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Intersection of Neuroscience and Life Coaching

International Coach Academy

As we now know goal setting, pursuit, and achievement are not simply based on reasoning, planning, and problem-solving. Understanding the neural circuits involved in goal setting, assessment, and pursuit allows life coaches to design tailored strategies that optimize motivation, resilience, and overall well-being.

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Drive vs. Enable

International Coach Academy

Instead of providing step-by-step solutions, leaders enable their teams and inspire them to come up with their own ideas and strategies for problem-solving. This approach fosters a culture of challenging thinking and continuous improvement.

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Coach FEATURE: Abena Baiden GMBPsS

The Coaching Tools Company

Not only that, but it provides practical strategies for how to approach these goals using psychological principles that raise the chances of long-term success. Her books invite us to see how humour, resilience, and creative problem-solving can help navigate life's challenges - all great tools for effective coaches and our clients!

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Imagination: How Imagining Helps Social Entrepreneurs Create an Impactful Project

International Coach Academy

The Salience Network monitors external events and the internal stream of consciousness and chooses what is most important to solving the task at hand. [8] 9] In this way, the salience network bridges the Imagination Network and the Executive Attention Network where the social entrepreneur has a stronger problem-solving focus.

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TOP TEN TIPS FOR CREATIVITY

Imagineer7

Michael’s newest book is Creative Thinkering (Putting your Imagination to Work) which demonstrates how to combine and synthesize totally dissimilar subjects into new and exciting original ideas. But there’s one book I turn to again and again for creative inspiration: Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative Thinking Techniques by Michael Michalko.

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Top 15 Problem Solving Activities for Your Team to Master

Wrike

Some people see problems as roadblocks, others see them as opportunities! Problem solving activities are a great way to get to know how members of your team work, both individually and together. It’s important to teach your team strategies to help them quickly overcome obstacles in the way of achieving project goals.

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Strategic Leadership

Harvard Professional Development

Strategic leadership is when managers use their creative problem-solving skills and strategic vision to help team members and an organization achieve long-term goals. Strategic leaders want to hear from team members, and they listen attentively as part of their leadership strategy. Defining Strategic Leadership.