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Shadow Work in Coaching

International Coaching Federation

The term shadow conjures up a variety of connotations. Barrie’s much-beloved Peter Pan comes to mind; for others, the shadow is synonymous with sin, implying that it must be conquered.  Jung, each of us has a shadow — the part of ourselves we have ignored, repressed, or denied. The stakes are high when it comes to shadow work.

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Get To Know Your Archetypes

International Coach Academy

According to Jung each of us has twelve archetypes that represent the main human motivations. Where there is light, there must be shadow, and where there is shadow there must be light. Where there is light, there must be shadow, and where there is shadow there must be light. How can you “call out” each archetype?

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Coaching for Self-Actualization

International Coaching Federation

The Actualized Leadership framework is my attempt to organize and synthesize seminal thinkers and theories in human development and motivation into a simple and practical approach for helping others through providing greater self-awareness. They are organized, detail-oriented and driven for success. Coaching for Full Potential.

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Facing your emotional demands as an artist

The Creative Mind

The image above is from an article of mine including the topic of creative inspiration and motivation, with quotes by actors Michael O’Keefe, Amber Tamblyn and Cynthia Erivo.

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What Does a Coffee Cup Tell you About Yourself ?

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A motivational speaker had a table with a coffee urn and cups. It’s just more expensive and even over shadows the quality of the coffee because by focusing on the cup we fail to enjoy the coffee. Some of the cups were exquisite and expensive and others were plain. He continued, “The cup adds no quality to the coffee.

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Resistance vs. Change

International Coach Academy

Often the client is filled with doubt and/or a lack of motivation. In this case, in order to help raise awareness, I may inquire about the emotions tied to this inaction and lack of motivation. This can be an obstacle for the client as they are often unable to see themselves the way others see them. Resistance can show up in many ways.

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Talent Identification and Management

Career Advancement

In order to bring yourself to a higher level of greatness as a leader, explore your existing strengths and see how you might be able to improve upon them and add new motivational elements into your leadership style. Practice engaging leadership Truly great leaders possess characteristics that encourage and inspire their staff.