Well, not you in your entirety, but rather an aspect of yourself. And, while it’s often characterized as an enemy, it can also be conceptualized as a friend, albeit a misguided friend at times. We often encounter this aspect of ourselves when we attempt to make meaningful changes in our lives, or even think about […]
Author: Linda Bollé, PsyD
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Dr. Bollé’s Saboteurs
Following is a list of my saboteurs, those cunning characters whose raison d’être is my safety. Perhaps you will recognize some of these saboteurs as your own. For a detailed discussion of “the saboteurs,” please see my article, entitled “I Have Met the Enemy and It Is Me.” Reasoner – comes up with seemingly plausible […]
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The Story of Ivan
This story concerns a man named Ivan who lived in Moscow and was married and had a successful business. One day, in middle life, he began to be haunted by a devil. The devil had hooves and horns and all the usual appurtenances, but no one could see or hear him except Ivan. The devil […]
When it comes to setting goals, chances are you’ve heard about the importance of setting goals that are SMART, that is: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. If you’re able to answer each of the following questions in the affirmative, you’ll know you’ve set a goal that’s SMART: Specific – Does your goal use action […]
If the thought of working with a Co-Active Coach® conjures up images of being goaded into action, you’re not alone. While it’s true that there’s often a good deal of action that takes place within the context of coaching, sometimes that action consists of designing and building a life that integrates “doing” and “being.” Why […]
In his book Meditating to Attain a Healthy Body Weight, author Lawrence Leshan offers up two guidelines for attaining—and, I would add, maintaining—a healthy body weight. While the first of these two guidelines focuses on what—or, more precisely, what not—to eat, the second of these guidelines focuses on how to eat. While opinions vary on […]
Following is a list of some of the more frequently asked questions (FAQs) I’ve received about the coaching profession–as well as my coaching practice in particular–and my responses to those inquiries. 1. What is a life coach? A life coach is a professional who will inspire you to: In working with a life coach, you […]
Listen to a sample coaching session, featuring Dr. Bollé (from In Focus interview, September 30, 2018). Here is a photo of the “pizza” to which the client refers in this sample coaching session:
Listen to an interview with Dr. Bollé that took place on September 30, 2018. Here is a photo of the “pizza” to which the client refers in a sample coaching session that takes place during the interview: