by Angela Spaxman | Mar 10, 2009 | About Coaching, Leader as Coach
One of the most common mistakes in coaching is giving advice rather than helping the coachee find their own answers. This is an easy mistake to make because most of us are so keen to help (and show that we are helpful) and because many coachees are used to being given...
by Angela Spaxman | Sep 19, 2008 | Leader as Coach, Leadership, Women in Leadership
I’d like to be able to explain fully and clearly how to be an ‘enlightened leader’ (!!), but since I am only just discovering this possibility myself, I am only going to share what I’m learning these days as I explore leadership and spirituality. Please feel free to...
by Angela Spaxman | Jul 28, 2008 | About Coaching, Leader as Coach
Focusing on exactly what the coachee wants is a powerful tool that can lead to instant coaching results. Obviously, the whole paradigm of modern coaching means focusing on what the client wants. But I’m talking about focusing more deeply on what they really want, not...
by Angela Spaxman | May 29, 2008 | Book Reviews, Leader as Coach, Leadership
I’ve been on a learning spurt in the past few months around the most effective ways to influence people, to lead, and to have my life proceed according to my highest desires. And what I’m learning is a way of operating that is much more effective than the...
by Angela Spaxman | Dec 10, 2007 | Leader as Coach, Leadership
It's performance appraisal and/or bonus time. Several of my clients are sweating this week over how to make the most of the one-on-one conversations they will have with their staff. Perhaps you are too? No wonder it's uncomfortable for the leader. The money...
by Angela Spaxman | Sep 14, 2007 | Leader as Coach
After my last article on how to coach the boss, one of my readers sent me a few points that can make coaching the boss pretty difficult. KTL said, “I think the most difficult parts are to make the boss openly listen to you and admit there should be something to...
