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Auto-Pilot MODE ON vs. Human Pilot

2022/06/03

A Coaching Power Tool By Annalisa Bracciante
Transformational Coach, ITALY

Someone would be surprised to learn that philosophers like Seneca debated the perceived “short of time” in people’s lives in ancient times! Society has changed, but humanity has remained the same, and this haunting sense of scarcity is something we may have shared with the ancient Romans. Let us address this perennial problem by pulling inspiration from Seneca’s writings and discussing a strong tool that can assist us in resolving our time-management challenges and leading a more fulfilling life. This tool is intended to assist people in shifting their perspective from one of lack of time, powerlessness, and inability to a new point of view characterized by creativity and novelty. “Auto-Pilot MODE ON vs. Human Pilot,” I termed this coaching power tool.

Approval vs. Acceptance

2022/06/02

A Coaching Power Tool By Anja Haman
Performance Coach, CANADA

Many great leaders showed self-acceptance by challenging established standards and believing in their right to do so. As expectations and powers move and the world changes, seeking external acceptance can lead to worry, anxiety, and guilt. Because new expectations and standards can be questioned and analyzed without constituting a personal threat, acceptance of oneself provides the door to curiosity, empathy, and progress. People can live truly and be their best selves when they move from seeking Approval vs. Acceptance. Coaches can help their clients transition from seeking external approval to self-acceptance, helping them become more aware of their existing beliefs and gradually change their habits of thinking, feeling, and explaining. Complementing this work with a strong social support network and a solid inner compass can help build a solid foundation.

Daydreaming vs. Designing

2022/06/01

A Coaching Power Tool By Tracy Sharp
Design Thinking Coach, ITALY

The essential difference between Daydreaming vs. Designing is process and action. The finest blue-sky designers are big daydreamers, but there are design thinking procedures that can help you filter and channel the energy from the early stages of design to ensure that the end result is well-designed. You don’t have to be an artist or know how to use Photoshop to create something in life. The idea is to recognize that design thinking is already a process.

From Me vs. We: Shifting From Being an ‘Individual’ to Becoming a ‘Leader’

2022/05/30

A Coaching Power Tool By Rob Hands
Leadership Coach, SINGAPORE

The goal of this Me vs. We Power Tool is designed to help raise the bar and develop the art of effective leadership. There are various approaches to this and to helping leaders improve their standards; but, this Power Tool is meant to directly target one of the most basic aspects of leadership. This issue will assist clients to shift their attention from thinking about themselves, and their personal performance to thinking about how to best support and improve a team’s collective success. The change from ‘Me’ to ‘We’ mindset.

Sordità vs. Risonanza

2022/05/27

A Coaching Power Tool By Carlo Carcano
Transformational Coach, ITALY

In molti contesti legati allo sviluppo della leadership e al coaching la parola risonanza è stata (ab-)usata in modi a mio avviso non sempre consapevoli o ben contestualizzati. Proviamo a riscoprirne il significato e le onde che può creare. In questo Sordità vs. Risonanza power tool contrappongo lo stato di risonanza a una prospettiva opposta, che chiamerò sordità.

Appreciation vs. The Inner Critic

2022/05/26

A Coaching Power Tool By Parbatie Khan
Transformational Coach, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

A person’s perspective can be shifted to one of empowerment by embracing the perspectives of this Power Tool Appreciation vs. The Inner Critic. This empowerment will have a multiplier effect because each subsequent action will reinforce the individual’s favorable strengths. The benefits will redound to other facets of the Client’s life, generating layers of success that will empower her to SHOW UP her best self, and become the Phenomenal Person she was meant to be! For clients and coaches, it’s really something to celebrate.

Adjust vs. Adapt

2022/05/25

A Coaching Power Tool By Jana Glezova
Expatriate Coach, CZECH REPUBLIC

What is the difference between Adjust vs. Adapt to a situation? We all live in a time when everything is changing rapidly. The dilemma is whether we adapt to those little inconveniences and move on, or whether we adapt with justification and understanding. Although there seems to be no difference between the two terms, a closer inspection reveals two distinct words with opposite meanings.

Vulnerability vs. Protection

2022/05/19

A Coaching Power Tool By Annabella Da Encarnacao
Leadership Coach, GERMANY

The difference between vulnerability vs. protection is that vulnerability associates the possibility of being attacked or harmed with flaws and weaknesses, whereas protection involves making ourselves inaccessible by erecting a mental barrier that prevents anyone from seeing who we truly are, our core. The pressure to look good as an inexperienced leader is enormous. Downwards management, upwards management, peer pressure, and, of course, very little or no education on what leadership is. The risk is that in trying to insulate ourselves from vulnerability, we numb ourselves completely. We embrace vulnerability in difficult situations when we choose to stay uncomfortable, lean into unpleasant dialogues, and be bold. Humanity is defined by our vulnerability. Our greatest strength as humans and leaders is to embrace our vulnerabilities.

Expectation vs. Acceptance

2022/05/18

A Coaching Power Tool By Jennifer Walker
Life Coach, UNITED STATES

Clients can change from a place of disappointment, self-doubt, and self-criticism to one of satisfaction, compassion, and self-acceptance by using the Power Tool of Expectation vs. Acceptance to assist them to shift from an expectation of what “should” be to an acceptance of what “is.” In a world where we are bombarded with messages and images of success, perfection, and ideals, it is critical to recognize the internalized expectations that may be driving us, both consciously and unconsciously. Coaches are in a unique position to assist clients in letting go of their expectations and limiting beliefs in order to achieve acceptance and growth.

Flowing vs. Winning

2022/05/17

A Coaching Power Tool By Francesca Castagnetti
Life Coach, ITALY

Flowing vs. winning are two topics that I am passionate about. These two very different ways of looking at things have radically changed the way I view my entire existence. The greatest gift that happened to me was the realization that no matter how hard I tried, I was no longer winning. I was falling short (according to my existing beliefs). I recognized at that point that the more I “won,” the more I was losing myself, wandering away from my genuine purpose, values, trust in myself, gifts, and presence, in other words, from my flow.

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