by Barbara Dawson | Mar 10, 2021 | Coaching, Education/Training
We have one mouth and two ears. Pause a moment before continuing to read and notice: how much time do you spend being heard and how much time do your spend hearing? I was recently struck by a quote by David W. Augsburger who says, “Being heard is so close to...
by Barbara Dawson | Nov 24, 2020 | Coaching
My daughter in Chicago who is getting her masters in nursing, joined a CrossFit gym a couple years ago. The gym was an hour from her home (you’ve got to know there were other gyms she could go to that would be closer), she was full-time in school, and working a couple...
by Barbara Dawson | Oct 29, 2020 | Coaching
I have been listening to people for years. Listening. Helping others get clear on what was important to them. For years, I did not put a name to what I did. Not until I got the distinction between coaching and teaching. Teaching is … I have a knowing and I’ll share it...
by Barbara Dawson | Sep 14, 2020 | Coaching, Education/Training
My husband and I went on a camping trip in southern Colorado a couple weeks ago. I took advantage of the amazing beauty of nature and spent some time journaling. As I sat beside the Conejos River, I asked myself the following question: If I were this scene, what...
by Barbara Dawson | Jul 13, 2020 | Coaching
I asked my wellness coach this week if she could recommend one book, one class, one — something — that could help me improve my experience as a valued coach, what would she recommend? I loved her answer. In her very thoughtful, clear, and quiet voice she said, “Learn...
by Barbara Dawson | Jun 11, 2020 | Coaching
As I write this post, I’m aware how easily I can get caught up and lost in the news and current events. For months it was not possible to look at the news, a social media platform, or talk to a friend without the conversation turning to Covid-19 and it’s implications....
