Monthly Archives: August 2011
Coaching Demystified
Have you learned NLP or Hypnosis but lack the confidence to start your practice?
I’ve taught NLP and Hypnotherapy for nearly a decade, and I’ve noticed that there is only one thing that keeps students from starting a coaching practice. Without the confidence in your own skills and abilities, you’re likely to stay in a “safe” position. But how do you develop the confidence to pursue your dreams?
I’d personally like to invite you to a very special event I’m producing with my friend and colleague, Marcus Marsden, an executive coach to some of the largest companies in the world. Not only is he an excellent and seasoned coach, he’s a thoroughly entertaining and effective trainer and NLP Master. And, he works for the leading coaching company in Asia, where we’ve co-run NLP workshops for the past 3 years.
I know you’ll enjoy this workshop. I look forward to your participation!
Coaching Demystified
A Workshop for NLP Practitioners and Hypnotherapists
Successful coaches have their own style of coaching. They have cultivated how to think and act like a coach, and they know how to apply their skills at each stage of the coaching journey.
In this experiential workshop, you will experience and explore:
- what it’s like to go through the stages of a coaching journey with a client
- the mind of a coach – how does a coach think, listen, and act differently compared to people in other roles
- how a coach builds an effective coaching relationship with their client(s)
- your own coaching style – who do you need to be in order to really be effective at working with others; what experiences and qualities do you have that can assist you to be a great coach;
- why people are important to you and why is it important that you contribute to their development. This is critical in order to evoke a real commitment to go out and create a practice.
At the conclusion of this workshop, you can expect:
- Increased confidence and commitment to coach people in their daily life – either formally or informally. You will leave the workshop excited about coaching, ready to start a coaching conversation with a belief in your ability to coach and develop people.
- To be thinking, listening, and acting like a coach. You’ll learn practical, easy-to-use coaching techniques to use alongside other skills.
- To understand how and why to help others achieve goals.
- To determine your natural coaching style and how to adapt your way of working to coach different people.
So, if you’re ready to take the next step in your career, join us for this very special event. I am certain you’ll get exactly what you need to move forward in your own life, and be ready to help others move forward in theirs. Join us!
The Essential Details
Dates: October 14-15, 10am to 6pm
Location: 421 Post St. 14th Floor in San Francisco CA
Regular Tuition: $475
Early Bird Tuition: $350 before September 1 (Save $125!)
Meet Marcus Marsden
Marcus is an executive coach and personal development trainer based in Hong Kong with clients throughout Asia and the UK. Marcus brings to his training and coaching 20 years of business and management experience. Marcus specializes in coaching senior executives in leadership, management, and change and teaching personal breakthrough workshops.
Marcus has also worked extensively in the fields of leadership development and coaching with organizations including Unilever, PETRONAS, Sony Ericsson, Taishin Bank, Birla Group, Wika Construction, and Hewlett Packard.
Graduating from Oxford University, Marcus is an NLP Master Practitioner. He holds certification for Creative Thinking facilitation and he is a member of the International Coaching Federation and the Newfield Network.
Marcus is married to a lovely Indonesian woman and currently lives in Hong Kong. When not working, he enjoys keeping fit and healthy in the gym (his wife is a personal fitness trainer!) as well as playing golf, hiking and Pilates. He is a keen movie watcher as well an ardent fan of American football (Go Raiders!).
Emotional Maturity? Not in America!
Just this morning, I witnessed a large truck speeding down my street, honking at a double-parked car (do cars move themselves??). Over the weekend I heard so much gossip it made my head spin. And tomorrow I’m likely to hear one of my clients badmouthing a co-worker.
One thing I’m quite certain of, after 15 years in this business and extensive international travel, is emotional maturity isn’t highly valued in this country. Additionally, it is our collective immaturity that has created our current financial crisis. We are like children, demanding to play now and pay later. Yet, delaying gratification is not only beneficial, it can be more enjoyable.
Some Signs of Emotional Maturity
- Making sacrifices for the sake of others
- Admitting when you’re wrong
- Compromising
- Accepting things as they are, without judgment or criticism
- Taking a long-term view
- Making good decisions, rather than choosing whatever feels good in the moment
When people ask me why I do the work I do, I always answer with, “I want to make the world a better place.” I’ve chosen to do this by building maturity in myself first, then by showing others how much better life could be with just a few simple changes. Consider adopting just one of these options for a few weeks.
- Listen to those you love, without comment or judgment. Open your heart and hear them out.
- Ask yourself, “Is this smart?” in addition to, “Does this feel good?” Both questions are important.
- When something unexpected happens, don’t try to figure out if it’s good or bad, just accept that it is. Do the best you can with what you’ve got.
- Do something helpful for someone else, even if it’s inconvenient. You’ll be amazed by how much you get out of it.
- Admit it, out loud, when you’re wrong. And do it without shame or embarrassment- it was only a mistake.
By demonstrating just a little emotional maturity you can make more sound financial decisions, enjoy driving again, and parent happier and healthier kids. Becoming wise, grounded, and compassionate requires living intentionally, which is a habit you develop over time. It’s never too late to start, but it’s something you don’t want to put off (procrastination is another sign of immaturity).
There are personal development tools available, more than ever before, and they are extremely important to learn. You can love more deeply, feel more peaceful in your heart and head, learn to let go of anger and grief, and achieve lasting happiness. Be a renegade! Break out of this current culture of greed, short-sightedness, and childishness. I promise you- you’ll enjoy your life even more.
To get moving along the path to emotional maturity, you may wish to begin with a private consultation. Or, consider taking a course focused on the mind and how it works. Valuing education is a great sign of emotional maturity.
