Monday, June 27, 2011

Spiral Dynamics in Coaching

Spiral Dynamics Integral

An explanation of Spiral Dynamics Integral (SDi) courtesy of Clare Graves, Don Beck, & Ken WIlber. A must read for those involved in human development work.



Executive Coaching
NLP Practitioner Training
Leadership Coaching
Coach Training

Friday, June 3, 2011

Youth Self-Leadership Development

Unleashing Youth Self-Leadership - Waking up, Grown up

Recently, we were asked by one of our clients - Griffith City Council - to run an Unleashing Youth Leadership program for the 3 High Schools there in Griffith NSW (Griffith High School, Wade High School and Marian Catholic College).

With a group of some 30 students, we ran the 3-day course earlier this week (May 30, 2011).

The course was extraordinary - made so by the vibrancy of the participation by the students, who threw themselves into the program - in service of unleashing their best selves.

We had an absolute ball as trainers - we normally only get out to play with professional adults - working with these young adults was a real treat for us :)

Here's some of the feedback from the participants and their teachers:

Don Dixon, Deputy Principal, Wade High School - Griffith
"I spoke to most of the students who attended the 'Unleashing Self-Leadership for Youth' program (earlier this week) today, who could not speak more highly of it. I don't think I have come across a response which has been as consistently overwhelmingly positive as their response to this course. Additionally I have spoken to at least two of the students parents and they were as equally impressed with one parent commenting on the conversation it generated at the dinner table at night.

Thanks a lot for giving the students the opportunity to participate in something which has really had a huge impact......'life changing' was a comment I heard a lot. We certainly hope to be involved if it happens again."

Amelia Kennedy - Student Marian Catholic College
Thank you Jay and Joseph! My entire view of life prior to sitting down with you has been changed - positively (for the better). I am now accomplished, or believe I can be accomplished in everything I do, and the only real challenge will be putting what I have learned here into practise.

Before the course I was pretty emotionally unstable, having experienced many mood swings and all that kind of stuff - generally really down on myself. Now I can look past all that and not even stress at an exam! WOW! Achievement!

Tristan Agostini, Student Marian Catholic College
This has been one of the best experiences of my life. I don't usually do anything like this, but I am so glad that I didn't refuse. It has helped me understand myself and others much better - and it has helped me as a person.

Lauren Jenkins, Student Marian Catholic College
Over the past 3 days I have learned so many life skills - and I am extremely thankful to have. I am going to take everything away and use it in my everyday life - to make things better, not only for myself, but also for my family and friends.

I am going to strive to achieve my absolute best, because I know I can and I believe I can. I am not going to judge and evaluate people on first impressions - and I will take into consideration that we all have different personalities, and I will begin to look at situations from other people's perspective, rather than just my own. Thank you for this amazing experience.

Laura Panarello, Student Marian Catholic College
I really enjoyed the experience of working with Jay and Joseph - especially about learning about myself and how to find self-leadership. The indirect confidence I have gained from this program (along with everything I have learned), I know I will take and use for the rest of my life. I am so grateful to have this opportunity. Leadership is to use your power to make others powerful - and that's what I plan to do :)

Francesca Madaflari, Student Marian Catholic College
This course was well worthwhile. It gave me a great experience with different people and groups. It helped me open up, have belief in myself and encouraged me to see that I am already being my best. Useful tools that will help me achieve, lead and make life what I want it to be, because I have the POWER!

Fapiola OOifalelahi, Student Marian Catholic College
I was really moved and touched by what I learned in these 3 days. I'm really thankful for this opportunity. Everything that I learned, I will remember for the rest of my life. I am very happy and I will do all I can to be better - and live my life the way I want.

Jarrod Hill, Student Marian Catholic College
I would like to sincerely thank everyone that was involved in the program. It is something that has changed my outlook on life and will forever be with me. Thank you again.

Sabastian, Student Marian Catholic College
This experience was very beneficial and worthwhile for a number of reasons. Firstly, this has boosted my confidence so much and I am able to talk to a wide audience with no fear. Secondly, I have enjoyed meeting new people and thirdly - I have learned about self leadership, the matrix and the Enneagram. Thank you very much.

Stephen Savige, Griffith High School
What the program didn't do is release my inner leader. What it did do is show me the process and methods needed in order for me to go and find that for myself.

Nicole Jaffrey, Griffith High School
I feel empowered by what I have learned here and feel as if I would possibly not be able to succeed in life if I did not get to complete this program. I am generally pretty judgemental and this program has taught me not to be. It has also helped me understand why I am the way I am and how I can improve me. Thanks heaps!

Hilary Geddes, Griffith High School
I found this program thoroughly enjoyable and eye-opening. It's important to walk into this with an open mind to get the most out of it.

But thank you very very very much!

Kirstie, Griffith High School
It was good to see & understand more about myself & the way we are & why we are like this. I also enjoyed seeing that we are the ones that possess the power in our lives & our lives are merely aspects of what we perceive them to be.

I will remember this training for a long time & I will take the things I've learned & achieve my goals & help others achieve theirs & have confidence & believe in myself.

Fletcher Josling, Wade High School
Thank you for teaching me how to broaden my horizons and have a new perspective on life - I'll be able to deal with situations better in the future.

Elise Delpiaro, Wade High School
This course has, in a way, shaped my future - I am now aware of my way of being, how I interact with others and how I can achieve my full potential in life.

Thanks! :)

Ben Sekali, Griffith High School
This has given me an insight to a new perception. It has made me realise that what changes is our interior, our way of thinking, rather than our exterior. The power to change comes from the inside, and can affect people's views and future outcomes. That chair, is a chair … or is it? ;)

Elizabeth Chilvers, Wade High School
What an incredible 3 days! I have opened my eyes, finally. I feel like I understand myself so much better. I can understand why I am the way I am, and others are too. I feel like I can change the world. That you so so much for this experience!

Laura Andreazza, Wade High School
Thank you so much for this experience. I really feel as though I can do anything, I am confident and I really don't care what people think of me any more. I know that I can create and control my life, there is no reason to ever have to wish my life away because from now on, I am absolutely going to live life and love it!

Thank you for waking me up and giving me that!!

PS I will miss not seeing you two every day - you always made me smile!

Brianna DeValentin, Wade High School
After participating in this program, I know that I am now able to take and apply all this knowledge in the real world, at home and with my friends.

Elijah McKellar Qasi
This workshop was superb. Other workshops that I have been to get serious straight away and then you go off and play a game which is unrelated.
The workshop has really inspired me and I'm so glad that I was chosen. It is not just about leadership but LIFE!!! and I think that this program should be run every year to a wide range of students who can then pass on the knowledge to others.

Jordan Joyce, Wade High School
This was one of the most interesting and unique experiences I have ever been involved in. It was a pleasure to be involved and I will use all the concepts I have learned as I make my way through life.

Michael Fattore
I believe that this is a very beneficial program as it helps you realise and tap into these thoughts about us in general and helps us find the true meanings about our lives and techniques and the new technologies which help us develop our self-leadership skills. The three days were very enlightening and help bring new views on our lives.

Jake Aramini
Very fun- I learned lots!

Highly recommended to teenagers!

Tom Shannon
I believe that this coaching thing will be extremely beneficial to my life. I did not expect the things we learned were going to be taught to us and that made it good. The things they talked about at first confused me but then I started to realise what they meant and I though that it was brilliant. I will remember this for a very long time and it will impact my life.

Jessica Meredith
I liked doing the training, because it was unique and not like any other leadership training I have experienced. I believe that I have changed and learned more about myself and can't wait to use what I have learned in my future life in reality.

Ramandeep Kaur
I now have the belief that I can achieve anything in my life. It is no longer a thought and I truly believe in myself. I will achieve my dreams and no one will stop me. I will not only reach my potential but also help others achieve theirs by being a leader!

Coaching
Executive Coaching
Coach Training
Leadership Coaching
Executive Coach Training
Courses in Coaching