Having previously shared my journey to Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), it is my privilege and responsibility to mentor coaches in their journeys. Having been mentored and mentoring coaches I have experienced how powerful it is in the acceleration of coach development and the impact it has on clients. The International Coaching […]
The 3rd season of the TV series Billions recently finished. It’s loosely based on the activities of Preet Bharara, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and his legal battles with hedge fund manager Steve Cohen of S.A.C. Capital Advisors. In the show traders in a hedge fund Axe Capital, when stressed turn to the firm’s in-house psychiatrist and […]
This title is inspired by a book called “Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others”, for me it seems more appropriate to start with self (me) as a Coach. I feel the need to speak about professional Coaching, a few times I witness excellence and often from so called professional coaches I observe and hear about diversions that can […]
This is a new journey in coaching accreditations following the experience with the International Coach Federation (ICF) (you can see it here -> A Journey to Master Certified Coach) and is also about the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and its accreditation process. Why another coaching credential and why with the EMCC? After Master Certified Coach (MCC), called by some the gold […]
“For the master, surrender means there are no experts. There are only learners.” – George Leonard This goes out to everyone who is on a journey to Mastery in whatever field and in particular to coaches. A great reference is the book Mastery: the Keys to Success and Long Term Fulfillment (Penguin Books, 1992) by […]
Business and executive coaching can bring several benefits: fresh perspectives on personal challenges, enhanced decision-making skills, greater interpersonal effectiveness, and increased confidence. And, the list goes on. Those who undertake coaching also can expect appreciable improvement in productivity, satisfaction with life and work, and the attainment of relevant goals. What are some typical reasons someone […]
It’s good enough for presidents and Hollywood stars, so why shouldn’t executive coaching help you and your family to improve the way you interact for the benefit of the business? André Ribeiro, an executive coach himself, reveals how it helped one of Spain’s largest industrial groups to overcome a tricky succession issue … Published […]
Andre Ribeiro with Stephen Covey – Interview in Barcelona at the High Performance World Forum in June 2005 Stephen R. Covey was a world renowned author on leadership and organizational consultant. He was the author of several books and known mainly by the bestseller “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. He received several awards, […]
Mindfulness is being in a state of present-moment awareness.This is a possible definition, each individual can make its own according to the experience. Mindfulness-practice Mindfulness practice involves both formal and informal meditation practices. Formal mindfulness, or meditation, is the practice of sustaining attention on body, breath or sensations, or whatever arises in each moment. This […]
Coaching might provide the key to unlocking the potential of some executives Published in Macau Business magazine, April 2013 By André Ribeiro Executive coaching is a flourishing field that has become ever more widely known and ever more in demand. The thinking behind it is simple. Just as a personal trainer helps people achieve physical […]