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Coaching: a curious conversation
- July 29, 2015
- Posted by: gstar
- Category: Coaching
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I read an interesting article today in the July edition of the Association for Coaching’s magazine. The editor interviews Aboodi Shabi and draws out his views on whether coaches should get involved in the big issues of the day.
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Grounded optimism, pragmatic pessimism
- May 5, 2015
- Posted by: gstar
- Category: Real World Learning
I read a blog-post today extolling the power of adopting a positive attitude and I felt my hackles beginning to rise. That simple switch seems to be the panacea for all ills, no matter how challenging.
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Cloistered calmness
- April 28, 2015
- Posted by: gstar
- Category: Coaching
Wandering in the cloisters of the Mosterio dos Jeronimos in Lisbon trying (with difficultly) to ‘channel my inner monk’, I notice how much the architect, builders and funders of this magnificent building invested in creating a place of calm.
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Learning from my children
- March 15, 2015
- Posted by: gstar
- Category: Real World Learning
My partner and I have the pleasure this week of two of my adult children returning from university for the Easter break (the eldest had a better offer: three weeks in Shanghai). So the house is a hive of essay and play writing…
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Smile or Die
- March 7, 2015
- Posted by: gstar
- Category: Real World Learning
I stopped off in Waterstone’s at Charing Cross yesterday to find a book recommended on Aboodi Shabi’s stimulating website. It’s an angry and insightful book called ‘Smile or Die’ about how positive thinking has marginalised critical thinking.
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Top teams are different
- February 20, 2015
- Posted by: gstar
- Category: Leading
If you work with teams on their effectiveness and performance then there are some standard tools in your tool box.
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The Wandering Coach
- January 29, 2015
- Posted by: gstar
- Category: Coaching
There’s something about walking alongside a tumbling winter river, listening to Stairway to Heaven, that brings a smile to my face.
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Blog like an artist
- December 9, 2014
- Posted by: gstar
- Category: Real World Learning
I went to see the Late Turner exhibition at the Tate Britain last week. Remarkable work. It covers the period from when Turner was 60.
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So coach, how do you feed yourself?
- October 27, 2014
- Posted by: gstar
- Category: Finding Your Voice
At my first session with my new coach – Abbodi Shabi – he asked: “So Stephen, how do you feed yourself?
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Can leaders play the blues?
- August 2, 2014
- Posted by: gstar
- Category: Real World Learning
