Today, I had a day long conversation with other coaches and higher ed administrators on what it means to coach people to their strengths. I really like what Marcus Buckingham is talking about in his book, The Truth About You. Even in this economy we can still focus our energies around what makes us great - our Strengths. What are your unique qualities that you bring to the table?
We all have some natural talents. Combine those with Skills and Knowledge – and watch out world! We can leverage our Strengths.
To start unearthing your strengths answer the following questions:
What would you love to be doing more of at work?
What’s been a BIG DEAL accomplishment for you?
How were you able to achieve this”
And how did you know what the right action was to take to do this?
These simple questions will help you discover your unique talents and passions. By working with a coach to combine your strengths with the skills + knowledge you can have a chance to be challenged just the way you like to be challenged, recognized and rewarded for doing your best. Put your strengths to work and start achieving the success you desire.
Working with a Coach from Orange Slice Training can help you start playing to your strengths. Contact us today for more information.
I have been doing quite a bit of coaching lately. And really enjoying it! As a coach, there are many rewards and benefits from this profession. As someone who has worked with a coach myself, there are TREMENDOUS benefits I have been able to experience as well. (check out the section on my site where I am writing a book!)
Coaching is different than therapy. Therapy focuses on the past and strives to answer the question “why.” Whether you or I know an answer to why doesn’t necessarily change NOW.
Coaching on the other hand looks at “how?” It’s also FUTURE focused. Wrapping the HOW in the FUTURE creates inspiration. It creates action. Action that produces results.
What you get:
A future orientation
A chance to unearth a Dream
Specific, identifiable action steps that get you closer to your dream
A partner in your accountabilities
And someone who wants to see the best you have to offer yourself and the world
The inspiration, nudge or kick towards helping you get what you want
Working with a coach you get to Design(yes, notice the choice of word here) a life worth living. Something I love to call a Juicy Life. It’s in that design phase goals are set. Actions are identified. And, yes…results start to occur.
So, what is it you’d love to be creating?
Working with a Coach helps you explore this question. It’s not one that we regularly let ourselves entertain. It’s one your coach persists on driving towards. It might be uncomfortable. And when it is, you know your getting closer to the edge of a breakthrough.
Let me ask you these three questions:
What is it that would be such a HUGE DEAL for you to accomplish or achieve?
If you got that or achieved that, how would that make you feel? What might be different in your life as a result?
(I’m guessing it would mean a lot to you, and be pretty valuable.)
So, if you could have a partner to help you get just that, what’s stopping you?
Experience Coaching today. Many coaches will provide you a free sample session. It’s a great way to experience what they have to offer, and it will give you a chance to taste what your Juicy Life has to offer.
Ever wish you could create a life worth living? A life that is full of joy?
A life that is best described: Juicy?
Create Your Juicy Life is a practical, hands-on approach to creating just that – a life that is full, ripe and delicious!
For a limited time, I am offering the first section of this new book online to you FREE. Simply complete the contact form with your name and email and I’ll gladly send it your way. I can’t wait for you to start designing YOUR juicy life.
In this book, you will be provided with exercises to create your juicy life. Take stock of your current reality – and then CHOOSE. Notice. and Act.
This book is great if you are feeling stuck, need a nudge, or just want to experience more joy in your life.
If you could get more JOY in your life – what might that be like? Well, now you have some practical tools to use to answer the question – and EXPERIENCE the answer.
What’s it like when you get to talk about your passion? You interests? Your loves?
SHINY EYES.
Ben Zander created a TED video talking to an audience about leadership. The true essence for leaders in developing “shiny eyes.” A curiosity in their staff, an investment, an interest.
We all get shiny eyes when we have a chance to speak about our Passions or Interests. What to really engage someone in a conversation and see them sparkle with excitement, belief and hope? Ask them, “So what would you love to being doing right now?” or “What did you love most about that?”
It’s not just a great coaching question – it’s a great relationship building tool.
