Tom Patterson

ICF Washington State

Tom Patterson is an ICF credentialed leadership coach based in Seattle, Washington.

In addition to coaching, he is a Senior Facilitator for The Energy Project - an organization that helps employees of companies around the world manage their personal energy for higher
performance and sustainability, and is a certified trainer for the QPR Institute - an organization that helps workplaces become equipped to be of immediate help for colleagues who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Tom's coaching is focused around helping leaders discover and navigate that dynamic sweet spot between personal authenticity and maximum effectiveness.

Publication name

HR Future

Publication date

10 Aug 22

Coaching Type

Best coaching practice

English

The Blame Game

Blaming others for our own misery is the easiest thing in the world to do. It is also very unattractive.

By contrast, taking responsibility for ourselves is the path to freedom and respect.

Even if we have technically been victimized, we are not doomed to a victim identiy…unless we choose to be.

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