by Guy Reichard | Feb 12, 2025 | coaching, self leadership, trauma
Positive Intelligence, aka PQ, focuses on identifying and overcoming internal ‘saboteurs’ – so-called negative thought patterns that can interfere with success and wellbeing. While this model resonates with many, it also presents critical limitations, particularly for individuals with histories of trauma, chronic stress, or unresolved inner conflict.
This article examines the strengths and shortcomings of the PQ framework, exposes the risks of oversimplified coaching approaches and inadequate coach education, and makes the case for a more trauma-wise, compassionate, and heart-centered approach – one that supports both coaches and individuals in fostering deeper self-awareness, self-acceptance, healing, and authentic growth.
by Guy Reichard | Mar 16, 2024 | coaching
Executive & Career Coach Lynn Nicolai and I had an insightful chat about Coaching geared to those of you who’re thinking about hiring a coach but not sure how to decide what’s right for you.
Whether you’re feeling stuck in your career or a relationship, struggling to find balance or confidence or peace in your life, or simply seeking guidance to grow and unlock your full potential, choosing the right coach for you can make a massive difference – watch or listen to this insightful chat to learn how to prepare and what to consider
by Guy Reichard | Feb 1, 2023 | client-success, coaching, emotions, values, vulnerability
It Walloped Him! There were about 5 seconds of silence, he was stunned, and then his eyes opened wide, and his head tilted this way and that way. I smiled. I knew he got it. Then we talked, and everything changed from there. This was a coaching moment I’m glad I got...
by Guy Reichard | Dec 19, 2022 | coaching, leadership, love, resilience, self leadership, wellbeing
Love Matters. Even if you don’t call it Love. Love is the term I give to the force and impulse to appreciate and nurture life, within ourselves and beyond as if there is no distinction or separation between oneself and literally everything else in the universe....
by Guy Reichard | Sep 16, 2022 | coaching, trauma, wellbeing
What is Trauma & what does it have to do with Coaching? Without understanding it & working on healing it in ourselves, we have a high chance of perpetuating it in others, including our clients.
Informed and trauma-wise coaches are more sensitive to what’s really driving a person’s agenda (goals for coaching), and instead of being an accomplice, they can be a compassionate messenger and a gentle guide. Being informed is not enough – being wise means we act from our knowledge with virtues like compassion and courage.
by Guy Reichard | Aug 21, 2022 | coaching, emotions, resilience, self leadership, self-discovery, wellbeing
In a recent podcast interview I shared my responses to 6 core questions that will help you get to know me better as a heart centered + self leadership coach. One is uniquely different than the rest – it’s the Goosebump Question – you can watch that or listen to the whole thing here
