What a wonderful FREE Coaching Training Taster Day we had on March 1st, a real opportunity to test the flight path, to engage motivated and focused individuals. The day was well planned to work with diverse participants from a range of professional back grounds which included CEO Charity, Directors of Business, Medical, therapies and education. Continue reading “Wise Goose – Free Coaching Taster Days – Success”
Coaching News from Wise Goose – Focus Goals and Success
I absolutely love the book called “The Magic of Thinking” Big by David Schwartz. I love the concept of success, it is so personal to everyone, overall he advises it is the sense of achievement when we achieve life goals, this helps our sense of fulfilment and health.Continue reading “Coaching News from Wise Goose – Focus Goals and Success”
Employee engagement – seven tips for success
Organisations need people who are engaged and motivated; especially during an economic downturn.
Many studies show that engaged employees are good for organisations. According to the Corporate Leadership Council, employees with lower engagement levels are four times more likely to leave their jobs. Engaged employees are also more productive and contribute more to profits. Studies found that the organizations with highly engaged employees achieved twice the annual net income of organizations with less engagement. Continue reading “Employee engagement – seven tips for success”
Wise Goose Fabulous Launch February 2013
Well what a fabulous launch party, a gathering of motivated individuals toasting success for Wise Goose School of Coaching in the heart of the South West.
Liz Scott, a leading Coach in the South West and former BBC reporter opened the celebration with a toast, wonderful words and wishes for Annie and Helen. Continue reading “Wise Goose Fabulous Launch February 2013”
Wise Goose School of Coaching – Learning to say NO to GROW..
Well how incredibly busy we are juggling family, work, hobbies, animals, charity work commitments, school governor demands and whatever rocks your boat!. No is one of the first words we learn as a child yet as we get older we find it increasingly harder to say. Continue reading “Wise Goose School of Coaching – Learning to say NO to GROW..”
Coaching Thriving Unpredictability
The icy cold weather today inspired me to think about thriving and unpredictable climates. As I cleared the ice off my car, I aimed to stay focused, motivated and positive about getting to my meeting on time. I drove off very happily all cosy and warm, when I manoeuvred around the corner I was confronted by a road closure!. Living in the countryside sure has its pros and cons; I had to drive an extra ten mile round trip to my destination. Continue reading “Coaching Thriving Unpredictability”
Redefining Success – Coaching for Responsible Leadership
In the wake of the financial crisis the media spotlight has been increasingly on unethical behaviour in organisations. We’ve seen trust in leaders unravel and a crisis of confidence in institutions of all shapes and sizes. Society is calling for more responsible leadership and demanding that companies and individuals act with integrity.
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Nurturing Creativity Coaching Tips
Stop and think about the last time you thought about “your” creativity! Yes that word conjures up all kinds of responses and emotions. Of all the parts that make us who we are it is our creative self that can be the most neglected. It hangs at the bottom of our to-do list, or we see it as the property of poets and artists. Continue reading “Nurturing Creativity Coaching Tips”
Effective communication starts with active listening – give the gift of attention
I love Christmas and the giving and receiving of gifts, but Christmas is over now and I’ve been thinking about a gift we can give all through the year – the gift of attention.Most of us think we are good listeners (especially coaches, mentors and therapists), but a study into what makes good communication shows that professionals allow their clients on average only twenty seconds before intervention. Continue reading “Effective communication starts with active listening – give the gift of attention”
Coaching – Becoming more adaptable
Adaptability now that’s a wonderful word for the run into the UK New Year 2013! Harnessing and maintaining optimal performance in work and in life, a mean feat indeed.
Are you adaptable?
Are you flexible in how you juggle and manage self and colleagues? Continue reading “Coaching – Becoming more adaptable”