Reflections: The Animas Blog
Coaching isn’t just about goals—it’s about uncovering the hidden beliefs that shape our lives. Explore how coaching is a practical philosophical enquiry into transformation and change.
Explore the ethics of influence in coaching. Learn how to navigate power dynamics, biases, and agendas while empowering clients through self-awareness, humility, and respect for autonomy.
Ready to turn your passion for coaching into a lasting career? Learn essential strategies to build a sustainable, fulfilling coaching practice that truly thrives.
Explore the paradox of self-sufficiency and interdependence, uncovering how embracing both autonomy and connection fosters resilience, trust, and a deeply fulfilling life.
Coaching isn’t about solving problems—it’s about facing the beautiful, messy complexity of being human. Drawing on Beisser and Yalom, this article explores coaching as a lived, philosophical enquiry into the present moment.
Discover how transformative coaching fosters lasting change through a holistic approach—integrating cognitive, emotional, sensory, and relational awareness to help clients align with their true selves.
Discover the transformative power of silence in coaching. Explore its phenomenology, practical uses, and how embracing stillness fosters reflection, emotional depth, and authentic connection.
Curious about creating lasting change through coaching? Discover how a holistic, transformative approach engages clients’ minds, emotions, and relationships for deep, meaningful growth.
Explore how relational dynamics serve as powerful mirrors, revealing hidden aspects of the self. Discover transformative coaching tools to help clients unlock deeper self-awareness and growth.
Discover how Ruth Randall, Managing Director of Animas Group, is expanding coaching's reach through innovative partnerships, creating opportunities for coaches, clients, and organizations alike.
How can a new coach navigate client emotions effectively? Learn key techniques to deepen empathy, build trust, and handle client emotions with sensitivity.
Discover how Pascale Mayer transforms lives with a unique coaching style blending empathy, creativity, and lived experience, inspiring clients to navigate challenges with hope.
Discover how Oliver Matovu transformed personal crisis into a journey of healing, self-discovery, and coaching, helping others navigate challenges with balance and purpose.
Curious if coaching is your calling? Discover how aligning with your “why” and values can reveal if a transformative coaching career is right for you.
Discover Johnny Hammond’s transformative journey from entrepreneur to executive coach. Explore his philosophy of “shifting interconnected consciousness” and his impact on leadership growth worldwide.
Discover how embracing identity as an evolving journey fosters resilience and freedom. This approach helps clients redefine themselves with curiosity and confidence, unlocking deeper transformation.
Was Socrates really the first coach? In this article, we challenge the oft-quoted statement.
Discover how Zoë Bishop, Professional Encourager and founder of Torchlight Wellbeing, inspires transformation through positivity, gratitude, and her unique approach to fostering personal growth.
Discover coaching tools to help clients transform New Year resolutions into real change by aligning goals with values, creating accountability, and fostering resilience.
Discover how Michelle Tonnesen empowers individuals and organizations through MAIA, blending decades of leadership expertise with transformative coaching to inspire growth and resilience.
Discover Viktor Frankl’s profound insights into the search for meaning and how transformative coaching can help clients uncover their unique purpose, fostering resilience and authentic growth.
Discover Emma Ellis’s transformative journey as a confidence coach and wellbeing strategist, empowering individuals and organisations to unlock potential through self-awareness, resilience, and mental fitness.
Discover how Astrid Korin empowers leaders to thrive through resilience, mindfulness, and authentic leadership, blending coaching with her transformative Inside Out programme.
Experience 12 Days of Transformation this holiday season. Unwrap your inner wisdom with daily reflections, actions, and moments of stillness to embrace personal growth.
Discover Arnold Beisser’s paradoxical theory of change and how embracing the present moment in coaching fosters deep self-awareness, acceptance, and authentic transformation.
Discover the 12 core principles that underpin transformative coaching at Animas.
Discover how Bianca Spruit transformed adversity into opportunity, pioneering Sprout Coaching to empower tech leaders in building thriving, inclusive teams and workplace cultures.
Discover why self-awareness in coaching is so important. Learn to manage biases, emotional triggers, and foster authenticity to create deeper, more impactful client connections.
Explore how Harry James, founder of BaldCafe, transforms lives by empowering men to embrace hair loss, build confidence, and discover strength through vulnerability.
Explore Fritz Perls’ concept of contact in coaching—what it means, why it matters, and how it fosters presence, awareness, and transformation in every session.