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Stagnation vs. Innovation

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In a coaching context, stagnation is evident when someone has become stuck in a situation or state of mind, unable to move, unable to solve a problem, or see their way through to other solutions or remedies. It prevents the development of new and innovative solutions that are not fully developed or formed from taking shape and coming to life.

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How to Address Bias to Positively Impact Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) In the Workplace

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Expanded to a societal level, research shows that countries with higher equality levels host: less crime, higher education, increased creativity, and contain happier healthier human beings(Dorling, 2017) [3]. Eva Derous, 2018) [8] ,(Kufahl, 2014) [9] ), promotion behaviors (e.g. Behdin Nowrouzi, 2015) [10] )and employee retention (e.g.(Kvasny,

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The Career Offsite Model

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On the other hand, “You seem to light up when you talk about creative tasks at work. Without understanding the current state, there’s little chance of identifying a solution and crafting a pathway that the client feels genuinely aligned with. What do you think?” comes from the client’s own words, feelings, and reactions.

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Coaching the Observant Jewish Client

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Options or solutions that may seem “obvious” to the coach would never cross the mind of the client. Still, as humans, frustrations with another’s unwillingness to explore solutions can challenge the coach’s frustration level. The coach may be looking for rather creative paths. Or cross the mind and be immediately dismissed.

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Rules vs. Re-imagine

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Great designers observe the world in minute detail, they notice things others do not and use their insights to unlock fresh solutions. Optimism | Despite the challenges and constraints at least one new solution will be better than the existing alternatives. link] accessed 20.9.23.

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Opportunity vs. Obstacle

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Opportunity = empowerment Taking responsibility and owning the situation to see possibilities and create solutions. This is succinctly summarized in “the obstacle is the way”, a phrase attributed to Epictetus but popularized by author Ryan Holiday in his 2014 book of the same name.

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Developing Curiosity

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Together with presence, it enables all that happens in the coaching session – clarifying, exploring, reflecting, learning, and finding solutions, which in its turn ensures progress and change. 10] Curiosity Prepares the Brain for Better Learning - Scientific American by Daisy Yuhas, published on 1 October 2014. [11]