The GROW Coaching Model

Background The GROW coaching model was developed in the 1980s by Sir John Whitmore, Graham Alexander and Alan Fine. It is described in the book Coaching for Performance by Sir John Whitmore. The GROW coaching model describes a framework for coaching and helps us to have more structured coaching conversations. The GROW Coaching Model GROW … Read more

The Change Equation – A Formula For Managing Change

Background The change equation is a nice and simple way to demonstrate how to overcome resistance to change. Developed by Richard Beckhard and David Gleicher, the change equation shows us that certain forces added together need to be greater than resistance in order for change to succeed and stick. According to a report called Mastering … Read more

How to Start a Presentation – the INTRO Model

Background How to start a presentation with impact and get engagement from the get-go is a question that anyone who delivers presentations has asked themselves in the past. The start of the presentation is seen by many ask the most important part of the overall presentation, as this is where initial engagement is generated. A … Read more

The 3 Elements of Communication – Body Language, Voice and Words

Background The 3 Elements of Communication – Body Language, Voice and Words. When we communicate with someone face to face we pass the information and understanding through 3 different elements – body language, voice and words. The message isn’t however communicated equally across all 3. This was demonstrated in a theory by Dr. Albert Mehrabian … Read more

What is Effective Communication?

Background What is effective communication? Communication is where we convey information from one person to another or to a group of people. Effective communication is where this information is both received and understood. Ineffective communication is where the message may have been received but not understood; therefore, the message may not be acted upon or … Read more

What is Coaching?

Background What is coaching? Coaching is a skill or collection of skills that can be used to help others achieve their goals. This might be to achieve a future career or life goal. Coaching can also be used to address under-performance as well as a tool to motivate. Essentially, coaching is helping someone to maximise … Read more

Different Types of Questions

Background What are the different types of questions you can use and when could you use them? Using effective questions is a core skill that is required in many different roles – for example in a leadership or management role, a sales or customer service role or as a trainer or presenter. There are various … Read more

What is Passive-Aggressive Behaviour?

Background What is passive-aggressive behaviour? Passive-aggressiveness, being passive-aggressive or demonstrating passive-aggressive behaviour is a description that we use to describe the visible behaviours that another person demonstrates. The behaviour is often described alongside other types of behaviour such as passive behaviour, aggressive behaviour and assertive behaviour. What is Passive-Aggressive Behaviour? Passive-aggressive behaviour is normally a … Read more

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