Once you decide you want to have therapy, you have to choose a therapist. Most therapists describe themselves in terms of the type of therapy they provide. This makes it challenging for clients to choose if they are unaware of what those different types of therapy mean and for whom Read More
Long before I learned of the value of Socratic questioning in coaching and counselling, I remember an editor asking me to use Socratic questioning in some writing. Socratic questioning is a way to drive logical argument. It’s helpful in conversations, critical thinking and negotiation. So what is Socratic questioning? (Questioning Read More
Back in 2019 I reviewed a book about depression (see Lost connections – Why you’re depressed by Johann Hari (kimtasso.com)) which was dismissive of medication for depression. I still like the book’s ideas about “disconnection” being a cause of some low mood and depression. But I need to correct the Read More
At the start of February it was a full house of delegates from accountancy, law and consultancy firms (including from Hong Kong) at the PM Forum’s “Coaching and Consulting skills for marketing and business development professionals”. Delegate views and poll results are shown below. Some key insights from the session: Read More
