The first virtual coaching sessions are through and I am already improving my methods and tools. I now use multiple cameras to work with flip chart drawings and systemic setups with wooden figures, but have also introduced advanced video conferencing and virtual whiteboards. The level of interaction is rising and Read more…
Coaching is traditionally always associated with personal meetings. Coaches are generally reluctant to move their sessions into the virtual realm and no longer see their coachees as they used to. However, recent developments are driving digitalisation in all areas, and coaching is no exception. As an expert of virtual collaboration, Read more…
Last week I attended the Men’s Forum 2019 in Aarau, Switzerland. The main speaker was Dr. Johannes Hartl from the House of Prayer in Augsburg (Gebetshaus Augsburg). In his input “The Way of the Hunter” he explained the important character traits of men as well as the potential conflict areas. Read more…
Just last week I was attending an exchange of learning experts organized by Bildungsinnovator.de. Learning of the future is one of my passions and I enjoyed the room filled with fellow people developers, training providers and learning innovators. One of the main challenges was identified to be the bridge between Read more…
Recently I had the opportunity to meet with a group of HR leaders at a Barcamp in Zürich. My discussion topic was about how to deal with the #newwork changes in the industry without upsetting the current middle-managers. Changes to hierarchies and leadership structures lead to a more flexible leadership Read more…
Just recently was interviews by Verena Arnold from Pronto Pro. The interview is unfortunately available only in German. Please click on the link below for the whole interview. https://www.prontopro.ch/de/blog/effizienter-und-problemfreier-leben-mit-coaching/
Just recently I was invited to give some input regarding the topic of digitalisation at the EASC Switzerland chapter (European Association for Supervision and Coaching). Focus topic was the impact of digitalisation on coaching, mainly the question what new coaching topics are emerging with people because of digitalisation. While digitalisation Read more…
Most personality tests are done and evaluated once and then disappear in a desk drawer never to see light again. The insights gained from the Birkman Method, however, are simple and easy to apply to the daily or weekly self-reflection. Just take any situation from your day or week and Read more…
One major difference between Birkman and other personality tests is the introduction of individual needs. This helps greatly in managing your own behaviors. People will generally reflect back the behavior that you are exhibiting towards them. In my case I always try to provide structure and organization in the professional Read more…
The MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) is one of the popular and well-known personality tests of the present time. How does the Birkman Method compare to it? The MBTI is based on C. G. Jung‘s theory of psychological typing. It divides people into introverts and extroverts and then expresses the personality Read more…