I really like this dense presentation of Caroline McHugh. At first I didn’t know what attracted me most: the cut-out outfit from a modernist album about nature, her – at the same time – bizarre and appealing accent, the warm tone and calm posture (with something from the air of a Tibetan monk) or the…
In a small discussion, someone asked me: – What if you found out that learning is nothing else but acquisition of routines? – I’d be very disappointed – I replied. – I’m sorry I have to be the one to disappoint you – my interlocutor concluded, while moving away. I really appreciate concise expressions, and…
Motto: “Both the future and the past / Are but sides of the same page,…” – Mihai Eminescu How come we don’t leave the past?! – What question is that? Eh! But who is actually leaving the past? What? – are we actually leaving the past? Where do we part from the past? Where do…
This article refers to the incorrect use of a phrase in the Romanian language which risks, by mimetic multiplication, becoming the accepted norm in the current language. It is about the responsibility that we have (we – as Romanians but mostly) we, as coaches – because of the nature of our profession – towards the…
Several executives have asked me lately to accompany them on topics connected with persuasion – how could they convince their co-workers of the quality of their ideas and how to inspire them with well-aimed and powerful speeches. Julian Treasure – Sound Consultant – has a couple of interesting recommendations.
Whenever I have meetings with colleagues, clients or other people, we often talk about communication. “I would like to talk more among ourselves!” or “Man! I’m tired of these discussions!” or “Last night I had an interesting conversation with him, but…” I can imagine that all of us are familiar with such expressions or even…
I attended a presentation on Integral Coaching, delivered by an important member of the coaching community in Romania. I find it useful to present some reflections on that brief workshop. Why Integral Coaching? Because – says the presenter – of two important reasons: one, dissatisfaction may occur in connection with the classic model of coaching,…
Interesting! As Dean Brown says, European languages have the same origin – the Sanskrit! Coaching is a process where the linguistic aspect plays a very important role, a fundamental one. Consequently it contributes to eliminating national cultural barriers.
