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Tag: Overcome Limiting Beliefs

The illusion of a self

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Dr Itai Ivtzan In search for safety, people focus their identity on an idea of their self, i.e. on the mental abstraction called Ego or Personality. All the information concerning one’s self and the world can be defined in terms of aware or unaware assumptions, or ego concepts, that colour one’s personal experience, for example: […]

Gaining Control over Your Awareness

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Dr Itai Ivtzan This post is to help you to Gaining Control about your emotional awareness, giving you strategies to regulate your emotions, and show you how to ultimately use this emotional control to your advantage. I invite you for a little experiment: choose an object in your immediate environment, such as a cup of […]

Positive Psychology Today: It’s okay not to be okay

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Positive Psychology Today: It’s okay not to be okay. Have you been overthinking lately? Do you find yourself dwelling on things that don’t matter or worrying excessively about potential problems? Or even ask yourself: Is there something wrong with me because I am anxious? Overthinking can lead to stress and anxiety and interfere with your […]

Responsibility vs. Blame

Responsibility vs. Blame

Itai Ivtzan Blame is the opposite of responsibility; it is attributing your misfortune to something or someone else to avoid taking responsibility for your actions. In one of my former articles I wrote about having a choice. Having a choice means that you recognise your own responsibility. Realising that your relationship with the moment stems […]

Breaking your Patterns

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Dr Itai Ivtzan Why are we trapped in patterns that keep repeating themselves? Past experiences and conditioning have gradually created in your mind a list of rights and wrongs, a series of understandings, expectations, and attitudes that define your Ego Formed Self and shape its building blocks. When you face certain situations – at work, […]

Creativity Problems: How Meditation Training Aids Art Creation and Problem-Solving

Creativity Problems - How Meditation Training Aids Art Creation and Problem-Solving

Creativity Problems: How Meditation Training Aids Art Creation and Problem-Solving You have probably heard of both mindfulness and art creation therapy? I found that it was easy to motivate others by providing examples and telling them to try out new things to solve problems or inspire creation for art, but to apply those to oneself […]

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Ketchup to your Cereal rotated

Ketchup Add Ketchup to your Cereal (AKA: Obliterate Supposed-to in your life) “Daddy, can I add ketchup to my cereal”? That’s the question I was confronted with when my little boy had his breakfast today. Before you continue you might like to consider our free worksheet on exploring “Overcome Limiting Beliefs”. Please download this worksheet […]

NLP and Detecting Frauds

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NLP and Detecting Frauds The first time I learned about Neuro-Linguistic Programming (or NLP) was through a short seminar entitled “A Way to Detect a Liar.” The discussion was fascinating, but I should say that I was not satisfied. Let me tell you why. In this article: NLP and Detecting Frauds Lie Game Stunt The […]

Positive Psychology – History, Strengths, and Research

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Positive Psychology – History, Strengths, and Research Survey research, as with all methods of data collection, comes with both Strengths and research. We’ll examine both in this section. You may hear the term “positive psychology” being thrown around more and more and not really know what it means. So, what does it mean? It isn’t […]

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Carolyn Freyer-Jones

Kickstart Your Coaching Practice

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Coach, facilitator, and contributor to coaching education. Carolyn is associated with practical coaching training and learning resources, supporting coaches and leaders in developing effective, ethical, and reflective coaching practices.
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Rob Willson

Cognitive Behavioral Coaching

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Coach and educator contributing to leadership and coaching skills development. Rob is involved in professional training contexts, supporting the application of coaching tools and methodologies in organisational settings.
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Prof. Ilona Boniwell

Positive Psychology Coaching

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Professor of Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Ilona is a pioneer of applied positive psychology education in Europe and has founded and led postgraduate programmes in the field. Her work focuses on wellbeing, resilience, strengths, and evidence-based positive psychology interventions.
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Jon Williams

Coaching for Performance

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Coach and contributor to professional coaching education and training programmes. Jon is involved in leadership and coaching development initiatives, supporting skill-building and reflective practice within organisational and coaching contexts.
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Prof. Erik de Haan

Relational Coaching

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Professor, executive coach, and leading expert in coaching supervision. Erik is widely recognised for his contributions to relational coaching, organisational development, and reflective practice, supporting both individual coaches and leadership systems worldwide.
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Prof. Peter Hawkins

The Coaching Relationships

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Professor of Leadership and a leading authority in systemic team coaching and coaching supervision. Peter works internationally with boards, leadership teams, and organisations, and has written extensively on leadership, coaching culture, and systemic change.
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Prof. David Clutterbuck

Goals

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One of the world’s most influential figures in coaching and mentoring. Professor Clutterbuck has authored and co-authored foundational texts in coaching, mentoring, and organisational development. His work has shaped global standards for coaching practice, supervision, and mentoring relationships.
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Devon White

Communication

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Coach and leadership development practitioner involved in contemporary coaching education. Devon has contributed to professional coaching programmes and discussions alongside established academics and practitioners in the coaching field.
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Linda Aspey

The Coaching Relationships

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Coach, facilitator, and contributor to professional coaching education. Linda is recognised within the coaching psychology and leadership development community for her involvement in learning programmes, events, and reflective coaching practice.
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Dr. Chérie Carter-Scott

Psychological Foundations

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Executive coach, author, and pioneer in the coaching profession. Often referred to as “The Mother of Coaching,” Dr. Carter-Scott has been a leading voice in personal and professional development since the 1970s. She is a bestselling author and has trained coaches and leaders worldwide in motivation, leadership, change, and self-esteem.
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Prof. Jonathan Passmore

An Introduction to Coaching

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Chartered Psychologist, Professor of Coaching and Behavioural Change, executive coach, and author. Jonathan has published extensively in coaching psychology, leadership, and organisational change, including numerous academic articles and books. He bridges academic research and applied practice, contributing globally to coach education and evidence-based coaching.
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Dr. D. Ivan Young

The Coaching Relationships

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Coach, educator, and thought leader in professional and relationship-focused coaching. Dr. Young is frequently featured alongside senior coaching scholars and practitioners in advanced coaching education and professional development settings, contributing to the evolution of reflective and relational coaching practice.
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Catherine Bell

Psychological Foundations

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Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP). Catherine specializes in leadership transitions, executive presence, and sustainable performance. Her work combines positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and strategic leadership development to help leaders thrive while maintaining wellbeing and purpose.
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Yannick Jacob

An Introduction to Coaching

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Existential Coach, Positive Psychologist, Coach Trainer, and Supervisor. Yannick is the Programme Lead for the Accredited Certificate in Integrative Coaching at the School of Positive Transformation. He has taught coaching, positive psychology, and personal development at institutions including the University of East London, Animas Centre for Coaching, and The School of Life. His work integrates existential philosophy, coaching psychology, and human development to support meaningful change in individuals and leaders.
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