Why fixing problems might be slowing you down

Why fixing problems might be slowing you down

A ‘threshold concept,’ as our friend and colleague Andrew Rixon explains, is a core principle that a learner must grasp to truly master a new topic. These concepts are often counter-intuitive, so much so that students can be reluctant to accept them. What,...
Diving and thriving as coaches

Diving and thriving as coaches

As solution-focused coaches we know that an appreciation of past successes can have a profound impact on our clients’ lives. Naturally, we encourage our clients to explore these experiences with a focus on how they can make a big difference in the future. TIP:...
How to be helpfully optimistic

How to be helpfully optimistic

It’s easy for coaches to get carried away with excitement about what our clients might achieve. Our colleague at Brief, Evan George, wisely says, ‘Don’t colonise the enthusiasm’. He means it’s preferable to allow room for the client to...