by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 9, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
In the previous sections of this entry: Part 1: Stopping the argument and Part 2: Working through the differences, I introduced two concepts: 1) asking “What do you want?” can stop an argument in its tracks, and 2) conflict resolution should be a...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 9, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
Have you ever been in a personal or work relationship where the other person resorts to “talking it out” over every little thing? Couples in relationships can do themselves a disservice by drawing attention to every disagreement or minor issue. Feelings...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 9, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
Have you ever been in an argument? Of course you have. Have you ever wanted to stop an argument? Let’s assume yes. There’s one question you can ask that can freeze the argument right in its tracks. Before we go there, let’s first...
by Jeff Kaplan | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
As an executive coach, I’ve found myself in situations similar to the scenarios I highlighted in my previous blog post: The Reality of Coaching on the Edge – Part 1, as well as many more situations like those. And, like it or not, you will find yourself in situations...
by Jeff Kaplan | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
Organizational leaders essentially want two things when they hire an executive coach: answers and assurance. What they receive extends a little further: non-judging support, challenge, honest feedback, insight & perspective, and a structure. When leaders...
by Jeff Kaplan | Jun 3, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
Why do something now when you can put it off until later? Procrastination: the overachiever’s Achilles heel.Dr. Jeff Kaplan Everybody is unique and reasons vary for why someone consistently procrastinates on tasks s/he doesn’t want to do. That said, I have come...
