Areas of Coaching

Personal

“The only way to find the limits to what’s possible is to go beyond them to the impossible”

— Arthur Clarke

If you want to take your personal or professional life to the next level, working with a coach is a powerful and proven way to create the change you want to see.

Let’s face it. . . . . Sometimes life gets challenging, confusing and even daunting at times.  When it does we often try to go it alone and often stay stuck with the same old habits, frustrations and problems. Coaching is about getting unstuck!  It‘s  about gaining clarity on what is most important and taking action toward what’s possible!

“By working with Joan, I learned to listen more closely to the dreams and yearnings I was failing to hear or recognize due to life’s distractions and responsibilities. Coaching helped me to get clear on what needed to be done and get into action; on areas in my life like fitness, family and relationships.”

— Patty M. - Training and Development Consultant

Corporate

“The goal of coaching is the goal of good management, to make the most of an organization’s most valuable resources. ”

— Harvard Business Review

Coaching in the corporate sector has been shown to produce an extraordinary return on investment. It improves both bottom line results and intangibes like commitment, job satisfaction and the emotional intelligence required to be agile in the rapidly changing climate of a global marketplace. We work with both individuals and teams who are  committed to excellence and sustainability.

Clients see Improvement in:

• Leadership

• Strategy Development and implementation

• Teamwork

• Relationships

• Job Satisfaction

• Conflict Management

• Organizational Alignment

• Personal Resilience and Employee Retention

• Assimilation of newly placed executives.

“Truthfully, what I’ve accomplished with the support of a coach cannot be expressed in a mere sentence or two. Prior to working with Joan, I was extremely dissatisfied and considering leaving the industry I love. Through coaching, I have leveraged my strengths and made significant improvement in all of my roles at the agency. My leadership and management skills have improved dramatically and I am enjoying a renewed sense of confidence and enthusiasm.”

— Sr. Vice President, Mullen Advertising

Teams

“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a shared vision. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results”

— Andrew Carnegie

Teams exist to produce results and are the engines that drive successful organizations.  Whether your team is on-going or project oriented, it’s purpose is to form and perform.  Research shows that the most successful teams have the means and resources needed to produce results and also place adequate importance on building effective relationships and positivity.  We utilize cutting edge Team Diagnostic Assessment and periodic follow-up coaching to help teams leverage their strengths and identify the factors that need improvement.

  Teams benefit by developing:

• A common and compelling purpose and vision

• Alignment around goals and strategies

• An effective balance between productivity and positivity

• Clear roles

• A deep sense of democracy and appreciation of diversity

• Ability to manage conflict

• Sustainability 

“When I first started talking with Joan about my vision for the company, I knew I wanted to invest in a program that would impact not only our bottom line. I was looking to offer the team an opportunity to invest in themselves, both personally and professionally. I couldn’t be happier with my decision or the progress we are making. The results have been remarkable. I’m recommending Joan and her work as executive and team coach to many of my colleagues and partner companies”

— Jan Goodman - President Cityscapes Plant Care Inc.

Relationships

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much”

— Helen Keller

Our personal and professional lives depend on our ability to thrive in relationship. Whether you want to enhance your marriage, solidify a business partnership or improve your personal or professional relationships, working with a coach can help. Investing in your important relationships can help to:

• Identify strengths and build on what is working.

• Align each person’s desires, needs and vision.

• Learn new tools for communication and conflict management.

• Allow what wants to unfold happen.

• Create agreement of how you will be with challenges.

• Enjoy and celebrate each other more.

Trainings & Workshops

“Tell me and I’ll hear, show me and I’ll see, involve me and I’ll understand”

— Confucius

Yes! Group coaching is effective and has benefits beyond one-to-one coaching.  We’ve brought the Power of Coaching program to a variety of organizations and settings, including schools, churches and wellness centers. Delivered as keynotes engagements or training sessions, we will customize our program to meet the needs of your group on topics like:

The Power of a Compelling Vision - EVERYTHING is created twice: once in our heads, hearts and souls and then once in reality. What is your vision for your life or career?  Do you like what you are creating? If not, it might be time to take a look at your ‘blueprint’ or mental map of reality and take charge of your future.

The Power of Perspective -  Whether we are aware of it or not, we are always in a ‘perspective’.  We have a paradigm or point of view on every aspect of our lives. And our perspectives affect our choices, actions and eventual outcomes.  This workshop follows the previous module, but can also be powerful as a stand alone.  

The Power of Inspired Leadership - The mark of a good leader is their ability to move and inspire others.  Great leaders are able to prime the positive emotions in others and create a resonant energy that moves us to action. Learn to stand with passion and purpose in your vision and enroll others to take action. Our global community, organizations and teams are hungry for principle centered leadership that matters. Now is the time to get inspired!

The Power of Manager as Coach - It is not enough for managers to simply recruit and retain the right people. They must also develop, engage and motivate staff. The best mangers use a ‘coach approach’ to consistently bring out the best in others.  Find out what sets great managers apart and employ a fresh skill set that inspires sustainable results.

The Power of Effective Communication - We spend most of our waking hours communicating and yet how much do you really know about expressing yourself and perhaps more importantly, how to listen.  Are you really being heard in conversations you are having?  Do you understand each other’s points of view? This dynamic session inspires participants to become more ‘interdependent’ and synergistic in their communication.

The Power of Focus - Do you have difficulty managing your priorities and time?  Do you get a lot done without making any real progress on what matters most?  In this important training, you’ll learn the difference between being effective vs. efficient and find out why saying YES to what’s most important requires saying NO to what’s not.

The Power of Purpose - In the end, what mark will you leave on this world, your family or community?  What is your legacy?  Playing small, waiting till next week or thinking you’ll get to it ‘some day’ does not serve the world.  Stepping boldly into what you are called to do here on this earth does!  In this workshop you’ll discover your ‘gift’ and how you can bring it to the world!  You’ll be motivated to make your life matter.

“I gained so much from taking Joan’s The Power of Coaching workshop. In just eight weeks I got unstuck and made some incredibly positive changes in my life. Joan’s style is engaging and powerful, all the while being empathic and sensitive. I highly recommend Joan’s work as a professional coach.”

— April, Marketing Strategist

Testimonials

“As President of an international company, I can say that Joan knows how business people think. In each session, we got to the heart of the matter quickly. She understood the challenges and demands of my business and held me accountable to taking action on priorities. her approach was refreshing and applicable to my personal life as well.”

Skip Aluisy

President NET Global

“When I first started talking with Joan about my vision for the company, I knew I wanted to invest in a program that would impact not only our bottom line. I was looking to offer the team an opportunity to invest in themselves, both personally and professionally. I couldn’t be happier with my decision or the progress we are making. The results have been remarkable. I’m recommending Joan and her work as executive and team coach to many of my colleagues and partner companies.”

Jan Goodman

President Cityscapes Plant Care Inc.

“Truthfully, what I’ve accomplished with the support of a coach cannot be expressed in a mere sentence or two. Prior to working with Joan, I was extremely dissatisfied and considering leaving the industry I love. Through coaching, I have leveraged my strengths and made significant improvement in all of my roles at the agency. My leadership and management skills have improved dramatically and I am enjoying a renewed sense of confidence and enthusiasm while driving results and revenue.”

Sr. Vice President

Mullen Advertising