Facilitating & delivering team days is one part exhausting & two parts exhilarating – at times it can feel like a 6–8-hour performance where there are no other actors, no ushers asking people to remain seated & often three intervals but no small pots of ice cream! There is a well-rehearsed script that often ends up with plenty of ad lib as the brief takes on a life of its own when teams come together, change their context & feel free to explore.
But that is why I do it & there is little that is more rewarding than having been trusted to work with a group on a topic, to then see the breakthroughs emerge, clarity appear & connections strengthen.
I worked with a wonderful team of 16 this week exploring how they could better communicate internally in service of their external customers & partners. What a group – funny, wise, self-aware as well as being honest & challenging of themselves & of each other.
I am always minded that the energy & excitement that we create together has to stand up to the reality of life back in the muck & bullets of the day to day…I think they will be just fine.
If you want to explore how I could support your team or organisation work through to their ‘better if’ on topics as diverse as communication, leading change or coaching for improved performance, drop me a message on rupert@strongerhumans.comI’
I am an Executive Coach, leadership development & business consultant with more than 25 years’ experience in senior leadership roles across public, private, charitable & member owned organisations, with 10 years at Board level. An inspirational leader with strengths in strategic planning, change management, developing talent & building successful teams.
I have a proven track record of delivering sustainable change with and through others that delivers improved outcomes and engagement for both employees and customers.
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