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July 18, 2025

Can AI replace human coaches

AI can support but not replace coaching. Unlike humans, it lacks embodiment, empathy, care, and the co-creation of meaning essential for dialogue. Coaching remains a fundamentally human, relational practice.

July 11, 2025

Book Review: Etica y Coaching Ontologico by Rafael Echeverr

A rigorous, philosophical exploration of coaching grounded in ontology, language, and ethics. Echeverría challenges individualism, reframes the soul systemically, and invites coaches into relational, transformative, and ethically grounded practice.

July 4, 2025

Group Coaching

Discover how to design impactful group coaching sessions using Solution Focused principles—emphasizing collaboration, flexible formats, visual tools, and peer coaching to foster insight, agency, and meaningful change.

June 20, 2025

Coaching competing clients – conflict of interest in coaching

A mindset coach in niche sports faces ethical dilemmas coaching competing athletes. Our meetup explored conflicts of interest, disclosure, confidentiality, supervision, and the coach’s responsibility—offering rich, thoughtful reflections together.

June 13, 2025

Book Review: The HeART of Laser-Focused Coaching by Marion Franklin

Kirsten reads "The Heart of Laser-Focused Coaching" by Marion Franklin. Look forward to Kirsten's thoughts on readability, academic rigor and practical usefulness for coaches.

June 6, 2025

Dream together - reflective practice inspired by Yoko Ono

In May 2025, Yoko Ono’s interactive Berlin exhibition “Dream Together” deeply inspired me with themes of peace, healing, and reflection—beautifully connecting art, coaching, and the power of participation

May 30, 2025

Book Review: Coach the Person, not the Problem by Marcia Reynolds

Kirsten reads "Coach the Person, Not the Problem" by Marcia Reynolds. Look forward to Kirsten's thoughts on readability, academic rigor and practical usefulness for coaches.

May 23, 2025

Stop activiating "underlying fears" in coaching

Coaches, beware the myth of “underlying fears.” Exploring fear as real cements its existence, ignores context, and reinforces individualism. Let’s shift focus to empowering stories and ecological awareness instead.

May 16, 2025

Ethics of working in groups

Grateful for ethics codes in coaching, I reflect on fostering respectful, creative spaces at events. Here are practical tips for organizers to ensure safety, inclusion, and productive dialogue.

May 7, 2025

Coaching and spiritual practices

Can spiritual practices enrich coaching? After a surprising session, I explored this in a diverse coach meetup. Here’s what we discovered—and how you can join the conversation too.

May 2, 2025

When you think your client is lying to you

Clients sometimes report progress that contradicts other accounts. Trust their story anyway—exploring even imagined success can foster change, honor multiple truths, and maintain a safe, judgment-free coaching space.

April 25, 2025

Coaching cringe: when you second guess yourself

Many coaches reflect on tricky sessions and later think of better responses. This is normal. Embrace the learning, enjoy the insight, and let growth replace self-criticism.

April 18, 2025

Trauma and coaching

Exploring the buzz around trauma-informed coaching, this post challenges linear cause-effect thinking while affirming kindness, client autonomy, and social-constructionist practices as the heart of ethical, respectful coaching.

April 11, 2025

Supporting internal coaches: a cheap and easy formula

Organizations investing in internal coaching risk underuse of trained coaches. "Coaching circles" offer a simple, cost-effective solution—boosting internal marketing, continuous learning, skill practice, and maximizing returns on investment through structured peer support.

April 4, 2025

Help - I don't feel like I am making a difference to my client!

A reader asked me to explore how to know if you're making a difference as a coach. The short answer: ask your client. The long answer: reflect, discuss, and adjust.