The purpose of coaching is to identify the individual’s capacity for growth and it is influenced largely by models and theories used in counselling such as Gestalt, Existentialism and the Humanistic Model. If you haven’t come across these before do not worry. They are simply interpretations of how humans behave and how to influence behaviours […]
Because it is moving away from what we know, even if it is deciding to exercise more, eat less or quit smoking. Many theories have been developed about change, but the one that sticks with me is Motivational Interviewing by William R. Miller (www.williamrmiller.net/motivationalinterviewing.html). Change isn’t something that happens easily, but try this simple recipe which […]
Some theories from the world of psychology leave your memory as soon as you have finished the article – and some stick. The theory of fixed Vs growth mindset developed by Dr Carol S. Dweck is a keeper. In her book Mindset she talks about the different ways we can approach our goals and how working on adopting a […]