Personal Coaching / Possibilities / Resilience / Uncategorized / Values and Beliefs

Musings on the beauty, mystery and magic to be found in nature…

“Outdoors” is a place we sometimes take for granted.  Instead, we shut ourselves inside, seeking warmth in the dark winter and air-conditioned relief in the sultry days of summer.   This May long weekend had many of us seeing outdoors through a more thankful lens, as Covid restrictions lifted slightly to let us safely enjoy more outdoor activities.  Walking, biking, splash-padding, golfing, shooting basketballs or playing tennis…

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May 31, 2021
Connecting / Grandmissing / Grandparenting / Personal Coaching / Uncategorized

Sharing some thoughts on “Grandmissing”…

A newly-minted verb is circulating on the internet and resonates deeply with many of us:  Grandmissing - longing to be with grandchildren.  This heartless pandemic has many grandparents feeling the never-ending ache of separation from their grandchildren.  Kept from cuddling, playing, teaching and loving them up close, sometimes even facing the heartbreak of not being there in those first precious days, weeks and months.  Those fortunate…

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May 4, 2021
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Finding it hard to face another Work-At-Home morning?

Our coaching toolbox gives us a technique called “staying in choice” and Neil Pasricha’s book “You Are Awesome” explains an inspiring and practical way to do that.  Every morning, set aside the time to write down three promises to yourself for the day: I will let go of… I am grateful for… I will focus on…. Then let the day unfold in the sunshine of your…

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April 16, 2021
Individual coaching / Personal Coaching / Possibilities / Resilience / Uncategorized / Why coaching?

On being Spring-Inspired…

Our first glimpse of the tiny crocus is one of Spring’s simple and inspiring pleasures. Such a brave little flower that speaks of enormous hope and joy. It confirms that the world is moving forward as it should and beckons us to celebrate too. In coaching, we celebrate inspiration and offer help to those looking to find their path forward. Contact us at TheCoachingLens12@gmail.com or find us…

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March 17, 2021
Building Confidence / Character Strengths / Coaching Principles / Individual coaching / Inner Critic / Possibilities / Potential / Resilience

Resilience versus the Inner Critic…

Having resilience means cultivating our inner strengths so that in the face of challenge, crisis or trauma, we have the wherewithal to adapt and take actions that move us forward.  Easier said than done, of course, and ironically, the biggest obstacle is often the strength we grant to our own personal Inner Critic. Think about it, who do you talk to the most in your life?…

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March 2, 2021
Coaching Principles / Connecting / Covid-19 / Online Coffee Hour / Trust Environment / Virtual Workplace / Why coaching?

Please, NOT another Zoom meeting!

The “Alone Together” Coffee Hour:  Vital Connection in a Virtual Workplace An innovative partnership between The Coaching Lens and The South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre (a neighbourhood based non-profit organization with 9 affiliated sites including Northwest London Resource Centre) has resulted in a unique online coaching experience that helps counter the stress and disconnection faced by employees in a pandemic-induced virtual workplace. Please, NOT another Zoom…

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February 8, 2021