I want to become a coach, but I don’t have my own life figured out. Is that… ok?We hear this question more often than you might think. A lot of people who are toying with the idea of becoming a coach are waiting for the perfect moment. Waiting to feel like they have their lives …
Sitting still together for a few minutes while the Earth spins faster
These days, the world seems to us to be accelerating out of control (which, to be fair, it sounds like Earth is actually spinning faster). In the face of overwhelming planetary suffering, you would think that life would slow down. But slowing down unfortunately hasn’t been our experience. All over the world, business demands to happen as usual, …
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Coaching and Labor
Happy International Worker’s Day from Global Focus Coaching! This year we are reflecting on the meaning of May Day, a labor holiday celebrated around the world that commemorates unions protests in the United States, specifically the Chicago Haymarket Tragedy of 1886, where a bomb exploded in a crowd of civilians. Eight people were accused of …
Transforming Oppressive Systems: Coaching as a Tool for Social Change
Greetings from Global Focus Coaching. We hope that you are healthy and safe, and managing to find small moments of joy and light in these turbulent times. The past few months have been a chaotic, heartbreaking, and sometimes terrifying. In the US, we’ve been watching students and activists get arrested and targeted for political dissent and …
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Our Coaching Community in 2024: A Year of Gratitude & Growth
Happy New Year from Global Focus Coaching! As 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back with gratitude for a year of deep learning, connection, and growth in our coaching community. This December, we celebrated the graduation of our very first cohort of Professional Certified Global Coaches! 2024 was an incredibly rewarding year as we …
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Alumni Spotlight: Babacar
Babacar, participant in the Coaching for Complexity program, is a teacher and educator who is deeply spiritual, curious, and loves nature. He was drawn to coaching because he wanted to grow, and likes Global Focus Coaching's belief in justice, diversity, and equity. Coaching across cultures has been a rewarding part of his coaching journey.
Re-telling the History of Coaching
The history of coaching is not solely attributed to Thomas Leonard, but draws from diverse cultural origins such as Eastern philosophies and indigenous traditions. The coaching industry should honor and include these origins, rather than centering on Western perspectives. The need for a culturally responsive coaching curriculum that embraces diversity and inclusion is emphasized.
Why Leaders Should Coach
The impact of managers on mental health is significant, with a Workforce Institute report revealing that supervisors have an equal impact as a spouse and more than doctors or therapists. However, many managers lack essential skills, leading to negative effects. Investing in soft skills training for leaders is crucial to promote workplace wellbeing. When people thrive, organizations thrive.
How Do I Choose A Coach Certification Program?
Choosing a coach certification program can be challenging due to the lack of formal regulation in the industry. Consider your intended application, stakeholder preferences, personal values, and program types. Look for alignment with your core values and seek accredited programs that teach essential coaching skills and ethical guidelines without unnecessary rigor.
Alumni Spotlight: Amber
Amber, a participant in the Coaching for Complexity program, is a plant woman and holistic healer with a deep connection to nature. Her diverse skills include herbalism, yoga, and youth education. She was drawn to coaching to offer holistic services to adults. Amber values present living, grief work, and community, aligning with Global Focus Coaching's decolonization and somatic approach.