TTT Coach Resources Wks 2-4
My Identity is a Superpower - not an Obstacle
On Eye Contact
“Sensitivity to eye contact seems to be innate and universal among humans; however, several studies suggest that cultural norms affect eye contact behaviours” - a useful study by Hironori Akechi et al of some social context differences in eye contact.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3596353/
Podcast with Nancy Kline
Fine Point
Nancy has written a few short pieces called “Fine Point”. Here are two that are particularly relevant to the Thinking Partnership / Coaching session.
Why Coaches Need to Stop Asking So Many Questions! Part 1
Dare to Disagree
Most people instinctively avoid conflict, but as Margaret Heffernan shows us, good disagreement is central to progress.
Dialogue in Coaching
Having mastered the Thinking session in its purest form, if there’s a need in the Coaching session for a Dialogue, how can you do that well? Read on …
Why Coaches Need to Stop Asking So Many Questions! Part 2.
Diversity & Privilege
Privilege is all-too-often invisible. In this fascinating follow-up to her 2017 TEDx Talk, transgender pastor Paula Stone Williams explains what her life was like before transitioning -- as a successful white male CEO. "I've learned lessons that, men, I don't think there's any other way to learn unless you also transition genders." If you want to know what life is like on both sides, and what we can do to close the gap, have a watch.