The simple act of an initial flick and a glance though this book immediately cemented its value for me. Within moments, I was transported, engaged, and curious; within seconds I felt resonance and familiarity. I felt understood, seen and uplifted. Within minutes I could see how this book would be of value to me over and over again.
Tracy Sinclair, MCC Coach, Coach Educator, Author Past Chair, International Coaching Federation Global Board
This beautiful book of poetry and the stories behind them can expand the impact of your coaching. I often share a poem in my classes and personally with clients to illuminate what was learned, deepening the transformation and confidence to grow. As an adolescent, I wrote poetry to help me comprehend the world I was growing into. Reading and writing poetry opens doors to insights and reaches into recesses of our memories like music and smells of beloved foods. Savor the pages. Share them freely. I am grateful to Ross for creating this gift.
Dr. Marcia Reynolds, MCC, Author of Breakthrough Coaching and Coach the Person, Not the Problem
This collection is both a gentle companion for those on a personal development journey and an insightful resource for professionals in coaching and therapy. Through the power of verse, Poetry for Coaching illuminates pathways to resilience and emotional freedom, making it a valuable addition to any bookshelf, especially to those in coaching, mentoring and therapeutic professions.
Jayne Morris MCC, ICF UK Associate Board Member Coach, Trainer & Supervisor Author: Burnout to Brilliance
I found this anthology deeply inspiring and rich with insights, making it a powerful resource in my coaching practice. Each poem offers a unique lens for reflection, allowing me to explore deeper emotions and thoughts with my clients. I see endless opportunities to use the poems as prompts for introspection and personal growth, helping individuals process events and challenges in their lives. Whether for personal use or to guide meaningful conversations, these poems and accompanying stories are invaluable for fostering self-awareness and encouraging exploration in a way that feels both gentle and profound. A must-have for any coach seeking creative tools.
Sarah Manley Introvert Career Coach, Mentor and Author of The Quiet Catalyst
Poetry and stories are some of the oldest, most profound pathways we have into something greater; the currents of connection, transformation, and the love and heartbreak of existing. They invite us to sit with them, to walk with them, to see others in their fragile, powerful humanity, and so to remember our own. This book gives you a simple, precious invitation to meet yourself and others in all the myriad struggles and gifts of living. By putting brief, honest, stories alongside poetry born from them, the book creates so many different ways to take a breath, and shift perspective on what you are going through, or simply drop into it. It brings poems to open up the heart and mind, and to connect to something within and without, freeing you up to meet life more fully, as you are.
Dave Rock, poet, storyteller, creator of Flow Speaking www.flowspeaking.com
