Nature v nurture

Had an interesting discussion last week (thanks Ruth Elliott) that really got me thinking. The classic debate around how much personality is genetic and how much is environmental. In my case we decided my Kiwi accent wasn't able to mask 100% German genes :-).

I've been thinking about how this applies to teams too. How much of a team's personality is part of their DNA and how much reflects their environment - what situational/systemic factors shape who they are and how they behave? And what would happen if the situation/system were different? A beneficial conversation for a team!

#natureandnurture#teamcoaching

If you or your team would like support having that conversation, please get in touch.

Reflection…

is one of the most powerful learning habits we can create. I love an HBR article I read recently about the power of journaling and how important it is the more senior we are in an organisation. https://lnkd.in/gkMjTJiQ.

But I appreciate that journalling isn’t for everyone. There are different ways to reflect on your own or as a team, for example: peer groups, questionnaires, facilitated reviews.

The critical thing is to set aside time to process what has happened. And, even more importantly, provide space to rehearse responses to future challenges.

But it’s hard to prioritise when we are flat out running from meeting to meeting right? If you or your team would like support to find a way to reflect that works for you, please get in touch.

#reflectivelearning#teamcoaching

Got my Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC)

Yay! But what does it mean?

- I already hold senior credentials on one-to-one coaching

- I’ve completed 60+ hours of team coaching specific education

- I’ve completed 5+ significant team coaching engagements

- I undertake regular team coaching supervision

- I passed a gnarly exam

i.e. I have done the work and met professional standards.

It feels like everyone is describing themselves a coach or team coach these days. If you are a buyer of coaching, ask about accreditations and certifications before you engage services. You wouldn’t choose a dentist because they just added the word “dentist” to their profile would you?

A shout out to all the ICF and EMCC certified coaches out there!

#professionalcredentials#ICF#EMCC#coaching#teamcoaching