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 …
Continue reading “Ambivalence Is Not a Problem to Fix: It’s a Place to Stand”
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 …
Continue reading “When You Achieve the Goal – and Something Still Feels Unfinished”
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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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 …
Continue reading “Coach as a Leader: How Coaching Transformed a Sustainability Leader’s Practice”
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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This year marks a major milestone for Wise Goose: successful B Corp recertification with an outstanding score of 131.5 a significant leap from our previous 112.3 and well above the certification threshold of 80. This achievement reflects our commitment to continual learning, improvement, and creating positive impact through coaching. Inside the report: Our B Corp …
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From school leadership to coaching supervision, Catherine Rees shares how Wise Goose training transformed her approach to supporting education professionals. Discover her journey from burnout prevention to empowering leaders and why coaching is vital for well-being and meaningful change in today’s demanding education landscape What drew you to coaching? I was at a time of …
From the Foreign Office to coaching and organisational development, Glyn Botterell’s career has been guided by curiosity and care for people. Discover how Wise Goose training helped him weave coaching into a diverse portfolio and why embracing uncertainty is central to his approach. What drew you to coaching? The first thing to say is I …
Continue reading “Alumni Spotlight: Glyn Botterell on Leadership, Change, and Coaching with Purpose”
Excited to share my recent conversation on ‘The Edge of Coaching’ podcast with George Warren. The episode explores a theme close to my heart: Presence, Soul & The Wider Field, what it means to bring depth, spaciousness, and transpersonal awareness into coaching practice.We talked about how presence opens a doorway to something larger than ourselves, …