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Have you ever thought 'why coaching?  Ever wondered if it's just the latest fad..? Or felt curious as to whether there's any real merit in investing your time in this way..?

Reports show that training increases effectiveness by 28%

Training followed by coaching increases effectiveness by 88%.

Need I say more...?!

Just imagine.....what would it be like to have quality, uninterrupted time, just for you, to think for yourself, about any topic of your choice; be it related to work or some other area in your life.....?

See yourself being more in control of your decisions and actions, making the kind of changes you crave to create more of the life you want, be more of the person you really want to be.

This month's article summarises the benfits of 'Coaching' to help you decide if it's right for you.

If you're interested, there's a FREE telephone coaching session with your name on it, ready for you to take, right now! Contact us to make it happen, right now.

Why coaching? 1:1 coaching is probably the most effective tool on offer to develop our thinking and release more of our potential.

• Coaching reflects the changing nature of organisations

  In the new millennium the job market is constantly shifting. It is now more commonplace for people to move from one organisation to another; change profession or industry; become self-employed. As we move through such uncharted waters we recognise the need to take responsibility for our own learning; to become more self sufficient and invest in our personal development.

• Coaching can be a cost-effective method of learning

Many companies are constantly under pressure to reduce costs and to get more from less. We are all expected to work more flexibly and efficiently. The capabilities required to deal with the dynamic nature of work are varied and can include interpersonal skills, communication skills, goal setting, problem solving and creative thinking to name but a few.

More managers are realising that to create a positive and effective working environment they need to develop good leadership skills so they can coach their teams. As a manager, you are required to observe, to listen, to encourage, to inspire, to appreciate, to ask questions and to constructively challenge limiting assumptions.  

Coaching makes the best use of internal resources

Coaching is a highly effective, flexible and accessible learning tool which will suit some people's learning style more than traditional methods of group training courses. It can be especially valuable for those of us who work at a distance from the office or work shifts.

Usually, the wealth of expertise that an organisation requires lies dormant within the workforce. When done in a Thinking Environment, coaching awakens this expertise and uniquely stretches our thinking beyond what we currently believe is possible.

Coaching, mentoring, job shadowing and action learning sets are ways in which organisations can accelerate the development of a leadership culture and create an environment where learning is valued and respected as a lifelong process.

•  Coaching can identify what's limiting performance & achievement 

 

 

The key obstacles in our lives emerge from the key obstacles in our thinking. Good coaching can help us identify how our thinking is limiting our work and our lives and keeping us stuck. In turn we become more self-aware of our development needs and vulnerabilities and find our own solutions to greater confidence and success.
 

• Who is coaching suitable for?

Business coaching

•  Anyone who wants to think about their performance at work and their personal leadership.
•  Leaders who, as a coach, want to help their people think well 'for themselves' for the benefit and enjoyment of all concerned i.e. the individual, the team and the organisation.
•  Anyone who wants to specifically develop or fine-tune their leadership skills; to identify and remove limiting assumptions in order to progress; to think strategically, to innovate; to become self-empowered.

  Life coaching

   Anyone who wants time to think about themselves and their life, to explore possibilities for their future development and achievement.

   

  
  So..what are you waiting for..? 

   

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