Confidence can seem cryptic: easy to recognise in others’ behaviour, harder to experience or see in ourselves – and something that comes and goes. In this article, Leadership and careers coach Anna Carr shows how confidence is a simple function of competency and self image. She offers practical support for confidence-builders.

How to close the gap in your confidence

If there is one thing that will kill off a vision, as well as relationships, possibilities, workability and more, faster than anything else, it’s resentment. As a leadership coach who specialises in working with people living with disability and someone who lives with a disability, Wayne Stickel knows how all-consuming resentment can be and how much it can be exacerbated when people with disability are treated differently from others. In this article, Wayne explains why the key to overcoming r...

Is your unwillingness to forgive causing you to harbour resentment?

As a business or team leader, do you frequently question or doubt yourself in a way that impacts your performance and effectiveness? In this article, leadership coach Markus O. Winzer shares a simple yet powerful ontological approach to transformation when we second-guess ourselves, worry about what others think of us and ruminate about the potential ramifications if we ‘don’t get it right’.

What will they think of me? How to stop worrying about what other people think of you.

As a professional contributor, team leader or organisational captain, you need to collaborate with all kinds of teams. However, do you sometimes find yourself shying away from asking for support? Perhaps that’s because you want to get the job done according to your own standards. And when you do seek support, do you feel compelled to control the outcome? In this article, leadership, effectiveness and results coach Markus O. Winzer explains why it is counterproductive to do it all and shares so...

Do it right, do it yourself! How to let go of control in your team or business

It’s easy to make excuses when you don’t stay on track with your fitness. It’s even easier to make excuses when you’re dealing with the additional challenge of a disability or a difficult medical condition. The key, as well-being and effectiveness coach Wayne Stickel shows, is to take responsibility, recognise your autonomy and take ownership of your circumstances. The benefits that flow from improved health and fitness are well worth the additional effort required to stick to your goals...

Is responsibility weighing you down

The fear of failure is commonly the root cause that gets in our way of performing at our best. In this article, leadership coach Markus O. Winzer outlines what fear is and what it is not, and suggests a better way to be with fear for greater effectiveness as an individual or team so everyone, and the business, can flourish.

A radical approach to the fear of failure and how it can fuel effectiveness

As leaders, we all face challenges in life - situations that sometimes can leave us feeling diminished or ineffective or even damaged. So how do you bounce back when life throws you a professional curve ball? In this article, Technology Leadership Coach, Caroline New shares the steps leaders can take to rebuild your confidence and effectiveness.

Building your confidence after a setback

By nature, we humans are constantly comparing ourselves to others, and when it appears we are less than or not matching up, it creates discomfort. In this article, leadership coach John Williams explores why humans react in this way, how we can overcome it and why we should celebrate success in others, not tear them down.

Can vulnerability cure the Tall Poppy Syndrome?

As coaches, we want to contribute and support others to grow and be effective so they can perform at their best and improve their health, wealth, leadership or whatever goals they desire. Whether you are new to coaching or you’re an established and experienced coach, the most common question coaches ask is, “How do I grow my coaching business and get coaching clients?”. In this article, Leadership, Effectiveness and Results Coach and Being Profile Accredited Practitioner and Trainer Markus...

How to get coaching clients and grow your coaching business

No matter if we are just starting to coach, are established or a seasoned expert in coaching, several key questions always occur: “What is unique about my coaching?” What makes me standout in the market of coaching? In this article Markus Ottomar Winzer, leadership coach and Being Profile Accredited Practitioner and Facilitator explores on what makes enables us in the coaching industry to provide a unique differentiator and how you can differentiate in a seemingly crowded market.

How to stand out in the crowded coaching and consulting market

According to recent reports, fatigue, lack of support and burnout are leading to record numbers of leaders resigning in what some are referring to as the ‘turnover tsunami’. Although COVID-19 continues to have an undeniable impact on burnout, particularly in certain sectors like health, managing burnout as an afterthought is not the key to resolving the issue. The key is to prevent burnout from happening in the first place. The way to do this is surprisingly simple, with a strategy that take...

How periodisation can make a difference in managing burnout

It's easy to feel isolated, different, alone and excluded when dealing with a disbaility that impacts you 24/7. While some disabilities are visible because they are obvious, there are a vast number of hidden or invisible conditions that affect people's daily lives just as significantly. Many people choose to keep their hidden disability a secret, often not realising the toll that decision can take until things start spiralling out of control. In this article, Wayne Stickel, a wellbeing and effec...

The role of a community in supporting people with hidden disabilities to flourish

How well do you really understand yourself? Your understanding of yourself impacts almost everything you do in life. Every decision you make and every conversation you have are impacted by how well you understand yourself. Embark on an enriching journey of self-discovery with The Being Profile Self-Discovery Course. The course will assist you in gaining clarity and a fresh perspective on how we operate as human beings. This newfound insight will transform your understanding of yourself and others.