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Our coach Petra Velzeboer now a Author

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I’m so excited and pleased to announce that one if our coaches Petra Velzeboer has just had a book published, and what a book it is! I am proud to say I was one of the first to read it from cover to cover and I can honestly say I could not put it down. A story of no matter what our start in life, how bad things get, or what situation we find ourselves in. There is always a way to make good! There are some wonderful insights into how we can all invest in our mental health, but we in my opinion a much needed enthesis on, one size doesn’t fit all, and how experimenting with new things can open doors and pathways that lead to learning. I will drop some more details below but the book is called Begin with you, go a grab a copy and please let us know what you think. Available on Amazon and all other big providers.

Also if you would like to know a little more about Petra’s story before committing to the book, you can get an insight here. https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/children-of-god-cult-escaping-lonely-outside-world-2319389

Too many of us work through burnout and sacrifice our work-life balance to get ahead in our careers. But the real path to success and happiness begins with you. Rather than just accepting the fatigue and burnout, renowned mental health expert Petra Velzeboer shows you how to prioritize your wellbeing and mental health at work. From recognizing the impact of internal and external influences to learning support mechanisms, Begin With You offers you key strategies that will lead to a rewarding life and career. Petra Velzeboer draws upon her personal experiences of trauma and hardship to offer insights on how you can overcome difficult periods and develop a positive outlook. Packed with case studies and psychological research, Begin With You is the essential guide to becoming a mental health champion and transforming your career and life for the better.

Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd
Number of pages: 216

MEDIA REVIEWS

“Navigate the tangled web of mental health and its relationship to modern work life.” * Vernon Bainton, Chief Medical Officer, Havas Lynx Group *
“Petra brings through a reality and pragmatism when it comes to finding your wellness in this busy, chaotic world we live and work in. Written from the heart and spoken with care.” * Kirstin Furber, People Director, Channel 4 *
“This book brings inspiration, practical thinking and true thought leadership that I would recommend to anyone who wants a new angle on how to view their wellbeing at work.” * Stella Smith, CEO & founder, pirkx *
“Petra offers empowering practices for claiming ourselves, our wellbeing, and our communities. I felt energized and hopeful reading Petra’s book. You will too.” * Dr Ardeshir Mehran, psychologist and author *
“This book guides the reader through an exploration of how our personal and professional lives are interconnected, allowing us to embrace the idea of focusing on ourselves in order to achieve success at work.” * Miriam Zylberglait Lisigurski, MD, FACP *
“Petra is in a class of her own! Her passion is focused on helping others and her approach comes from a place of lived experience – an experience that she shares so transparently and unabashedly. This is all reflected in this book and what makes it such a solid, authentic source.” * Rondette Amoy Smith, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, EMEA, Nomura *
“Begin With You is a must-read for virtually anyone: whether you are wanting to build a mental health strategy, are an entrepreneur or business owner, or are just interested in practical steps to improve your own mental health. Petra’s approach can benefit us all.” * Hannah Meredith, Health and Wellbeing Partner, MVF Global *
“We know a lot about investing in our success, but do we know and talk enough about investing in our mental health? Are we even listening? Petra Velzeboer leads the way and shines a light through the maze of tools and set constructs defined by employers and medical professionals. This book is lively, passionate, somehow even intimate at times where it feels like a cosy conversation with a friend.” * Eva-Christie Bessala, Director, Global Clients Pricing and Procurement, PwC *
If you would like to reach out to Petra you can find her here. https://thelondonlifecoachingcompany.com/directory/listing/petra-velzeboer/
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What is Leadership coaching?

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What Is Leadership Coaching?

A leader is both a person who has a certain position within an organization, and a person with the ability to motivate, provide advice to, or control others. Although a formal leader has the responsibility to achieve certain results, a non-official leader has the opportunity to create success for themselves and for the people around them. In both cases, the leader relies on various inborn talents and acquired skills that put them at the front of their group.

Although leadership skills can be enhanced through training and mentoring, a coach makes the ideal partner. The close, personal observation that is associated with a coaching style of learning is best for dealing with the complex tasks related to leadership. As a reflection of this, 48% of leaders prefer coaching as the method for implementing their L&D programs.

Leadership coaching is the enhancement, through a coaching-style expert, of the skills that allow a person to guide an organization.

Why Is Leadership Coaching Important?

Companies that successfully implement leadership coaching programs can avoid the numerous pitfalls of insufficient leadership, which affects 77% of organizations.

Leadership coaching serves to address two common organizational challenges:

Skill development‍

‍Coaching serves to enhance a leader’s skills and knowledge, including elements of work-life balance. 80% of organizations apply leadership coaching for building the skills of specific individuals.

Problem resolution

‍Stress has become a focus of coaching, particularly since the beginning of the pandemic. Leaders may also seek help in the face of professional crises, emotional difficulties, organizational politics, and interpersonal issues.

What Skills Relate to Leadership Coaching?

The most common skills addressed by coaching programs are self-awareness, communication, change management, and strategic thinking. Additional major skill areas depend on the level of the organization at which the employee is located.

Entry-level employees who show leadership potential tend to receive coaching for interpersonal skills and basic task execution as they ‘learn the ropes’ and hone the manner in which they relate to their peers.

For mid-level managers, the focus of coaching usually covers the leadership of essential teams within the organization and proficiency in administering their associated activities.

Lastly, senior and executive leaders often receive coaching for long-term planning, strategic thinking, and change management.

What Are the Benefits of Leadership Coaching?

Successful coaching in general provides many advantages, and leadership coaching is no exception. These are just some of the potential gains:

Discovering a leadership style

‍There are many types of leadership styles, from authoritarian to affiliative. A leader might change their attitude when under pressure or according to the group they are managing. Leadership coaching can help the employee bring out the best in their natural approach and let them know when they are applying the wrong method.

Building new proficiencies

‍As leaders progress through an organization, they are presented with different challenges. Chances are that some situations will be totally new and require an updated set of related soft skills.

Improving communication

‍A leader must connect with peers, superiors, and subordinates through verbal, written, and presentational methods. Very few people are adept in every aspect of communication, but a coach can maximize a leader’s skills in the essential areas.

The Challenge of Measurement

Leadership coaching is a common initiative, yet organizations still face leadership skill gaps. One of the reasons for this is the absence of proper measurement tools to grade courses and experts. In general, the L&D industry suffers from a lack of objective, easy to apply evaluation methods. According to this study, approximately 73% of organizations that host leadership coaching programs do not sufficiently measure their business impact.

Looking for a leadership coach? see here http://www.thelondonlifecoachingcompany.com