NewU Coaching News Listing
Don't Own Rejection
4th April 2010
New business advice Gillian Brown (37), Managing Director, New-U Coaching. Don’t own rejection. Easier said than done, however it has proved to be the best advice anyone has given me and I have applied this both professionally and personally. When starting New-U Coaching in 2004 I found myself knocking on many company doors asking for business. I was an unknown entity and although experienced in coaching I was new to the business. I remember psyching myself up to do business development out of the spare bedroom sat on the floor as couldn't afford a desk at the time. I knew first impressions counted and I had about 30 seconds to make an impression so I wrote in huge writing on a piece of flip chart paper "DONT OWN REJECTION". I called 100 companies that day and got one meeting. I needed to keep myself motivated and I was determined to make my business work and be successful. From that day forward I realised that there is no need to own rejection even when you are selling yourself. There is always enough business out there and you just have to be big enough and bold enough to keep looking even if you don't succeed first time round, you always need to try and try again. The client who agreed to meet me that first day has been my highest earning client today. www.newucoaching.co.uk -ends- For further information contact Laura Adamson 3x1 Public Relations 0131 225 7700/ ladamson@3x1.com read more
Galway Advertiser
4th April 2010
Maximising your potential in 2010 Galway native Bernard McHugh who lives in Oranmore, has worked in the private sector with the same company for the last 24 years. A committed and loyal member of the workforce, he, like many more in these recessionary times, found his life at a crossroads in January 2009 when his hours of work were significantly reduced as a direct result of the global economic downturn. Bernard, now faced with an uncertain future, decided to focus on this period of his life as an opportunity to upskill, which he grabbed with both hands. For many years Bernard had been very interested in training to become a counsellor, but through extensive research discovered that life coaching was a much better fit for his personality and what he wanted to achieve, as he was interested in helping people move forward positively with their lives. Bernard’s research led him to New-U Coaching Bernard worked on his Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice (CPCP). New-U host coaching classes all over Ireland, the UK and Europe and are one of the leading coaching, coach training and leadership organisations. The CPCP is a comprehensive professional development experience that taught Bernard a set of practical tools, techniques and models to coach. Having completed his training, he is now an internationally accredited life coach. Bernard’s business is aptly named 4U Coaching Services because he wants prospective clients to understand from the outset that the coaching he offers is for and about them. Whether it is personal or workplace coaching, Bernard develops a collaborative relationship with his clients, which is non-judgemental, unconditional and is designed purely to support and encourage them to achieve. Working from the philosophy that everyone is an expert in their own lives, he helps raise the clients’ awareness and encourages them to take control of, and responsibility for, their own lives. While many would rather forget 2009 and write it off, Bernard will remember it as a year, which while been extremely challenging, was a year which offered him the opportunity to grow, develop and ultimately realise his own true potential. Having lived through a challenging year, Bernard gives his expert advice on channelling positivity for the year ahead and maximising your potential in 2010. New Year, New You The New Year, while traditionally a time of fun and celebration, is also an occasion when you may choose to reflect on the year you have left behind. With that comes a natural tendency to re-evaluate your life and often raises questions regarding work, relationships and where you currently see yourself. Dwelling on these issues can often prove overwhelming, but there are a few simple steps you can take to ensure you approach 2010 with the right frame of mind. Acknowledgements Before you are able to move forward into 2010, you should take time to reflect on the year that has been. This could be achievements, strengths, weakness, habits, desires and aspirations: to confidently and effectively shift your mindset to focus on the year ahead, this opportunity for acknowledgement is key. Acknowledgements give a pat on the back and help with motivation, maximising the opportunity to make the most out of what lies ahead. It will give you the confidence you need to move on, make changes in your life and ultimately fulfil your potential. This will also help any negative feelings to fade. Make an impact Many of us start the year with a long list of resolutions that have been forgotten – or sometimes purposely hidden away – by the end of January. This leads to dejection and feelings of failure, which, by as early as March, have sapped our energy stores and brought or change drive to a shuddering halt. Setting unachievable goals, plucked out of the air on a whim as January rolls around, is often at the root of this. If you are looking to make positive changes to your life in 2010 you should already be thinking about what you want to achieve, reviewing these targets and whittling them down by January to those that are feasible. You should avoid picking something that you may have had sitting on a previous to-do list and stretch yourself by focusing on a key area that you want to improve – something that will make you feel good about yourself and put a spring in your step. Leave the past in the past and begin the new year with a clear idea of want you want to achieve and a fresh perspective. Break it down Thinking of your life in terms of different areas, such as fitness, career and relationships is a good way of gaining clarity on what you want to achieve. The most common themes considered within each area are: • Finances and wealth – taking control of your money, spending and investments. • Health and fitness – whether losing weight, improving energy levels or achieving excellence. • Relationships and marriage – relationships suffer in times when life is busy and being true yourself is what matters the most. • Career and employment – taking on greater challenges and focusing on ways to increase your salary or presence in the workplace. • Personal fulfilment and purpose – gaining understanding of your purpose and role in life. Ambition and achievement – motivation, skills and focus are what sets some apart from others, but we all need support in pushing ourselves and developing ourselves to achieve much more. • Stress and anxiety – taking control back into your life. Take affirmative action The next step, having selected your key areas and theme, involves writing out a statement of affirmation. This means placing yourself in the future, twelve months from when you have identified your areas of focus, and involves drafting a positive announcement that outlines every success you have had over the past year. Now you know what you want to change and what these changes will lead to, it is down to you to ensure it happens. The promise Look at it as making a series of promises to yourself: it is rare that we break a promise to ourselves and by breaking these down into manageable chunks and determining which will have the greatest impact on your life you can begin the road to change. It is best not to dwell on the functionality of the changes you are trying to make - instead look towards the end result and how it will make you feel. For example if weight loss is your goal, don’t focus on how you must go to the gym three times a week but imagine how good it will feel when you can slip into a new outfit with pride. Go as far as to thinking what it would be like to wear Prada with pride. That way you are capturing the feeling of achievement that would come with slimming to your target weight, walking into a designer store and buying something without feeling embarrassed or not worthy to be there. Take your time It is also important to remember that the changes you want to make to your life will not happen overnight. Review your statement of affirmation every three months, rewarding yourself each and every time you reach a milestone – this refers back to the notion of acknowledgement which was undertaken at the start of this process, and is something that should constantly reoccur. For each milestone reflect on the hard work that you have done and endeavour to treat yourself: a treat or new purchase will make you feel good about yourself and make what you are trying to achieve much more manageable and achievable. Taking small and consistent steps, rather than a series of quick fixes, will ultimately lead to bigger changes in your life. Adopting a measured approach to change will also make it less likely for you to fall back on bad habits and old routines and ensure your behaviour and the way you approach life changes steadily over time. Always remember, you are in this for the long term! Believe The most important thing is to remember to have belief in yourself. There is nothing more prevailing than the power of intention. Working towards your goals throughout 2010 will lead to a feeling of confidence that will extend to all the areas of your life, maximising your potential. It is often a fear of failure that keeps us from doing the things we yearn to do, as nobody wants to fail. By taking these easy to follow steps, you will not only begin to change your outlook on life but also build on your self-esteem. Be true to yourself and this will lead to you feeling good about yourself. Remember the words of Norman Vincent Peale who said, “People become really remarkable when they start thinking they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.” Bernard McHugh Gillian Brown 4U Coaching Services New-U Coaching www.4ucoaching.com www.newucoaching.co.uk -ends- For further information contact Laura Adamson 3x1 Public Relations ladamson@3x1.com 0131 225 7700 read more
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