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Why Influence Works Better Than Control
Have you ever tried to get someone to change because you knew it would be good for them? Maybe it was your spouse, your child,

Why Some Conversations Change Everything
Think about a conversation that changed your life, not a lecture, not advice, just a conversation. What made it different? Life-changing conversations often share three

Why We Argue About Things That Aren’t Really the Problem
Have you realized yet that in many arguments, the dishes aren’t really about the dishes? The budget isn’t about the budget. And being late often

Why People Resist Good Advice
Have you ever given someone advice that seemed absolutely perfect for their situation, only to watch them completely ignore it? Maybe it was: You could

Why Smart People Stay Stuck: Even When They Know Better
The Frustrating Reality Have you ever known exactly what to do and still not done it? In a relationship, with your health, with finances, or

Helping People Change Without Pushing Them
Whenever you want someone to change, it’s usually for a good reason. You care about them, you want the best for them, and instinctively try

What Makes a Great Coach? It’s Not What You Think
The Misconception Many people assume the most successful coaches are naturally good talkers, good advice givers and natural helpers. While those qualities can be useful,

Why Smart People Still Struggle to Change
The Advice Trap We’ve all given advice and we’ve all watched it not work. It’s frustrating but it’s important to understand that even good advice

Should You Become a Coach? Who It’s Right for (and Who It’s Not)
Not Everyone Should Become a Coach If you’ve ever wondered whether you should become a coach, you’re not alone. Coaching is powerful, but it’s not