The mind a story-telling machine – it loves to overthink, plan, judge, critique, and organize itself in unhelpful ways. Put simply, the mind is often its own greatest threat. Fortunately, we have the ability to train the mind, and we can learn how to feel more at ease and calmer through practicing mindfulness whilst listening
Month: June 2020
“Mindset has everything to do with how you approach anything in life.” — Simone Noordegraaf
Whether it’s related to work, your personal life or finances, stress is a part of everyday life. According to the 2019 Stress in America Survey, “More than three-quarters of adults report physical or emotional symptoms of stress, such as headache, feeling tired or changes in sleeping habits.” The overwhelming effects of stress can take a
A Coaching Model Created by Monica Kremer(Transformational Coach, SWITZERLAND) Leading your life to new heights The heart of man is very much like the sea, It has its storms, its tides and its depths; It has its pearls, too. Vincent Van Gogh “swell” definition: verb: to become or make greater, to expand gradually beyond the
One in 4 adults struggles with sleep. Sleep is when repair and recovery take place. Without adequate sleep, major health risks like weight gain and heart disease are more prevalent. We asked three leading stress specialists, credentialed by the American Institute of Stress, to share their thoughts and favorite techniques to help us fall asleep and
A Coaching Model Created by Gabriela Sanz(Leadership Coach, FRANCE) The definition of Leadership by Oxford dictionary is quite simple: the action of leading a group of people or an organization. But for our work and coaching experience, we will consider a broader definition. Searching for what would match exactly what I have in mind, I
It’s easy to become flustered over an unexpected bill. Medical bills have always been a notorious source of stress for patients on the receiving end. Almost everyone can relate first-hand to the experience of checking the mail, only to find a doctor’s bill they were not anticipating. Moreover, it’s often difficult to decipher these bills,
The world is changing every day. And lately, it may seem it’s changing now more than ever before.
There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. But maybe even more impactful is the uncertainty you’re feeling within yourself. Things just aren’t fitting like they used to. What can you do to make a change?
When stress becomes chronic and persists for weeks, months, or years, it can have harmful effects and lead to crisis fatigue. Getty Images Current events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and political protests, have left people feeling many intense emotions, such as fear, anxiety, and anger. Over time, unrelenting stress can leave people feeling emotionally
A Coaching Model Created by AbdulRahman Alharbi(Career Coach, SAUDI ARABIA) Introduction The GROW model (The GROW Model of Coaching and Mentoring, 2020) works as a framework or a guiding flow for any coaching session, it was originally developed in the 1980s by business coaches Graham Alexander, Alan Fine, and Sir John Whitmore. In its simplest
Experiencing stress is a normal part of life. It is how the body and brain react to any change requiring an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with emotional, physical, and mental responses. Stress comes from external and internal factors. A stressor may be a one-time or short-term episode, or it can happen
A Coaching Model Created by Iulia Serban(Leadership Coach, SWITZERLAND) There are many challenges around us: we live in a very complex environment, an ever-changing world with a lot of risks, opportunities and at the same time a lot of ambiguity. This is leading to many of us being always busy, always in a rush –
Two regions of the brain play pivotal roles in the experience of stress and the restoration of calm, an imaging study has discovered. A new study delves deeper into how the brain maintains a balance between feelings of stress and calm. The effects of stress on the mind and body, such as heightened alertness and
Check out our webinar with a representative from the International Coach Federation. The ICF is internationally recognized and dedicated to the coaching industry. Learn all about ICF’s Individual Credential process and the benefits of being an ICF credentialed professional coach.
Let’s face it: We’re all under stress right now. The uncertainty and constant health threats surrounding the coronavirus pandemic have upended our lives. We may need two vaccines: one to protect us from the coronavirus and another from the toxic effects of too much stress. Could we train our brains to prevent this stress from
A Coaching Model Created by Natalie Bane(Executive Coach, GREECE) Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I’ll rise.– Maya Angelou My inspiration What is the way to rise above our existing reality? How can we discover the immense potential that lies in each and every
[embedded content] There’s a good chance that right now you’re doing everything in your coaching business — all of it, by yourself. Work piles up and begins to bottleneck, and unfortunately, the bottleneck is you. Besides coaching your clients, you have to learn, market, sell, and do the admin work, not to mention every other
A Coaching Model Created by Laura Valenti(Embodiment and Holistic Coach, SPAIN) Rhythm is our universal mother tongue. It’s the language of the soul. (Gabrielle Roth) My background I started dancing as a child in a little town in Italy. I would go wild to heavy metal and dance until I was nearly exhausted. That was
“The depth and breadth of what our students experience with experts and experiential learning is all first hand—when they’re coming out of the gate, they are NOT novice coaches.” — Joan Ryan, iPEC CEO