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ASSESSMENT
Any change intervention should begin with a process that accurately assesses current performance strengths and vulnerabilities so that opportunities for growth and development can be accurately identified and targeted for action. Optimal Performance uses a variety of tools based on the goals and needs of the individual or organization, including:
· Individual, Team and Organizational Profiles of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
· Stress, Health, and Performance Profiles
· 360° Feedback Surveys for leaders
· Diversity Needs Assessments
· Team Effectiveness Surveys
COACHING
The Nature of Change
When we think of making changes, many of us think of needing to transform ourselves. If only I could lose weight, stop worrying, say no, etc. then I would be satisfied and live happily ever after. In fact, changing one’s behavior is complex. Behavior patterns are learned from a variety of sources over an extended period of time. Just as negative behaviors are acquired day to day, in the same fashion, positive habits can be learned.
The Coaching Process
Why should the Tiger Woods and Anna Kournikovas of the world be the only ones to get a little coaching? Just because there’s no field or net doesn’t mean the rest of us can’t benefit from a little whistle-blowing help from the sidelines.
Imagine it as a safe, secure place, focused on your development and your journey. A place without judgment or assumptions. Coaching is a powerful alliance between equals designed to forward and enhance the lifelong process of human learning, effectiveness, and fulfillment.
Ellen will help you: focus on a desired outcome through visioning and goal-setting, find the leverage to move forward by challenging you, develop your flexibility and tenacity by supporting you as you try out different approaches, and pay attention by listening with compassion, being authentic and present.
If you would like an opportunity to experience coaching and see if it is something you would like to invest in, please send an email to ellen@optimalperformance.biz requesting a complimentary 40-minute coaching session.
FACILITATION SERVICES
Facilitation is the reasoned and intentioned intervention into the ongoing events and dynamics of a group with the purpose of helping that group attain its stated end more effectively.
A facilitator is best when people barely know the facilitator exists, not so good when people obey and acclaim the facilitator, and worse when they despise the facilitator. But of a good process consultant, who talks little, when the work is done, the aim fulfilled, they will say, "we did this ourselves."
- Agenda and meeting planning
- Strategic Planning
- Assisting groups or teams in:
- determining focus for complex and vague problems
- prioritizing problems
- finding true cause of technical and performance problems
- creating and/or finding the best solutions
- analyzing risk and protecting plans
CUSTOM WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
Ellen is an expert in adult learning processes applied to work settings and delivers customized training programs in a variety of topics including:
- Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and Organizations
- Stress Management
- Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills
- Team Building and Development Skills
- Facilitation Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Certified Instructor in:
- Q-Metrics' EQ Map® Interpretation Training - Certified Master Trainer
- Essi Systems Stress Mastery™ Program - Certified Master Trainer
- Kepner-Fourie's Thinking Works® (Problem Solving and Decision-Making)
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