John WastnageApr 6, 20202 min readI'm offering free coaching for people on the front line of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemicI'm offering six weeks of free coaching to ten people on the front line of this cris (five UK and five in other countries)
John WastnageMar 30, 20202 min read"I'm fine. How are you?"These are not normal times. Nobody is 'fine'. Give yourself and the people you talk to permission to acknowledge and express their feelings.
John WastnageFeb 1, 20192 min read"There is nothing either good or bad..."In this blog post I explore my favourite Shakespeare quote and two useful ways I apply it on a regular basis to real-life situations.
John WastnageDec 1, 20182 min readWhat’s the difference between Psychiatry, Therapy and my Coaching?Understanding how Coaching differs from Therapy or Psychiatry can help you to find the right kind of help to suit your needs.
John WastnageOct 1, 20188 min readThe 15 Most Common Cognitive DistortionsIn this article I list 15 of the cognitive distortions I hear most frequently during my coaching calls. Do you recognise any of them?
John WastnageApr 1, 20182 min readIn Vino Veritas: there’s a healthier route to truthLike the pub, my coaching creates a space where people feel safe exploring and speaking openly about their life, work and relationships.
John WastnageSep 1, 20172 min readBeing irrational can help us to achieve clarityIt's not always easy to turn down the rational voice in your head so you can hear your heart and gut.
John WastnageJul 1, 20171 min readWhy speak to a coach rather than your best friend, family member or colleague?Our family and friends love us but often have a limited view of who we are, what we want and what we could do.