by Coach Nikki B. | Coaching, Coaching Skills & Presence
Many newer coaches are naturally caring, emotionally attuned, and invested in helping others. That’s a strength. And like most strengths, empathy can go too far and become a liability. Empathy Imposters One of the most common challenges I see is not a lack of...
by Coach Nikki B. | Creativity & Writing
I say this a lot: Coaches are human first, coaches second. It’s surprising to me how many coaches seem to think that Being a coach somehow immunizes them from all the typical human problems other people deal with. It’s often (but not always) newer coaches who are...
by Coach Nikki B. | Coaching Skills & Presence
We live in a world that runs on urgency. Notifications buzz, inboxes overflow, and expectations—both external and internal—are everywhere. For many of us, stress has become so familiar that it fades into the background, like a constant hum we barely notice anymore. In...
by Coach Nikki B. | Coaching Skills & Presence
Session agreements can stir up a surprising amount of angst for coaches—even experienced ones. If you’ve ever thought, “Why is it so hard to get a good agreement?” you’re not alone. And no, it’s not because you don’t understand coaching or somehow missed an important...
by Coach Nikki B. | Coaching
The holiday season has a way of arriving with a lot of expectations attached. ✔️ Be joyful. ✔️ Be grateful. ✔️ Be festive. ✔️ Be busy. But for many people, this season doesn’t feel full of light at all. It can stir up grief, loneliness, financial stress, family...
