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“Ute helped me identify roadblocks in my work performance which I didn't realise were there. Now I think about it, some of these things seem obvious, but it takes an external 'coach' and 'supporter' to have the objectivity and involvement to work these things through. She also suggested ways to overcome these barriers; strategies designed to overcome hurdles in the short, medium and long term.

I would definitely recommend coaching with Ute to help anyone who has that nagging feeling that they're not performing to their full potential at work.”

M.S. Senior Executive

We use 'performance coaching' to help business people gain greater competence and most importantly, overcome any external or internal barriers to improved performance.

Looking at a top performers from the sports world, we find that despite being 'winners', top athletes rely on coaching to both achieve and maintain peak performance.

It appears that the business world has been learning from the sports world in adopting coaching as a powerful performance tool for senior executives. However having worked with junior and middle managers as well as entrepreneurs, we know that all business people benefit from applying the coaching principle to enhance both their performance, their career or their business!

Sadly it is a known fact that being a 'winner' in business can be very lonely! For some this loneliness  results in a lack of new insights, perspectives and ideas. For others, lack of support, constructive feedback or encouragement can turn the achievement of stretching new business goals into a rather stressful experience. People may then miss out on learning new strategies to enhance their personal & professional growth and development.

In a recent survey, 84% of a total of 5700 Human Resource specialists claimed that coaching generates improvements in individuals’ performance, targets and goals.* In addition to that, performance coaching is a key tool that helps people respond confidently to organisational change and experience accelerated progress in their careers.

In this world of rapid change just as in the world of sports, it is easy to measure a 'win' or a 'loss'. Performance coaching is the concept that not only provides clients with a 'win'...a clearly measurable step-change in performance. It also gives them a new structure that helps them achieve a life of continuous learning and personal flexibility - two essentials for people to stay competitive in today's fast-paced work environment.

Like top athletes, today's and tomorrow's 'winners' may need coaching for performance more than ever, regardless of whether they work in a corporate environment or are solo entrepreneurs.

the way forward...

Following an intake session that includes a careful assessment of their current performance, clients receive a personalised coaching programme which will help them gain increased awareness and clarity. Supported by an external coach they are encouraged to redefine their roles and their aims, address any 'roadblocks' and barriers to their performance, and therefore set the stage for change.

Further details of a coaching package can be found on the 'process' page.

We would be happy to help you work on the next steps, please don't hesitate to contact us.

*These figures are taken from a recent issue of The Industrial Society’s “ Managing Best Practice” series.