The funny side

A HAPPY MEDIUM: DR DANIEL DOHERTY I went to see the fortune teller. I crossed her palm with dollar bills. Then her dog bit me. In the Chelsea part of Manhattan, US, it is impossible to walk the streets without encountering psychic reading shops. As a scholar, with a...

Viewpoint

POWER MOVE by Tom Kenwood Can coaching in leadership really work? Yes, with trust Being a leader is a tough gig. Organisations expect leaders to have a list of qualities as long as your arm, and they invest heavily in leadership development as the panacea that will...

TroubleShooter: Fear no fall

Anna has been offered a once in a lifetime project that will truly stretch her mentally. But the hugeness of what lays ahead has stifled her creativity. She cannot take the first step to bring it to fruition – and has completely locked down instead. Could coaching get...

Master plan

SPECIAL REPORT: Coaching masters programmes are a way for coaches to research fresh thinking and spark innovation in their work, but which masters should you opt for? Varya Shaw looks at what’s on offer across the market Do you feel certain of yourself as a coach? Do...

Toolbox: ProReal Virtual Reality Platform

IS THIS FOR REAL? 1 The tool What is it? ProReal is a virtual world software platform, designed for coaching. It uses avatars and symbols in a landscape setting to help clients build a visual representation of their situation. It can be used either remotely or in...