Emotions are the
next frontier to be understood
and conquered. To manage
our emotions is not to drug
them or suppress them, but
to understand them so that
we can intelligently direct
our emotional energies and
intentions.
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Business WorkshopsThe Emotionally Intelligent Organization™ - A Coach ApproachEmotional Intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and choose how we feel, think and act. It impacts our understanding of ourselves as well as our interactions with others personally and professionally. It determines the priorities we set, what and how we learn, and the ways in which we act/react in our daily lives. The latest research indicates that Emotional Intelligence may be more responsible than any other single factor for the success in our lives. What we say and do is driven by our emotional reactions. Being present to the information conveyed by our emotions affects every aspect of our lives and, ultimately, our level of joy and satisfaction. Corporations and other organizations all over the country are paying attention to the research on Emotional Intelligence (EI) and hiring coaches and workshop leaders to bring this cutting edge technology into the workplace. In this competitive and challenging financial environment, they can't afford not to. Learning Emotional Intelligence is a process that can change the way we look at life, at possibilities, at choices. EI focuses on recognizing the emotions that we are experiencing at any given moment and determining what is needed to decrease stress and increase our sense of happiness and contentment. The results are increased capacity for positive action and inspired leadership. Bottom line is EI affects the bottom line. Emotional Intelligence --- Principles and Practices that Impact the Bottom Line
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printability: You may read about direct applications of Emotional Intelligence to golf, in the two articles written by Minx Boren and Dr. Gary Wiren. Creating Values-Based Environments at WorkCompanies that enjoy enduring success have core values and a core purpose that remain fixed while their business strategies and practices endlessly adapt to a changing world. ~ The Harvard Business Review, Sept-Oct 1996 This curriculum is designed to encourage values activated decision making and team interaction. The final result of the work is a clear alignment of personal and corporate values. Some of the benefits and results include:
As we move into the rapidly changing business environments of the 21st century, the most vital and sustainable companies will be those with a clear values-based vision of who they are and what they want to become. To learn more about this values-based approach to business, contact Minx@CoachMinx.com Listening Wisely and WellListening Wisely and Well Good listening skills are essential to truly successful human and humane exchanges yet, as a society, we tend to listen poorly. There are at least a half dozen ineffective listening styles and the bottom line is that mostly we tend to listen with our answer running. Professionals in every field need to be aware of both their own selective listening patterns and the ways their communication style enhances or interferes with creating the results they seek. Margaret Wheatley once said that “Conversation is how humans think together.” This program is an invitation to do some thinking together with other colleagues about how you have learned to listen and what you have learned to listen for. A number of tools and techniques are presented to make this conversation immediately useful and applicable. top of pageExtraordinary Self Care for the CaregiverBe sure to put your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others ~ standard instruction given by flight attendants on all commercial flights This workshop is directed to the healers and caretakers whose job it is to attend to the wounds and needs of others, day in and day out. These are often the unsung heroes and heroines of a sometimes unconscious, sometimes hostile world. One of the challenges these caregivers face is "compassion fatigue (CF)," a phrase used to identify and acknowledge the secondary development of stress symptoms due to hearing about another's traumatic event. The term CF suggests that the very human response of compassion can leave one open to being affected by another's experience. Participants begin by exploring what draws them to their work, what sustains and energizes them. Then, after getting in touch with their passion, they focus on developing a positive framework for change. Starting from the premise that one can only serve others when our own oxygen mask is securely in place, participants look at their own lives through the lens of extraordinary self-care. By developing a strong personal foundation, along with clear standards and boundaries, these caregivers can become more resilient and create a sturdy platform from which to most effectively be of service to others. Offered within the framework of an experiential full-day event, this program is most effective when provided in conjunction with the ongoing support of either individual or group coaching so that new approaches and awareness gleaned from this experience can be fully incorporated into everyday life. To learn more about this conversation and the associated benefits to both individuals and organizations, contact Minx@CoachMinx.com Appreciative InquiryThe question is not what you look at but what you see. ~ Thoreau In everyday life, when we really think about it, most people and organizations operate with the focus and perception that resources and horizons are limited, each full of deficits. We often see ourselves as surrounded by problems - challenges that our educational system has equipped us to analyze and solve but not necessarily embrace. Appreciative Inquiry (AI) begins with the belief there are choices about how to respond to challenges. Thus, we can change our frame of reference to inquire instead into possibilities, capabilities, and assets. It is based on two simple premises that have grand implications: 1. That we have reached the end of problem-solving as the most effective way of working 2. That organizations and individuals immediately move in the direction of what they focus on Appreciative Inquiry leads us on a journey back to seeing ourselves and our organizations as mysteries to be embraced rather than problems to be solved. The key is in asking ourselves and our organizations powerful, positive questions that evoke the best in us and the confidence and enthusiasm born of what we have achieved in the past. By learning to see with an appreciative eye, we experience how a seemingly simple shift in how we pose questions can easily reveal what we truly value and thrive upon. Rather than focusing on executive stressors, Appreciative Inquiry, focuses on executive joy. Rather than looking to diminishing the problems, AI inquires into high points, what we value about the nature of our work, and what gives us energy. To learn more about this interactive process and the potential of this appreciative shift for both individuals and organizations, contact: Minx@CoachMinx.com.
Happiness and the Bottom LineA
positive mood jolts
us into an entirely
different way of thinking
from a negative mood
... It buoys people
into a way of thinking
that is creative, tolerant,
constructive, generous,
undefensive, and lateral. New cutting-edge research shows that happiness is actually our most generative and productive state. When we are happy, content, and in a positive frame of mind, our potential for greater achievement is enhanced. Imagine if happiness were part of our job description. What a concept. Using scientifically validated tools and assessments, participants are able to experience the power and satisfaction of cultivating a positive mindset. Building on this awareness, they can begin to explore and reevaluate both personal and professional choices from a more positive and rewarding perspective. To learn more about how Happiness can impact YOUR bottom line, contact Minx@coachminx.com
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