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Confidence Unlocked: Understanding Confidence & How Coaching Can Help

International Coach Academy

To start, I will provide a definition of confidence. Only by having a clear definition and understanding of the barriers to confidence, can we begin to diagnose and eventually look into potential solutions to build it. This definition highlights why confidence is not a quick-fix process. Confidence revolves around taking action.

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Lack vs. Completeness

International Coach Academy

Lack vs. Completeness Definition What Is Lack? The positive side of feeling lack is that it can motivate you to act and work towards what you want. Completeness is not finite; it has no strict definition and complies with no norm; it abides by no rules, but instead, it is a self-defined expression of who we are.

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Failure vs. Lesson

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Power Tool By Alex Chu, Transformational Coach, TAIWAN Failure vs. Lesson Definition What is Failure? The definition of failure is the inability to perform a duty or an expected action. mindsets) and how these beliefs can affect their motivation, achievement, and well-being. The “Lesson” Perspective I have not failed.

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5 Factors That Restore The Power Of Intrinsic Motivation In The Workplace

Vantage Circle

Boosting workplace motivation is a tricksome thing for all managers. Pay hikes act as an excellent motivator for the workforce. There are a variety of ways to motivate employees. Thus to motivate your employees effectively, you must understand the different types of motivators.

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The BIAS/B.I.A.S Coaching Model

International Coach Academy

Deeper inquiry into who they have listened to, mentored, selected, promoted (and vice versa) drives understanding about how the held bias(es) has influenced decisions and behaviours. Core themes in this phase: Identifying the impact of bias on others and themselves Challenging views and/or decisions (on hiring, promoting, mentoring etc.)

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The Good Life: Is Gratitude the key?

International Coach Academy

Gratitude Definition. It is also linked to ‘intrinsic motivation in goal accomplishment’ [ix] , as we seek to sustain our ‘feel good habits. Serotonin acts as a natural anti-depressant, enhancing ‘our mood, our willpower, and motivation’. [x] Dopamine triggers optimistic emotions and prosocial behaviors.

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Optimistic People

Career Advancement

Over lunch, she vented her frustration to her great mentor —and to her surprise, her mentor told her that Carlos had exactly the right attitude. Optimists inspire others to reach toward greater heights, frequently using motivational words. You see optimism as naïve. Building Workplace Morale. Strengthening Relationships.

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