Professional coach or professional mentor?

The work of the Coach Maturity Research Group demonstrates conclusively that the more mature coaches become in their practice, the more they blend coaching and mentoring.

The addictive power of AI

One of the results of this is that the more we use AI, the more we may unconsciously be dumbing ourselves down.

Corporate B.S versus critical thinking

B.S receptivity refers to a person’s tendency to evaluate B.S in an inflated, positive way, such as finding it especially profound, important, informative, etc.

Two new books to stimulate innovative thinking

I make it a rule to challenge at least one deeply held assumption every month. This month I have been challenged by two recently published books that have stimulated a rethink for me.

Climate Coaching Action Day – March 5th

What can you, as a coach, do for the planet today? One of the most damaging myths about coaching is that it is completely non-directive (in spite of its origins in very directive tutoring). Every time a coach chooses to ask or not ask a question, they have just influenced the conversation. And our research...

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Changing the debate on neurodivergence

I was pointed to a fascinating book at an EMCC webinar on supervision and neurodivergence. We’re all neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise explores the modern history of neurological difference in society. Its starting point is that neurodiversity is the norm. Neurodivergence describes behaviours or traits that do not conform to a cultural norm – yet cultural norms are social conveniences that have no scientific basis. 

Challenging times for Human Resources

I was pointed to a fascinating book at an EMCC webinar on supervision and neurodivergence. We’re all neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise explores the modern history of neurological difference in society. Its starting point is that neurodiversity is the norm. Neurodivergence describes behaviours or traits that do not conform to a cultural norm – yet cultural norms are social conveniences that have no scientific basis. 

We’re all neurodiverse

I was pointed to a fascinating book at an EMCC webinar on supervision and neurodivergence. We’re all neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise explores the modern history of neurological difference in society. Its starting point is that neurodiversity is the norm. Neurodivergence describes behaviours or traits that do not conform to a cultural norm – yet cultural norms are social conveniences that have no scientific basis. 

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