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Empowerment from Source Point Training | July 19, 2013
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Greetings!
There are a lot of wonderful events and opportunities happening at Source Point Training. You'll hear it here, first! So be sure to watch for upcoming announcements!
As we continue to work with many organizations in the areas of Leadership Development and Coaching Skills, one area creating challenges is the multi-generational workforce we have today. Below, Barbara shares some of the ways in which, through coaching, organizations are able to close the generational gap.
We are accepting applications for our Fall Fundamentals and Mastery of Performance Coaching as well as Certified Relationship Coach Training so be sure to check out those details below.
Be sure to stop by our Facebook Fan Page and share your summer vacation pictures with us! Katie just returned from vacation, Kelly returns this weekend and week after next, Barbara will be on her way to a fun vacation and we'll be sharing our pictures with you as well!
Our best,
Barbara, Lou, Kelly, Ginny and Katie
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| Coaching the Multi-Generational Workforce | | | |
Question: How many of you have been to a workshop or lecture regarding the generation gap? The gender gap? The cultural gap? Today's work environment requires more than ever that we understand and adapt to diversity and differences in the workplace in order to achieve shared goals. However, how does one navigate around different perspectives and values to avoid a "clash and crash"?
A difference in perspective and values are easy to see when you take a look at generational gaps. The world is much different today than it was 70 years ago and there are obvious shifts in values, opinions and viewpoints that are showing up in today's workforce. Managers now have the task of coaching past these differences and must learn how to do so if they expect their organizations to succeed.
 Years ago I was interviewed by Business Inc. on to how to coach Baby Boomers to bridge the generational gap between themselves and Generation X. Now Generation X is asking the same questions about the Millenniums - How can we work with this new generation is a constructive way to accomplish our shared goals? The Generation Xers are now middle aged, and entering their prime earning years, moving into upper management positions. Whereas the Millenniums are the youngest generation stepping into the workforce introducing a 24/7 "connected" mindset.
We Boomers are at the brink of the elder years, rapidly aging, still working and saving money for retirement - myself the exception of course! This makes for three generations trying to work together within the workplace. To fully understand the different perspectives of each generation, here is a breakdown of significant events within each generation's lives that helped shape and define how they choose to live:
- Traditionalist Born before 1945, Pearl Harbor
- Boomers JFK, Bobby Kennedy, MLK Jr. Assignations
- Generations X Watergate and the Challenger Explosion
- Millennium 9/11
Each generation has its own view on life and priorities. The traditionalists were exposed to  harsh political and economic times resulting in a need for security but always stood by the value of "Do the Right Thing!" The Boomers made their work a defining part of their lives and lived to work and many still do. Influenced by the Boomer's "live to work" philosophy, Generation X sparked a "work to live mantra". They are comfortable with change and have an entrepreneur spirit, having started almost 70% of all new business in the U.S. The Millenniums were raised during the "empowerment years" with constant praise, the belief that everyone is a winner, and are not afraid to express opinions. They flourish in a team environment, and are in a constant state of multitasking and being "connected".
Diversity is becoming more important to all of us as the world gets "flatter and smaller"; 24/7 connections are now the norm and the opportunity to have an opinion about anything any time is possible. The Millenniums have embraced diversity and do not see conflict in the same ways that previous generations have.
So, how do leaders in business coach to avoid the clash and crash?
- Remember . . . everyone has a positive intention and their own perspective.
- Look at the different generations and acknowledge what motivates them.
- Boomers -"Get it done"
- Generation Xers - "Invent it"
- Millenniums - "Do it with high value and real time"
- As in any diverse environment - education and understanding is important. Don't make assumptions, check it out, and get to know what each person's real thoughts are and what motivated them.
- Speak so that they know "What's in it for me?" We all want to see our contribution in a project and with others.
- Recognize when it is good to slow down, know when to give it some time and when it is time to get in motion with a "get it done attitude".
- Stop spending time defending your point of view - make it the number 1 priority to understand another point of view. Two perspectives are always better than one.
Bottom line, just remember that each of us will ultimately move through life richer when we appreciate each other and one day we will all look at the next generation with the same level of confusion and ask "WHAT's THAT??" And the beat goes on . . .
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The Impact of Being a Relationship Coach!
