Coaching is defined by the International Coach Federation as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential, which is particularly important in today’s uncertain and complex environment. Coaches honor the client as the expert in his or her life and work and believe every client is creative, resourceful and whole. Standing on this foundation, the coach's responsibility is to: Discover

Emotional Intelligence at Work Social and personal competencies are vital for a healthy and productive life. Self-awareness, optimism, and empathy can enhance satisfaction and productivity at work and in other aspects of life. The workplace is the ideal setting for the promotion of these competencies in adults because work plays a central role in their lives. Not only do most of us spend the largest portion of our waking time at work, but our identity, self-esteem, and well-b

Self-management happens when we begin to use our awareness of our feelings to manage ourselves. Building on th ebase of self-awareness, we use that information to control and manage our emotions. Self-management is the ability to control our emotions so that they don't control us. That is the simple but powerful truth about self-management. We need to use what we know about our emotions to control and manage those emotions and our behavior. This includes techniques that help

Conflict is the material from which we create learning, connection and insight. It is a message that something is wrong or not working or not longer appropriate. Conflict Management Coaching provides an impartial, safe and confidential environment where differences can be talk through. It will help you reflect on your responses and help you decide if they are working for you or whether you want to make changes to how you are deaing with the situation. One of the benefits of C

What if the environment you are working in is not positive? In our workshop: Emotional Intelligence Holistic Model for Wellness we discussed the principle of the second hand smoke. Basically, it present options, and promote responsibility. If you are are working in an environment is not positive, you could apply the principle. Let's explore some options: Option # 1: Promote a positive environment. Techniques for creating a positive environment: Assess how team members view th

Job satisfaction is a priority concern for researchers because work is such a big part of life. Satisfaction with work feeds satisfaction in life. Moreover, decreased job stress feeds improved health. How do you feel in regards to your job? Positive moods at work do contribute to creativity, persistence and helpfulness (Brief & Weiss, 2002). Also, business units with engaged employees have more loyal customers, less turnover, higher productivity, and greater profits. Why Emot