1. Coaching can help Empower you for transformation.
When people come to Coaching it's normally because they want/need to make changes in their lives. This of course means a time of transformation...even risk taking. As we all know it's hard enough at the best of times to face changes, it's even harder when we don't prepare for it. If you go into a Coaching relationship with a view to really making changes, you better be ready...it's tough. That is why part of the Coaching style you undertake must include some strategies to help you get in shape "holistically" for the adventure. This is where I use my Group Drumming sessions with my clients...to Empower and Energise them, and build a strong defence against any outside distractions or doubts that might creep into your mind-set. Make sure your Coach has methods of Empowering you which will enable you to feel "up " for the demanding task and undertaking that transformation can be.
"Self empowerment is seeking the solution rather than fixating on the problem"
Coach Bobbi
2. Coaching can create order from chaos
When our life feels like chaos we need some order. Coaching can create this order by clearing the "fog" that is blinding us from seeing the way forward. Many clients complain of this feeling of "chaos" It's the way we feel when everything is "all over the place", nothing fits in anymore, there is no "flow" or "Rhythm" to what we are doing on a daily basis. In my Group Coaching sessions I use the Drumming as a metaphor for life's routines, functions and duties. I use the power of Rhythm to demonstrate "order and flow" and to establish an understanding of "Clarity" and "Precision". All these things are so important for clearing the way for an unobstructed journey to progression, development and advancement.
"Order is repetition with units, chaos is multiplicity without Rhythm"
M C Escher.
3. Coaching can help Alter Perceptions.
Sometimes in life we might be moving in the wrong direction (or not moving at all) because our perception of a situation, or even of life itself, is way off reality. How we see things is so important. People who do well in life tend to see many things differently from people who do not do so well. It's strange but true. Very often our perception of ourselves, others, money, work, relationships, socialising, studying, and all sorts of situations are wrong. Coaching can help a client see things from another perspective. The way we perceive ourselves for instance is absolutely vital to our progression and development, and this perception, if wrong, can hold us back from becoming the best version of ourselves. A good Coach can adjust the lens of a clients focus, and put many things in perspective, therefore helping them to perceive the World in a better, more constructive and positive light.
"All our knowledge has its origins in our perceptions"
Leonardo da Vinci
4. Coaching can Instil Self-Belief.
It's simple...if you don't believe in yourself, you will never get other people to believe in you. Believing in yourself should be the number one thing you tackle when you want to move forward, make positive changes and reach your goals. A good Coach can see very quickly if a clients self-belief system is broken...and start immediately to rebuild it. If the reason your not progressing is because you know deep down that you don't really believe in yourself, then you must take immediate action. With the aid of a good Coach, change this negative outlook about yourself before you take another step. You must instil an indestructible self-belief system...it is the foundation of all success and achievement endeavours.
"A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval"
Mark Twain
5. Coaching can Energize you.
The first time I ever went to a Coaching session as a client still remains clear in my mind. What still stays with me is the feeling of renewed energy I had when the session was over. It's hard to explain or define Energy in this way. Rather than a "physical" energy, it was more of a "soulful" energy. (see I told you it was hard to explain) However, if you have had this feeling you will know what I mean. A good vibrant Coach has a way of making you feel like you have the energy to take on any task no matter how tough. It's an energy that helps you find answers to problems, make better decisions, think on your feet, have a clearer vision of reality or structure better plans. Energy can come in many ways, but this "expressive" type of energy is special and extremely concentrated.
"Energy is contagious, either you affect people, or you infect people"
T Harv Eker
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