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DEI Fatigue vs. DEI Self-Compassion

2023/05/11

A Coaching Power Tool By Doris Bisaro
Well-Being Coach, ITALY

DEI Fatigue vs. DEI Self-Compassion, DEI is difficult and high-stakes work. High stakes are frequently the result of the zeal with which DEI practitioners work. Identification in their work is a motivator, as is the ability to be compassionate and empathetic towards their internally diverse clients. However, in order to do their jobs well, they must take care of themselves, be able to ask for help, and develop self-compassion when they feel they have failed or have not met expectations. DEI practitioners must be compassionate with themselves. Furthermore, DEI is a long-term job, and self-compassion is essential for accepting failure, replenishing energy, developing resilience, and assisting them in focusing on long-term goals while celebrating short-term victories.

Black & White vs. Critical Thinking

2023/05/08

A Coaching Power Tool By Anita Szabo
Career Coach, HUNGARY

One of the most common issues I see with coaching clients is Black & White vs. Critical Thinking. The problem with Black-and-White thinking is that it reduces a vast ocean of possibilities, options, and ideas to only two options. However, this idea is severely limiting. Clients may believe they must make either/or decisions; however, they can explore the infinite possibilities that exist in the middle. Amongst many examples, I experienced black-and-white thinking when we moved to a new country, quit a well-paying and well-respected job after a decade, and transitioned into coaching. Despite how much I hoped for a career break and to use my free time to engage in energizing learning.

Stillness vs. Running

2023/05/02

A Coaching Power Tool By Amanda Norwood
Change Coach, UNITED STATES

Power Tool Stillness vs. Running, This idea was inspired by some advice a running coach once gave me when I was struggling with burnout and frustration with my training. “Sometimes you have to slow down to speed up,” he said. Faster is slower, as stated in Peter Senge’s well-known book “The Fifth Discipline,” which is a similar idea to this one. I have always associated slowing down with giving up, losing ground, and being less productive, much like Mary, the client I previously mentioned, so my coach’s advice really stuck with me. But as Senge explains, moving too quickly can hinder a person’s optimal growth. The hardest thing to do for someone who values high performance is to slow down.

Giving Up vs. Letting Go

2023/04/21

A Coaching Power Tool By Joshua Schwarzberg
Mindset Coach, UNITED STATES

I was incapable of being authentic because I was so driven to succeed. But in this “failure,” I started to learn the difference between giving up vs. letting go. Giving up refers to letting go of a task or goal, due to frustration or the conviction that it cannot be accomplished. “Letting go” refers to releasing a connection to something or someone in order to move on or find peace. Giving up implies a feeling of failure, whereas letting go suggests acceptance and a readiness to move on. Everyone will have a circumstance like this at some point or another. Do we keep going to accomplish our objectives? Do we change our expectations in order to better serve our long-term interests?

Vulnerability vs. Perfectionism

2023/04/17

A Coaching Power Tool By Michelle Piasecki
Life Coach, UNITED STATES

Vulnerability vs. Perfectionism is an opposing concept with powerful implications for the various roles we play. Consider implementing either one or the other in your relationships. When you share your fears and flaws with the people you love, you can foster trust by being vulnerable. But in that relationship, you want to present a flawless front. When you hide your true self to present the idealistic image you want others to see, trust can be lost and the relationship may suffer as a result. In coaching, we must present our clients with these options so they can consider their own decisions. What difference could it possibly make if they choose vulnerability over perfection? What effects does perfectionism have on behavior, perceptions of oneself, and motivation?

Jealousy vs. Inspiration

2023/04/11

A Coaching Power Tool By Jennifer Stanley
Professionals Coach, CANADA

How can we change the focus from Jealousy vs. Inspiration? By putting some distance between yourself and the person you’re envious of and figuring out how to take a similar route. If I can allow myself to adopt the viewpoint that each person is traveling on their own unique path, I can allow myself to decide that this person’s perceived “success” or being in front of me can actually be inspirational. Now I can imagine my own journey and current perspective, and their journey with them in their current perspective. Independent routes where there is only a subjective assessment of progress and no objective ahead or behind.

Inner Voice vs. Noise

2023/04/01

A Coaching Power Tool By Akriti Adhikari
Women Confidence Coach, UNITED KINGDOM

It can be very simple to ignore your inner voice in the midst of daily stress and distractions from outside noise. We worry too much about the world. What if I said, “My partner wants me to do XYZ, my boss asked me to do XYZ, and my peers suggested I buy a house.” What is your inner voice saying is the important question. Can we try to reduce the outside noise so that we can hear our voices? If one concentrates on the voice, many questions can be resolved internally. The client can be assisted in making the shift by the coach using the Inner Voice vs. Noise power tool.

Abracadabra

2023/03/29

A Coaching Power Tool By Ekaterina Breous
Life Coach, SWITZERLAND

Affirmations can be introduced, clarified, and connected to the magic word Abracadabra. The most frequent ritual involves reciting a magic word to perform magic. The magic word with the greatest global recognition is Abracadabra. Its root is the Aramaic idiom avra kehdabra, which means “What I speak is what I create.” This brings attention to how important our words and thoughts are. Let’s examine the possible causes and mechanisms. A statement of truth is referred to as an affirmation. Affirmations have been used successfully by countless people to make positive changes in their lives.

Attachment vs. Appreciation

2023/03/24

A Coaching Power Tool By Monika Sałach
Burnout Coach, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

In order to keep the best parts of the past while no longer feeling constrained, I propose using the coaching technique of “Attachment vs. Appreciation Power Tool” to replace a limiting attachment perspective. Everybody’s life will eventually undergo changes, and life itself is in a constant state of flux. It can be positive or negative, instantaneous or gradual, sudden and unforeseeable, or planned and meticulously executed. It can be easy, like changing jobs, or difficult and important, like rebuilding your life after a divorce.

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