Corporate life today demands high performance. Consistent success, stretch target results, and continuous improvement are always insisted upon. It is not surprising, therefore, that many corporate professionals experience burn-out and unfulfillment with their careers and lives. With such challenges, what do leaders do?
The attribute we call upon when a deal falls through, when challenges loom large, when transition creates almost intolerable uncertainties is RESILIENCE. It allows us to pick up the pieces, reaffirm our commitments and carry on, stronger for surviving the challenge. Resilience is a choice, and a state of mind that can be learnt.
Wise leaders build resilience not only within themselves, but in their teams too. Discover how to develop this crucial attribute at “COACHING FOR RESILIENCE”, a workshop hosted by Wand Inspiration.
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- Human resource developers
- Team leaders
- Managers who have mentoring or coaching roles
- High-performing individuals
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| Program outline: |
- What makes a resilient mind
- Steps to manage emotions such as anger, sadness and fear
- Specific coaching during challenging times
- Importance of being neutral and non-judging
- Turning challenges into commitment
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| Presenter and Facilitator |
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Wendy Chua K. Wand, Managing Director (Psychology and Leadership) and founder of Wand Inspiration, has been coaching high-achievers, executives, military officers and educators over the last 14 years. More than 10,000 people have attended her programmes.
Wendy has valuable experience maximizing the performance of high-achievers: |
- Consultant to Merrill Lynch Global Services, RBS Coutts, Ministry of Defence, Singapore General Hospital and Mental Health Education (Health Promotion Board)
- Coach to more than 300 individuals in banking, government, legal, energy and consulting industries
- Education Director of Ace Family Lifestyle (1995-1999), School psychologist at Raffles Institution (2000-2003), and staff psychologist with McKinsey & Co (2004)
- Author of 22 books, including “Break to Dawn: New Challenge, New Commitments”
- Regular contributor to Straits Times “Mind Your Body” (2006-2008) and “Aunt Agony in the Living Room” on radio 93.8 LIVE (2007)
In this interactive workshop, Wendy will share the why’s and how’s of developing resilience in self and others. You will get to practice the WAND approach, and be more equipped to support others through stress and setbacks.
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| Date: |
18 April 2009, Saturday |
| Time: |
9am - 5pm |
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The Pines (map)
30 Stevens Road, S257840 |
| Fee: |
$200
Course fees are transferrable and includes all materials, meals and a free copy of Wendy's book, Break to Dawn. |
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| “I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and it was refreshing to learn from workshop that doesn't just teach you how to succeed but how to manage obstacles and setbacks too!” |
Previous participant from MCYS |
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The WAND approach
In 2002, Wendy presented “The WAND approach to maximizing the performance of high achievers” at the 25th International Congress of Applied Psychology. She shared how coaching can improve the performance of leaders, students and sportsmen.
This approach emphasizes the
importance of:
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the W questions - what, why, by when, who
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Actions and Acknowledgement
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being Neutral and Non-judgmental
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individual Differences and making a Difference |
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