By: James W. Falcon Originally published Dec. 31, 2022, 1:30am, EST. | Revised Aug. 21, 2023, 509am, EST. #coaching,#selfhelp #personalgrowth According to the online resource, the Dictionary of Oxford Languages online, retrieved December,2022, a fulcrum is a thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation. We learned in theContinue reading “Finding Fulcrums”
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How to overcome limiting beliefs: minor changes in perception can create major changes in trajectory
From the onset, let me connect a few dots in order to really hammer the point and purpose of this post home. First the context: Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing trainingContinue reading “How to overcome limiting beliefs: minor changes in perception can create major changes in trajectory”
Drafting the calendar
I’d like to introduce the bloggosphere to the term and the concept of drafting the calendar. I developed the term several years after I experienced the most incredible explosion & exhibition of inspiration ever! It was during a spell of writing I had in the fall and winter of 2019. The term was born outContinue reading “Drafting the calendar”
What clients can expect from my coaching
Recently, I added a few more new clients to my practice list. And, in the course of onboarding them I couldn’t help but to pay attention to my word choice in the process. My observations and take always from those exchangesI thought might be of interest to others, both potential client and would-be coach alike.Continue reading “What clients can expect from my coaching”
What’s In A Name?
You might ask. Everything. At least for me. My name is James W. Falcon. My name is James, not Jimmy. Nor Jim. My name is James. And, I would prefer to be called just that, James. Meaning don’t shortened it to make it easier for you nor more convenient for you. Jimmy was a graceContinue reading “What’s In A Name?”
The Modern Case for Self-Love
There has never been more evidence nor as an overwhelming an outcry for self-love than there is at present. For starters we are in the throes of a worldwide pandemic. And, as responsible members of society, we have been urged to comply with the social distancing, self quarantining and other isolation based pandemic related requirements.Continue reading “The Modern Case for Self-Love”
O.K. So, I’ll be the first to admit it, I was wrong about self-love!
I was dead wrong about self-love. Dead wrong. I was dead wrong about it’s use. It’s efficacy. It’s power and practicality. If I am completely honest, I missed the boat, the harbor and the city. Yup. It wasn’t until I started doing in-depth research on the subject did I realize just how vital self-love isContinue reading “O.K. So, I’ll be the first to admit it, I was wrong about self-love!”
Journaling-A Powerful Tool in the Goal Pursuit Process
I received my life coaching certification from an organization that teaches that coaching is the process of facilitating personal growth and develop for your clients. For me as a person as well as a coach personal growth & development is key. A tool that has been a tremendous help on my journey has been journaling. Continue reading “Journaling-A Powerful Tool in the Goal Pursuit Process”
If You Are Considering Hiring A Coach, Consider This…
My ardent plea to anyone considering hiring a coach of any kind is to inquiry about their credentials. Not the degrees and certifications they have listed on their websites, resumes, or “About Me” pages. Do yourselves a favor and ask your perspective coach the questions that will determine their worth and value as a coach. Continue reading “If You Are Considering Hiring A Coach, Consider This…”
The Coach As Encourager & Cheerleader
Coaching is an amazing discipline that can be truly transformative for its clients on many levels. For example, when a client comes to grips with the understanding that they haven’t been able to reach their goals because self-sabotaging tendencies, that is a very powerful moment in the client’s journey. When clients connect the dots andContinue reading “The Coach As Encourager & Cheerleader”