The services have a saying, “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” I’d like to add, “If you’re going through hell, take all the resources available to you.” It might seem an odd premise for a continual learning service to start an article focused on a supportive environment, but bear with me.
Perhaps you’re a General or, more likely, you hold the title of CEO, Project Lead, Investor, or Stakeholder. It’s crucial that your people are well-trained, supported, and equipped with the right tools for the job.
We’ve all “got there” with less, but is that really the point? Isn’t it better to arrive with some reserves – and your sanity – intact?
I think we’ve all experienced those moments: working late, being away from home, facing tight deadlines and challenging clients. Those times when you hit the pillow and fall asleep instantly, only to wake up at 3:33 am. Why is it always the same time on those stressful nights?
For me, those can be the best times, surviving and delivering against the odds.
“Doing the dog” (working hard in rugby parlance), doing whatever it takes. And the hope of glory, of triumphing and receiving the accolades.
However, unfortunately, it’s rarely that straightforward. It might just be one phase of the project delivered, with the next challenge hot on its heels.
So here’s the thing: having been through such challenges, isn’t it marvellous to have someone supportive in the background? Someone who might (or might not) have been in your shoes, but they’re there to listen, provide a space to vent, and offer a sanctuary for reflection and planning.
Doesn’t that sound like a better scenario? Your team receiving the pastoral help they deserve, enabling them to sleep better, feel more confident, think clearly, and make well-considered decisions rather than hasty ones to keep things moving.
Plus, as an added benefit, intuition and creativity flourish in well-supported environments.
Let us ensure your next job, project, or investment is well-resourced, ensuring you cross the finish line with ease and energy to spare.
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Key Takeaways from the Article:
– Supportive Environments: Essential for teams to not just survive, but excel.
– Executive Coaching Benefits: Provides the right tools, training, and resources for success.
– Importance of Preparedness: It’s better to arrive with reserves and maintain one’s sanity.
– Leadership Training Insights: Navigating challenges, tight deadlines, and demanding clients with strategy and clarity.
– Value of Support: A listening ear in the background can offer a sanctuary for reflection and planning.
– Employee Well-being: Ensuring teams sleep better, think clearer, and make well-considered decisions.
– Boosted Creativity: Well-supported environments are conducive to intuition and innovation.
– Professional Coaching: Key to ensuring well-resourced projects and lasting energy.