Certified Executive and Personal Coach | Dr. Lynn K. Jones

70 Great Coaching Questions from the Houston ICF

Lynn K Jones — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 21:50:21 +0000

A question not asked is a door not opened. ~M. Goldberg [Tweet “A question not asked is a door not opened. ~M. Goldberg”] I trained experienced ICF coaches in Houston on the principles of Appreciative Inquiry. They loved learning about how to create appreciative coaching questions. They discovered that all they needed to…

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Use a Social Network Map to Build Social Capital

Lynn K Jones — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 18:31:29 +0000

“You are the sum total of the people you meet and interact with in the world. Whether it’s your family, peers, or co-workers, the opportunities you have and the things that you learn all come through doors that other people open for you. ” ~ Tanner Colby More and more we are living in communities…

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Growth Mindset Leaders are the Key to Engaged and Innovative Organizations

Lynn K Jones — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 22:51:55 +0000

“Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure.” ~Thomas Watson A Growth mindset is the belief that your most basic abilities develop with dedication and hard work. This belief was central to Tom Watson’s success. The legendary founder and…

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Manage your Email with Emotional Intelligence

Lynn K Jones — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 21:37:27 +0000

Ever been guilty of pushing that email “send” button too fast because someone pushed your buttons? If you are like the rest of us, you have. Does this sound familiar? You sit down at your desk with your first cup of coffee and start downloading your email. As each one pops up, you get a…

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Tweak Your Life the Blue Zones Way for Well-Being

Lynn K Jones — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:42:18 +0000

The Meaning of Life is to find your gift. The Purpose of Life is to give it away. ~Pablo Picasso [Tweet “The Meaning of Life is to find your gift. The Purpose of Life is to give it away. Picasso”] Learning from the Blue Zones I am fortunate…

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A First-Hand Report on the Power of Appreciative Inquiry (Guest Blog)

Lynn K Jones — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 18:24:15 +0000

“What can you ask yourself today about your past, present, and future, that can put you back in touch with the best in you?”~ Mei Huang A Guest Blog Filed by Mei Huang, M. Ed. CCC She sat up front in both sessions of my College of Executive Coaching Appreciative Inquiry class and as we…

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Appreciative Inquiry Saved A Man From Homelessness ?

Lynn K Jones — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 04:07:11 +0000

“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.”~William Arthur Ward Birdman lived under a bridge in Silver Lake for 20 years. But when he was able to picture himself in his living room, thanks to guerrilla artist Skid Robot, everything changed. As reported in the…

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How Appreciative Inquiry Coaching Questions Resulted in 10 Second Transformations

Lynn K Jones — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:02:22 +0000

“It is never too late to be who you might have been.” ~George Eliot Ah ha moments only happen in the shower, right? Wrong. When we use Appreciative Inquiry coaching questions they happen all the time. [Tweet “Learn how #Appreciative Inquiry…

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Coach? Consultant? Mentor? Therapist? What do you need?

Lynn K Jones — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 19:09:21 +0000

“She who succeeds in gaining the mastery of the bicycle will gain the mastery of life.” ~Susan B. Anthony [Tweet “”She who succeeds in gaining the mastery of the bicycle will gain the mastery of life.””] Should you hire a Coach? A question I get asked a lot is: Should I hire a Coach? Consultant?…

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Coaching Client who landed her Dream job

Lynn K Jones — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:23:28 +0000

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