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Four things to write in your journal
Journal, journal, journal. As a professional coach you will probably hear many people share how they use journaling as a tool for growth – but what should you write? And how often? Reflective practice Reflective practice is the process of reconsidering our work....

Don’t lose the feeling! Renew your ICF credential
We are coming up to renewal time for ICF coaches and that means if you got your ACC three years ago, you need act now -start work with a mentor so you can renew your ICF credential. Renewing your ICF credential Did you know that for people wanting to renew their ACC...

Use the summer lull to prepare for ICF credentials
With summer holidays around the corner many of our clients are looking forward to time out of the office. As coaches this can mean less work and for those of us who are self-employed a drop off in income may be alarming. Don’t panic!

5 steps to career resilience
Lately there has been a lot of talk among development and leadership gurus about resilience. Hardly surprising, in these challenging economic times. But what exactly is career resilience? And, more importantly, how can you get some?

Store cupboard marketing and daily habits
Most of us have a cupboard in our kitchen with pantry essentials – perhaps a bag of flour, some sugar and spices. These may seem like basic ingredients, but it when the occasion calls for it they can be turned into a celebration cake or other fitting treat.

X-factor – 3 secrets to job application success
X-factor is that elusive quality that sets one person apart from the crowd. It’s something to do with charisma, a little bit about the way that person makes you aspire to be like them, and a lot about them making you feel like you’ve known them forever.

New year new job? How career coaching can help
In this article a recruitment consultant interviewed Mary Anna about the role of coaching in supporting career progession and her journey into coaching.

3 simple steps to an emergency plan for your coaching business
Following on from my article about contingency planning to keep your business running, this piece sets out the three steps you should take to write an emergency plan for your coaching business.