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Executive De-Railers and the case for Coaching
“What do you see as the value that he/she brings to this organization?”, “What do you see as his/her major de-railers?”, “What do you feel is missing from his/her leadership repertoire?”. These three questions form the base of short telephonic interviews that I conduct with my client’s key stake-holders at the beginning of my typical executive coaching interventions. […]
I work with only a select number of clients at any time. If you think we are a good fit, please email me on motivcoach@gmail.com
Constant Careerists – Take Heart!
In 2001, the same year of his passing, Thorsons publishers published Heart Surgeon Professor Chris Barnard’s book 50 Ways to a Healthy Heart. In this definitive guide, Barnard highlights the obvious lifestyle habits that support a healthy heart—don’t smoke or eat too much fat or fry your food. Do take your vitamins and minerals and eat plenty of fresh fruit and veggies. Manage your stress levels, sleep beautifully and spend time in sunlight. Add exercise and adopt a positive attitude. Interestingly to me, and importantly to many of us, he warns that people whom he calls ‘constant careerists’ should take special heed to protect against heart disease. […]
I work with only a select number of clients at any time. If you think we are a good fit, please email me on motivcoach@gmail.com
Are you BE-ing a lion or a fox?
A Zen teaching story tells of a man who prayed continually for awareness to succeed in life. Then one night he dreamed of going into the forest to attain understanding. The next morning he went into the woods and wandered for several hours looking for some sign that would provide answers. When he finally stopped to rest, he saw a fox with no legs lying between two rocks in a cool place. Curious as to know how a legless fox could survive, he waited until sunset when he observed a lion come and lay meat before the fox. ‘Ah, I understand’, the man thought. ‘The secret to success is to trust that God will take care of all my needs. I don’t need to provide for myself. All I have to do is totally surrender to the all-sustaining universe.’ Two weeks later, weakened and starving, the man had another dream. In it he heard a voice say, ‘Fool. Be like the lion, not the fox’. […]
I work with only a select number of clients at any time. If you think we are a good fit, please email me on motivcoach@gmail.com
What are the most important elements of making a good first impression?
With 14 000 unique users, the mentorship programme on Ndalo Media’s website, www.destinyconnect.com, is proving a valuable partnership as a source of inspiration to ambitious African executives and professionals focused on accomplishing their prospective career goals. From Feb 7th to June 5th 2010, I’m on the on-line mentor on this site, representing the theme “How to make a great first impression”. Here are my initial responses to the questions put to me by the DestinyConnect team; do they leave you with a great impression? What are the most important elements of making a good first impression? Here’s the all-inclusive phrase – be charismatic – it’s that personal quality that gives you influence, power and authority (in good ways). Charisma does not relate to your body design – you can be short, tall, thin or fat – nor to your jewellery, or car or position in life. Charisma isn’t tangible, it’s a spiritual notion – it’s about allowing others to meet your spirit – the most powerful part of your personality. Charisma is developed through personal awareness and spiritual intent and, as the saying goes, if you haven’t got it yet, it’s OK to fake it until you make it! Consider these five important steps toward developing the qualities of charismatic people: […]
I work with only a select number of clients at any time. If you think we are a good fit, please email me on motivcoach@gmail.com
I work with only a select number of clients at any time. If you think we are a good fit, please email me on motivcoach@gmail.com