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July 31, 2026

Summer Picky Bits – unusual coaching insights in tasty bite sizes

If you’re enjoying easy summer living, far be it from me to interrupt your creative loafing.

So over August I am offering some picky bits for you to graze on – esoteric techniques which are part of the coaching process and allow you a peep into its power if you are thinking of becoming a life coach.

Coaching is a subtle but deeply transformational process that gets real results. We do super human things that no bot or AI buddy comes close to.
So your coaching canape this week is:

What Does ‘Holding the Space’ Really Mean?

In a world on permanent broadcast, as coaches, we offer a safe, quiet space to be, to be heard and to be understood and it is a rare and precious gift. Holding the Space means, as the coach, you are totally present with a client. We still our minds, do not get attached to what is being said (we don’t absorb misery or drama) and we laser listen with our hearts.

Why Being Truly Heard Creates Lasting Change

We are non-judgmental, we don’t interrupt or give advice and never underestimate the power of being heard and understood.

Holding the Space is a place of solace and it is a vehicle of deep healing. Truly listening is an act of love.

Find out more in our blog: An Introduction: Training To Be A Life Coach

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Thinking of Becoming a Life Coach?

Every one of the Pure Coaching Academy graduates has a unique story that lead them to coaching. This week we hear Leah’s journey. It is one of joy and transformation. We love her “face the resistance” call to arms

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