As a coach, it is our job to provide people with deeper insights into themselves. We do this by actively listening and asking questions with genuine interest. The right coaching questions are a powerful tool for coaches! In this article, we provide you with 30 coaching questions based on the SHIFT! coaching model.

Transactional Analysis is a psychoanalytic method that provides deeper insight into the motivations behind our behavior. The model examines the inner dialogue between ego states or role patterns that arise from life experiences and upbringing. This leads to greater autonomy, awareness, and meaning!

What are conversation techniques? What types of conversation techniques are there? Conversation techniques are a powerful method to get more out of your communication. Discover how you can develop both verbal and non-verbal skills through 6+ techniques!

People are emotional beings, and as a good leader, you need to learn to manage emotions—both your own and those of others. Do you control your emotions, or do they control you? Are you paying enough attention to emotions within your team? In this article, we address questions such as 'What is EQ?' and 'How can you develop EQ?'

A negative spiral often forms when you focus excessively on the past, asking questions like: What went wrong? What could I have done better? This type of thinking creates selective attention that distorts your perception of reality and impacts your self-esteem. But how can you break this spiral? Discover strategies to overcome it here!

Which phases do teams go through from the first meeting to the dissolution of a team? Tuckman’s model distinguishes 5 phases in team development. Each phase has different emotions and focus points. How do you handle these as a leader or team coach?

The Bateson and Dilts Pyramid distinguishes 6 logical levels. These are often used as a reflection model in coaching. Start with a practical guide and accompanying tools, including 30+ questions and exercises for each level!

David McClelland's Iceberg Model distinguishes what is visible (behavior, competencies) from what is invisible (the underlying current: beliefs, values). Without understanding your motivations, you cannot bring about sustainable behavioral change.

David Kolb is an American learning psychologist and educator. He is best known for Kolb's learning cycle. In it, he defines 4 learning styles: thinkers, dreamers, doers, and decision-makers. Everyone has one or more preferred styles, each with their strengths and pitfalls.

What are the pitfalls of teamwork? A team consists of a tangle of personalities, interactions, and (unspoken) thoughts. This often leads to complex dynamics that can influence results both positively and negatively. Here are 7 team dynamics you’d rather avoid. Read more!

Coaching The Shift has been guiding people, teams, and organizations towards the desired shift for 8 years. We do this with a team of top coaches and trainers! This month, we are putting our coach Eva in the spotlight! In a world where we are always "busy, busy, busy," Eva challenges us to slow down. A gentle, humorous coach who starts from equality and genuine curiosity. Discover Eva's journey to becoming a professional coach!