by Edmée Schalkx | Sep 3, 2018 | Articles
If I say The Netherlands or Holland what comes up in your mind? Most probably tulips, windmills and cheese. Oh yeah, drugs and the red district! Let me tell you that The Netherlands is much more than what meets the eye. The Netherlands, water and, land reclamation are...
by Edmée Schalkx | Aug 9, 2017 | Mentor Coaching: Bits & Pieces
The effect of single stories can be devastating. Any single story has the potential to be insensitive, naïve, and even demoralizing. The goal is to stay curious and discover the untold layer buried beneath. Love Chimamanda TED talk she brings up the danger of...
by Edmée Schalkx | Jul 31, 2017 | Whispers
Coaches listen and then ask questions. A real danger is when a coach is listening to the client telling about a situation and is not listening “behind” the words. When staying in the “gossip” the coach might not probe deeper, then the coach...
by Edmée Schalkx | Jul 25, 2017 | Mentor Coaching: Bits & Pieces
Trusting the process is coaching is an important element if the coach wants to create a safe, trusting and present meeting space. When you go deep in the feelings/thoughts the actions will come out naturally.
by Edmée Schalkx | Jul 21, 2017 | Mentor Coaching: Bits & Pieces
Coaching is a partnership between a coach and the coachee(s). Even though there are roles between a coaching partnership, the responsibility lies equally on both sides. Trust, safety and presence must be created by both sides. A coach needs to be the guide in this...
Edmée is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and a Certified Mentor Coach with over 15 years of broad international experience supporting coaches to prepare for ICF certifications and individuals with their personal growth. Her trademark course International Mentor Coach Training Program: Going Beyond Models has received enthusiastic reviews from its participants.