Articles for Adults
Beyond Sessions 3: Why Structure Doesn’t Limit Coaching — It Frees It | The Launchpad
This article was originally published by The Guiding Matrix and is republished on The Coaching Tools Company website with their kind permission. The article was written by Dr Steve Jeffs, and all rights remain with the original author. When I work with a coach who’s hesitant about structure, what they’re usually protecting is something specific. They’re protecting the freedom to
5 Warning Signs That You’re Married to a Narcissist
When I married in early 2001, I had never heard the word narcissist. We barely had the internet to search and learn online. I had no idea what narcissism or narcissistic personality disorder was. That seems to be the case for many who’ve been married longer than fifteen, twenty years, as it’s just recently become more mainstream to use the
A Fresh Start for Coaches: The Missing Layer That Makes Transformation Stick by Dr Steve Jeffs | The Launchpad
January has a particular kind of energy. Not the frantic new year, new you noise —but something quieter. A moment where you can feel what’s possible if you choose to raise your standard…and stop carrying last year’s patterns into the work ahead. If you’re a coach, you may recognise that feeling. You’re capable.You’ve done the training.You can hold space, ask
The Power of Everyday Connection: Why Family Rituals Matter
In many families, connection doesn’t happen during big, carefully planned moments. It happens in the small, repeated interactions that make up daily life—how we say goodbye in the morning, what happens at bedtime, or how we spend a Saturday morning. Research shows that strong relationships are built through consistent emotional connection. For families, one of the most powerful ways to
Beyond Sessions 4: Why Rushing Discovery Slows Down Transformation | The Launchpad
This article was originally published by The Guiding Matrix and is republished on The Coaching Tools Company website with their kind permission. The article was written by Dr Steve Jeffs, and all rights remain with the original author. When I mentor coaches working with capable, ambitious clients, I see a quiet pressure appear early in engagements. A pressure to demonstrate
Beyond Sessions 5: Why Many Coaching Engagements End Without Meaningful Completion | The Launchpad
This article was originally published by The Guiding Matrix and is republished on The Coaching Tools Company website with their kind permission. The article was written by Dr Steve Jeffs, and all rights remain with the original author. When I mentor coaches who’ve moved past the early stages of practice, I see this pattern consistently. They’ve learned to structure discovery
8 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Christian Singles
Valentine’s Day is a day known for love and connection. However, for those without a partner or a spouse, it can feel depressing. If you are facing this Valentine’s Day without a special someone, know that it doesn’t say anything about your worth. The Bible tells us we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). You are part of God’s
Beyond Sessions 6: What Changes When the Journey Holds the Work | The Launchpad
This article was originally published by The Guiding Matrix and is republished on The Coaching Tools Company website with their kind permission. The article was written by Dr Steve Jeffs, and all rights remain with the original author. There’s a shift that happens in coaching practice that’s difficult to describe until you’ve experienced it. It’s not about working harder or
Are You Protecting Your Peace or Just Avoiding Hard Situations?
What is “Protecting Your Peace”? You may have heard this term thrown around on social media, in self-help books, or even in your therapist’s office. “Protecting your peace” is the practice of guarding your mental and emotional wellbeing by distancing yourself from what disrupts it. It means being intentional about where you place your time and energy, and being willing