Posts by Vicky Dearing, MCC, M. Ed.
Give the Present of Presence
Most likely we would not be too excited to open a gift and find nothing inside. Right? However, would you be surprised to know that in coaching, this is the perfect metaphor for coaching presence? Let me explain. In coaching, we are giving the gift of ourselves and our skills to another person. What does…
Read MoreVisualization Exercise to Prepare for Deep Presence
How do you clear all the chatter going on within your body before a coaching conversation, or really any conversation you are about to have, in order to be fully present? One approach I have found to be helpful was introduced to me by Marcia Reynolds, first in a virtual training and then in her…
Read MoreCoaching Presence – What is it and Why is it Important?
Earlier this month, I offered some thoughts about the behaviors of a coach-leader and of a coach, showing how in many ways both roles are similar and at times different. One important way that coach leaders and coaches are the same is the way they offer and maintain presence to the person speaking. In order…
Read MoreCoach Leader or Professional Coach? What is the Difference and Why Does it Matter?
The mission of Results Coaching Global (RCG) is and has always been to support school leaders in being more confident, competent, and courageous as they lead self and others to higher levels of results. In this day and time, that means building and growing a thinking culture where everyone is committed to being an active…
Read MoreHave Stress? Try This…
This month, we are continuing to focus on the work of Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar in his book Happier No Matter What: Cultivating Hope, Resilience and Purpose in Hard Times (2021) with a focus on how best to deal with stress, a common request of leaders everywhere. Since it is highly doubtful that any of you…
Read MoreWait – Stress Is A Good Thing? How Can That Be?
Let’s face it, we all know what it’s like to live and work in a sea of stress. And, did you know that stress is not necessarily a bad thing, and can actually be a good thing – if treated correctly? Stress is how our body responds to a threat, real or perceived says as…
Read MoreHappier, No Matter What – Really?
I had the opportunity to attend a virtual webinar with Dr. Ben-Shahar this summer and was intrigued with what he had to offer, especially, as related to his recent book, Happier, No Matter What: Cultivating Hope, Resilience & Purpose in Hard Times. It wasn’t that I was hearing the ideas presented for the first time.…
Read MoreMake the Most of Yourself – Get Involved with Coaching
“The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself.” Wallace Wattles I love this quote which I came across while reading The Heart of Laser-Focused Coaching by Marion Franklin (2019). Making the most of yourself. Isn’t that what coaching is really all about – supporting another…
Read MoreCoaching – Does it Matter? Yes, it Does!
Earlier this month, we offered five key points about what coaching is. Now, let’s look toward why coaching matters. From a research-based perspective and a personal opinion, coaching is an effective growth and support process for businesses and individuals. Personally, I don’t know how people stay motivated and productive in dealing with the challenges of…
Read MoreHigh-Five for Coaching – Five Key Points On What Coaching is All About
Recently, a client asked me to offer some language to share with her team about what coaching is and why it matters. Here are some of my thoughts – let’s call them five key points about what coaching is. Perhaps this will serve as a reminder for all of us about the importance of coaching…
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