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Coaching

Why Diversity Is Really Our Greatest Strength

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on September 27, 2022

Diversity is a good thing, when we understand how it works.

Diversity is a good thing, when we understand how it works.

Leadership

Coaching Leaders From Insecure to Secure

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on September 7, 2022

Can insecure leaders transform into secure leaders? Yes, they can—when companies provide leadership coaching.

Can insecure leaders transform into secure leaders? Yes, they can—when companies provide leadership coaching.

Coaching

How to Find a Legitimate Coach

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on November 20, 2021

Why do some people think that coaching is a scam? What can you do to avoid getting deceived?

Why do some people think that coaching is a scam? What can you do to avoid getting deceived?

Career

5 Ways Coaches Can Help You Return to Work Post-Pandemic

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on October 4, 2021

Returning to work after working remotely can be an uncomfortable adjustment for some coachees. Partnering with your coachee to explore their feelings and find resources can help.

Returning to work after working remotely can be an uncomfortable adjustment for some coachees. Partnering with your coachee to explore their feelings and find resources can help.

Coaching

The Application of Critical Race Theory in Coaching

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on July 1, 2021

Can we apply CRT to the coaching industry? Yes, we can and we should. This post is Part II of The Application of CRT in Coaching.

Can we apply CRT to the coaching industry? Yes, we can and we should. This post is Part II of The Application of CRT in Coaching.

Coaching

How Critical Race Theory Applies to Coaching

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on June 29, 2021

Part 1: Critical race theory (CRT) can be used to examine and improve the field of coaching. To understand how, it's first important to make sense of what CRT is.

Part 1: Critical race theory (CRT) can be used to examine and improve the field of coaching. To understand how, it's first important to make sense of what CRT is.

Happiness

Stop Trying to Achieve Happiness

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on May 28, 2021

Why are people trying to achieve happiness and failing at it? Maybe it's time to change our understanding of what happiness is and is not.

Why are people trying to achieve happiness and failing at it? Maybe it's time to change our understanding of what happiness is and is not.

Coaching

Are You Targeting Your CREAM Clients?

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on March 31, 2021

Coaches who understand their niche market well have a greater chance of building an effective brand that reaches their ideal coachee. Do you know who your CREAM clients are?

Coaches who understand their niche market well have a greater chance of building an effective brand that reaches their ideal coachee. Do you know who your CREAM clients are?

Coaching

How Can Coaches Evoke Awareness?

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on February 16, 2021

State of knowledge in coachees explains how coaches can evoke awareness.

State of knowledge in coachees explains how coaches can evoke awareness.

Coaching

Why Can’t I Find Amazing Black Coaches?

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on January 31, 2021

I found it difficult to find professionally certified Black coaches, and I am one.

I found it difficult to find professionally certified Black coaches, and I am one.

Coaching

Coaching for Change vs. Coaching to Transform

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on January 30, 2021

Should coaches know the difference between coaching for change and coaching to transform?

Should coaches know the difference between coaching for change and coaching to transform?

Coaching

How Diverse Is the Coaching Industry?

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on October 20, 2020

While the coaching industry supports diversity, inclusion, and equality, there is still work to do.

While the coaching industry supports diversity, inclusion, and equality, there is still work to do.

Coaching

The 5 Things All Coaches Should Have (or Do)

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on October 7, 2020

Being a coach is a wonderful profession. It's also hard at times. That's why coaches must put supports and resources in place to help them grow, learn, and thrive.

Being a coach is a wonderful profession. It's also hard at times. That's why coaches must put supports and resources in place to help them grow, learn, and thrive.

Coaching

Present and Post-COVID Coaching for a New Normal

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on October 5, 2020

Are you trying to help clients create and live in a "new normal"? Your mindset can impact how you and your clients coach present and post-COVID.

Are you trying to help clients create and live in a "new normal"? Your mindset can impact how you and your clients coach present and post-COVID.

Coaching

Are We Ready for Cultural Sensitivity Coaching?

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on June 5, 2020

Can we address coaching sensitivity succinctly, compassionately, and carefully within the coaching industry? I believe we can.

Can we address coaching sensitivity succinctly, compassionately, and carefully within the coaching industry? I believe we can.

Coaching

3 Aspects to Consider When Empowering Coachees

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on May 20, 2020

How we view a coachee and approach facilitating the coaching process determines if we are successful or not.

How we view a coachee and approach facilitating the coaching process determines if we are successful or not.

Coaching

Is the Solution-Focused Coaching Model Really Rigid?

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on February 28, 2020

How rigid is a Solution-Focused Coaching model? I found out that it's more flexible than coaches might think.

How rigid is a Solution-Focused Coaching model? I found out that it's more flexible than coaches might think.

Coaching

Are You Holding Space for Your Coachee?

Dawn C. Reid Ph.D., PCC, ICA-ATF, ICA-ACC on February 11, 2020

Are you really holding space for your clients? Pluralistic coaching can make sure you do.

Are you really holding space for your clients? Pluralistic coaching can make sure you do.