The Coaching Academy Blog

I’ve just been reflecting upon how hard it is to believe that (at the time of writing) the first month of 2011 is almost over. Hasn’t it passed in a flash? I’m also wondering if your clients – like mine – have been seeking your support in turning their new year’s resolutions into solid actions, and what proportion of those resolutions have related to “career”.

Who couldn’t use some simple tips for becoming more productive? Many books have been written on the subject, but in my experience, the basics always boil down to these seven points:

Since launching my coaching practice, I’ve been asked several times if I believe that we shape our own destiny. The name of my free newsletter – Lifecrafting – and my choice of profession – life coach – would perhaps suggest that I see fate as a pliable material which can be shaped and moulded at will, like plasticine.

We all know when we have it – and when we don’t. When it’s missing, we chide ourselves in the hope that that will make it appear again.

I love fear. Not because I’m a masochist, but because I recognise it for what it is: an important messenger. Fear is good, but you wouldn’t think it, to read the sort of statements that frequent the self-help literature and lifestyle magazines: