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NLP and Coaching

How does Coaching relate to the four pillars of Neuro-linguistic Programming?

When we look at the four pillars of NLP proposed by McDermott (2006; Rapport, Flexibility, Outcome Thinking & Sensory Acuity), we find interesting learning that maps directly to best-practice in modern coaching. Continue reading NLP and Coaching

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Angus McLeod Coaching Interview: 9

This is the audio interview of Angus McLeod by Michelle Duval in April 2012. Exquisite questioning by mega-coach Michelle Duval – Pearls of wisdom from the humanistic world-coach and author, Angus McLeod.

“I listened to the interview with Angus McLeod today. I felt  like Angus’ words sang to my heart: ‘Authenticity’, ‘focus’ and ‘be the music’. There were lots of powerful moments for me in a very profound way. The one that has stuck with me the most is ‘Be the music’!” Dina Cooper, Surry Hills, NSW, Australia. Listen here: Continue reading Angus McLeod Coaching Interview: 9

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New Leadership Kindle Book

Self-coaching Leadership – from Manager to Leader

New Kindle book launched from John Wiley and authored by Angus McLeod.

This 5/5 star reviewed book is a practical treasure of tips for the modern manager wanting to up-their-game. Continue reading New Leadership Kindle Book

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Self-Help Kindle-book

Angus McLeod’s latest book, Slay That Dragon – Life Just Got Easy!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0079KSNFS

This self-help book helps anyone to recognize the blocks to human passion and energy for life. The Dragons in the title refer to these blocks. In my work over almost 20 years as a counsellor and coach, many Dragons have been chased out of hiding with delightful consequences! Continue reading Self-Help Kindle-book

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Coaching Papers Free

Announcing that about 30 of Angus McLeod’s coaching papers are now downloadable from this site including one written with Olympian, James Cracknell. If you want to know more about Emotional Intelligence, the use of Reflective-Silence, Mindsets or developing coaching in organisations, here is your resource. And there is much more! Take a look now.

Remember too that we have a lot of free video-shorts available for both coaches and managers – see  ‘Coach Smarter‘ and ‘Manage Smarter‘ (links also at the top of the page).

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Blog: Half Full or Half Empty

As part of our ‘Human at Work’ (©AngusMcLeod2011) series you may want to see a slide-show from after the Japanese Tsunami. With lessons to coaches and coaching-executives, the spirit of Japanese people in adversary is hard to match. See the slide-show below. Continue reading Blog: Half Full or Half Empty

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Blog: Honduras Street Life – Takers and Givers

Part of our ‘Human at Work’ (©AngusMcLeod2011) series, the full slide-show has memorable and striking images by Daniel LeClair for Reuters. You can see the slide-show below. There are many lessons for coaches and coaching-executives but the concept of giving and taking is one I explore here. Continue reading Blog: Honduras Street Life – Takers and Givers

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Blog – Inspiration Research

One hour of your time – have you been inspired by someone?

Inspiration is a small and uneccessary aspect of leadership. If you have it, you are probably lucky or just highly developed as a human. But do our coachees develop inspiration in others? A key to this which I borrow from coaching senior executives for over a decade is the observation that inspiration, like charisma or ‘a brand’, mainly works easily in a new environment. This blog is part of our ongoing ‘Human at Work’ (©AngusMcLeod2011) series. Continue reading Blog – Inspiration Research

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Which Coach?

How Good is your Coach? How do You Know? If you have video of them working, or you can watch them, you will shortly know for certain; watch the video! Continue reading Which Coach?