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Author Archives: Cinnie Noble

Internal War versus Interpersonal Peace

“We have war when at least one of the parties to a conflict wants something more than it wants peace.” Jeane Kirkpatrick I find this to be an interesting quote and though it does not necessarily apply to all sorts … Continue reading

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REACTING QUICKLY – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

When we are provoked by something someone says or does there is a moment of choice when we could mess things up or we could save them from messing up! How to respond – rather than react – at these times … Continue reading

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AVOIDANCE ISN’T PEACE

“Avoidance isn’t peace. Silence has costs. Both are a slow rehearsal for regret.” (I’d like to properly attribute the above sentences in quotes to the author. However, a colleague sent them to me from something they read and cannot identify … Continue reading

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DEFINE WHAT YOU WANT IN A CONFLICT

“The first step is clearly defining what it is you’re after, because without knowing that you’ll never get it” ~ Halle Berry In any type of coaching the first main question coaches ask clients is what they want to achieve. … Continue reading

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COURAGE IS FEAR IGNORED

I don’t recall the name of the book in which I read this quote but, it struck me as a poignant one and has stayed with me. Though not always recognized as such, we need courage for many things we encounter … Continue reading

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