Blog

SolutionsAcademy

June 14, 2024

Fit between coach and client

Understanding the fit between a coach and client is crucial for successful coaching outcomes. What does a "good relationship" mean, and how can it be determined? Traditional quality management, like "happy sheets," may undermine the coach-client relationship. Genuine, reflective collaboration is a better approach.

June 7, 2024

Is coaching just a bunch of talk?

Discover how masterful coaching sessions resemble natural conversations with laughter, pauses, and fluidity. Learn the key differences between friendly chit-chat and professional coaching, and explore tips for new coaches to develop their skills. Join our free meetups to share your experiences and grow together!

May 31, 2024

Autonomy vs. Agency? What are we coaching for?

Discover the power of connection in coaching. Moving beyond individualism, we explore how relationships and community support can enhance personal growth and agency. Join our free meetups to learn more.

May 24, 2024

When coaching clients seem romantic...

Coaches must navigate ethical boundaries when clients seem romantically interested. Key steps include clarifying intentions, addressing feelings openly, and potentially terminating the relationship if necessary. It's crucial to maintain professionalism and avoid assumptions. Join our meetup for more insights!

May 17, 2024

The Solution Focused Seven Eye Model

Discover the power of the Solution Focused Seven Eye Model (originally developed by Robin and Joan Shohet and Peter Hawkins) for coaching supervision! Our adapted, social constructionist approach ensures a consistent and effective reflection process. Unlock valuable insights with our tailored questions.

May 12, 2024

Is coaching a cult?

Is coaching a cult? This blog delves into whether coaching mirrors cult-like behaviors, examining commonalities and urging a critical dialogue within the profession

May 3, 2024

Coach like an ethnographer

Coaching like an ethnographer involves engaging as a participant observer, focusing on understanding clients' experiences and co-creating meaning, rather than using a scientific method to analyze and diagnose

April 26, 2024

Is life just "one damned thing after the other"?

Revolutionize Your Life Today! Learn the Art of Noticing and Describing Moments for Empowerment. Dive into a New Perspective Now!

April 19, 2024

Shaping daily conversations in partnership

Explore the art of conversation in our latest blog post! Discover how understanding, turn-taking, and recognizing monologues can transform your interactions and enhance your communication skills.

April 12, 2024

Coaching while knitting?

Revolutionize your coaching experience! Merge activities like hiking or knitting with insightful conversations for a more natural, creative, and comfortable journey. Break the mold and unlock your potential in unexpected ways.

April 5, 2024

Diving Deep into Learning: From Epistemology to Experiential Coaching

This blog explores the nature of learning from an epistemological perspective, highlighting the shift from traditional, outcome-oriented approaches to experiential learning. It delves into how this shift impacts coaching practices, advocating for a process-oriented approach that embraces the learner's journey and experiences. It challenges traditional testing methods, emphasizing the importance of experiential learning in coaching development.

March 29, 2024

Hierarchies in coaching

Revolutionize Your Coaching: Embrace Co-Creation Over Hierarchy! Discover how ditching traditional psychotherapy roles for a partnership approach can unleash creativity, foster better client relationships, and challenge the status quo. Why stay stuck in old paradigms when you can innovate?

March 22, 2024

Centering the coaching client

Coaching often claims to "center" the client, focusing on their needs, language, and experiences without judgment, akin to mindfulness. This approach emphasizes unconditional positive regard, encourages exploring overlooked aspects, and avoids imposing the coach's agenda or theoretical models, fostering a co-created, client-focused conversation.

March 15, 2024

When everything goes wrong - coaching lessons from a pianist

In a jaw-dropping twist of fate, concert pianist Maria Joao Pires faces her worst nightmare live in Amsterdam, preparing the wrong Mozart concerto for a major performance. Here is what coaches can learn from it.

March 8, 2024

How to change lives without taking the center stage: the most important stance for coaches

Discover the art of subtle impact in coaching. Master the balance of influence without dominating!