Coaching
IQ+Experience+ Emotional Intelligence=More Success
Apr 1st
Emotional Intelligence has been around for many years but for many people it seems a little airy-fairy. This blogette is about how Emotional Intelligence can help people who are at the top of their game be more successful. Take two experienced qualified specialists in their fields, for example, two accountants…..they are both ready to become partners in the firm in terms of their technical expertise. They have the same experience, the same qualifications…..so who will get the partner position? It will be the individual who has the most Emotional Intelligence in most cases.
According to Daniel Goleman, the Emotional Intelligence guru, when comparing the performance of people in 80-90% of cases it is Emotional Intelligence not IQ that is the differentiating factor. Emotional Intelligence is the “Icing on the cake” in most cases.
Experience + Qualifications+ Healthy EI = Success
So what is your Emotional Intelligence like?
Although none of us are perfect and you like me may be a “work in progress” answering these questions will give you ideas about where you are Emotionally Intelligent and areas you can improve on. Knowing what to improve is a good starting point to becoming more successful. Have a go at these questions to assess your emotional intelligence….just score each question out of 10 ( 10 being perfect).
SELF-AWARENESS
Are you self-aware?
How do you know?
Do you know what you are good at and what you need to improve?
Do you play to your strengths?
Can you admit to others what you need to improve?
SELF-MANAGEMENT
Are you able to manage your moods / stresses/emotions?
Are you authentic and true to your values?
Can you adapt to change?
Do you have high personal standards?
Do you look for and seize opportunities?
Are you the “half-glass full” person or are you “half empty”?
SOCIAL AWARENESS
Do you really listen to people?
Can you see the positive in everyone?
Do you foster brilliant relationships with others?
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Do you share your vision with others?
Do you excite them with your vision?
Are you a good networker?
Could you be better?
Do you develop your team?
Are you a “can-do” person who is solutions focussed?
In a conflict do you look to be a “win-win” person?
Do you look to collaborate with others?
What did you notice about your responses to this small questionnaire?
Did you notice what you are very good at and also what you could improve on?
What do you need to do to improve?
Remember improving any of these areas will impact on your overall success. So if you want to be more successful then contact us on 07921613646
Real Confidence – not pretend confidence!
Mar 7th
I often meet people who appear very confident but tell me that their confident is something they have learnt to do…..a bit like putting a mask on or an overcoat.
I also meet people who have learnt to act confident but are fed up of acting and want to be authentically confident.
So what is true confidence?
Is it the bubbly larger than life personality or the person who can talk to an audience with ease?
It can be hard to believe but the most overtly confident people are often those that lack confidence and have low self-esteem.
So what are the traits of authentically confident people?
1. Confident people don’t need to “bling themselves up”…. They have no need to brag, pretend or talk about themselves.
2. Confident people are “quiet” about their confidence…..they exude it without saying anything. They have a way of making people feel comfortable in their presence.
3. Confident people are self-aware about themselves and their impact on others.
4. Confident people accept themselves warts and all. They are not afraid to show that they are not perfect.
5. Confident people accept others for who they are and look at the positives in people.
6. Confident people have a “half-full” mind set – positive and healthy.
7. Confident positive people are “solutions focused” not “problem centric”.
8. Confident people make other people feel good about themselves. Confident people are very accepting of others.
9. Confident people have a can-do/ have a go mentality…..and if it doesn’t work they don’t beat themselves up about it.
10. Confident people accept compliments from others and appreciate that other people enjoy giving compliments.
TIME TO REFLECT: What do you do that shows people your authentic confidence? What do you need to do more of to be a real authentic confident person?
Need more help? Contact: denise@enablingtransitions.co.uk
What is “Executive” coaching?
Mar 1st
There are many approaches to coaching:
Business Coaching: about enhancing business performance
Business Mentoring: coaching in a particular aspect of the business eg Finance
Career Coaching: about enhancing career prospects
Life Coaching: about enhancing personal satisfaction in life
Executive Coaching deals with all of the above areas.Typically an executive coach will work to build self-awareness and responsibilty that will lead to sustainable change. More >
How do you handle Life/Career Transitions?
Feb 22nd
Are you restructuring or making changes at work and want to do it well?
Is change affecting you directly either at home or at work?
Do you know where you want to be in 20 years time and would you like to know how to get there?
If so then Enabling Transitions will make it happen.
Transitions are when an individual, team or organisation “move” from one place, state, form or style to another. It could be a career transition, a life transition, culture change or organisational restructure. Transitions are “change”
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Quick Tips: Be better at Change
Feb 18th
The world of work and business is changing rapidly at the moment and there seems to be a high level of economic uncertainty. For many people this constant and rapid change can make them feel out of control. This in turn can create distress and stress. If you are a business leader having to manage Change can be equally as difficult and stressful. One way of combating the impact of change is to get in control and if you are a leader help others to understand Change. Here are 10 Quick Tips to boost your ability to cope with Change. More >
Are you an “All-Rounder” Strategic Operator?
Jan 30th
Being a technical expert in your field will have got you to a certain level in your business or career, however the more successful you are the more it is necessary to demonstrate a wider portfolio of skills. Often you may find you are doing less of the job you are a technical expert in, and now maybe you are leading a team? Or needing to be more strategic? Or building client relationships, etc. Maybe you want to get to the next level with your business or career but something is holding you back?
The skills required are often referred to as “behavioural” skills. Being aware of your strengths and development needs with these skills will help you progress and become a more “rounded” strategic operator.
Try the compact questionnaire below to assess your “All-rounder” skills and identify areas to develop further. For some free development tips contact: denise@enablingtransitions.co.uk More >
Why a coach can help if your job is at risk.
Dec 12th
We live in uncertain times where budget cuts are impacting on job security. If you are an individual you may feel your job is under threat. If you are a business owner you may be having to restructure and downsize. Change impacts on people in different ways. Some people just pick up the pieces and move on. Some people get in a panic and don’t know what to do. Some people are completely immobilised.
Whether your job is under threat, or you are a business owner coaching / group coaching can help.
Why? More >
Quick Tips: Planning and Organising
Nov 10th
In the current climate where we all seem to be needing to do more with less, whether it is more tasks to do with less time or less cost. Being efficient and effective with your planning can impact on how well you use your time and what you achieve. Planning effectively can also help you to feel less stressed and in more control. Here are some handy tips to improve your ability to plan
Quick Tips: Decision Making
Oct 8th
Do you struggle with decision making? Do you spend time weighing up what to do? Do you find you procrastinate on making decisions? If this sounds like you then here are some quick tips for making decisions. More >