COACH+ The Art & Science of Positive Psychology Coaching Episode 1 with Robert Biswas-Diener
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Mar 2, 2023 Robert Biswas-Diener, a prominent researcher and coach with a focus on positive psychology, dives deep into the evolution of coaching practices. He discusses the impact of cultural nuances and strengths-based approaches in empowering clients. The importance of self-care and combating burnout among coaches is highlighted alongside the role of supervision. Biswas-Diener also emphasizes the significance of asking the right questions and embracing intellectual humility for continuous growth in coaching.
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Tall Poppy Syndrome
- Suzy Green recounts struggling with "tall poppy syndrome" in Australian workshops.
- Participants felt uncomfortable discussing strengths, highlighting cultural differences in self-promotion.
Create Coaching Micro-Cultures
- Robert Biswas-Diener suggests creating micro-cultures within coaching sessions.
- Address cultural norms like humility directly to facilitate open conversations about strengths.
Strengths vs. Weaknesses
- Suzy Green shares an anecdote about a client who feared focusing on strengths would neglect weaknesses.
- This highlights the importance of framing strengths-based coaching to address such concerns.
