Free Resources
Self Acceptance Webinar- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqOlpIpcaEM
Understand the 'Self-Acceptance Tree Framework'
Relaxation Technique-Forest guided visualisation (11.38 mins)
http://youtu.be/LDM2KkfHnH4
Featured interviews include-
https://www.chaifm.com/podcast/2019-07-30-aviva-baran-rothschild-energy-optimization-and-self-care/
https://www.news24.com/fin24/finweek/featured/when-things-just-dont-fit-20190527
https://www.idc.co.za/2014/09/11/women-must-build-self-esteem/
Blogs
#1 What I've learned about non-conformists?...
People may perceive this ‘species’ as rebellious, defiant, stubborn, contrary or fractious. On a personal note, holding that dissenting voice can often leave me feeling alone, different and harshly judged.
#2 What I’ve learned about the pressure to be perfect?…
Instead of turning out a well thought out piece of work, we are more likely to make mistakes, which in turn get criticized, creating more fear, shame, blame, feelings of inadequacy, less focus, more chance of mistakes and so the cycle repeats.
#3 What I've learned about Coach Matching?...
Is the current coach matching process a help or a hindrance?
I have always been struck by the way that coaching sponsors and coachees, frequently scan the profile of potential coaches; looking for someone who has had a similar industry experience, hoping to hire a coach that then understands their context, making them somehow more credible...
I think quite differently about this matter...
I am concerned that searching for a coach who has 'been there done that', may actually highlight a need for mentoring rather than coaching.
In addition, that coach may unconsciously be placed in the role of 'expert' and unless they are very self-aware and can manage their own responses, (which not all coaches are), they may be tempted to share their experiences or advise their client, instead of staying fully present, curious and objective. These qualities enable the coach to facilitate the client to find their own solutions; through asking powerful q's, that enable the coachee to do their best thinking, apply their freshest insights and make the necessary changes to maximise their success.
As a coach, coachee or coaching sponsor-What are your thoughts?
#leadershipdevelopment #coaching #personaldevelopmentcoach
#4 What I've learned about inclusion?...
Innovative ideas can be harvested and add exponential growth to your organisation- Leaders, can you afford to overlook or exclude these gems any longer?
From my experience of coaching leaders, managers and employees in organisations for 18 years, I truly believe that there needs to be a way to include all the voices in the organisation, in relation to innovation. Innovation has become a core driver of growth and performance and is not the sole remit of top management, consultants or innovation specialists!
So, who else is key in designing new and innovative ideas?
Of course, it is your employees! They are usually customer-facing, with a working knowledge of the business processes, services, and products; who experience the daily pitfalls and obstacles, and who are positioned extremely well to affect creative ideas for positive change and growth in the business!
Diversification in innovation is key!
Hence, the key is for leaders to-
1) Find effective ways to create safe spaces for people to express their ideas, however whacky they may appear and
2) Sincerely listen to these ideas, and not just to those with the loudest voices!
3) Finally, be willing to pilot these ideas and set them up for success, rather than paying lip service through administering surveys, that are rarely translated into positive change.
This is a call to leaders- Driving innovation is critical. The more you are willing to listen and implement your staff's diverse ideas, the more they will feel included, acknowledged, worthy, respected, motivated and empowered. In turn this facilitates their flourishment, commitment and loyalty to the growth of the business.
Conversely, without listening to or implementing their ideas, the more likely they are to lose motivation, feel powerless, experience frustration and over time, morale weakens, productivity decreases and staff turnover increases.
#leadership #innovation #inclusion
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2. Manage your energy not your time
Useful articles
1. The relationship between success and self care/compassion
http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/09/to_succeed_forget_self-esteem.html
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