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Spencer Johnson: Who Moved My Cheese? Amazing way to deal with change.
Today, I am reviewing another book that is worth reading. This time it will be " Who Moved My Cheese ?" by Spencer Johnson . It is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, an almost cult book, with a powerful message: “It is not true that changes are the most important thing. There's simply nothing else important. Be open to changes, don't fight them." "Who Moved My Cheese: An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life" by Spencer Johnson and

Agnieszka Kucza
Apr 21, 20248 min read


A Motivational Coach - the Secrets of Influence and Inspiration
In today's pace of life, seeking motivation and support can be crucial to achieving personal development and success. Among the vast number of options and professionals offering support, the question arises: Who is a good motivational coach? A good motivational coach - what distinguishes him from others? So, let's see what distinguishes a true professional in the field of coaching . What makes coaching clients satisfied with the cooperation and willing to recommend the coachi

Jędrzej Skarbek
Mar 17, 20245 min read


Why do women business leaders hire a coach?
In today's dynamic business world, the role of a coach becomes increasingly important for the development of leaders. In particular, women in leading positions are increasingly using business coaching services . Why? This question opens the door to understanding the essence, importance, and impact that a coach can have on the personal and professional development of a business leader. The Power of Personal Development in the Business World Women business leaders hire a coach
Ryszard Skarbek
Feb 15, 20244 min read


Marilee Adams: Change Your Questions, Change Your Life. 4th edition review
Today, I present a review of another book worth reading at least once in your life. This time, it will be an international bestseller, featuring a foreword by Marshall Goldsmith , recognized as one of the world's top executive coaches . "Change Your Questions Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and Life" by Marilee Adams I refer to the 4th edition of this book. The first two held the subtitle "10 Powerful Tools for Life and Work." 1. What is

Agnieszka Kucza
Jan 9, 20247 min read


Building a coaching culture in the workplace: ICF report
Modern workplaces are complex systems like the ocean, the human brain, and the economy. It is almost impossible to predict how they will...
Ryszard Skarbek
Dec 13, 20239 min read


The metaphor of human life - pencil analogies examples
Today, let's explore the metaphor of human life presented in the form of a beautiful story about a pencil about to become alive. The...
Ryszard Skarbek
Nov 14, 20234 min read


Building a relationship with your new boss
No matter how many years you have worked, starting to work with a new boss is always a challenge. Even more so if it results from our decision to change the workplace and move to a completely new environment. There are so many unknowns to discover, and one of the question marks concerns your new boss. The difficulty level increases if you work in an international environment. If your new boss is a foreigner, you will have to overcome cultural and language barriers. And if you
Ryszard Skarbek
Oct 26, 20238 min read


Boiled Frog Syndrome, Tall Poppy Effect, Pollyanna Syndrome: learn three major cognitive biases
Three common cognitive biases can affect both our personal and professional lives. These biases are the Boiled Grog Syndrome, the Tall Poppy Syndrome, and the Pollyanna Effect. They can hinder our satisfaction, fulfillment, and relationships with others. These biases are prevalent in various aspects of our lives. They can pose challenges in our private relationships and at work. Let's examine the Boiled Frog, Tall Poppy, and Pollyanna Syndrome. Learn to recognize and deal wit
Ryszard Skarbek
Sep 21, 20237 min read


What is a coaching leadership style? A way to engage employees.
The coaching leadership style is an approach that creates a high-performance culture at work. It also ensures a safe work environment and supports individual satisfaction. The hallmarks of this culture are collaboration, empowerment, and personal and professional fulfillment. Collaboration is the most important of these characteristics and often contrasts with a "command and control " approach, aka autocratic style. "Command and control" behaviors suppress individual pot
Ryszard Skarbek
Aug 30, 20239 min read


Myths about Highly Sensitive People
In any field, including that of Highly Sensitive People (HSP), there are often misconceptions and myths. For instance, HSPs are frequently perceived as being weak, fragile, prone to tears, or emotionally unstable. Additionally, they are often linked to traits such as shyness, clumsiness, and introversion. However, this has little to do with the truth. Of course, there may be people who behave like this, but firstly, it does not mean that they have a highly sensitive personali
Ryszard Skarbek
Jul 28, 20239 min read


Fun facts - 10 things you didn't know about skin
Where do people have the thinnest and thickest skin? How many nerve endings fit in one square inch of human skin? What are touch receptors and where are they most sensitive? When do fingerprints form on the fingers and are there people who do not have them? The answers to these and other questions can be found in the following list of 10 interesting facts about human skin. Fun facts about human skin I wonder how much of the information provided here will surprise you. For exa
Ryszard Skarbek
Jun 30, 20234 min read


What does a mentoring session look like?
Business mentoring is attracting more attention. More and more companies are launching mentoring programs. More and more NGOs are offering open, free mentoring initiatives. More and more people are considering finding a mentor. Each novelty, on the one hand, attracts, on the other, fills with some anxiety. Because if we haven't experienced something, we don't know what to expect. In addition, before deciding on a mentor, people want to gather as specific and verified informa
Ryszard Skarbek
May 22, 20237 min read
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