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High
performance athletes have two advantages that most business people
do not: they are focused on a clear and specific result and they know that
their ability to produce results is what keeps them in the game. Athletes
long ago learned that a good coach can help them attain the focus they
require and to continually produce results so that they remain in the game. While the
business world has adopted coaching as a way of helping its executives
and employees improve their performance, business coaching is a far cry
from sports coaching. Consider some fundamental differences: business
people must often pursue several results simultaneously; and the results
we produce typically involve many other people so that our own contribution
to a result can become cloudy. Individuals often remain 'in
the game' long after they have ceased to produce results! Since
all meaning is context dependent, we have found that effective business
coaching always starts with a conversation about the context for the coaching
engagement that includes an educational component so that you have
access to new ways of thinking before you engage. Whether you are
seeking individual business or executive coaching, a coaching program
for your team or company or if you are a coach who is seeking to expand
your capabilities, the context you establish for yourself will shape and
frame what is possible for you. We specialize in helping you create and implement a coaching context that will create the results you desire. We encourage you to drop us an e-mail or phone for more information about:
If you are a coach, manager, supervisor or someone who wants to be more effective in supporting those around you to achieve results, you may find our article On Being Coach of use. If you are looking for a coach or are considering implementing a coaching program, our article The Art of Choosing a Coach may provide a useful framework. |
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