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What are the benefits of using a Coach? The purpose of engaging a coach is to facilitate change, particularly in terms of behaviours and attitudes. Most organisations invest in training programmes to provide skills that effect change but unless the individual is motivated to use them the benefit can be short lived as old habits return. Reinforcing change is accomplished through the provision of coaching at intervals that provide a continual growth benefit. Individuals who engage in a coaching relationship can expect to experience fresh perspectives on personal challenges and opportunities, enhanced thinking and decision making skills, enhanced interpersonal effectiveness, and increased confidence in carrying out their chosen work and life roles. Consistent with a commitment to enhancing their personal effectiveness, they can also expect to see appreciable results in the areas of productivity, personal satisfaction with life and work, and the achievement of personally relevant goals. Who is coaching for? With the growth of Business coaches comes variety, coaching models can be applied to many different situations including; Vision, planning and innovation Leadership development Relationships Task focused solutions Wellbeing and stress management Business owner / Executive support Learning and habitual development Performance and achievement Vision, planning and innovation For many business owners, creating the business was their dream, so what next? Business Owner / Executive Support The old adage ‘its lonely at the top’ rings all to true, coaching is highly effective in providing a safe environment in which to talk and explore issues or challenges and helps to keep work and life in balance whilst providing the potential to establish, fine tune and build the competencies needed to remain at the front and effective in the workplace. Coach selection It was recently reported that there are 7,500 Business Coaches within the UK, many specialise in specific business sectors or services, but irrespective of their background or credentials it is important that you have a clear idea of the outcomes required from the relationship and that you hunt around the market place to find the right coach for your business. Coaching operates on a very personal level hence rapport and confidence in the relationship are paramount to ensure a good cultural fit. Other selection criteria in addition to your usual supplier due diligence should include: Qualifications and training Experience References Background Supervision Costs and their typical coaching structure Professional membership/code of ethics Professional indemnity The successful employees of the future will be the ones that can identify, adapt and link personal ambitions to business objectives. The secret for every business will be to tap into this initiative in a controlled and manageable fashion by operating a programme that effects change with more focus on the individual mindset. The integration of different methodologies and tools that expand the abilities and horizons of individuals through increasing their sense of ownership and responsibility for their actions will build their confidence and self belief and place them in the organisational framework where they engage more readily and effectively to meet the constantly changing and challenging demands. Coaching is a well suited component for this programme as it fosters a positive win:win relationship between business, business owner and employees, enabling them to work to achieve personal goals by linking in with the companies objectives thus forming a collaborative partnership. What does a Coach do? Coaches work in a variety of ways, but essentially the relationship is centred on the individual with regular meetings over a defined period of time. This way ensures that focus remains on the individuals uniqueness and needs and ensures that new skills and habits are developed. A usual starting point would be working with the business owners and executives or project / team managers to establish a congruent vision that can be communicated and used as a basis for aligning employee motivations. Throughout the coaching relationship, the coach helps the individual set goals, provides feedback, perspective, encouragement and the ability to explore options, fears and thoughts in a safe and constructive environment. This leads to the ability to think clearer, more creatively and constructively all of which promote growth in confidence and self belief. Some of our typical engagements include: Wellbeing and Stress This is one of the biggest areas of concern within many businesses, the joy of starting your own business soon gets tested unless you can balance your work and life. Business Growth and Sustainability Ensuring your business pipeline is always full is a constant challenge, conversion to sales takes valuable unpaid time and how can you scale up the business when you are already working every hour of the day? In Closing Employing a business coach can be an extremely beneficial relationship to develop, helping achieve personal goals, create a shared purpose and vision among the business members and opening up opportunities through collaborative partnerships. However, in order to get the most benefit from the arrangement, take time to select the right coach, identify your key objectives prior to engagement and recognise the outcome you are working towards. Also, ask yourself if you are ready to devote the time and energy into making real changes to your life and business. Robert Broughton Personal and Business Coach Address: 4 Bradley Crescent, Rufforth, York, YO23 3QE Telephone: 07730 059 634 Email: Robert@KeyLineCoaching.com KeyLine Coaching and Consultancy Ltd

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