Outside of the sporting arena, coaching is talked about in the business world as some organisations have decided to include life coaches. Life coaching is a proactive way to achieve goals and to solve problems.
With constant changes, new initiatives, stiffer competition, the need to stay ahead, achieve financial targets, and make better use of time and staff, among other things, companies are looking at how they can ease the strain on managers and staff while having an edge.
An outsider, in the form of a life coach can enable the staff to be freer in the way they talk about issues, which in turn allows them and the organisation to produce better results than if they were coached by someone within the organisation. Employees may not feel confident opening themselves up to an insider.
Sounding Board
Individuals in top positions e.g. Chief Executive Officers, Managing Directors and Senior Management can also benefit from having an external coach because being at the top could become very lonely. The external coach would be their sounding board so that they have the space to look objectively at things like forward planning, how to improve performance and productivity, amongst other things and create more time to do the things they want to do.
Because coaching is holistic, having an external coach work for your organisation also helps individuals at all levels look at their lives to see if it is balanced or not between work, relationships with family and friends, health and fitness, leisure, community and spirituality. More often than not work takes up the majority of individual's time. These areas may be looked at during a coaching session, if the coach suspects any of them maybe affecting an individual’s ability to perform well in the workplace. This holistic approach means that your organisation can get the best from your staff.
An article published in Public Personnel Management in the winter of 1997 revealed a study carried out with coaching combined with training. The study showed that training alone increased productivity by 22.4 per cent while training plus coaching increased productivity by 88 per cent.
Getting Desired Results
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), is another method that helps individuals get over beliefs that limit them, builds their confidence, amongst other things. The combination of NLP and coaching allows individuals to achieve the desired results for your organisation with extraordinary speed than using coaching and training alone.
Imagine the results of adding NLP when training plus coaching increased productivity by 88 per cent.
Clients who use NLP combined with coaching report big benefits from the very first coaching session they have. NLP and coaching lead them into a new way of thinking for themselves and to come to their own decisions. This allows them to achieve your organisational goals above and beyond expectation and at the same time improves the quality of their life in the work place, which then creates a better atmosphere for everyone.
Testimonials
“You have helped me focus in on how my lifestyle could affect my health if I do not strike a balance. I have improved my focus on my business as I now have more energy and focus as a result of making inroad into dealing with my lifestyle issues.
As you know the network who I work alongside have been experiencing organisational difficulties and it has not been easy dealing with those difficulties. The issues of the network have actually got worse, however I still remain focused and after our monthly coaching I have now learnt to deal with the network without causing uproar and upsetting people.
Your coaching style is effective and you have never provided the solution you ensure that the person you are coaching provides his/her own solution this means they are taking ownership of the situation and I would like to endorse that you are a very effective and skilled coach and recommend your coaching service.”
David Nicklin, D.J. Mortgage Solutions, UK
“I thought that the lessons would be more strategic and less psychological. However, I have tried the strategic approach before several times with no success. I cannot explain how or why the NLP has worked for me, but I am very pleased with the results.
Old habits are broken effortlessly, and new positive habits materialize. I am more focused on what I want to achieve. I now make better decisions in a shorter amount of time – which has increased my productivity and has saved me money.
My personal life has been less stressful because I remain positive and try to stay away from negative people. I am more focused on my current relationships with my family and friends and constantly try to strengthen those bonds. What I personally liked about the coaching was the fact that the results are almost immediate, and effortless. It almost boarders on the surreal how effortless the change comes around - without even thinking about it.
This type of coaching has the potential to help so many people – irrespective of their job, background or social status.
Thanks Christine! I’m looking forward to more coaching sessions and more great results!”
Cameron Jones, Special Projects Manager, Jamaica
This Testimonial was written on 29th April 2004 after doing their session in 2003
"In February 2003 I had a coaching session with Christine Morris, Life Coach and NLP Practitioner. It's one of the best things I've done for myself.
Mrs. Morris was gentle in her prodding, yet she managed to get me to look into areas that I had been somewhat afraid to explore. We dealt with one particular issue, and while she did not 'give' me the answers, the technique that she used allowed me to look at solutions and positive ways of addressing the issue.
In particular, I found the visualization exercise very useful and since then I've drawn on that technique a number of times. I also liked the fact that we set goals and deadlines and has remained open and receptive to talking with me if and when I get into a jam.
In general, I found my coaching session empowering. I'm the better for it."
Grace Cameron, Lifestyle Editor, The Gleaner Company Ltd. Jamaica
“I found the coaching very useful and practical re: helping me to confront two major job related issues. One such weakness was conducting presentations to a large audience. Another was following through the performance appraisal process in dealing with consistent staff poor performance. I found the coaching beneficial based on the end results of me getting over my two personal managerial weaknesses”
Harel Linton, N.E.M. Insurance Company (Jamaica) Ltd.
“It was a refreshing and welcoming experience for me. Christine’s quiet voice and open expression allowed me to self-disclose. Christine’s attitude was one of “I’m here to help” Not “I’m a judge” so it was easy for self-disclosure. She focused me on what I could do to improve my daily experiences to make the days run smoother and to accomplish more. Also with her follow-up, it ensures that I stick to the plan. It’s as if we are doing this thing together. Good job, Christine!”
Joan Janniere, HeartTrust NTA, Jamaica
This is a quick note to say thank you very much for the coaching I received from you. I was amazed at how much can be achieved in one hour. You very professionally asked me a series of questions that helped me put together an action plan to help me with my time management and also held me accountable for completing the plan. I have found this plan to be extremely useful in my business. It is very useful sometimes to have a third party ask sensible and penetrating questions about oneself or one's business. I would not hesitate to use your services again."
Ed Manning, Poles Apart, UK
"I was in a coaching session with Christine Morris and mentioned fatigue which was due to me working late the previous evening. To my surprise she said let's do an exercise on that. I was highly skeptical thinking how can an exercise like that help me with something I thought was physical and something that had been a problem for the longest while? Against my better judgement I did the exercise and felt energized immediately afterwards!
I didn't realize that her NLP techniques could address something as tangible as fatigue. I thought fatigue was real and not something in the mind.
I am totally grateful to Mrs. Morris and her work for I anticipate I'll now be able to be much more productive without being dogged by fatigue."
W.M. Jamaica
"This is a quick note to say 'Thank You' for the coaching session the other day. It was tremendously helpful. Operating a small business...indeed any business is challenging at times. Mine is no different. You're so focused on doing and servicing your business, it never occurs to step back once and a while and take stock of what's happening. Your session helped me to do that.
At first I did not see this as a priority (even though it is important). Because I created the time with you, it has given even more time to do things I need to with my business and refocused me on things which are important.
The way you got the answers from me in your approach was non-threatening and I was very comfortable with you. (It's a natural ability, which I hope you don't take lightly) Because having that level of rapport with people so quickly can be a challenge. You do it so well.
Again a BIG thank you and I look forward to speaking to you again to give you a progress report.
Even though you feel you're focused, doing great work and moving forward... it's not till you step back with someone like you, you realise your ship is started to head in the wrong direction."
John Sealey, Your Marketing Matters, UK
“You empowered, motivated and strengthened me.’’
Natalie Comri, Supervisor, North West Employment Services, UK
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About the Author
Christine Morris is a Life Coach/Peak Performance Coach & NLP Practitioner who specialises in coaching individuals and groups from all walks of life achieve their goals in less time than they thought possible, with results above their expectations. Email: [email protected] Cell: +1 876 883 6881
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