When someone tells me they are stuck, I listen for the metaphor before I listen for the detail. Going round in circles. Uphill struggle. Brick wall. Wood for the trees. At a crossroads. Five everyday metaphors and what they are really trying to tell you.
There's a question I hear from people who get in touch about coaching. Not always out loud, but it's there underneath. Do I have to commit to something big? A six-month programme? A year of work on myself? And the honest answer is no. Most of the people I work with come for one session. […]
