that can, ironically, feel like a comfortable or familiar space.

Want vs. Willing

2022/07/08

A Coaching Power Tool By James Levin
Business Coach, UNITED STATES

Everyone wishes to make a change in their lives. People will constantly tell you, “I want to change jobs” or “I want to eat healthier this year.” However, how often are those same people willing to make this change? My Want vs. Willing Power tool was to determine who was actually willing to put in the effort and make the change before deciding whether or not to hire them. In coaching, the coach will not be the one to provide answers on how to achieve the desired change. The coach’s job is to assist the client in determining not only what they want, but also what they are willing to do to obtain it.

DIS-Covering vs. Covering

2022/07/07

A Coaching Power Tool By Kristin Oberweger
Life Coach, AUSTRIA

The power tool Dis-Covering vs. Covering stems from my own reflective work as a client during coaching. So far, I had been neglecting my values at work and was on the verge of burnout. Today, I feel much more authentic and relieved – and also “grown-up,” because I learned to use my values as a valuable guideline for myself, and my family since I DIS-covered my core values.

Connection vs. Separation

2022/07/06

A Coaching Power Tool By Crystal Thompson
Transition Coach, UNITED STATES

Focusing on the power tool Connection vs. Separation is what I’ve decided to do. Finding and maintaining a sense of connection with yourself and the wider world is the foundation of this powerful tool. Without this sense of connection, we risk living in isolation. The personal relationships we set up with ourselves and how we perceive ourselves fitting into the world around us, as well as the more profound, spiritual relationships we may or may not have with a higher power, are the two different platforms that I see this power tool for.

Whole vs. Fractional

2022/07/05

A Coaching Power Tool By Shruti Garyali
Transformational Coach, INDIA

The Whole vs. Fractional power tool allows us to view ourselves from a higher vantage point and recognize all of the contributions we make to the world. So once we accept wholeness, the importance we assign to flaws, shortcomings, doubts, worries, and limiting beliefs seems to diminish. In addition, the overall potential results seem more compelling and exciting. Our ways of thinking, our decision-making processes, and the quality of our lives all change as we go toward a happier, more fulfilling, easygoing, and braver life.

Obligation vs. Opportunity

2022/07/04

A Coaching Power Tool By Lynn Winterboer
Agile Coach, UNITED STATES

When I first started my ICA journey, the phrase “Obligation vs. Opportunity” came to mind when I considered the experience many professionals go through when transitioning their organizations to an Agile way of working. Sometimes, the people undergoing the shift are forcing it on themselves; they want to go from a traditional method of delivering value to an Agile approach and perceive it right away as a chance to boost their relevance, pleasure, and professional satisfaction. To thrive in a rapidly changing and frequently unexpected world, organizational leaders frequently make the decision to be “agile,” motivating this transformation from the top-down as an organizational necessity.

Autonomy vs. Authority

2022/06/30

A Coaching Power Tool By Ying Shing Wai
Agile Coach, HONG KONG

Although the coaching might take place whenever the client has stress or anxiety, the client needs to proactively request the service and might not be aware. These can help identify opportunities and establish a highly structured approach to organizing coaching sessions for coaches, coachees, and leaders. We can focus more on examining content from the Autonomy vs. Authority space before it happens. Then, depending on how things turn out, we might focus on learning about autonomy and authority and see what we’ve learned. Next, we can investigate the reaction to the modified situation.

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