Last year I attended the Solutions Focus Coaching Training Programme run by Janine Waldman from the UK.
I signed up because the programme promised a pragmatic approach to helping individuals and teams to achieve high performance.
I flew from Perth to Melbourne to be there and wasn’t disappointed.
Solutions Focus provided me with a simple framework to help clients to be absolutely clear about what they really want to change and 100% empowered to focus on actions that are most likely to work.
In a nutshell, Solutions Focus is a practical, positive and highly effective methodology which significantly improves communications for individuals, teams and organisations.
Key features of the Solutions Focus
The Solutions Focus model appeals to me as a facilitator and coach because it provides a:
- Direct route to desired results
- Systematic approach to conversations that makes a big impact wherever there are complex issues with people involved
- Way of creating respectful and lasting change through identifying what works and doing more of it
The emphasis on ‘what works’ was the key for me.
Too often I was getting caught in conversations with clients and workshop participants that went nowhere.
And that’s because they were all about the problems being experienced, barriers they faced and what people didn’t want to see happen
The programme helped me to make the shift to being mega-focused on solutions and doing more of what works.
As Janine emphasised, this is not only enjoyable and empowering, it’s often much faster and more effective than analysing problems, difficulties and their causes.
Her experience has been that it can produce more sustainable results and a lasting shift towards continuous development.
Twelve months on, it’s been my experience too.
I’ve also benefited from applying it in a group context with my facilitation work – and even presented on this at this years IAF Asia Conference in Kuala Lumpur (such a rock star!)
Hear more about the Solutions Focus.
How you can benefit from a Solutions Focus
Of course, I’d like to help you to tap into the value that the Solutions Focus model provides.
Whether you’re a consultant or manager, applying the model will help you to assist people in making the shift from having potential to delivering results.
The BIG news for you is that I’m teaming up with my colleague, Andrew Rixon to bring Janine back to Australia.
But wait there’s more!
This time she’ll be delivering the two day ‘Get Coaching with a Solutions Focus’ programme with her business partner, Paul Z Jackson.
Workshops will be delivered in Perth and Melbourne during November.
Janine and Paul are two of the world’s best.
They’ll help you to build your coaching skills to get quick and positive results with your staff and clients.
Special offer
We’ve put together a fantastic package that rewards people who act quick!
The details are in the programme website
I recommend you get onboard to get your place locked in.
I’m looking forward to seeing you at either of the Perth or Melbourne workshops .
PS – once you’ve registered for the workshop, email me and you’ll get an additional 2hr coaching session from me at no extra cost (value = $600.00) – along with any of your team members who register
PPS – got questions? Get in touch
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