‘Coaching within organisations has moved beyond being ‘the latest fad’ to adding real benefits’ was the rather cumbersome title used for a recent Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) survey, which looked at the benefits coaching can, and does, bring to the workplace via HR.
I found myself nodding agreement as soon as I read the title, which as a senior HR professional for over 20 years, a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, Read the rest of this entry »
A look at what creates entrepreneurial spirit and how to turn it into a successful mindset
Entrepreneur is a term bandied about by many these days, especially in an economic climate where it is not just desirable to be of the entrepreneurial persuasion but something to be greatly admired.
Some business people may talk wistfully of an associate having entrepreneurial talents or being a ‘true entrepreneur’ but do we really know what makes Read the rest of this entry »
Life coaching is a global boom industry with an exciting future. But life coaches are still relatively thin on the ground in this country – making it a lucrative opportunity for anyone who’s ever wondered if they could become one. Are you one of those people?
What exactly is life coaching?
Put simply, life coaches help Read the rest of this entry »
‘I like only half of the idea of “unconditional positive regard” - the positive-regard half … Unconditional positive regard is not contingent on anything your child does. Mastery, in stark contrast, is conditional, defined as an outcome strictly dependent on what your child does.’
Professor Martin Seligman,
Authentic Happiness.
Professor Seligman may Read the rest of this entry »
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Being productive at work is directly dependent on your ability to focus on your current activity. I cringe when I think about how much time I have wasted thinking about where I was going to go for lunch! Those thoughts would start as soon as I got to work and would keep bubbling up until I actually arrived at the restaurant. I accomplish a lot more at work when I spend those distracted moments focusing on completing my activities instead. This same logic applies to how many times I stop to check Outlook Read the rest of this entry »
Since my journey with Life Coaching began I have completely redefined what success is for me and that definition continues to change from day to day. My relationship with success has changed as well and rather than seeing it as one off big projects I now see it every day in a variety of shapes and sizes.
One of the most important achievements for me to date has been finding a new way of working by finding someone I can Read the rest of this entry »
A friend of mine has an interesting philosophy: that every person is right about half the time and wrong about half the time. My friend’s perspective has given me food for thought over the years, because I’m generally the type of person who takes a position and tends to dig in. I can convincingly and vociferously argue my point of view, substantiating it with examples and "facts," until the proverbial cows come home.
What I began to realise, though Read the rest of this entry »
Jim was the Chief Financial Officer of a growing robotics company. He had six other managers reporting to him and was responsible for two departments, as well as budget and financial information for the company’s operations. It was a stressful job at times but a great company to work for and he seemed happy to be part of the team. His previous jobs had ended either because of mergers or because he was unhappy in the job. Yet he had been referred to an Executive Coach.
From a traditional Read the rest of this entry »
I have decided not to be gentle in this article because too many coaches are sitting around doing the same thing they did a year ago and losing clients or not gaining more clients. Enough, this type of economic climate presents an interesting dichotomy because people are less likely to feel they can afford coaching yet this is a time when they probably need it the most!
What has happened in our Read the rest of this entry »
Hi guys, last time we spoke I was rambling on about preparing to launch my career as a coach in a recession, I was about to submit my final work for my personal performance and my corporate and executive diplomas. Well I can share with you now that I passed both with distinctions! I have decided to share with you my 10 points to turn yourself around. Are you ready? Read the rest of this entry »
