The return on investment of coaching in the corporate world can be of great value for both you as the employee and the corporation you work for. If you're spending the majority of your time in a full-time job, it's very important to love what you do and achieve success in what you do. Coaching can contribute to your success within an organization along with many factors that an organization is attempting to measure, including quantitative and qualitative measurements. Quantitative measures include: sales, profits, productivity, retention, and promotions. Qualitative measures include: performance appraisals, communication effectiveness, job satisfaction, teamwork, and working relationships. You as an employee will play a significant role in one or many of these areas. As a manager or supervisor you will by nature be a mentor so why not do it successfully.
In my experience, I have had the pleasure of working with an experienced coach while doing my training at Adler International Learning http://www.adlerlearning.com/ and I found this to be a great motivator for me to keep moving forward, to access deeper insight, gain clarity, and achieve goals. I have also followed Jack Canfield over the years, (known primarily as the co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, along with numerous other books and seminars that he contributes to society). Jack has created valuable tools to assist others in being successful. One thing I agree with that Jack suggests is to find yourself a mentor. Having a mentor can assist you in getting from where you are to where you want to be. He talks about tips on finding a good mentor in this short YouTube clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yep10QGbDHU
Having a mentor as a coach can impact your ROI with the company you work with and the corporation also. I found this to be a good reminder that it's time to get back on the path with a mentor for myself. What mentors have you had in your life up to now? And who would you like to have as your mentor today, moving forward? This is important to consider as a mentor will assist you in fulfilling the qualitative and quantitative measures in your company.
I took the time to watch this presentation for a refresher with Jack Canfield https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juUByGAzWVI and it was a good reminder of the valuable tools he writes about in his book The Success Principles: How to get from where you are where you want to be. I encourage you to take the time to watch it and share your thoughts afterwards. It is an hour of your time that could create change that you have been longing for. Take action now if you are seeking an ROI of coaching and mentoring. What if there's no better time than now to increase your awareness, be accountable, and take action? Is it time to get yourself a coaching mentor that will light the spark in you? So, as Nike says, 'just do it'.
By Angela MacDonald
ADT - Adler Trained Coach
HR Manager (in training)
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