Jane's Journal
From Intention to Action: The Art of Following Through
We’ve all had that moment – the new project, the fitness plan, the online course – that starts with excitement and then quietly fades. Why is following through so hard, even when we truly want the result? Psychologists call this the intention-behaviour gap – the distance between what we mean to do and what we actually do. This post explores why that…
ICF Releases New Minimum Skills Requirements (MSR) Documents
On October 9, 2025 the International Coaching Federation (ICF) released 3 new Minimum Skills Requirements documents for the 3 levels of coaches – What Are the ICF Minimum Skills Requirements (MSR) Documents? The Minimum Skills Requirements documents offer a clear and practical overview of what it means to demonstrate competence at the particular credential level…
The Impact of Questions in Coaching
Why Questions Matter in Coaching… One of the most vital elements of coaching is the art of asking questions – questions that support clients in exploring their own thinking and arriving at their own conclusions. Below are some key insights from research and thought leaders on the power of questions – 1. Enhancing Self-Awareness and…
Wherever You Go, There You Are!
There’s a simple yet profound wisdom that Jon Kabat-Zinn captures in his book Wherever You Go, There You Are. The wisdom is that no matter where you are, you are there and it is your life that is unfolding, moment by moment. It sounds obvious, yet many of us live as though we can escape…
The ICF Core Competencies Updates for 2025
The ICF Core Competencies have been developed to establish benchmarks of excellence for professional coaches. The ICF Core Competencies define essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours that support professional coaches to deliver result-driven coaching. .On September 8, 2025 the ICF released an update to their Core Competencies document. The previous update of the Core Competencies was…
Insight from Ayrna Sabalenka on Understanding Your Self Better
This morning (Australian Time) Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open for the second time. After finals matches, I often watch the press conferences to hear from the players. Today as I watched Aryna’s press conference and decided I wanted to share it as there were some great insights on learning and responsibility. Getting to Know…
The Man in the Arena by Theodore Roosevelt
Last night I was talking to a friend and I mentioned this quote. I had written about back in 2020 here when I was focusing on acceptance. After last nights conversation, I said would share it here by itself as I think it is powerful, especially when we are making changes and transforming. The Man…
5 Things to Listen For as a Coach: Indicators of Coachability and Readiness
As coaches, one of our most powerful tools is our ability to listen – not just to what is said, but how it is said as well as listening behind the word. When I am on-boarding potential clients, one of the things I am listening out for are indicators of coachability and readiness. In this…
Start Where You Are: The Simple Power of Beginning When It Seems Impossible
Life can feel overwhelming when we’re contemplating change – whether big or small. The mountain of transformation can seem impossibly high, the path unclear, and our own doubts feel like insurmountable barriers. But what if the secret to profound personal change is simpler than we imagine? What if it can begin with just one step?…