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July 2004
June was a month of
growth and learning for me as a coach. The month began with an
intensive, two-day workshop in Alexandria, Virginia on relationship
coaching. The course was excellent, and I came away with many
techniques and tools to use in coaching partnerships, team members,
and employer/employee relationships. I have already been putting
much of this learning to use, and have had great feedback on the
results. Please keep me in mind for any colleagues who are in a
business relationship that would benefit from some intensive
coaching sessions to make the partnership more effective.
Another workshop I took was on attitudes and encompassed effective
interpersonal communication, understanding our own strengths and
weaknesses, the benefits of a positive mental attitude toward
ourselves and others, and dealing with emotions. How we perceive and
respond to events surrounding us is our choice, and this awareness
is the first step in changing negative attitudes to positive ones.
The workshop presented new perspectives on some familiar topics, and
I am excited about incorporating this learning into my coaching
while supporting my clients in the development of healthy workplace
attitudes.
There was ample opportunity to both lead and learn in the four-week
teleclass I ran last month called "The Leader in the Mirror." Seven
enthusiastic participants brought many insights to the class, and it
was a rich and stimulating journey for everyone. I came away with a
deeper understanding of not only the subject matter (personal
leadership development), but also of myself. One thing I realized
was that leading a class is both fun and exhausting. I loved every
minute of the experience and plan to do more of this type of
interactive facilitation of groups in the future. If you have any
particular topics you would enjoy learning about in a small group
environment (no more than eight people on the call), please let me
know and I will keep your suggestions in mind as I design my fall
coaching schedule. You can reach me on my new office line,
410-515-1833.
I will be on vacation from July 2 nd to 10 th, and back in my office
on Monday, July 12 th. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable Fourth
of July; please remember to give thanks for the freedoms we cherish
in this country.
Sharon
Sharon Keys Seal