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Join Katie Macks as she shares with you the value of creating intentional relationships in your life - both personally and professionally - and the 3 things you can begin doing immediately to be creating greater results and deeper connections!
- Commitment - This shows up in our moment to moment
- choices
- Trust - We frequently think of trust as an either/or proposition in our culture; often rarely giving thought to what it really means to us
- Communication - Building effective communication skills in order to make powerful requests and create clear agreements to generate the results that you say matter to you!
Katie will also share with you how:
- Becoming a Certified Relationship Coach will assist you in creating greater results with your clients
- Being a Certified Relationship Coach distinguishes you from others in your field, be it Coaching, HR, Health Care, or Counseling
- Being a Certified Relationship Coach fills a much desired niche
The Impact of Being a Relationship Coach
Live Webinar Event!
Thursday, July 25 @ 5:00pm Pacific
REGISTER HERE!
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 Source Point Training's Certified Relationship Coach Training provides 56 CCE Units as approved by the International Coach Federation (ICF).
56.5 Core Competency CCEs
Phoenix, AZ
Sept. 26-20, 2013 & Jan. 11-12, 2014
Certification can be completed and CCE's awarded before December 31, 2013.
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| Source Point Training's Fundamentals of Performance Coaching | | | |
Are you ready to step into the amazing field of coaching
and become a Professional Performance Coach?
Want to learn more about this amazing opportunity?
Join us for our LIVE Webinar Presentation.
BEing a Professional Coach - The Time is NOW!
Wednesday, July 31 @ 6:00pm Pacific
Register Today!
Visit our website or give us a call to learn more.
Applications are now being accepted!
84.5 CCEs
Phoenix, AZ
Sept. 13-15, Dec. 6-8, 2013 & Feb. 21-23, 2014
Source Point Training's Fundamentals of Performance Coaching provides 84.5 CCE Units as approved by the International Coach Federation (ICF).
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| San Jose Leaders are Making a Difference! And You Can Join Them! | | San Jose Leaders Purpose: To Inspire Others to Embrace the Leader Within. | |
Leaders understand the value of being in service to others. And our San Jose Leaders are no different! Through LAWorks (www.LAWorks.com) they will be touching the lives of community children in a power, and FUN way by spending an evening at Midnight Mission.
Midnight Mission offers a bridge to self-sufficiency for homeless people through counseling, education, training and job placement. Midnight Mission's Family Housing goes beyond emergency care by providing long-term solutions highlighting structure, accountability and opportunity.
Volunteer Project: The children at Midnight Mission's Family Housing look forward to every Tuesday night when L.A. Works volunteers spend time with them playing games, doing arts and crafts projects (from Play-Doh to rockets), reading books, and just having fun while their parents attend classes and counseling sessions. The seemingly simple act of interacting with the children is a highlight of their day!
By our group giving time, love and being with the kids, their parents take on being the leaders for their families by attend classes and counseling sessions.
YOU can support the San Jose Leaders by donating new or gently used books. AND, if you are in the area, they invite you to join them for this fun and live-impacting experience on Tuesday, July 23rd. To join them, use the LAWorks link above to pre-register as a volunteer for July 23rd.
To learn more, including how to donate books, please contact Lynda Mayer at lyndasmayer@gmail.com.
To learn more about Midnight Mission, check out their website at www.midnightmission.org
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WEBINARS
THE IMPACT OF BEING A RELATIONSHIP COACH
Join us as we share with you what makes Relationship Coaching unique and key to all that we want for ourselves and others, in our professional relationships and in our personal ones. You'll leave the presentation with greater insights into building intentional relationships AND the many ways and environments in which Relationship Coaching is generating greater results.
BEING A PROFESSIONAL COACH - THE TIME IS NOW!
Wednesday, July 31 @ 6:00pm Pacific
Join us for a fun and highly informative presentation as Kelly Mobeck shares with you the state of the coaching profession today, why the need for professional coaches has never been greater, how coaching is impacting individuals and organizations alike, and how you can be part of this rapidly growing, in demand profession. Learning the skills of a coach is rapidly becoming the skill set sought in mid-upper management roles; being a coach is no longer just for those who wish to have their own coaching business.
UPCOMING TRAININGS
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