Maurice Hepworth

EMCC Global Conference starts today - an honour to be recognised for coaching supervision. I continue to learn so much from all those who I supervise - whether in groups or individually. You teach me how I can contribute to coaching , and in particular ethical coaching practice. Shout out to Tammy Turner, MCC, ACTC, Master EIA and ITCA, GISA (Australia) and Jo Birch (UK) for their achievements and contributions to coaching supervision. #excellence #professionalcoaching #EMCC #coachingsupervision #supervision

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Techniques to Avoid Resistance in Professional Dialogues Avoiding resistance is crucial for effective communication. Chunking up, a technique that involves summarising information into broader categories, can help align discussions with strategic goals and reduce resistance. This approach shifts the focus from details to overarching objectives, making it easier to find common ground. For example, when proposing a new initiative, emphasise its alignment with the company's long-term goals rather than getting bogged down in specifics. This broader perspective can mitigate resistance and foster agreement. Practicing chunking up in your conversations will help you navigate potential conflicts and ensure smoother interactions in professional settings. How can chunking up help you align your team's goals and reduce resistance?

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Organisations rarely make reference to original conception. Where you have a problem, in an organisation is it a problem created in a "version", or "adapted version", or is it because you are ignoring original conception, where it had been decided that it was to have a purpose with connected function and form (PuFF). PuFF, in organisations, is the challenge we consistently overlook. Making reference to original conception, provides the opportunity to create solutions. That is what we focus on in Mindsmith Thinking. Let us know if we can help. #Leadership #Culture

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With just over a week to go until the new programme starts...... There are still some places remaining on the 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝘾𝙁 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙚. 🔸 What makes this Programme different? As well as fulfilling the ICF requirement for coach mentoring I focus on nurturing you as a coach. I know many coaches are apprehensive about ICF – they would like to have the credential and the greater professional credibility that gives them, but have heard that it’s difficult to get. hey’re worried that they won’t be good enough or experienced enough for mentoring, that they will embarass themselves or be told they’re rubbish as a coach. I demystify it all and take you step by step through the process, and hold your hand if you need me to, so that you increase your coaching confidence and develop your coaching skills. Here is what coaches have to say about the programme: 🔹 “𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡! 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬” Jen Goddard, Soulfire Coaching 🔹 "𝙄𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝.𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙚𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙝, 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙄 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚.” Ela Wassell, Truly Boldly You If you'd like to learn more about how this could be you then let's have a conversation! Click on the link in the comments below and I'll answer any questions you have to see if it's the right next step in your development as a coach. #coach #coachdevelopment #coaching #icf #icfcoaching #icfcredential #coachmentoring #mentoring

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What do you want to be doing in 10 years’ time? This is a short clip of me linking the Concept-of-Self to client practice in coaching. Specifically, I give an example of how Stability-of-Self might show up. This is about psychological continuity, or more easily understood as "sameness" like a thread that ensures over time (the same "me"). I see this a lot with my clients in scenarios such as making a big decision, breaking from social pressures or expectations, reinvention, long term goals and many more. The example I give of low Stability-of-Self relates to self-as-process or a construction. A bit like product development (Minimum Viable Product), where gathering data with short experiments, to iterate and pivot: a more emergent way of being. What you do is who you become. So, the big single purpose or "why" in life may not connect with how they understand the self, they don't already have a future self to speak from. Instead, Minimum Viable Purpose may work better or the next why, what, step, experiment or experience. We can all do with understanding our Concept-of-Self and be more open-minded about how others understand themselves. Especially important for coaches, but also for managers and teams. At a basic level that career question in interviews "what do you want to be doing in 10 years' time" is geared towards high Stability-of-Selfers. A better question might be "how do you approach your personal and professional growth and what does that say about you and your career"? This includes a range of ways to be and become. You can listen to the full episode on the BPS website (link below) or here https://lnkd.in/grvxPnwA. #self #conceptofself #psychology #coachingpsychology #behaviour #purpose #goals #why #reinvention #visualisation #experimentation #planning #interviews #futureself #futureme BPS Division of Coaching Psychology (Main)

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The problem with 121s…there’s no-one observing to give you feedback. It’s why on all our Association for Coaching (AC) certified coaching programmes - both Leaders Who Coach and formal coaching and mentoring qualifications - that we over-index on even the AC’s recommendations for observation and feedback. In the 12 years I have been helping other people to coach, I have noticed patterns. And given feedback that is quick and works. So here are my favourite 5. Just 5 small tweaks that anyone can make to their conversations to make them more ‘Top Right’. Watch this and try them!! Would love to know what changes? And if you are brave enough to get feedback and want a coaching programme that is hugely practical and definitely works, there’s a link below - or send me a DM for a virtual cuppa! https://lnkd.in/emf88-5t

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Wishing for resilience rather than perfect conditions fosters inner strength and adaptability. It enables us to navigate life's challenges with grace, finding joy and growth in every experience. If you want to develop your resilience and adaptability, coaching can help. Book your free consultation today! #selfbeliefuk #focusonthefuture #UnleashYourPotential #DestinyShapers #goalachievers #futurefocused #takechargeuk #makeitextraordinary #believeinyourselffirst

