Catalyst 14 Blog

Below you’ll find some articles on coaching, mindfulness and personal leadership from Catalyst 14. You’ll also find links to some other resources at the bottom of this page. Enjoy!

Rupture

Misunderstandings and disconnections, known as “ruptures,” are almost inevitable in coaching. In this post we discuss how they can be used to enhance the coaching relationship.

Dual relationship

In this post we discuss how coaches can avoid the negative impact of dual relationships.

Coaching evaluation image (a picture of a question mark)

In this post, we highlight how professional coaches can evaluate and improve their coaching practice over time.

Mindfulness advent calendar (winter scene)

To support you in the run up to Christmas, here are our recommendations for some mindful activities that you can build into your day.

Burnout (image of some burnt matches)

In this post, we discuss the concept of burnout and explore the key ways that you can avoid it.

Image of a footprint in the sand, symobolising impermanence

In this post we discuss how embracing impermanence can lead to coaches developing greater resilience and peace of mind.

In this post we look at the concept of ‘following your bliss’: listening to your heart, your truth and trusting the deep impulse within you to live a life that truly makes you feel alive.

In this post, Tracy May explores one of the most pressing questions that needs to be answered in the COVID-19 era: ‘’What is the task of leadership?’’

If the first week of lockdown has been a bit of a struggle, this post is for you: it discusses what you could have been experiencing — and what could make the next few weeks a bit better.

Wonder

In this post, we explore how a sense of wonder can help invite new thinking and new ideas.

CPD resources 2024

In this post we share a list of our favourite CPD resources that we’ve produced recently — and help support your coaching work in 2024.

Image of a footprint in the sand, symobolising impermanence

In this post we discuss how embracing impermanence can lead to coaches developing greater resilience and peace of mind.

Change paradox image

In this post, we explore how the change paradox could be a helpful concept for executive coaches to help unlock change.

A record player. Image accompanying a post about music in coaching

In this post we look at the use of music in coaching. Can it help develop coaching conversations and improve the coaching relationship?

Imperfection

In this post, we share some some thoughts on how the psychology of imperfection — Wabi-Sabi can enhance our coaching practice.

Drawing

We dive into 7 ways that drawing and visuals can support coaches in their work.

A person on an online coaching session

In this post, we explore the online disinhibition effect and how it affects the coaching relationship.

Image of plants growing (symbolising International Coaching Week)

We share resources to celebrate International Coaching Week 2023 and support your development as a coach.