by David Smith | Oct 18, 2021 | KCI Coaches, Maria Ruddiman
While training coaches, especially during our class Spirit Empowered Coaching, I am often faced with questions such as, “Is it OK for me to share what I see prophetically with my client?” or “Can I ask questions around what I see prophetically?” When we are in a...
by David Smith | Feb 1, 2021 | KCI Coaches, Maria Ruddiman
The other day a colleague asked me to review and give my thoughts on their list of 10 things to avoid burnout. The last item on the list was “Know your Why.” In the discussions that followed, I found out that their meaning of that particular statement was about...
by David Smith | Feb 3, 2020 | KCI Coaches, Maria Ruddiman
Celebration is an integral part of the coaching session if we are to provide an atmosphere of hope and “can do” attitude for the client. Sometime ago, I began to notice that I wasn’t very good at celebrating, or at least I didn’t give much verbal positive feedback....
by David Smith | Jan 2, 2018 | KCI Coaches, Maria Ruddiman
Recently, I had the privilege of teaching a coaching class where I noticed a couple of themes that we all need to process in order to be great coaches. Today, let me address the one that we spent the most time on: The Heart of a Coach. This subject can be disguised...
by David Smith | May 3, 2017 | KCI Coaches, Maria Ruddiman
Before coaching, I definitely thought I knew what someone needed in their life. Listen to my advice and you would be successful or get what you wanted. I had the experience, the wisdom and the track record of success, so why wouldn’t someone want to follow my advice?...
by David Smith | May 3, 2017 | KCI Coaches, Maria Ruddiman
What happens when we have lived a life full of heartbreak, difficulties, challenging or broken relationships, health issues, etc., and are not broken by them? Many will say we become stronger, and while I agree…we also develop wisdom. Although wisdom is great,...
