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3 Types of Nudges We Use to Help Make Leadership Development STICK 👇👇

Ever feel like you are working hard but not sure you are going in the right direction? I have felt that way too, and there is a tool our trainers use "Start, Continue, Stop." It is an easy way to look at what we should start doing, what we should keep doing, and what we should stop doing. How to get started? 🔹 Start: What new skills or habits could help you (or your team) improve? 📈 Maybe it’s time to start better communication or learning more about data. Finding these areas can show where a little extra training would help a lot. 🔹 Continue: What’s already working well? Sometimes, growth is just about doing more of what’s good. Take a moment to notice these things—whether it’s a good routine, strong teamwork, or helpful ways of working. 🔹 Stop: What is holding you back? ❌ Are there tasks or habits that just do not help anymore? By stopping these, you make space for things that work better. It might even show you where some new training can help replace old habits. 💡 Tip: Try using "Start, Continue, Stop" regularly in your check-ins. It’s a quick way to stay focused on what’s important and get started with the improvement process. This can be useful in many other situations besides training. Give it a try—reflect, refocus, and see where it takes you! 🌱 #ProfessionalGrowth #Leadership #ContinuousImprovement #LearningAndDevelopment #TeamAlignment

September…already….where has this year gone? Continuing the A-Z of Great Coaching series, today it’s the turn of the letter ‘R’ What does ‘R’ bring to your mind when it comes to coaching ? There are many but this is what it means to UP. ‘R’is for…… REFLECTION- Great coaches, as part of their CPD, practice reflective learning. This greatly enhances their growth, focusing on ‘what went well’, ‘what could have gone better’ and ‘what to do differently next time’ to become an even better coach. Of course, they also enable the coachee to reflect deeply on the ‘issue’ the coachee brings to the session, providing space, confidentiality and powerful questions. RESULTS - Great coaches enable their coachee to determine their own solutions and actions that, upon implementation, work. What ‘R’s can you identify? I look forward to seeing your ‘R’s. Have a great week everyone. dave.jones@up4coaching.co.uk 07742 950944 #coaching #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment Agile Group

Are you passionate about facilitating meaningful connections and collaborations? Our Certified Integral Facilitator program offers a dynamic blend of inner work, facilitative practice, and peer collaboration, creating a transformative learning environment. Starting October 21st in beautiful seaside Nova Scotia, you’ll embark on a 6-month learning journey that includes direct instruction, personal coaching, community Masterminds, and other immersive experiences.  Along the way, you'll develop the skills and insight needed to help groups navigate the complexity and disconnection of our times with ease, connection and thriving. Join us and become an integral part of shaping the world that you sense is possible. At the heart of our program is a commitment to experiential learning and personal growth. We believe that true transformation happens when we engage with our learning at a deep level and weave in experimentation and risk-taking on a daily basis. That's why our program includes a variety of learning modalities, including live demonstrations, role play and simulations, group exercises, and peer collaborations. These hands-on experiences allow you to practice and refine your facilitation skills in a supportive and safe learning container alongside other growth-oriented leaders and practitioners. In addition to our in-person workshops, our program also includes online mastermind calls and connections, providing you with ongoing support and guidance throughout your journey. These calls offer the opportunity to connect with your peers, share insights and experiences, and receive feedback on your facilitation skills. Join us for this journey of growth, connection, and transformation with the Integral Facilitator Certificate program. Together, we'll explore the depths of facilitative leadership and uncover new ways to foster connection, collaboration, and creativity within our teams and organizations. Apply now and take the first step towards becoming an integral part of shaping a more connected and compassionate world! https://lnkd.in/g9DMMx2C Lauren Tenney Cléo Burke Rebecca Colwell #integralfacilitator #growtogether #thriving #adaptiveleadership #agility #mindfulleadership #agile #leadershipdevelopment #facilitativeleadership #learninganddevelopment #selfasinstrument #leadershipandfacilitation #nextstagefacilitation #changemaker #changemakers #hybridwork #culturechange

Well, it’s Monday again and I hope you all had a good weekend? Continuing the A-Z of Great Coaching series, today it’s the turn of the letter ‘T’ What does ‘T’ bring to your mind when it comes to coaching ? There are many but this is what it means to UP. ‘T’ for: TOOLS & TECHNIQUES - Great coaches possess a large ‘toolbox’ full of tools that they can dip into at the appropriate time with the appropriate coachee and use to bring awareness, confidence, challenge etc to the coachee. They never stop adding to their armoury as part of their CPD and reflective practice. TRUST - Great coaches build relationships that enable the coachee to discuss matters they may not feel free to share with everyone, knowing fully that their coach will not share with anyone else. The experience of the coach also helps to build trust. TIME - Great coaches provide the coachee the space and free time to think issues through, often time the coachee does not afford themselves as a result of continually working ‘in the business’ rather than ‘on the business’ or themselves. What ‘T’s can you identify? I look forward to seeing your ‘T’s. Have a great week everyone. dave.jones@up4coaching.co.uk 07742 950944 #coaching #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment Agile Group

