
Motivation
08/07/24 • 31 min
What if the secret to achieving your dreams lies in understanding what truly motivates you? In this episode of "The Role of Psychological Concepts in Coaching," your host Nancy explores motivation with Dr. Natalie Lancer, a leading Chartered Coaching Psychologist. Discover how Natalie transitioned from teaching to establishing an educational consultancy and career coaching practice, emphasizing both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
Imagine transforming idle moments into productive opportunities. Dr. Lancer shares practical steps to sustain motivation, highlighting the importance of addressing basic needs like sleep, and offering strategies for integrating productivity into daily routines. Through real-life success stories—including a client overcoming a two-year writing hiatus—we demonstrate how incremental progress and positive reinforcement can lead to monumental achievements.
We also discuss the critical role of habits and self-care in maintaining productivity and well-being. Discover how to plan for success, establish good habits, and prevent burnout. Dr. Lancer emphasizes self-care for coaches to ensure they can effectively support their clients.
Join us for an insightful episode packed with practical tips and resources to elevate your coaching practice.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this episode belong solely to the guest speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of this podcast or its hosts. Listener discretion is advised.
What if the secret to achieving your dreams lies in understanding what truly motivates you? In this episode of "The Role of Psychological Concepts in Coaching," your host Nancy explores motivation with Dr. Natalie Lancer, a leading Chartered Coaching Psychologist. Discover how Natalie transitioned from teaching to establishing an educational consultancy and career coaching practice, emphasizing both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
Imagine transforming idle moments into productive opportunities. Dr. Lancer shares practical steps to sustain motivation, highlighting the importance of addressing basic needs like sleep, and offering strategies for integrating productivity into daily routines. Through real-life success stories—including a client overcoming a two-year writing hiatus—we demonstrate how incremental progress and positive reinforcement can lead to monumental achievements.
We also discuss the critical role of habits and self-care in maintaining productivity and well-being. Discover how to plan for success, establish good habits, and prevent burnout. Dr. Lancer emphasizes self-care for coaches to ensure they can effectively support their clients.
Join us for an insightful episode packed with practical tips and resources to elevate your coaching practice.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this episode belong solely to the guest speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of this podcast or its hosts. Listener discretion is advised.
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The Role of Psychological Concepts in Coaching - Motivation
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Welcome to the role of psychological concepts in coaching , where the realms of psychology and coaching unite . I am Nancy Alhiari , your guide on this journey , brought to you by the passionate teams at Trace and Thrive Through Coaching . We're dedicated to equipping coaches like you with a cutting-edge , evidence-based strategies to enhance your practice and impact . From emotional inte
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