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Respond to evidence, rather than reacting to assumptions by Helen Rogers
Sometimes it is hard not to react when someone does something that we don’t like. It could be as simple as them going ahead of us in the supermarket que or going through an open door which was being held open for us. It is very easy then to leap up that ladder of assumption…
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Becoming an Artist by Denise Linay
This is a blog I recently posted on my personal website, but 60 is the new 60. The reason it may be of interest in the coaching world is how taking up art has challenged a self-limiting belief that I was useless at it. Uncovering and challenging self-limiting beliefs is an important part of the…
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It is our choice by Helen Rogers
It is our choice. If we choose to support others to achieve their goals, not only will they reap the rewards but so will we. This was the message in my social media post this week. What I said in the post was triggered by an event that I attended last week. For the last…
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Leaders need to refuel like athletes
Is there an analogy between fitness and leadership when we consider how we refuel our bodies and our minds? This was a question I posed in a Coaches in Mind blog back in 2022. I’ve recently been reminded of it whilst undertaking a course in ‘Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance’. Having a nutrition plan…
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What is Coaching by Helen Rogers
I am often asked what is it that I do. When I worked full time as a senior leader and a midwife my answer was always straightforward. Everyone has some idea of what a leader is and thankfully midwives are very well recognised health professionals. Now that I have gone on to take up a…
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Having a Healthy Conversation in the NHS by Denise Linay
What is a healthy conversation? I’ve spent a lot of time and thought on this over the last few weeks due to a deep dive into the literature for an assignment. The assignment was submitted, and feedback has been received but I’m still thinking about it. Coaching is all about having a healthy, productive conversation. But…
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The Art of Attention-5 top tips by Denise Linay
In the world we live and work in we are bombarded by distractions. The constant pull of our mobile phone, the demands of a busy, sometimes challenging career, the juggling of personal and social responsibilities. It can be difficult to pay attention to just one person or task. Indeed, multi-tasking is often celebrated as a superpower. But mastering…
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Expectations and the Theft of Joy by Helen Rogers
I was struck by a phrase that Denise used recently. She stated that we should “not let expectation be the thief of joy”. The context for her was a painting class. She went to it with no expectation other than to enjoy the experience. The other participant, however, went with extremely high expectations and became…
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Are you being listened to? The signs to look out for by Denise Linay
I have to admit that before I trained as a coach I didn’t given the art of listening much thought. As a leader I intuitively knew that it was important in how I showed up but I was undoubtedly guilty of not listening well in many work and social situations. Training as a coach has…
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Improving the Maternity Experience – is a golden thread of coaching the answer? by Denise Linay
Or at least part of the answer. This blog begins my exploration. As a Professional Coach I predominately coach midwives. I was a midwife. I understand the demands made on midwives. And it upsets me that these demands are increasing. A huge benefit of coaching is how its impact can cascade well beyond the person…