The Latest from BEC
November 29, 2023
By Dave Bushy, PCC I shall be telling this with a sighSomewhere ages and ages hence:Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost – “The Road Not Taken” As coaches, in service to our clients, we often use metaphors, […]
November 17, 2023
By Dave Bushy, PCC Have you ever been absolutely certain of something, only to learn you were not correct? Join the club – we’ve all been there. Except for the admonition we’ve all heard about death and taxes, certainty is almost never certain, is it? As leaders and professionals, the attribute of certainty can support […]
November 2, 2023
By Dave Bushy, PCC Kind of an odd question coming from an executive coach, wouldn’t you say? One time I was speaking with a client about the importance of self-care. The client was a person who attended to his team, took care of their needs and was always there for them. He never missed a […]
October 19, 2023
By Allison Iantosca, ACC The sound of my alarm took me by surprise. I wasn’t ready. Didn’t want to accept its rude interruption. But it asked for my attention to the day, and I succumbed, albeit with reticence. It didn’t seem to care one way or the other. Before I pulled off the covers, I […]
October 2, 2023
By Dave Bushy, PCC This tune sung by Johnny Paycheck in 1977 is at once off-putting and somehow intriguing, especially for those of us who like Country Music. And whatever musical genre we prefer, there are invariably times that each of us might experience the same emotions – though perhaps a bit less pointed – […]
September 20, 2023
By Dave Bushy, PCC These words are texted, mumbled or otherwise verbalized nearly every day in a human organization. And often I get to explore the idea with clients. My own experience on the subject helps inform my dialogue and inquiry with others. When I was a young officer in the Army, I worked […]
September 5, 2023
By Dave Bushy, PCC We all see ourselves as seeking solutions in our personal and professional lives, yet so often we move forward with one significant handicap: We fail to define the problem first. In my early professional days, I often wrote business cases. I framed them much like the military staff studies I learned […]
August 24, 2023
By Dave Bushy, PCC The movie “Austin Powers” has a memorable quote: “Allow myself to introduce myself.” The quote came to mind the other day in a coaching session as a client was exploring his capabilities and strengths. One of the most powerful strengths he appreciates about himself is a strong sense of ownership and […]
August 10, 2023
By Dave Bushy, PCC Straightforward questions: What isn’t? What is? What if? Coaching is a process supported by such inquiry – simple, straightforward inquiry evidenced by attentive listening and focus on the needs of another person. Inquiry need not always be in the form of spoken questions. Sometimes I find that just listening to my […]
July 27, 2023
By Allison Iantosca, ACC It’s summer. School buses are in hibernation. Daylight lingers well into the evening, offering a sense of ease and playfulness. Bare feet in flip flops tender a subtle nod to a larger freedom. A collective deep sigh as we turn towards vacations at the beach, in the mountains, at the lake. […]