I produced this podcast last year,. At the time, I was the Success Coach at Vancouver Island University. This podcast is a 4-part series on what it means to be successful. Within the four episodes, I delve into how to set up your environment to promote focus; how to handles stress within the moment; and finally, how to build resilience. Developing resilience and the ability to handle stressful situations are definite ways of bolstering our ability to face uncertainty. Check out these episodes and let me know what you think.
Experience Coaching - International Coaching Week
Needing support during complex times? Want to experience coaching at no charge on Vancouver Island?
Now is your chance and we have seats open for you! During #InternationalCoachingWeek May 4-10, 2020, you can benefit from #probonocoaching so you can understand the powerful impact of professional coaching on a topic of your choosing.
#ExperienceCoaching pro bono event May 5, 2020 in Victoria, BC from 12 noon to 3pm is a virtual event requiring pre-registration during which you will connect with a professional ICF accredited coach for a session over the phone or video – whichever you prefer! Availability is on a first come, first serve basis, so register soon! This will be your opportunity to get clear on a goal, move from inaction on a situation into action, bring focused clarity to a decision, or perhaps identify your blind-spots on an issue or opportunity. To register: https://experiencecoachingicfvancouverislandchapter.setmore.com/class
When you register, you will receive a brief set of questions to help you prepare for your #ExperienceCoaching session.
Find out for yourself why people who receive coaching report improved productivity, confidence, focus and so much more in their work and lives, especially in these times of increasing complexity. #ExperienceCoaching!
Questions? Write Eva Van Krugel, Community Relations, South Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Chapter, International Coach Federation.
Learn more about International Coaching week.
Do You Have A Hard Time Making Decisions?
Taking Five: Getting Mindful & New Perspectives
Have you ever experienced being completely stuck in your own experience of a situation? I am fairly certain I am not the only one. Recently, I witnessed a situation where two lovely people experiencing the same situation but from entirely different points of view literally blew up what looked to be initially, quite a nice friendship. It appeared that, in the absence of information and conversation, they each started imagining the worst about each other and fear concerning the other party started growing astronomically. They were each stuck in their own perspective and did not even try to see the situation from the other person’s viewpoint. It made me wonder about myself and what I would suggest to a client who was feeling stuck in a disagreement or impasse with a family member or colleague. Through my coaching course work, I have picked up some very useful tools. One is called take 5 and it is a tool to help you to get off the hamster wheel in your head and into the present moment so you can be present to yourself and the people around you right in the moment. Another word for being present is to be mindful. I use this definition of mindfulness: a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's current feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. The first tool is to flip into a sensing mode of being mindful instead of mindless. The other too, is also called Take 5: Getting a New Perspective. I find it useful to teach the first take 5 tool and then teach the second one. But first, let’s explore a few details regarding mindfulness.
Will You Be Among the 8 Percent?
Will you be setting New Year’s Resolutions this Sunday? Setting goals for one’s life and one’s business is one thing. Setting yourself up to succeed in achieving them is the other half of the equation. What is your plan for improving your chances at success?
Here are my top 10 thoughts on what would likely improve your odds!
Creating a Vision Board (workshop)
Want to celebrate the year that “was” and infuse your 2018 possibilities with energy, optimism and hope? Complete a personal reflection on 2017 and a vision and goals for 2018. Creating a 2018 Vision Board will also help to keep you focussed on what is most important in your life.
Self-book into the 2018 Vision Board workshop for a fun way to learn about vision boards in a group setting.
Workshops are held at 38 Victoria Crecent in Nanaimo at S.O.U.P. Co-work in the Board Room.
Relationships and Wellbeing
Time to Celebrate!
Having completed my ILCT Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Accredited Coach Training Program, I am super confident and happy to share this milestone with you. Please check out my bio if you want to learn more about my background.