Category: Coaching
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Coaching, the Unconscious, and the Enigma of the Other: Reflections from the work of Jean Laplanche
In coaching, we often begin with a simple question: “What would you like to work on today?” The client is centered. Their goals, values, and desires are honoured. Rightly so—this is foundational to good coaching. But sometimes, as conversations unfold, a deeper complexity begins to stir. A client may say, “I don’t know why I…
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When Swiping Becomes Too Tiring – The Vision for ThinkMeetLove
Modern dating is increasingly shaped by digital innovation. From dating apps to matchmaking services, the process of meeting a potential partner has transformed drastically. As noted by Finkel et al. (2012), online dating platforms have become a dominant mode of romantic initiation, overtaking traditional face-to-face settings. Algorithms now claim to help us find love. The…
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Learning Coaching through the Book of Job
There is something ancient and hauntingly beautiful about the story of Job. A man devoted to God, upright and blameless, suddenly finds himself stripped of everything—his children, his wealth, his health, his dignity. All this not because he sinned, but because he was chosen. In a realm unseen, God had allowed Satan to test Job’s…
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How to Use Generative AI to Study for the ICF ACC Exam
Studying for the ICF ACC exam can be overwhelming. The core competencies, the Code of Ethics, the ICE considerations, and various white papers—how do you not just read them but internalize and apply them in real coaching situations? That’s where generative AI comes in. In this post, I’ll show you how to use AI to…
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Sim Chen Xing 