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…..
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…..
Inspiration from Queenstown
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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 scattered inspirational quotes throughout her presentation, here's one...
“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!