Saturday, January 13, 2007

Are you ready to change

I was recently asked to explain what hybrid coaching-consulting could offer, well at the root of (consulting & coaching) for change examines not only what one does, and why one does what one does, but who you are, and who you want to be. More so to change/learn, people need to embed new insights into deeper, often automatic, thinking processes. This requires them to pay attention to how they think as well as what they think. To change, people need to turn thought into action.

In theory learning will only last if the underlying emotional commitment is there – ‘do I really want to change?’ ‘what are the benefits for me?’ As people engage with new learning they will need to listen to their emotions and look at their attitudes, beliefs and values. Coaching is a powerful tool, that can help you crack open your most pivotal business issues and dilemmas, to achieve a breakthrough. The question is "are you ready to change ... "