by Coach Nikki B. | Articles for Coaches
I love collecting interesting and thought-provoking quotes. I actually keep a collection of them, so I have a place to draw inspiration from at any time. Here’s one that has stuck with me for years: “As we walk along our life journey, it is so easy to start collecting...
by Coach Nikki B. | Articles for Coaches, Articles for Creatives
Thomas J. Leonard, often referred to as the father of modern coaching, left us with a simple but profound directive: Respect the client’s humanity. This isn’t a tip, technique, or a nice thing to do. It’s a way of being as a coach. Respecting humanity in coaching...
by Coach Nikki B. | Articles for Creatives
Sometimes life feels like this escalator scene: we’re halfway to where we want to go, then something happens, and suddenly we’re at a standstill — frozen, frustrated, and hoping someone else will fix it. But getting unstuck is often much simpler than we imagine. This...
by Coach Nikki B. | Articles for Coaches
As coaches, we’re natural givers. We love seeing clients break through barriers, gain clarity, and grow. But let’s be honest—when we’re pouring out so much time and energy, our own well-being and business can easily take a back seat. That’s why time management for...
by Coach Nikki B. | Articles for Coaches
Lifelong learning is an important value to most of us as coaches. After all, it is a core principle in personal and professional growth and plays an important role in how well we serve our clients. However, as important as continual learning is, there is a serious...
by Coach Nikki B. | Articles for Coaches
In today’s tech-infused world, smart speakers like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant have become popular office tools. Many of us as professional coaches are integrating these devices into our workspaces to boost our productivity and efficiency. However, as with...
by Coach Nikki B. | Articles for Coaches
You might be asking yourself, “What’s the connection between coaching, chocolate, and peanut butter?” What a great coaching question. 😄 Sometimes, things are good on their own, but they are even better when served together. For several years off and...
by Coach Nikki B. | Articles for Coaches
Many people seem to think they can just hang out their shingle and be a professional coach. That might technically be true depending on where you live. However, working with someone as their personal coach is a privilege and responsibility that should be taken...
by Coach Nikki B. | Articles for Coaches
I’ve been a coach since 2010, and over the past several years, I’ve had increasing opportunities to teach and mentor other coaches. Today, I can say I truly love what I do as a coach, mentor, and instructor, but it definitely wasn’t always like this....
by Coach Nikki B. | Articles for Creatives
Jodi L. Milner has been a member of our Wednesday Writers’ Whatchamacallit group for about a year and a half. During this time, it has been so much fun getting to know her and celebrating with her as she has published her first book, developed several amazing...
