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Traditional Governance vs. Compassion

International Coach Academy

Reframing Perspectives Within the Realm of Public Service Shifting from traditional public administration governance, characterized by hierarchy, bureaucracy, and strict compliance, to a more compassionate approach, defined by empathy, active listening, collaboration, flexibility, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

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Maximizing Impact, Minimizing Costs: A Strategic Approach to Coaching in Resource-Constrained Government Institutions

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Therefore, this paper examines how coaching can be applied cost-effectively in resource-constrained government institutions. The growing complexity of governance, rapid technological advancement, and rising public expectations have put immense pressure on public servants to perform efficiently (Hornung, 2023).

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Creative Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Season

Creativity at Work

Creative Ways to Celebrate the Holiday SeasonTry these creative rituals to make the holiday season memorable and meaningful I believe we are starved in North America, for soul-nourishing rituals and celebrations that give us access to the numinous aspects of beauty, love, peace and joy; which help us experience the deepest meanings or powers governing (..)

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Whatever the Problem, Love Is the Answer: Even in Government! (A true story)

Creativity at Work

Whatever the Problem, Love Is the Answer: Even in Government! (A

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7 TENETS OF CREATIVE THINKING

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What are the mental processes, attitudes, work habits, behaviors, and beliefs that enable creative geniuses to view the same things as the rest of us, yet see something different? You Are Creative. Artists are not special, but each of us is a special kind of artist who enters the world as a creative and spontaneous thinker.

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The Future of Human Coaches in the Age of AI

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Background for Coaching The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as ‘ partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.’ (ICF, According to current research (Passmore & Tee, Can Chatbots replace human coaches?

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Control vs. Vulnerability

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ESG metrics (Environmental, social, and corporate governance) are now a key driver of corporate performance benchmarks and now there is much more focus on diversity and inclusion, psychological safety, and employee well-being. In her book, Daring Greatly, Brene Brown defines vulnerability as uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure.