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D G McCullough

How do I train and establish as a coach? (One coach’s journey)

More coachees are asking me each week how to become an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified coach and how I became a coach…

7 min read1 day ago

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How do I train and establish as a coach? (One coach’s journey)

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D G McCullough

My Editing Process

Trimming our words down to its core message not only helps our reader(s), we find our inner truth.

4 min read6 days ago

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My Editing Process

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D G McCullough

Why Matthew McConaughey’s 2014 Oscar Acceptance Speech Prevails

Ten years later, Matthew McConaughey’s Dallas Buyers Club’s best actor acceptance speech still wins our vote for brevity and poignancy.

5 min readMar 26, 2024

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Why Matthew McConaughey’s 2014 Oscar Acceptance Speech Prevails

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D G McCullough

How to Make the Important Words Fit.

Recruiters want to skim our resume within a minute. Help them by pruning back the superfluous while ensuring the important stuff fits.

6 min readFeb 23, 2024

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How to Make the Important Words Fit.

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D G McCullough

The Lost Sunglasses

Losing my first Tom Ford sunglasses in New Zealand’s Pacific Ocean in January reminded me of our complex relationship with possessions.

9 min readFeb 17, 2024

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The Lost Sunglasses

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D G McCullough

Reaching for mastery of coaching reminds me: it’s about presence

I thought that certifying as a Master Certified Coach meant I had to change who I am and how I coach. (Nope—and phew! What a relief!)

6 min readFeb 2, 2024

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Reaching for mastery of coaching reminds me: it’s about presence

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D G McCullough

How (and Why) to Hook and Compel an Audience in a Minute — Or Less

Have to hook and compel your audience in a minute or less? Try reporter tips, play, passion, and creativity to help ditch your fear.

7 min readJan 26, 2024

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How (and Why) to Hook and Compel an Audience in a Minute — Or Less

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D G McCullough

How To Claim Successes and Report On Trends and Patterns When Data’s Scant

Data quantifies and substantiates our work and findings. Reporter tips and tactics can help us in business too when numbers are scarce.

5 min readJan 10, 2024

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How To Claim Successes and Report On Trends and Patterns When Data’s Scant

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D G McCullough

The Suitcase

A seemingly innocent task — packing to return to the place where we grew up — can bring up a lot within

5 min readDec 16, 2023

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The Suitcase

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D G McCullough

How Feeling Thanks Boosts My Presence and Business

Taking stock of what’s working beautifully every day vs. only at Thanksgiving boosts happiness, confidence, and my business.

5 min readNov 22, 2023

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How Feeling Thanks Boosts My Presence and Business

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D G McCullough

D G McCullough

New Zealander D G McCullough has written on social trends for the Guardian, the Economist, and the FT. She’s a narrative and communications coach.

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