The leader as torchbearer for coaching LEAD THE WAY
Nov 18, 2014
The leader as torchbearer for coaching
LEAD THE WAY
Reminders – the leader as coach
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Coaching
What? Benefits How? A small step
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What is it?
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‘A facilitative one to one mutually designed relationship between a professional coach and a key contributor who has a powerful positionin the organisation. The focus of the coaching is usually upon organisation performance but may have a personal component as well’
OR‘Unlocking people’s potential to maximise their own performance’John Whitmore
‘Performance = potential minus interference’
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Timothy Gallwey – The Inner Game of Tennis
Secret to winning our inner game
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Not trying too hardLetting go of judgementLetting yourself learn
Over to you –
Applying the theory
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Pull Push Continuum
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What’s in it for you?
Get things done faster and overcome challenges
Reduce stress More time More visibility More respect More job satisfaction Become known as a developer of
people
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Benefits to your organisation?!
Best choices and decisions possible Personal confidence improved Enhanced leadership capability More effective personal skills Prepared for new role Improved job performance Developed skills to manage conflict and change Achieve more Improved communications Clarified causes of behaviour and actions
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Commissioning tips
Sponsor Begin with the end in mind!EvaluationCharacteristics Coaching professionalismCoaching Agreement
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A small step
Be curious Look for Potential Be Aware Take Responsibility No JudgementYour workplace is your university
Lead – what for?
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Contact details
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Allison Taylor MBA
www.addato.co.uk
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