Coach Mecca organised this coaching retreat in extremely scenic Queenstown and this became
my opportunity to explore New Zealand . It was great to connect with other coaches most of
whom were from Australia or New Zealand. There certainly seems to be a vibrant coaching
community there. The conference was sponsored by CoachU who I trained with and included
some highly inspirational speakers. Here’s a summary of three sessions I think you’ll find of
interest. Next month I’ll share more…..
my opportunity to explore New Zealand . It was great to connect with other coaches most of
whom were from Australia or New Zealand. There certainly seems to be a vibrant coaching
community there. The conference was sponsored by CoachU who I trained with and included
some highly inspirational speakers. Here’s a summary of three sessions I think you’ll find of
interest. Next month I’ll share more…..
Inspiration from Queenstown
Global trends in Coaching, John Raymond, Yellow Edge
~ The coaching industry is growing rapidly and it's worth 1.5-2.5 billion US. It’s still a young market with the US, Norway and the
Netherlands leading the way and the UK and Western Australia just behind. Following on are New Zealand, Eastern Europe and
parts of Asia. And its just emerging in Russia, India (and maybe Thailand?!)
~ Interesting for me was news that the market trusts the coaching process but does not necessarily believe in individual coaches
because of their mixed experiences with coaching. This throws up issues of how we build trust.
~ We agreed coaching is not quite established as a profession yet and is self-regulated. Coaches don’t want regulation to be too
tight and yet recognise the need for common standards and accreditation.
~ The analysis predicted that Psychology will feature more in future coaching methodology, demonstrating return on investment
will continue to be an issue and there will be more jobs in coaching. Rather than self- employment, different business models will
develop for coaches collaborating or partnering with other companies.
~ The coaching industry is growing rapidly and it's worth 1.5-2.5 billion US. It’s still a young market with the US, Norway and the
Netherlands leading the way and the UK and Western Australia just behind. Following on are New Zealand, Eastern Europe and
parts of Asia. And its just emerging in Russia, India (and maybe Thailand?!)
~ Interesting for me was news that the market trusts the coaching process but does not necessarily believe in individual coaches
because of their mixed experiences with coaching. This throws up issues of how we build trust.
~ We agreed coaching is not quite established as a profession yet and is self-regulated. Coaches don’t want regulation to be too
tight and yet recognise the need for common standards and accreditation.
~ The analysis predicted that Psychology will feature more in future coaching methodology, demonstrating return on investment
will continue to be an issue and there will be more jobs in coaching. Rather than self- employment, different business models will
develop for coaches collaborating or partnering with other companies.
Getrude Matshe, Born on the Continent- Ubuntu
“this vibrant bundle of African energy, a human dynamo whose drive, zest and passion for life inspires
everyone she meets…. Married and a mother of three children, Getrude is an African story teller, a
motivational speaker, poet, an artist, author, and an entrepreneur and founding director of three successful
companies in New Zealand.”
She demonstrates clearly how things might appear 'bad' but actually be good for a reason that is not
apparent at that time. Her story neatly shows the law of attraction in action and she also brilliantly models
taking opportunities regardless and going flat out with your intuition- even if that means getting up at 3am
every day or taking an exam 2 weeks after having a baby!
“this vibrant bundle of African energy, a human dynamo whose drive, zest and passion for life inspires
everyone she meets…. Married and a mother of three children, Getrude is an African story teller, a
motivational speaker, poet, an artist, author, and an entrepreneur and founding director of three successful
companies in New Zealand.”
She demonstrates clearly how things might appear 'bad' but actually be good for a reason that is not
apparent at that time. Her story neatly shows the law of attraction in action and she also brilliantly models
taking opportunities regardless and going flat out with your intuition- even if that means getting up at 3am
every day or taking an exam 2 weeks after having a baby!
Julie Woods, 'That blind woman'
“To lose my sight may have been considered tragic – to lose my sense of humour would have been catastrophic!”
With much humour, she described the key things she's learnt from the experience of being blind. Her candid illustrations made
many of us question how we might cope in her situation. Paraphrased, her learnings are...
1. Ask for help, its not an act of dependence but an act of independence
2. Power of peer support (and role models), magic happens when like minded people get together
3. Think big, beware, people impose their limitations on you
4. Set Goals, focus on the gain not the pain
5. Find your own solutions, more skills = more solutions
6. Laugh at yourself, if you don't laugh, you'll cry!
7. Try something once
8. Speak from the heart
Great advice for any one wanting to live life to the full!
“To lose my sight may have been considered tragic – to lose my sense of humour would have been catastrophic!”
With much humour, she described the key things she's learnt from the experience of being blind. Her candid illustrations made
many of us question how we might cope in her situation. Paraphrased, her learnings are...
1. Ask for help, its not an act of dependence but an act of independence
2. Power of peer support (and role models), magic happens when like minded people get together
3. Think big, beware, people impose their limitations on you
4. Set Goals, focus on the gain not the pain
5. Find your own solutions, more skills = more solutions
6. Laugh at yourself, if you don't laugh, you'll cry!
7. Try something once
8. Speak from the heart
Great advice for any one wanting to live life to the full!
| Written by Life Coach Debbie Reeds First appeared in Soul Sanook Newsletter Nov 2008 www.soulsanook.com info@soulsanook.com Back to top Copyright 2009 Soul Sanook Coaching. All rights reserved. |
