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Performance vs. Perfection(ism)

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Why This Power Tool: Performance vs. Perfection(ism). What Is the Difference Between Performance vs. Perfection(ism). It turns out to be a surprise because the word perfection comes from the Latin perfectio – perficere “perform” So in origin, the meaning was closer to performance. Salvador Dalì.

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Cognitive Biases and Their Relevance to Coaching Practice

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Research on cognitive biases has gained traction over the past fifty years, resulting in numerous studies from the fields of psychology, social sciences, and neuroscience (Wilke and Mata 2012; Korteling and Toet, 2022). Theories diverge in their interpretation of the root causes of biases. Cognitive Psychology. 3 (3): 430–454. Korteling, J.E.

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Positivity in Oncology

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On this side of the spectrum, research shows that when people have a positive mindset, performance on nearly every level—productivity, creativity, engagement—improves. People who cultivate a positive mindset perform better in the face of challenge. cannot accomplish this (Ehrenreich, 2010). I call this the “happiness advantage.

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Positivity in Oncology

International Coach Academy

On this side of the spectrum, research shows that when people have a positive mindset, performance on nearly every level—productivity, creativity, engagement—improves. People who cultivate a positive mindset perform better in the face of challenge. cannot accomplish this (Ehrenreich, 2010). I call this the “happiness advantage.

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Confidence Unlocked: Understanding Confidence & How Coaching Can Help

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A coach may work with a client to break goals into more manageable steps and help build a sense of accomplishment with positive habits being fostered. Due to the holistic nature of the coaching process, challenges in realizing these goals and barriers around taking action can be identified.

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Perfectionist vs. Optimalist

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This is often accomplished through fixating on imperfections, trying to control situations, working hard, or being critical of the self or others ( Scott, 2022 ) . Rigid, high parental expectations pushing high performance. Larger competition – academic and professional pressure for students to perform at the highest level.

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Vertical Development

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Most of this groundbreaking research was performed more than 50 years ago and has been expanded in the last 25 years, but it was never usually available to coaches to support others. We are ‘in over our heads’ (Robert Kegan) with the ‘wicked problems’ of our time. Now, as coaches, we have the gift of facilitating vertical development.