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The Happiness of Coaching: Inspiring Stories from the World’s Happiest Coaches

Stack of yellow books with smiley face on cover, book title "The Happiness of Coaching: Inspiring Stories from the World’s Happiest Coaches", and an orchid behind

Once upon a time…

In 2023, coaches met at the World Happiness Summit (@wohasu) in Como, Italy. Coincidentally, that year’s theme was “connection”. And indeed, some wonderful connections were made. One inspiring and committed individual took this theme particularly to heart, Tabby Kerwin. She is a coach, trainer, best-selling author, and founder of the Mode for… publishing house, and she brought us together to co-write a book on the happiness of coaching.

 

Excitement and doubt

When Tabby offered me to contribute with a chapter, I got truly excited. What an amazing opportunity and experience! Then I sat with all the feelings and thoughts that emerged, it looked a bit like this:

🫣But I am not one of the world’s happiest coaches…

🫤What do I have to say about happiness?

😵‍💫What am I going to write about?

😅How can I bring value to the world through this chapter?

The sitting took a few months, during one of the hardest times of my life. And then suddenly 💡the inspiration all came pouring… and it was crystal clear, and it was always right inside me… and the chapter wrote itself in just a few hours. And it felt aligned and authentic, vulnerable and courageous, and worth existing (in my humble opinion)🥹

Right after submitting my chapter, I read this validating quote:

 

“You don’t have a leg up on becoming a happiness specialist by being blessed with natural well-being. On the contrary, naturally happy people almost never study happiness, because to them, it doesn’t seem like something one needs to study, or even think much about. It would be like studying air. The truth is that I write, speak, and teach about happiness precisely because it’s naturally hard for me, and I want more of it.” Arthur C. Brooks in the book “Build the life you want”

 

What to expect in this book

Let me tell you what this book is NOT about… toxic positivity, pink glasses, happy-go-lucky-pretend-life-is-always-so-happy. To the contrary! This book is filled with the personal and inspiring stories of 17 wonderful women, all professional coaches. And the common theme is “how they chose happiness in the face of adversity, grief, hardship, illness, and many other difficult paths”.

What I love about this book is how each chapter is unique and yet offers a facet to the universality of what we do as coaches and why we do it. A beautiful and coherent patchwork, where you will undoubtedly find gems that resonate with your own life… 💎

In this book, you’ll read personal and moving stories where coaching became a calling to heal oneself as much as helping the world. You will also get practical tools and perspective shifts you can directly apply in your life.

Most importantly, this book offers you the evidence that HAPPINESS can be CHOSEN despite – or thanks to – life’s adversities. If that’s too hard of a task on your own, you have the contact details of 17 professional coaches who will wholeheartedly support you on your journey.

A book to keep close by and go back to when in need of hope and action-taking…

 

Order your copy

To order your paperback or Kindle copy just about anywhere in the world, click here.

And once you’ve read it, let me know what you think… 😉

 

The Authors:
Albina Koch, Anna Boltenko, Céline Tönnemann, Dení Vázquez Ackermann, Dr. Julie Radlauer-Doerfler, L.M.H.C, Karen DeCesare Doll, Laurie Weisman, Luiza Belkova, Melissa Robinson Hussain, Molly Hetrick, Nicole Lehrer, Patricia Friberg, Sandie Norbron-Shaw, Tabby Kerwin, MAPP, Victoria Vitchenco. Foreword by Dr. Cree Scott

 

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6 steps to reclaiming your power with someone you’ve let walk all over you

6 steps to reclaiming your power with someone you’ve let walk all over you - Céline TönnemannCéline Tönneman

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt powerless and let someone else walk all over you? Maybe you’re stuck in a toxic relationship, or you have a boss who takes advantage of you. It’s easy to feel like there’s nothing you can do to change the situation, but the truth is that you have more power than you think. Here are six steps to help you reclaim your power and take control of your life.

Recognise the signs

The first step to reclaiming your power is to recognize the signs that someone is taking advantage of you. Are you constantly making compromises to keep the peace? Do you feel like you’re always walking on eggshells around this person? Are you afraid to speak up and express your needs and desires? If so, it’s time to take action.

Set boundaries

Once you’ve recognized the signs, the next step is to set boundaries. This means being clear about what you will and won’t tolerate. You don’t have to be aggressive or confrontational, but you do need to be firm. Let the person know that their behavior is not acceptable and that you won’t tolerate it any longer.

Get into Queen Energy

This means standing up for yourself and expressing your needs and desires in a clear and confident way. This can be difficult if you’re used to putting others first, but it’s important if you want to reclaim your power. Practice speaking up for yourself and saying no when you need to, gracefully.

Practice self-care

Reclaiming your power can be stressful and challenging, so it’s important to practice self-care. This means taking care of your physical, emotional, and mental health. Make time for activities that make you feel good, such as creative hobbies, exercise, meditation, or spending time with loved ones and/or in nature.

Get support

Reclaiming your power is not something you have to do alone. Get support from friends, family, or a coach or therapist. Talking to someone can help you gain perspective and feel less alone in your struggles.

Celebrate your successes

Finally, it’s important to celebrate your successes. Reclaiming your power is not easy, and it’s important to acknowledge your progress and achievements along the way. Take time to celebrate your successes, no matter how small they may seem.

Reclaiming your power is possible, even if you feel like you’re stuck in a disempowering loop. In fact it is possible, as I show you in my latest guide and workbook, which you can download here.

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