The latest idea to keep Project Four busy in 2009 is to provide free coaching for people who have suddenly found themselves redundant or facing imminent redundancy. There are numerous studies and I have adequate personal experience to know that sudden changes in one’s reality, whether it be a major injury, a bereavement or a change in work status, can trigger a vicious circle of negative thoughts and behaviours.
On the flip side, these moments can, in some, represent the jolt needed to get out of an unsatisfactory situation. After all, the only route closed is the way back to “how it was”.
I have been lucky enough to have worked in situations where I have seen both responses up close. I have beliefs about some of the aspects that define the differences. A lot seemed to stem from the individual’s familial and social network, yet there were also differences in attitude and approach that I truly believe can, in part, be developed with a bit of straight-forward advice. This then needs to be followed up from time to time to help on the discipline side of things.
What separates those who make quick and lasting progress and those who fall back to square 1 is a persistent attention to whatever they have decided is important. That bit is not up to me, but where I can help is some straight thinking about the reality of a situation and some simple tools for moving in a new direction.
I am relatively new to formal coaching but feel my years in rehabilitation and then project management can combine to look at behaviour and practicalities to plan an effective recovery. So, by running some free sessions I can test this assumption and hopefully help some people along the way.
For this reason I need you to put this idea in front of anyone you think may be in this situation (redundancy) or is having to make people redundant so I can arrange some sessions.
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…if you need any help, I’d be only too pleased to assist…
hopefully we’ll get some interest, in which case I’ll be on your case soon – thanks Chris.