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Stress & Humor: How to Tame the Stress Monster

John Andrew Williams Jul 29, 2021 6 min read

Stress about stress may be the biggest threat to well-being. Learn how reframing your stress response and using humor can...

Coaching Concepts & Tools

Facilitating Successful Behavior Change: Beyond Goal Setting to Goal Flourishing Part 2

John Andrew Williams Jul 23, 2021 6 min read

Part 2 of Nowak’s research review examines client motivation timing, the 66-day habit formation window, when to persist vs. pivot...

Coaching Concepts & Tools

Facilitating Successful Behavior Change: Beyond Goal Setting to Goal Flourishing

John Andrew Williams Jul 16, 2021 6 min read

This research review explores Nowak’s framework for goal flourishing, examining the key characteristics of effective goals including difficulty balance, short-term...

Graduate Spotlights

Gabrielle Mathews Grad Story

John Andrew Williams Jul 16, 2021 1 min read

Gabrielle Matthews, a CTEDU graduate and Executive Life Coach, shares how her passion for human development and bold life choices...

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ICF Certification Process Explained

John Andrew Williams Jul 16, 2021 3 min read

CTEDU’s team breaks down the top 5 questions about ICF certification, including ICF credential levels, the three pathways to ACC...

Coaching to Flourish Archive

Coaching to Flourish with Alejandra Ascenzo

John Andrew Williams Jul 6, 2021 1 min read

CTEDU Trainer Alejandra Ascenzo shares how she transitioned from the corporate world to executive life coaching, how coaching prepared her...

Graduate Spotlights

Celebrating Juneteenth with Samantha Neyland

John Andrew Williams Jun 18, 2021 3 min read

Celebrate CTEDU graduate Samantha Neyland, Miss Hawaii USA 2020, who led the effort to make Juneteenth an official state holiday...

Graduate Spotlights

Helping Women Rise with Erica Penner

John Andrew Williams Jun 15, 2021 1 min read

Meet Erica Giselle, a CTEDU graduate and Life and Leadership Coach who helps ambitious women rise up without burning out....

Coaching Concepts & Tools

Cultivating a Healthy Mindset

John Andrew Williams Apr 5, 2021 10 min read

Learn about growth, optimistic, proactive, resilient, and mindful mindsets. Discover research-backed strategies to cultivate healthier thought patterns and improve well-being.

Graduate Spotlights

Being a Force for Good with Sheree Baugh

John Andrew Williams Apr 1, 2021 2 min read

Sheree Baugh, CTEDU Certified Executive Life Coach, empowers leaders to drive positive impact by honoring the people around them. Learn...

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Why Pursue a Life Coaching Career?

John Andrew Williams Mar 26, 2021 7 min read

Explore why a life coaching career offers growing demand, meaningful impact, strong income potential, and the flexibility to build a...

Academic Coaching

Why Student Resilience Matters

John Andrew Williams Mar 23, 2021 7 min read

Discover why student resilience matters for academic success and long-term well-being, plus practical strategies educators can use to teach resilience...

Graduate Spotlights

Reimagining Health & Wellness with Sahmura Gonzalez

John Andrew Williams Mar 20, 2021 2 min read

CTEDU graduate Sahmura Gonzalez shares how she built her wellness coaching practice through authentic connection, earning NBHWC certification and training...

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What Can You Expect from Life Coach Training?

John Andrew Williams Mar 19, 2021 7 min read

Explore what life coach training includes, from developing essential coaching skills and positive psychology foundations to building a professional network...

Coaching Concepts & Tools

5 Steps to Consciously Build Resilience

John Andrew Williams Mar 17, 2021 6 min read

Learn five research-backed steps to consciously build resilience, including mindfulness, social connections, growth mindset, finding purpose, and taking goal-directed action.