The Role (and ROI!) of Coaching in Difficult Times

Written by David Kaiser - Posted in Business Blog, Career Blog, Coaching, Communication, Productivity, Time Management

Published on March 14, 2011 with No Comments

Francis Marshall has an article (click here) in the Training Journal entitled “The role of coaching in difficult times.” Here are some of the highlights:

[C]oaching’s ability to unleash discretionary performance in the individual…when they are inspired to perform to a higher standard simply because they want to

[C]oaching can play a key role in helping people think clearly and remain focused on their objectives

Coaching is also crucial for helping employees maintain motivation

[C]oaching helps people stay alert to the signals of recovery so that they gear up quickly once the economic corner has been turned

Coaching is also one of the few places where managers can make use of a sounding board away from the everyday pressures of business life.

Coaching can create a place where you think calmly. And when you are calm, you are more creative and make better decisions.

You know where I am going with this. The last one.  I agree, when you are calm, you simply function at a higher level and make better choices. Maybe that calmness comes from managing your time well, maybe it comes from having a confidante you can spill your guts to, maybe it comes from having someone to help you focus your strategic priorities, or wade through the minutia, whatever it takes to keep you relaxed and focused.

The Role (and ROI!) of Coaching in Difficult Times

David Kaiser

David Kaiser, PhD, ACC, is Executive Coach to Extraordinary Leaders and CEO of Dark Matter Consulting (www.DarkMatterConsulting.com). Get a free white paper "Four Unusual Steps to Better Time Management" by clicking here: http://bit.ly/nSwkl4

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