Discover the real you: Professional

Hello!

It is a well-known fact that we live in an ever changing environment. Due to technological advancement the world is getting smaller resulting in the emergence of new, thriving industries while others are in decline.

Consequently, margins are getting tighter, standards higher and competition tougher.

It is, therefore, crucial for businesses to keep abreast of these changes and raise their game or performance in order to survive.

Sounds simple but the reality may be more complex.

Company culture, lack of time, lack of resource or lack of funds may prevent or, at best, hinder any changes you may wish to implement. But can you afford not to?

Breaches in legislation or regulation can be costly. As can changes in market conditions, badly calculated profit margins, lack of staff retention, lack of staff motivation or sickness culture. Businesses that resist change often perish.

Many professional sportspeople now turn to experts to help them raise their game; to help them fine-tune something they will have already been doing well into doing it better or doing it smarter.

In the same vein, many business owners or key employees in larger organisations have recognised the value of employing similar experts to help raise their game or, in some cases, help them stay in the game, with many more coming on board.

The Solution

Engaging the services of a professional Coach can help you get your business, department or team to where you wish it to be – bigger, better, more profitable? Engaging someone who has the time to concentrate on the issues in question and give them the attention they truly deserve?

Whilst a technical coach or an in-house training programme will address the “industry specific” needs of your employees, a professional (or Wealth) Coach will help examine their psychological needs.

A professional Coach will examine both their Personal Self and their Business Self, help them discover their "hidden" talents and other personal resources and attributes which will assist in improving their daily lives and achieve their own and, consequently, your outcomes.

So, if you need to make changes as a result of business expansion, business downsizing, business re-direction, or exit strategy or perhaps motivation, team building, effective communication or inter-departmental relationships which are causing concern, do give us a ring.

And here's an interesting one - have you ever considered the impact your relationship with money or "wealth" may have on your daily business decisions?

How does it work in principle?

Continue doing things the way you have always done them and chances are you will continue achieving the same results you have always achieved, which is fine if you are happy with those same results. But if you want to change your outcome or that of your team, department or business you must be prepared to change the behaviour or routine of some or all of your employees; you may even have to change your own behaviour and that may be a tall order!

Together we identify your "real" concerns or those of your business and together we find a way of addressing them in a manner which is acceptable to you, your employees and your business. Whether you prefer a series of One2One sessions or mini-workshops, or a combination of both, with everyone sharing a common goal, the chances of success are magnified (for further details see is coaching for you or how we work).

Who truly benefits and why?

All employees: Regardless of their position within the company

Imagine things from their perspective: ever increasing workloads and tighter deadlines

against your prefferred option of: a genuine positive "Can Do" attitude, fully motivated staff who believe in themselves, their abilities and their employer!

Which would you prefer?

The company:

Imagine a harmonious working environment where everyone aspires to one common goal and that is the success of the team, department, or business

Imagine the impact a truly professional, totally committed and successful workforce could have on the success of your team, department, or business both internally and externally

Add to that the savings you can make by retaining your most valued and experienced employees

Imagine your reputation within your industry if this was your team, your department or your business

Now, don't imagine - make it happen!

The Boss: Being the Boss can be a lonely place sometimes

Would you welcome the opportunity to bounce your ideas off someone unrelated to the business?

Someone who will not feel threatened by the implications of your proposals or your decisions.

Or perhaps you have been "paddling your own canoe" for many years but the time has come to seek guidance on Open Door Policy, One2One Coaching, Annual Appraisals to name but a few.

Have you considered outsourcing some of the functions you as a company are unable to perform in-house due to a lack of physical resource or lack of skill-set?

What if you already have in-house arrangements?

Whether you do or you do not, that is fine because each programme is tailored to individual requirements; we can work on a stand-alone basis or alongside your existing arrangements, whatever your preference.

It is important to recognise, however, the difference between coaching, mentoring and training. It is also important to understand that each has a different but equally salient part to play in the development of individuals to become effective members of the team.

Generally, a training programme will apply a standardised "one size fits all approach" to show individuals how to do something. A coaching programme, on the other hand, recognises all individuals (and businesses) are different and is 'tailored' to accommodate this individuality.

Next step

Whether you are in manufacturing, retail, leisure or the service industry you are not immune to the ever evolving world of business and people. To find out more about our bespoke programmes - CONTACT US.

Please note we operate a strict code of client confidentiality and therefore all discussions are strictly private.

Our corporate 'Have You Ever' test:

1. Have you ever struggled with your time management and juggling your work life balance (see personal, ladies, gentlemen)?
2. Have you ever thought you or your staff are doing well but know you/they can do better?
3. Have you ever considered leaving your present job, been desperate for that promotion or having a complete career change and needed guidance with where next, how to get there or even why?
4. Have you ever dreaded that big meeting, presentation or firing some-one?
5. Have you ever felt under pressure, struggled to communicate with your team members or thought they are not performing to their maximum potential but didn't know how to deal with it?
6. Have you ever considered that being the "Boss" can be a lonely place sometimes, regardless of how far up the ladder you are? Could you benefit from having someone to bounce your ideas off, help you form plans or strategies or help you put these plans into action?
7. Have you ever experienced issues with interpersonal or inter-departmental communication?
8. Have you ever struggled with making decisions or influencing some-one?
9. Have you ever struggled with self-awareness and self-acceptance?
10. Have you ever or are you working with some-one who could benefit from better Supervisory or Management skills

The above are examples of some of the areas where we have helped our clients; the list is by no means exhaustive.