According to Harvard University education professor, Paul Harris, children between the ages of 2 and 5 ask approximately 40,000 questions (*1). This frequent questioning of their surroundings plays a crucial role in the cognitive development of children. It can be said that children truly live in a state of constant inquiry. However, as we grow old

This article was originally published on Coach U Insights on October 16, 2023. What is our scarcest resource in the world today? Depending on your age, you might answer with: Money - Silent Generation and Baby Boomers Time - Gen X and Gen Y/Millennials Attention - Gen Z and Gen Alpha What do you think? I postulate that all the above are NOT the sca

2023 is shaping up to be the year that marks a significant shift in public acceptance of generative AI. Recently, there has been an overwhelming surge in newspaper articles discussing generative AI almost every day. In what scenarios do you find ChatGPT to be most useful? ChatGPT serves as a valuable resource when we seek specific information. We a

"I am having trouble remembering things, I can not remember names..." As we grow older, it is common to notice a decline in performance in various aspects of life. As I am approaching 50 years old, I can relate to experiencing these signs in small moments. You possess the ability to remember things swiftly, prioritize what truly matters, excel at

This article was originally published on Coach U Insights on March 3, 2023. We influence others all the time, but do you know how we do it? Many leaders, managers and sales professionals have the idea that influencing is a complex, often subtle, process of persuasion that either works or doesn't. In reality, the Center for Creative Leadership has f

Sales vs. Management, On-site vs. Headquarters, Research vs. Development. All of these are common conflicting structures in organizations. Why are there oppositions within the same company? It is easy to say, "Conflict is necessary, and on top of that, we should promote more interdepartmental collaboration." However, I think that not all conflictin

In the process of executive coaching, there is the utilization of gathering 360-degree feedback. Instead of using standardized questionnaires, clients create their own original surveys. About 3 years ago, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ken, the head of the development department of a machinery manufacturer decided to gather feedback from h

This article was originally published on Coach U Insights on March 21, 2023. Inclusive and psychologically safe cultures - the success of your organization and your tenure as CEO will be dependent on it. In a hybrid work environment your Line Managers will be even more critical to your business success in terms of how they care for and employees an

"What is the greatest value you think coaching can provide to a client?" I frequently pose this open-ended question to our colleagues because I believe that our perception of its value directly influences what and how we coach. I personally believe that the greatest value lies in helping a client recognize their own unconscious perspectives and ten

"All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another." - Anatole France Transitioning from one stage to another can be scary because we do not always know what lies ahead. This fear may stem from the feeling of leaving a part of oursel