Tag: SustainableChange
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Seeing Behaviour Instead of Stories. Patterns matter because sustainable change is far removed from isolated actions, and especially because behaviour is governed by repeating structures, in lieu of single decisions. In coaching, clients often arrive with stories: explanations, justifications, and narratives about what is happening. While stories carry meaning, patterns reveal what is actually occurring over time.…
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When Trying Harder Becomes the Obstacle. Over-efforting matters because stalled change is far removed from lack of commitment, and especially because excessive effort often signals misalignment rather than insufficiency. In coaching conversations, over-efforting is frequently praised. It looks like discipline, resilience, and determination. Yet beneath the surface, over-efforting often indicates that force is being applied where fit…
