Catalyst 14 Blog

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

Listening in coaching

In this post, we explain the value of listening in coaching and how doing this right can bring about significant change for a coachee.

Giving advice (image of an arrow)

We explore why giving advice may have become a hardwired conversational habit — and what we can do to shift from “doing” to “being” in a coaching conversation.

Introduction to fundamentals of transformational coaching

In this post Vanessa Rogers shares some common themes that emerged from a series of interviews with past participants on their experience of training with Catalyst 14.

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.

Image symbolising a reaction

In this post, we look at how you can use an awareness of ‘reactive tendencies’ to handle difficult conversations successfully.

Image of a tree (symbolising coaching resources)

Take a look at all the Continuing Professional Development opportunities available from Catalyst 14 in 2023.

Image of a signpost. Accompanies a blog post about mindfulness.

To help you to pause and reset, we will be providing a free guided online mindfulness practice every Monday.

Gratitude

In this post we discuss the positive impact that practising an attitude of gratitude can bring to your coaching — and to your life as a coach.

Compass symbolising a journey

In this post Monica Ross explores the beginnings, middles and endings of a coaching journey.

The road ahead - image serving as a metaphor for coaching CPD opportunities

We share our latest CPD resources that are designed to help you develop as a coach.

Ma

In this post we explore the ‘aha’ moments that a traditional Japanese concept, ‘Ma,’ can provide in coaching.

Summer CPD resource (image of a plant growing in sand)

In this post we share some resources to provide you with CPD opportunities over the summer and during the year ahead.

Transformation

In this post we discuss our use of transformational coaching – working with a client in a way that moves beyond the surface of the presenting topic.