The Coaching Corner Blog

Action bias is the reflex to do more when you feel uncertain—more tasks, more planning, more motion—because stillness feels risky. In this article, Dr. Dawn Davis-Reid, PCC, breaks down why “doing more” can make you feel worse, how urgency hijacks judgment, and what action bias looks like in leaders, career or life transitioners, and coaches.

International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month are easy to celebrate with quotes and pink graphics. Do you know what’s hard? Letting the month change how we listen, what we assume, and what we treat as “normal” in coaching.

Understanding how perfectionism impacts your nervous system and mental health can help you break free. When you aim for flawless results, your body stays on high alert, triggering stress responses that wear you down.

Perfectionism often feels like a strength for coaches. Striving to have the right answers, asking the perfect questions, and presenting as the ideal professional can seem essential to success. Yet, this drive for flawlessness can quietly damage the very foundation of coaching...

Paraphrasing is a powerful tool in coaching that goes beyond simply repeating what a client says. It shows deep understanding, helps clarify thoughts, and builds trust between coach and client. When done well, paraphrasing strengthens communication and supports meaningful progress.

In today's dynamic business landscape, a leader's ability to shift perspective isn't just helpful—it's essential.