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Neuroscience of Client Transformation

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14] Once a habit is set, one is no longer reliant on conscious attention or external motivation to complete the behavior, [15] and as a result, habits are sustained even after external motivation dissipates. [16] 2012 Dec; 62(605): 664–666 [13] (Duhigg, 2012) Duhigg, C. March 5, 2012. [20] Goal Setting.

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Relationship

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Relationship coaching in particular seeks to foster more adaptive relationship attitudes, skills, and the ability to reflect on experiences and take more control of life dynamics (Ives, 2012) What is coaching not? Focusing on proximal and distal goals and shoring up motivation helps to break past patterns and create healthy new habits.

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Hardwired for Purpose

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Mastery (2012), Robert Greene According to general knowledge, purpose refers to an intention behind something or a quest to find or achieve something that has a positive meaning to us and those around us. It can be a personal or collective goal, a sense of direction, or motivation. 2012), the Concise Mastery, London: Profile Books Ltd.

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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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Gratitude and the Brain

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link] As Korb (2012) points out, our brains can only process information in negative or positive ways – not both at once. 75% of participants did not have a gratitude practice in advance of joining the group and were motivated by curiosity and a desire to change their perspective. Our brain is conditioned to function in a repeated way.

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Drive vs. Enable

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Now, imagine another scenario where four people are rowing together, supporting and motivating each other towards a common objective. Next, a strong desire for change is vital to fuel the motivation needed to overcome obstacles and challenges. The presence of trust allows for open dialogue and an honest exchange of ideas.

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Stagnation vs. Innovation

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Innovation was seen as the antidote and comments arose soon after that “We are living through the consequences of a dramatic decrease in the rate of innovation” (Ogden, 2012).The 2012, Spring). Innovation The concept of stagnation was first mooted as an economic theory by Tyler Cowen (2011). References Cowen, T. (Ed.). Stagnation.