Executive Coaching
What can I expect from Coaching?
Get your coach right and you will transform your thinking, your behaviour and your performance. As Psychologists we have a firm belief that your thinking determines absolutely everything that you do or say, and so this is where we go first.
With small ‘mind shifts’ and the deconstruction of limiting beliefs, our clients frequently set higher expectations, overcome perceived obstacles and obtain greater levels of achievement.
Come to the edge.
We might fall.
Come to the edge.
It’s too high!
COME TO THE EDGE!
And they came
and she pushed
and they flew….
Christopher Logue
Wall-to-wall meetings, relentless emails and international travel, can make coaching appear a luxury. Yet many are amazed by what can be generated by carving out a safe space within which to speak and listen.
The best coaches show us how to examine ourselves and to increase our levels of self-awareness. Only then are we able to change how we “see” ourselves and increase our options for action and behaviour.
From confusion comes clarity.
From fear comes action.
From frustration comes results.
“The problem of distinguishing what we are and what are not responsible for in this life is one of the greatest problems of human existence…we must possess the willingness and capacity to suffer continual self-examination.
M. Scott Peck ‘The Road Less Travelled’
What you can expect from us
Often it is our thinking; the way we perceive ourselves and our limiting beliefs that hold us back in our leadership roles. All of our coaches are trained Psychologists, and more specifically, all are trained and accredited in methods aimed at tackling erroneous thinking and perception. With your coach you can expect to explore how your mind works, the keys to peak performance & success and how to overcome those obstacles that seem to be standing in your way. Through a balance of support and challenge, you can expect to work with someone who can clearly identify your brilliance, while refusing to buy into your ‘story’.
“Thanks to your guidance I find myself in a position where I am looking to what I can contribute to the new role; rather than my previous mind-sets on new appointments which have been to reflect on my perceived inadequacies and where I will fail.
To have ‘matured’ as a human being in this way has been liberating for me and naturally for those around me whom I effect. Whilst I was self-aware enough to realise life/me had more to offer and give, finding the key to unlock my self-imposed imprisonment to get there was proving difficult.You were able both to provide the key and more a map to guide future fulfilment; a blueprint to living.
Thank you again for all you have done, I really am quite a changed person.”
“I first met Clare at a development centre with work. I was so enthused by the insights I had gained during our short time together that continuing the coaching relationship was the obvious next step.
Clare’s style really put me at ease. She has a great ability to hone in on more sensitive challenges very naturally, doing so in a non-judgemental way. She generates total trust in the relationship and honesty in the mirror you hold up to yourself. Clare’s coaching has provided insight into the things that have held me back and has enabled a huge impact on my professional and personal life.”
“Clare has been a tremendous help in developing my mindset from one that fixates on potential negative outcomes to one that, while accepting the negatives are always a possibility, focuses instead on what is within my power to influence in a positive way. Clare has a completely open and non-judgemental approach that really puts you at ease. Her questioning, suggestions and ideas have helped me to have a deeper and more mature understanding of my own thinking and to develop the tools to really focus on what drives me. In a relatively short period of time Clare has had a hugely positive impact on me and I still feel like there is far more to learn.”
Clare is an amazing coach. I credit her with unlocking my confidence which has allowed me to excel and drive performance.
She works holistically to address both professional and underlying needs which has resulted in lasting and sustained change which now allows me to thrive both personally and professionally, equipped to tackle and overcome challenges as they arise.
Her passion and enthusiasm for coaching shines through as does her experience and joy for developing others. With a style that is supportive and encouraging, creating safety to push me outside my comfort zone. Her recommendations for appropriate resources to underpin and explore subjects is also excellent.
My coaching with Clare has been a real turning point for me and am now living the results.
Clare, I am certain I wouldn’t have been selected for this position if I hadn’t met you, so thank you so much for this and everything else. I wanted to drop you a line on this one in particular because it felt like until now, I was much happier and content in life but it maybe hadn’t translated into an obvious benefit for my career. But now it really has! You’ve had such an amazing impact on me and I will be eternally grateful.
A quick note to say thank you for all your guidance, advice and enjoyable coaching sessions this year.
Each session has provided me with direction and clarity; and I’ve walked away from each feeling energised and confident.
Accepting, embracing and learning from failure. The power of yet. Being curious. Accepting things outside of my control. And not having all the answers straight away. Are all really key takeaways for me, and are having a genuine and healthy impact on my work and life.