Lessons from 2020 and Looking into 2021

During 2020 the world changed and how we all responded varied in a big way.  We learned to work from home, home school, socially distance, get innovative in terms of earning a living, reinvent careers, and more.  We experienced an impact from uprisings and considered our own role in terms of social justice.  We debated politics, how the pandemic was handled, and the impact of the protests.   

Where are we now?  The political change, workplace change, family change, and social change we are experiencing are all new realities.  We have learned about ourselves, our families, our friends, our

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Sales Coaching

from OPS Coach https://www.ops.coach/lessons-from-2020-and-looking-into-2021/

The Power of Words

by Dr. Phildra J. Swagger – www.combinedexpertise.com

When you know better, you do better.

You may recall the childhood rhyme, “Sticks and stones may break bones, but words will never hurt.” This seemingly simple adage was passed on by our parents as a way of protecting us from bullies and people who said unkind things to us.  Through hindsight, I have learned that this rhyme is neither true nor a protective measure.  Even when good people who do not understand the power of words have good intentions, words can have adverse or unintended negative results.  Accepting the concept, “words will

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Operation Planning

from OPS Coach https://www.ops.coach/the-power-of-words/

The Joy is in the Journey

by Deletha Assenmacher – https://www.linkedin.com/in/delethaassenmacher/

I have been told that when my parents chose my name, they envisioned it on a brass nameplate mounted on a mahogany office door. They wanted the best for me and taught me to work hard and have a goal; advice which has manifested in what I define as success in my education, career, health, finances, and relationships. While the results look rosy from a high level, a lack of appreciation for the steps along the path led to periods of impatience and frustration as an anxious blur of “to do’s” streamed constantly in my

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Executive Coaching

from OPS Coach https://www.ops.coach/the-joy-is-in-the-journey/

Hindsight is 20/20 – Positivity in 2020!

by Amy Gamblin – www.HopeOnSolidGround.com

A question I posed with multiple clients this year:  “What do you have to be positive about in 2020?”

Positivity in 2020?  On the surface level, this almost seems like a contradiction in terms.  2020 has been a difficult year for so many.  Understandably so.  With the pandemic, racial and social injustice conversations, political debates that have torn people apart, hurricanes, wildfires, murder hornets – for goodness sake!   The list goes on and on.  There are so many people wishing 2020 was over – like it has been a bad dream that you wake up

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Operations Manager

from OPS Coach https://www.ops.coach/hindsight-is-20-20-positivity-in-2020/

Positivity Serves Clients

By Jim Fortner – https://www.tl2llc.com/

A few months ago, a colleague of mine wanted to know if I could do a coaching session with them.  I said sure since I will not turn down someone reaching out to me that was sincere (and not a close friend).  We set up a meeting for Microsoft Teams and I asked a few questions beforehand.  It turns out they were struggling with time management.  Stress was building.  They were overwhelmed.

Once we started talking, the first thing I realized was that there was a lot of negativity.  I kindly asked if they could

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Career Coach

from OPS Coach https://www.ops.coach/positivity-serves-clients/

Why Automotive Manufacturers Need to Rev Up Production Immediately

 

It’s been a bumpy ride for the automotive industry this past year. Back in November and December when the economy was running full speed ahead, automotive manufacturers had high expectations for robust sales activity in 2020.

Then, COVID-19 happened.

With frightening speed, the economy ground to a halt as states, employers, and officials implemented various measures to slow the spread of the virus, which ultimately resulted in layoffs and reduced buying activity. In a typical year, the number of motor vehicles sold runs between 17 million and 20 million. But the sudden decline in car sales has analysts forecasting

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Sales Coaching

from OPS Coach https://www.ops.coach/why-automotive-manufacturers-need-to-rev-up-production-immediately/

Science of Positivity

by Nikki Seneca – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-seneca-a796824b/

I started the Science of Positivity course unsure what I would get out of it and how it would help me with my coaching skills.   As I completed the course, I am so thankful that I took the opportunity to learn about the Science of Positivity.   I learned that we can change our brain to have more positive thoughts than negative if we are willing to do the work.  During this six-week course, I focused on challenging myself to engage in thoughts that are more positive so that I can use my own self-awareness to

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Operations Manager

from OPS Coach https://www.ops.coach/science-of-positivity/

Positivity in Coaching

by Laurence Waeber – laurencewaeber.com

One thing I’ve realized over the 6-week course on Positivity is the tendency that many people have to use negative and limiting language. This was not a new discovery yet studying and talking about positivity with intention and focus has dramatically tickled my self-awareness!

In consequence, I believe that the very first benefit of using Positivity in coaching clients is the possibility of growing their self-awareness. I love to be supporting my clients in envisaging a positive, desired, and resonant future for themselves – how can that be even possible if negative sabotage happens all

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Leadership Coach

from OPS Coach https://www.ops.coach/positivity-in-coaching/

How consulting is different in the age of COVID

 

COVID-19 has changed every workplace to varying degrees. Some industries, like hospitality, have experienced wholesale change. Others have shifted, quite abruptly, to remote work. Still others, like most of our clients, have undergone operational changes that allow them to get the job done safely. Many have seen productivity and efficiency drop as a result of new, COVID-related protocols and procedures.

Our business has had to make changes because of the pandemic, too. We’ve had to pivot and adapt to new realities, just like our clients have had to do. For us, and we daresay for you as well, it’s

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from OPS Coach https://www.ops.coach/how-consulting-is-different-in-the-age-of-covid/

The Impact of Using Positivity with a Coaching Client

By Beth Donovan, CMC, CWCS www.BethDonovan.com

The impact of using positivity with a coaching client has a great impact on their being.  For those who practice positivity, it goes far beyond just being “happy” to a lifestyle of continuous breathtaking conscious actions and awareness.

By modeling positive coaching language for our clients, we give them an arsenal of positive vocabulary to boost their phenomenal language patterns.

Frame your statements from an “I can” instead of an “I can’t” standpoint.  For example, “I can meet you at noon,” rather than “I can’t meet at 11:30.”  Keep language positive and forward-thinking when speaking with your

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from OPS Coach https://www.ops.coach/the-impact-of-using-positivity-with-a-coaching-client/