Coaching for success with a soul
Most of us are pretty good at dealing with dilemmas. Much of our professional training, and education more broadly has taught us how to analyse options, weigh pros and cons, and make a choice. A dilemma presents us with an either/or: And while dilemmas can be uncomfortable, they usually come with an implicit promise: if …
Continue reading “A Dilemma Asks You to Choose. A Paradox Asks You to Stay.”
This reflection comes from my work in coaching and coach training at Wise Goose, and from noticing how ambivalence shows up again and again, not as a problem, but as a pointer towards greater authenticity. May has always been my favourite month in Devon. The hedgerows are extravagant, cow parsley frothing at the edges, hawthorn …
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This reflection was written in the midst of delivering the first days of Wise Goose Foundations course. It’s part of an ongoing series of articles exploring goals, meaning, growth and transition, and what coaching can offer when achievement alone doesn’t quite answer the deeper questions people are carrying. The first two days of the new …
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From scientist to coach and why meaningful conversations matter Wise Goose alumnus Martin Bloxham reflects on coaching, leadership, and how tools like the Map of Meaning shape meaningful work in practice. From science to leadership – and coaching When Martin Bloxham joined Wise Goose, he was already working globally as a leadership trainer for scientists. …
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New beginnings often arrive quietly. We’ve just passed the equinox and the first three months of the year have seen new beginnings for me. So far, I’ve stepped out into three very different spheres. The first is digital. In January, I joined Cosmic Digital’s AI Bootcamp. If I’m honest, AI has never been my natural …
A global sustainability executive reflects on how Wise Goose coaching reshaped her leadership, deepened her impact, and influenced organisational culture. In this in‑depth conversation, Daniella reflects on her time training with Wise Goose, how coaching transformed her leadership, and the unexpected ripple effects that still shape her work today. This written piece accompanies the audio …
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Bullying is not always what we imagine. It isn’t confined to playground scuffles or overt hostility. More often, it hides in plain sight, in jokes that cut, silence that excludes and cultures that excuse harm as humour. At Wise Goose, we see its impact in coaching and supervision: leaders and change‑makers grappling with the subtle …
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Some influences stay with you for a lifetime – psychosynthesis is one of mine There are threads in our lives that weave themselves so deeply into our work, identity, and sense of purpose that they become part of who we are. For me, psychosynthesis is one of those threads, a formative influence that has shaped …
Thinking about training with Wise Goose? We offer practical, professional coach training for people committed to making a positive difference. Below you’ll find a clear overview of how our programmes work, the values that guide us, and what to expect when joining. For more detailed information, you’ll find plenty of resources throughout our website and …
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Discover how coaching can enrich your current role, open new coaching career paths, and help you create meaningful impact. Thinking about coaching as a career or wondering how to integrate coaching into your work and life? Curious if it’s the right fit for you? In our ‘First Steps into Coaching’ free online sessions we help you understand what coaching is and what it …
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