According to expert life coaches, often it is inferred that other individuals perform a particular task something because of their personalities. However, when considering our own actions we think that we do things because of the situation that we find ourselves in. This is called the actor-observer bias. In addition,…
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The term ‘intrapersonal’, and by extension intra-personal dynamics – is to do with self. The dictionary gives the meaning of this term as ‘existing or occurring within the individual self or mind’. Another term, one that is becoming popular these days, is ‘emotional intelligence’ which is the ability to understand…
Read MorePreparing for a presentation can be an overwhelming experience if a life coaching client allows it to be one. This skill is vital to master as it is the single most important part of creating a successful presentation. It is an indispensable foundation which means that you, as the life coach,…
Read MoreStress is a feeling which is created when we react to specific events. It’s the body’s way of meeting a challenge in addition to preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, strength, stamina as well as heightened alertness. It is often the life coach’s job to help their clients…
Read MoreWhen hiring a life coach, clients express the vulnerabilities and struggles in their lives. A life coach needs to help their clients process these issues in order that they can move forward. If they aren’t able to listen to their clients’ feelings and expectations, they won’t be able to provide…
Read MoreA lot of people don’t appreciate the difference between a therapist and a life coach. While both of them are there to help you get insight into your personal life, they are in fact worlds apart. However different they may be, one isn’t better or worse than the other. Your…
Read MoreStress is ever-present in the world we live in today. Whether it is work, money or relationship related, we all experience it. Studies have shown that 75-90% of doctors’ visits are due to stress. But with the help of a life coach, you can understand and manage your stress levels.…
Read MoreFeeling stressed is a sensation that we all go through from time to time. Maybe a situation or event is triggering stress. Alternatively, perhaps it’s our reaction to something which is causing us to feel overwhelmed. Whatever the reason is, stress affects all of us. For some of us, however,…
Read MoreLife coaches are great people. They devote their lives to assisting other people to reach their full potential. If you feel unmotivated, lost, or stuck in your life, a life coach can help you fix this and make your life have meaning again. Many people make the assumption that a…
Read MoreIf you have never done work with a professional life coach before, you may be of the opinion that their job is to present you with all the answers to your life’s challenges on a silver platter. In practicality, life coaches are there to provide guidance to you so that…
Read MoreIn South Africa, we have added many words to our own vocabulary over the past few decades. One important buzzword in education is upskilling. The word may look awkward but it tells it like it is. Upskilling is about taking individuals’ abilities to a higher level, upwards from where those…
Read MoreWe’re sure that you’ve been in a situation at some time in your life where you feel like you’re in a rut. It could be due to a relationship that you’re in or a situation at work where you’re struggling to get on with a colleague. You may feel like…
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