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CPD... Do you believe in it, do it or don't think you need it? Please don't read any further if you have any unresolved trauma around the topic of suicide 🙏❤. "Continuing, or continuous, professional development (CPD), can be broadly defined as any type of learning you undertake which increases your knowledge, understanding and experiences of a subject area or role." I couldn't imagine not learning, whether: ✔taking up a new course, ✔ reading a new academic research or book, ✔brushing up on existing knowledge, ✔taking up a new hobby, ✔learning a new language... CPD is necessary for me to keep myself up to date and current with all things coaching. CPD is necessary, in my opinion, for growth. CPD is necessary for my next credential. However, I sometimes also choose CPD for personal reasons and my latest choice sits close to my heart ❤. Attending "Navigating suicidality in Coaching" with Jayne Morris MCC and Jo Reeves PCC offered me not only confirmation of what I already knew but also an invaluable reminder of the powerful emotions linked to this topic. However much knowledge we have, our emotions can still take us by surprise and it is important to be as ready as possible. ➡️ Signposting resources, ➡️ Next of kins details, ➡️ Remaining calm even if it's hard, ➡️ Listening, connecting, not changing the subject and if concerned don't be afraid to ask if they have suicidal thoughts, ➡️ Encourage them to get help... I was shocked to learn that 1 in 5 people will have suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives. Training, resources and preparation are all very important, but make sure to look after yourself too, putting your own mask on will help you manage your own emotions more effectively. #CPD #coaching #suicidalthoughts #askingsaveslives #signposting #empathy #resilience

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What lovely word about our session on life vision, connecting with values and aligning to purpose. We blended in numerous online tools and AI as well. So relevant to teams and organisations as well as individuals. #icf #icw #icficw #purpose #values

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Are you looking to get your fizz back, and be ready for life throwing more of the tough stuff your way? Get in touch with me today, to discuss how we can work together, and you could feel like the client who wrote this testimonial too! #coachingpsychologist #bodymind #mindfulcoach #somatic #traumainformed

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A facilitator who listens well and helps group members listen to each other creates a safe environment where people can do their best thinking and more easily find common ground. Understanding and being able to employ three levels of listening : Listening to self (own thoughts) • Listening for meaning (content) • Listening for depth (intent, emotion, intuition) #60bitsconsulting #facilitation #facilitators #beingoffacilitator #mindful #activelistening

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Interested in starting a boutique coaching business working with only high end clients who value what you have to offer? Start today. Step 1: Get clear on the problem you solve and be willing to communicate solutions effectively and consistently so that you can call your people forward. This problem needs to be one that you already solved. People want to work with people that they can relate to so this credibility is key!!! I am super passionate about helping professionals leverage their experience and expertise to create a coaching/consulting business without all the marketing BS and tech. Why am I so passionate about this? I grew a 6 figure coaching business without a website, funnels or complicated systems. Then I created all the fancy marketing strategies, had an elaborate funnel and marketing system and bells and whistles and that did not create any new clients for me. I turned my 6 figure business into a multiple 6 figure business with these simple strategies (It took me $100k in trial and error to figure this out but that's ok I get to give it to you right now). Ready for it..... 1. Be You. Show up consistently as a problem solver. Make sure you communicate the problem you solve with ease and believe you are the one. 2. Check your ego at the door and be willing to work on the shadow parts of you holding you back. 3. Start conversations with people to see if they may be your ideal clients and have the courage to show up as a leader in those conversations. 4. Be a relationship builder- in a world of AI people want real connections. 5. Don't get caught up in the hype of quick fix solutions- just like you can't build a better body by sitting on the couch manifesting it, you can't manifest a business either. It takes commitment and conversations. If you want to leverage your expertise to grow a coaching/consulting business let's talk. DM me and I can save you time and money from making the rookie mistakes that I did. Having a burning desire and a willingness to take calculated risks is all you need to get started. If you want to learn more, join me on my workshop today "How to Grow a Boutique Coaching Business in 90 Days or Less." The sign up is under book an appointment on my profile. See you soon. Cheers I promise you starting is a lot easier than scaling and boutique is just as rewarding and fulfilling.

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Towards the end of last year I submitted a book review to the Journal of Positive Psychology Coaching. Today I am delighted to see it has been published. #coachingpsychology #reflectivepractice #positivepsychologycoaching

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In just over an hour. See you there! I am looking forward to learning from the fabulous Sean Robinson, PhD, PCC who has experienced this topic as a therapist, coach and SUPERvisor too. Let's dispel some myths and and grow our skills, knowledge and behavioural competencies together! #trauma #coaching #traumainformed #ICF #EMCC Association for Coaching (AC)

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Transform your communication skills and those of everyone in your organisation, from average to extraordinary! 🌏 👌 At Empowered Communicators, we specialise in equipping CEOs, MDs, HRDs, Executives, Senior Leadership, and your entire teams, with the tools and techniques to become confident speakers and influential leaders. 🚀 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehAFkjxN #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #ExecutiveTraining #Empowerment #ProfessionalGrowth

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What topics do coaching clients typically bring into sessions? This is a question coaches often get asked by potential and new clients. In her blog, Britta Corrigan summarises some of the most common themes: https://buff.ly/3xRsea6

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🙌🏼 I’m happy to present a new webinar this year for #InternationalCoachingWeek with Valeska Martins. In this webinar we will introduce a tool to help your client define themselves again and reconnect with their various parts, helping them navigate life changes with greater clarity and confidence. ▶️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/es9qrRxZ I look forward to seeing you on the 13th!! #ICW #ICFSFL #ICF #Lifetransitions #FluidSenseofSelf #webinar #lifetransitionscoach

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Have you been attending our weekly free for all webinars? If not, it is highly recommended you do. Irrespective of who you are and what you do, you will find these interactive sessions extremely useful. You will find the link to register for these webinar series in the description of the video shared here from our YouTube Channel. Here is a short clip from our recent webinar on STRESS MANAGEMENT https://lnkd.in/gxPFhsHS

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