Endings and beginnings, sparking off a coaching conversation.

How did you end the month of August and also how did you begin the new month of September? Endings and beginnings are important and even if we realise that they were not planned but just happened- that is fine.

I ended August aboard the Waverley Paddle Steamer cruising to Arran - a fabulous trip that is covered in a previous blog insert. I began September with a piece of work for a group of people in a large institution who are focused on their values and want to explore and discuss individual and organisational values. An important, courageous and not always easy thing to do. Sometimes important topics are hard to 'do' - or maybe it's more correct to say 'be' in the case of values. It was great to be part of that and hopefully to 'spark' of some great conversations where people get to know and undestand and appreciate themselves, their work collegeages and the organisation they work for much better. On 2 September. I hear Professor Phil Hanlon speak about how to sustain energy levels at work. A short insightful talk with a range to things to do like meditate, take a break, exercise but will we do it? We know what to do but do not do it? Someone in the audience confirmed a culture in the workplace of long hours - 9-5 workers not required and yet we all know that this is not an effective way to work or live? Someone I know who lives their values often asks busy people 'Busy doing what exactly?' Take a moment to reflect on how August ended, September began and what you are 'busy' doing and if it reflects your values. If you want a 'spark' to help you with that conversation with yourself or with others- do get in touch as I offer coaching sessions that can help you do just that.