A reflection on what’s changed, what’s stayed, and why we still love this work   On 14–16 January 2016, we ran our very first Certificate in Coaching, North Point's coach training programme.   It’s strange to write that now. Ten years on, almost to the day.   At the time, we had no real sense of what the next decade would hold. We had a programme we believed in, a clear philosophy, and a deep conviction that coaching could be taught in a way that was both robust and human.   

Every January, more decisions to think, act and be different are made than at any other time of the year. Gyms fill, visions expand, planners are bought, and coaches hear the familiar phrase: ‘This year will be different.’ And what will most of these decisions come to? Nothing. Most of them fade long before February even begins. As coaches, we’ve all experienced a client (or potential client) who arrives filled with enthusiasm about changing their life this year . Yes, this  

Feedback is one of those topics that seems simple in theory yet surprisingly tricky in practice. As a coach training provider, we see this all the time. Our students tell us that giving feedback can feel awkward, uncomfortable, and at times, even exposing. Receiving it can feel just as difficult, especially when it’s not delivered well. Most of us can remember a moment when feedback landed more like criticism than support. When someone told us something they thought it was he

A couple of weeks ago during Eid, I was writing and reflecting— looking back between a year and half ago and my here and now. As I was turning my notebook page after page, I saw some scribbles from my notes when I joined CPC (Certificate in Professional Coaching) Global Cohort 6 I learned a lot from Sarah, Matt, Cristiana, and Aws. (So grateful for all their efforts in coaching and mentoring me. It’s something I never knew I needed!). Journals are time capsules, indeed. A y

Dubai, UAE—March 16, 2023: We are thrilled to share about a new strategic alliance between North Point Academy UAE and KnowledgeWorkx to...