A young doctor, just two months into his career, was tasked with a seemingly straightforward follow-up procedure — removing two tubes left in a patient after surgery. These tubes delivered painkillers deep into the body, and the process was simple: pull out the tubes, clean the wounds, and dress the site.
The past five years have been the most intense period of growth in my life and the most impactful for my personal development.
When I first encountered coaching, it was purely to enhance my leadership skills at work and to learn better listening and questioning techniques. When I faced challenges in my career, I thought a coaching conversation might help me find direction, so I approached Richard to coach me. Only when I experienced being coached did I truly appreciate the power and impact of coaching.
Continue reading “Understanding Myself, Clarifying Direction”
The six-month coaching journey from late March to September this year was indeed an adventure worth celebrating.
Working with my coach, Richard, allowed me to experience the transformative power of coaching and shifted my perspective on personal growth. It has helped me continuously progress toward becoming a better coach. This journey was both challenging and inspiring.
Jack (not his real name), a client of mine, was asked by his director to take on a new role. His job was to figure out how to implement an initiative the director had in mind. The problem was that Jack could not understand how that initiative could contribute to the organisation’s purpose. The initiative seemed valuable and had potential at first glance. As Jack discussed the specifics with his colleagues and supervisor, they quickly realised it would be problematic while not contributing meaningfully to the organisation’s purpose. However, because the director wanted it done, they had to figure out how to make it work.
Continue reading “Making Your Team’s Shared Purpose a Living Reality”
Jen and Sue (not their real names) work in the same industry and manage their own teams. Their work requires them to meet with customers and handle their issues. While the nature and scope of their work have some similarities, their mindsets are very different.
Meeting with customers is stressful for Jen. They often have demands (sometimes unreasonable) that sap her time and energy. What makes it worse is her team refers the most “difficult” customers to her. Dealing with these customers’ demands reduces her time for other essential matters. She told me that her team is overwhelmed handling customer demands.
Continue reading “The Power of Shared Purpose in Leadership”
