Catalyst 14 Blog

Below you’ll find some articles on coaching, mindfulness and personal leadership from Catalyst 14.

A thumbs up symbolising positive psychology and use of Ai in coaching.

A look at how Ai — Appreciative Inquiry, not Artificial Intelligence! — can be transformative in coaching conversations.

Okness - image of two doors bearing the word OK, symbolising the 'I'm OK, You're OK' approach in coaching.

An exploration of how the ‘I’m OK, You’re OK’ approach can help in difficult coaching contexts.

Crashing waves symbolising overwhelm

More and more, our coaching clients come to us in a state of overwhelm. In this post, we explain our approach to supporting them.

Mindfulness advent calendar (winter scene)

To support you in the run up to Christmas, here are our recommendations for some mindful activities that you can build into your day.

Burnout (image of some burnt matches)

In this post, we discuss the concept of burnout and explore the key ways that you can avoid it.

Image of a footprint in the sand, symobolising impermanence

In this post we discuss how embracing impermanence can lead to coaches developing greater resilience and peace of mind.

Following bliss

In this post we look at the concept of ‘following your bliss’: listening to your heart, your truth and trusting the deep impulse within you to live a life that truly makes you feel alive.

In this post, Tracy May explores one of the most pressing questions that needs to be answered in the COVID-19 era: ‘’What is the task of leadership?’’

If the first week of lockdown has been a bit of a struggle, this post is for you: it discusses what you could have been experiencing — and what could make the next few weeks a bit better.

A thumbs up symbolising positive psychology and use of Ai in coaching.

A look at how Ai — Appreciative Inquiry, not Artificial Intelligence! — can be transformative in coaching conversations.

Okness - image of two doors bearing the word OK, symbolising the 'I'm OK, You're OK' approach in coaching.

An exploration of how the ‘I’m OK, You’re OK’ approach can help in difficult coaching contexts.

Crashing waves symbolising overwhelm

More and more, our coaching clients come to us in a state of overwhelm. In this post, we explain our approach to supporting them.

Rupture

Misunderstandings and disconnections, known as “ruptures,” are almost inevitable in coaching. In this post we discuss how they can be used to enhance the coaching relationship.

Dual relationship

In this post we discuss how coaches can avoid the negative impact of dual relationships.

Mindfulness advent calendar (winter scene)

To support you in the run up to Christmas, here are our recommendations for some mindful activities that you can build into your day.

Coaching evaluation image (a picture of a question mark)

In this post, we highlight how professional coaches can evaluate and improve their coaching practice over time.

Burnout (image of some burnt matches)

In this post, we discuss the concept of burnout and explore the key ways that you can avoid it.

Fawn

Many are familiar with the “fight, flight and freeze” reactive patterns, but there’s also the “fawn” response to consider. In this post, we shed light on its origins and implications.