Find your support

Have you ever been in a situation at work when you have tried to have a constructive conversation either in a meeting, or with an individual, which has fallen flat at the first hurdle? Or you’ve just gone round in circles trying to come to a solution to a problem and get buy in for an idea, however good you thought your intention was. For example: In improving an existing process or outcome. When what you had really hoped for was support, understanding and encouragement.

This year I made the mistake of planting runner beans under an apple tree. As Summer has progressed, the apple tree branches have bowed lower as the fruit ripens. At the same time, as usual, the beans have outgrown my bamboo cane supports and are now growing through the apple tree branches. So, what started off as mistake now seems nature has found a way of supporting a fellow plant.

Now consider as individuals how do we support each other, whatever our differences or opinions? How many alternative ways can that helping hand be presented? Coaching along with the use of NLP techniques, offers a non-judgemental support system in helping you achieve your intentions. Whilst you may not have all the answers initially, with the right questioning you will feel supported and like the beans, continue to grow and succeed in the direction that’s right for you.