The ‘I’m not good enough’ syndrome
Patrick* was heading up a major manufacturing division within the business. He had got to this role because of his strong leadership skills, extensive qualifications, his business acumen, his great people management skills, hard work and dedication. Even though Patrick had achieved all of this, he still didn’t feel that he was enough. He lacked self-confidence. No matter how successful he was or how well the business was performing, he still felt like an imposter in his role and that sooner or later “they” would find out. He was his own worst critic. The Results There are people out there just like Patrick whose limiting beliefs are creating roadblocks to their career success and enjoyment of life. Jo has worked with many people to help them break through their roadblocks and learn new strategies to achieve peak performance and reduce their stress. Coaching people around their limiting beliefs Using cutting edge self development and relaxation techniques, she helps them to find new ways of achieving that success in ways that are congruent with their values and empowering beyond their expectations. *Actual names have not be...
read moreThe fear of change
This large group of learners were coming along to a training program that they were required to attend as part of their role. The corporation was introducing a major new initiative across its operations to give it a significant new income stream and vital advantage in a highly competitive market. While this was an incredibly large and exciting initiative for the company, it was also going to require staff to make significant changes. It is common for people to fear change and in turn be fearful of training or learning designed to facilitate that change. The Results This group, like many others Jo has worked with, came along with a range of attitudes and feelings. Some came along with great enthusiasm and an eagerness to take their skills and knowledge to a new level. Others had some reservations or fears, all very real and valid for them. These included the following: • I’m already so busy in my role. How can I possibly take on anything new?• This is going to require me to make significant changes to the way I do my job. I’m comfortable with what I’m doing now. • What if I don’t understand it? I’m with a group of my peers and I’m worried about looking foolish in front of them. • Oh no – not another training program! What I really need is time at my desk so I can get through my work. How is this going to be a good use of my time? Acknowledging their previous experience as learners (both good and bad) All of this needed to be managed if the participants were to have a great learning experience and very importantly that the client’s business objectives were to be achieved. By acknowledging their previous experience as learners (both good and bad) and her expert knowledge of learning styles and preferences, not only was Jo able to create a safe and supportive learning environment for the participants, she was also able to teach often complex technical subject matter in a way that was accessible and empowering for the...
read moreThe fear of presenting
Margaret* had an extreme fear of public speaking. Imagine her horror upon hearing these words. “In less than 24 hours you are going to be making a presentation to the CEO of a multi-national billion dollar company.” What an incredible opportunity this was for Margaret as a potential future leader in the business to present what she and her team saw as key initiatives that would take the company forward. What a nightmare given her fear! She felt physically sick at the thought and could not imagine how she would possibly be able to stand up and do it. The Results Jo coached Margaret to ensure that not only would Margaret be able to comfortably stand up in front of the audience and present, but could also experience the success she so deserved. Using a range of cutting edge techniques Well Margaret delivered that presentation like a pro and got such great feedback from the CEO and her team that she couldn’t wait to get back to work and do more presentations. And she did – with great results. Jo is passionate about helping people to learn the success strategies that powerful communicators use and to let go of the often unconscious habits that are holding them back. She has seen so many people with great ideas who fail to have influence because they don’t use the fundamental skills of powerful communication and the simple yet profound strategies that they could employ to tap into the motivations of their audience. *Actual names have not be...
read moreThe power of feedback
David* had been working in his field for almost 15 years and was a leading a technical team. Having started with the company in a junior operational role, he had worked hard to get to where he was. He had studied part-time at night and on weekends to further his qualifications while juggling the demands of a very busy job and a young family. When Jo met him he seemed stuck and unsure of why he wasn’t having the influence he wanted to have with his team and his peers. Within a very short time of working with him it became evident to her that he literally was not being ‘heard’. His speaking and communication style and habits were seriously limiting his influence to the point where people would often “switch off” when he spoke. This was not only seriously limiting for him but also for the business. He had such great ideas and such a wealth of experience and this was being lost because he couldn’t get people to “tune in” to him. The Results While it may seem hard to believe, in all that time he had no awareness of his limiting communication style, nor had anyone ever given him any feedback about it. Jo worked with David around developing more empowering and influential speaking and communication strategies which he was able to implement immediately to great effect. It’s hard not to wonder how much more influence he could have had all that time ago if only he had received the feedback. This is not the first time Jo has worked with people well down the track in their careers who have never received that vital piece of feedback given in an empowering way that could have made such a huge difference. Empowering and influential speaking and communication strategies These stories drive her in her mission to teach as many people as she can the most powerful and empowering strategies for giving people feedback. The right feedback given in the right way at the right time can literally change the course of someone’s life. And given the extensive research proving the importance of feedback in driving business success, it’s a critical skill for every leader and business. *Actual names have not be...
read moreThe Graduates seize the day
Jo recently worked with a group of Graduates working with a financial services company. They were an incredibly talented, intelligent and highly motivated group of young people who, in six weeks’ time, were going to make a major presentation to their CEO and senior leadership team on the results of the 12 month project they had been working on. What an opportunity! Jo coached them on success strategies for the content and delivery of their message to ensure that they would wow their audience and gain maximum recognition within the organisation that would reflect well on both their personal brand and the extensive effort they had put into their project. The Results After applying their learnings and employing new strategies to maintain an empowered personal state, on presentation day, not only did they wow their audience, but they also got amazing feedback on the quality, content and professionalism of their presentations. Employing new strategies and honing their presentation skills On top of that, they had set a new benchmark for project presentations in the organization. They definitely were able to seize such an important and visible opportunity at such an early and critical juncture in their career showing just what they are capable...
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