An early post this week as we continue the A-Z of Great Coaching series. Today it’s the turn of the letter ‘V’. What does ‘V’ bring to your mind when it comes to coaching ? There are many but this is what ‘V’ means to UP. VALUES - Great coaches recognise that we all have our own personal values. These may be diametrically opposed to the coach. Great coaches leave their own values and beliefs at the door to ensure the focus is solely on the coachee, enabling a coachee centred approach. VAK - Great coaches recognise that coachees learn and communicate in different ways, often having one or two predominant preferred approaches from Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic. Recognising the coachee preferences early in the relationship, great coaches adapt their approach, questioning and tools to enable their coachee to utilise their preferred method of learning and communication. What ‘V’s can you identify? I look forward to seeing your ‘V’s. Have a great week everyone. dave.jones@up4coaching.co.uk 07742 950944 #coaching #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment Agile Group

Is your team coaching toolkit equipped for the complexities of today's world? In today's rapidly changing world, teams face unprecedented challenges - cross-functional complexities, cultural diversity, and the need for agile adaptation. Traditional coaching approaches often fall short of addressing these systemic issues. This workshop equips you with the knowledge and skills to guide teams towards becoming resilient, high-performing units, capable of navigating complexity and driving impactful results. In this LIVE workshop, you will: ●      Deconstruct traditional coaching approaches and embrace a holistic, ecosystem-based view of team dynamics. ●      Master the art of identifying and addressing interconnected patterns within teams to facilitate profound, systemic change. ●      Acquire a powerful, immediately applicable practitioner concept to elevate your next coaching session. ●      Dive deep into the five disciplines of Systemic Team Coaching – team commissioning, clarifying, co-creating, connecting, and core learning – for comprehensive team development. Register now and become a catalyst for high-performing, resilient teams! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eYBDw2v7 #TeamCoaching #TeamLeadership #Coachingdotcom

🚀Ready to Elevate Your Coaching and Mentoring Skills? 🚀 Are you an aspiring coach or mentor looking to make a significant impact? Do you want to become a professional coach or mentor? Let us walk side by side with you on your journey to excellence with Agile Group’s ‘Pathway to Coaching and Mentoring Excellence’ program and transform your passion into a profession.   Why Join Our Program? 🔹 Comprehensive Curriculum: Dive deep into coaching and mentoring theories, models, and best practices. 🔹 Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the field. 🔹 Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical exercises, role-playing, and real-life case studies. 🔹 Accreditation: Earn a respected certification that enhances your professional credibility and career prospects. 🔹 Supportive Community: Connect with like-minded professionals dedicated to achieving excellence in coaching and mentoring. Program Benefits 🌟 Flexible Learning: Choose from online and in-person sessions to fit your schedule. 🌟 Lifetime Access: Enjoy ongoing access to course materials and resources and be part of the Agile Community. 🌟 Ethical Standards: Uphold high ethical standards and professional conduct in your practice. 🌟 Career Advancement: Position yourself as a credible and skilled professional coach or mentor. We are now enrolling for our September Starts, and we’re excited to welcome new participants. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your coaching and mentoring skills! 📩 Ready to embark on this journey? Comment below or message me directly for more details. Let’s achieve Coaching & Mentoring excellence together! Naomi Lawton Pete Stevens Peter Wortley Dave Jones Julia Chaplin Amy Power #Coaching #Mentoring #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #CoachingExcellence #PathwayToExcellence #AspiringCoaches #Leadership

“It’s My Fault” I often find myself using these words when a player doesn’t quite grasp what we’re aiming for. Why? Because it’s the responsibility of the coach, as the messenger, to ensure that the message is clearly communicated and understood. This is why I place so much emphasis on seeking clarity of understanding and application from my participants. Working in coach development, I see just how frequently this breakdown in communication can be the root cause of players not achieving success. It’s not always about the players’ ability but about whether we’ve done enough to convey the message in a way that resonates with them. Research by Côté and Gilbert (2009) highlights that one of the key components of effective coaching is communication that adapts to the needs of the learner, ensuring understanding is built from a foundation of clarity. This is also where feedback loops become essential. As coaches, we must continually check for understanding, ensuring that we don’t just deliver content but foster comprehension. Posing reflective questions, utilising clear analogies, and regularly reviewing can significantly improve the quality of learning and performance outcomes, as suggested by Cushion, Ford, and Williams (2012) in their work on coach education. So, when something doesn’t quite click in your sessions, before we question the player, perhaps the first question we should ask is: Have I done enough to ensure my message was clear? #CoachDevelopment #EffectiveCommunication #SeekingClarity #PlayerDevelopment #CoachEducation

In the realm of facilitation, the importance of practice and feedback cannot be overstated. Just like any skill, facilitation requires continuous effort and refinement to master. It’s not enough to learn theories or strategies; we must actively engage in practicing these skills and seek feedback on our performance. This iterative process is essential for true growth and improvement. When we work with individuals in coaching or training settings, or through our certification programs, we prioritize creating opportunities for them to practice their facilitation skills. Equally important is setting up mechanisms to receive feedback. This feedback loop helps in identifying strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that growth is both deliberate and structured. As facilitators, it’s crucial to be clear about our strengths and areas for development. By setting up intentional practice opportunities and seeking feedback from trusted colleagues, we can make small, incremental improvements. Over time, these small iterations lead us closer to our goals, enhancing our overall effectiveness as facilitators. #Facilitation #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuousImprovement