Ology Coaching Blog
Is it Time to take back control?
Is it time to take back control? How to feel more in control Break the stimulus -response cycle, think before you react. By changing your response you change your emotions. Busy people think they can get things done by working ever harder. We have been led to believe...
Why should a manger become a coach?
Below is an interesting article that appeared in the publication Association for Talent Development by Pranab Chakraborty. Especially like the Starhawk quote under Emotional Intelligence: ' Knowledge is knowing what to say and wisdom is knowing whether or not to say...
A few tips to help you deal with people who don’t listen
It can be exasperating when you’re trying to communicate with someone, but you know that what you are saying is “going in one ear and out the other.” You might recognise someone, or even a group of people in your business who remind you of the guy in our picture. You...
Persistence in Business
Definition: - The act of persisting or persevering: continuing or repeating behaviour. Just ask yourself how do we use persistence in our businesses? Do we give up after one marketing campaign, one or two attempts to contact a potential client? One of the keys to...
How do you spot a dysfunctional non-performing team?
It is easy…most teams are. Looking back on my career I would have to agree with the answer. I have worked in various teams that have demonstrated some of the good aspects discussed in the last email but not all and not at the same time, and I can say the same was true...
Is developing High Performance Teams your number 1 challenge?
A recent survey has shown that developing high performance teams is the number 1 challenge for Human Resources above other key issues such as Managing and Sourcing Talent, Succession Planning and Performance Management. This confirms our experience in working with our...
Bring out the best in each and every employee
If your people are your greatest asset, the nurturing, development and management of that crucial group should be a #1 priority! Doesn’t it make sense then to invest time and resource in helping your managers and supervisors to be good at getting the best from their...
How to Give (and Receive) Positive Criticism
Being able to give out honest but constructive criticism is a key part of being an effective manager but can you receive it just as well? People management is all about motivating employees to realize their full potential and offering constructive feedback is a...
Keeping in touch pays off!
Do you want to know the secret of increasing your conversion rate massively but without spending a fortune? Have you ever wondered why so many successful businesses are forever bombarding you with emails or mail shots (or in some cases phone calls)? Well, the...
Sales Coaching
The greatest challenge for most sales professionals today is maintaining a successful level of performance and productivity in their career and a fulfilling personal life. Sales professionals are faced with new issues and challenges that didn't exist before....