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COACHING, SUPERVISION & CONSULTANCY
THE RISE BLOG


The Kind Mind Method - an exercise in positivity
Exercising positivity in everything we do each day can be hugely beneficial to our state of mind. This book by Alexander Walton is an...
Gary Holmes
Nov 5, 20232 min read


Mental Health First Aid
Over the last 2 days I had the privilege to attend the Mental Health First Aid course from MHFA England® and I'm now a Mental Health...
Gary Holmes
Aug 30, 20231 min read


Bikeshedding
What is Bikeshedding? Bikeshedding is a term used as a synonym for Parkinson’s law of triviality. C Northcote Parkinson is known for...
Gary Holmes
Aug 25, 20233 min read


Understanding Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD
As a leader and/or a coach, broadening our understanding of people and the differences they bring to their role or coaching session is...
Gary Holmes
Jul 31, 20231 min read


The RISE Model for Feedback
I have mostly stuck to two models for exploring and providing feedback in my coaching. I use CORBS where I am providing feedback and...
Gary Holmes
May 28, 20232 min read


Next-Level Goal Setting
When setting your business/performance goals for the year ahead, how will your create noticeable impact? Year-on-year you deliver on...
Gary Holmes
May 28, 20231 min read


How to tame your advice monster - Michael Bungay Stanier
You know your Advice Monster! Someone starts to talk … and it looms up out of the shadows wanting to “add value”. In this amusing and...
Gary Holmes
May 14, 20231 min read


Nancy Kline - Time to think
Most people think they listen well, but they rarely do - not at this level. Listening this way is a radical act. The power of effective...
Gary Holmes
May 14, 20231 min read
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