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Leadership

The stabilizing influence in the room

Being the stabilizing influence in a crisis is great until it’s not. Calm is a good trait in a leader, but leaders need a diversity of opinions around them.

By Peter, 3 monthsSeptember 12, 2023 ago
The Gray Bear

Metrics, insights, and learnings from the Coach Showcase project

For 2023’s International Coaching Week, I interviewed 15 great coaches to get their thoughts, tips, and insights. In addition to hosting them on my website and YouTube channel, I posted each video to my LinkedIn profile. One a day during International Coaching Week, then one each week following on Thursday Read more…

By Peter, 5 monthsJuly 20, 2023 ago
Career

Book launch! Business launch! Doing something foolish because it would be more foolish not to.

This is the book launch for a new collection of poetry and photography. It’s also the coming-out party for my new publishing imprint, Gray Bear Publications.

By Peter, 6 monthsMay 30, 2023 ago
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Peter's Progress

Gray Bear Coaching now an LLC

Gray Bear Coaching is now Gray Bear Coaching, LLC

By Peter, 1 yearNovember 10, 2022 ago
Career

Crisis decisions lead to unintended consequences

In a crisis, avoid reactionary decisions as much as possible, to reduce unintended consequences. The long term damage may be far worse than pausing a moment.

By Peter, 1 yearNovember 8, 2022 ago
Decisions

The best approach is the one you actually use

You can overpay for the best “solution” to your problem, but if you don’t use it, it’s worthless. The best approach is the one you actually use.

By Peter, 1 yearOctober 18, 2022 ago
Career

I’m now an ICF certified coach!

I’ve made five major career changes over 35 years. Becoming an ICF certified coach is the most recent, and I hope final, of these.

By Peter, 1 yearJuly 12, 2022 ago
Community

Supporting Cancer Patients

Join me in walking to raise money to support cancer patients and their families. #WhyIHopeWalk

By Peter, 2 yearsApril 26, 2022 ago
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The Gray Bear

Why “Gray Bear”? And what does the logo mean?

The name Gray Bear Coaching symbolizes, strength, health, and courage but also trust, wisdom, and experience.

By Peter, 2 yearsMarch 31, 2022 ago

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