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When I was a working journalist, I learned there’s no such thing as ‚Äö√Ñ√∫objectivity.‚Äö√Ñ√π Each of us brings our own prejudices and beliefs with us, and we see life through our personal prisms. Everyone saw me on television differently: the hairdressers saw what they could do with my hair, the dentists saw what kind of cosmetic work I needed, the jeweler noticed that my pearls needed restringing, and people constantly assumed they knew my political opinion by the way I read the news. I learned that nothing is truly objective and everything is objectionable to somebody.
The Coaching Commons is supposed to be a safe space for radical ideas and opinions, but that doesn’t mean ‚Äö√Ñ√∫safe from dissenting opinion.‚Äö√Ñ√π
While we strive to be independent and neutral, that’s impossible. We stand for inclusiveness, respect for all voices, diversity, and openness.
In that spirit, we encourage the people who are professionally affiliated with The Harnisch Foundation, The Foundation of Coaching, The Coaching Commons, and The Gift of Coaching to express themselves without reservation here. If their opinions stir you up, jump right in! They are speaking for themselves, not for The Commons, and we’ll make the distinction crystal-clear every time.
Speak right up! That’s what we’re here for.
Sincerely,
Ruth Ann Harnisch
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Ruth Ann,
I like this site and believe that I have a lot to offer to those new to coaching. While trained as a psychotherapist, I have specialized in anger management with a specific focus on coaching executives and “disruptive physicians”.
Since my focus in narrow and really a niche, I think that others may be interested. Please let me know how I can share my publications and work.
Thank you, RuthAnn
Thank you, all Coaching Commons people!
I do not tire of saying that you are, today, what the coaching needs.