Helen Sieroda – Page 7

January 16, 2014January 24, 2014

Coaching Through Organisational Change

Recently, one of my clients described her leadership role as working in a minefield. She pictured herself in potentially hostile territory, without a map, not knowing if a bomb was inches away. A powerful image of turbulent organisational life; with economic uncertainty, rapidly changing technology, globalisation, restructuring, downsizing and good old fashioned acquisitions and mergers. All contributing to unpredictable, potentially explosive working environments, places where hidden explosives of depression, anxiety and stress can blow your life apart.

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November 29, 2013

International Stoic Week: 25th Nov – 1st Dec

Emperor Marcus Aurelius Did you know we’re in the middle of International Stoic Week at the moment?

No, well I wouldn’t have either if I hadn’t received an invitation to a workshop at the University of Exeter about how Ancient Philosophical Ethics could contribute to Modern Business a few weeks back.

I spent a fascinating couple of hours learning about Stoicism; the 2000 year old philosophy as way of life which encouraged resilience, flourishing in relationships and contributing to the common good. Continue reading “International Stoic Week: 25th Nov – 1st Dec”

October 5, 2013October 11, 2013

A Quest for Values

In the world of coaching we often think about values as individual, personal and subjective principles that guide our way through life. But values don’t just shape individual worlds; they influence our wider world for better or worse driving society forward (or backward) impacting business, government, the economy and education. Continue reading “A Quest for Values”

September 26, 2013September 27, 2013

Stop; Breathe;Take Stock

Many thanks to Irene Brankin, one of the Wise Goose Team, for this guest post where she shares some thoughts about the stress, pressure and general busyness of life and talks about the theme of her next book. Irene will be speaking at the Coaching Connect event on October 11th.

We’re all so busy ‘chasing our tails’ these days especially with social media, and all the new technology that is coming out. We’re being told how much we need these things and how they are different from what we’ve got – if we use them in the first place! All pressure and more pressure. Continue reading “Stop; Breathe;Take Stock”

August 13, 2013August 14, 2013

Pioneering Coaching in Schools

Many thanks to Liz Scott, one of the Wise Goose Team, for this inspiring guest post where she shares her pioneering work in bringing coaching into schools…

It was very nerve-wracking. Here I was, in front of a group of 45 pupils, (aged 9-10 years old) and I had to entertain them for the next hour. I was in a primary school pioneering a coaching skills programme with children. Continue reading “Pioneering Coaching in Schools”

July 22, 2013July 24, 2013

Boosting Graduate Employability

“Soft skills tend to differentiate good college graduates from exceptional college graduates,” Joseph Krok, university research liaison at Rolls-Royce.

Last week as I drove through Exeter University campus, graduates in robes and mortar boards were ambling in the afternoon sunshine. It started me thinking about young people’s prospects these days. Continue reading “Boosting Graduate Employability”

June 23, 2013July 10, 2013

Addressing Leadership Shortfall

Is your organisation doing enough to develop the next generation of leaders?

New research published in the Ashridge Management Index shows that many managers (48%) don’t think enough is being done to develop the skills and experiences of younger managers. As well as specific targeting of future leaders, the report recommends that there should be higher levels of investment in learning and development for teams and senior managers. Clearly, though there have been improvements, there is still work to be done in meeting the challenge of building organisations which value learning and development and appreciate the long term positive impact it has upon the financial bottom line. Continue reading “Addressing Leadership Shortfall”

June 13, 2013July 10, 2013

Coaching and Positive Psychology

I’ve had a full week. I’m a community governor at the local primary school where I’ve spent about 12 hours since Monday. I’m also co-chair of an educational charity; that’s taken another day out of an already busy schedule. All unpaid; more than once I’ve caught myself asking: Why do I do it? After all, I also run a business and need to make a living. Continue reading “Coaching and Positive Psychology”

May 8, 2013July 10, 2013

Personality Profiling and Coaching

Last week I attended a workshop on Luminaspark psychometric profiling. I’ve always had reservations about personality profiling. I worry that people might be pigeon holed, or that profiling might filter diversity out of organisational cultures.

Luminaspark is different. It recognises complexity and diversity within the personality and so fits very neatly with the subpersonalities model from psychosynthesis which informs my work in coaching. Continue reading “Personality Profiling and Coaching”

April 23, 2013July 10, 2013

Wisdom Wellness and the Marathon

Well, wise and wonderful learning continues here in the beautiful South West this week, the London marathon was a joy to watch. Seeing the diverse range of runners always brings a smile to my face. The weather was great for a marathon and I am sure a relief for many!! . I have set a life goal to run a marathon; but for now will stick with the race for life until I have time to train properly.

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