Blandine Lacroix

What is Coaching? The International Coaching Federation (ICF) describes coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.” But what does this look like in practice? At KJE Coaching, we offer a variety of programs tailored to individuals’ unique needs and even within this there is flexibility and cross over. This customisation is one of the greatest strengths of coaching—it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. As a certified Master Coach, I know when I’m actively coaching and when I’m not, and I ‘d like to think that my regular check in with clients shapes what happens next. In some cases, it may be useful to incorporate training resources, questionnaires, or structured frameworks to help clients achieve their goals. Additionally, other tools and techniques, including those developed within the field of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), can also be valuable in certain situations. My goal is always aligned with my clients; their success is my success. To demonstrate how a coaching program can be customized to suit different individuals, I’ve outlined several approaches within the KJE Coaching Journey. https://lnkd.in/ehzmKfcj If  you would like to engage in a KJE Coaching programme, please contact me and book a free introductory meeting!

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The "right to disconnect" movement is gaining traction globally, with Australia joining France, Italy, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Portugal and the Canadian province of Ontario in passing legislation to empower employees to switch off outside of working hours. But is legally banning after-hours communications the solution? Or is there a better way to change a work culture where employees are expected to be available and responsive around the clock? #organization #leadership #companyculture #workplace #disconnect #righttodisconnect #managementbyexample #worklifebalance

Hahahaha - oh, this is rich. The mission statement from one of the priciest consulting groups around. And the audacity to open it up with, OUR MISSION IS CLEAR: Our mission is clear. We go deep to unlock insight and have the courage to act. We bring the right people together to challenge established thinking and drive transformation. We work with our clients to build the capabilities that enable organizations to achieve sustainable advantage. We are shaping the future. Together. (translation: we trade lotsa jargon for lotsa dollars)

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Want to be inspired, read a few pages of our new book entitled, “My Dear, be a Happy Leader”.

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The Mysteries of Psychosomatic Illnesses I had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Vibha about psychosomatic illnesses, where we reveal how our mental state significantly impacts our #physicalhealth. Dr. Vibha explains the powerful influence of our #mindset on overcoming chronic conditions and the simple, yet effective treatments that can make all the difference. If you’ve ever wondered how stress and your thoughts can manifest into physical symptoms, this video is a must-watch! ➡️ Have you experienced the effects of psychosomatic illnesses? Share your stories and insights below! PS: watch the full video link in comment 👇 _________________ Follow Punit Bansal for more on #holisticsuccess #entrepreneurship #spirituality

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"To travel far, there is no better ship than a book." – Emily Dickinson Though this may sound clichéd - reading transports your mind, expands imagination. My quest for new books comes from unlikely places - be it airport bookstores, or public libraries. As a result, my bookshelf has a diverse mix of titles and genres – thanks to those who’ve introduced me to new genres and authors. And some unique ones that have I’ve been gifted. Over the years, some books have left an indelible mark on me. Let me know if they did for you too. #WorldBookDay   1. Bhagwat Gita 2. Good to Great – James C Collins 3. Sapiens – Yuval Noah Harari 4 . The innovator’s dilemma – Clayton Christensen 5. Uncommon service – Anne Morriss & Frances Frei 6. Outliers – Malcom Gladwell 7. The Goal - Eliyahu M. Goldratt 8. Reengineering the corporation – James A. Champy & Michael Martin Hammer 9. Ocean of churn – Sanjeev Sanyal 

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🌟 Five Rules to Fast-Track Intellectual Honesty in Teams 🌟 Leaders can strengthen team culture with five key rules: unite around a common goal, embrace respectful disagreements, base discussions on facts, acknowledge biases, and ensure everyone has a voice. These steps foster open dialogue and respect, accelerating team integration and enhancing decision-making. 🤔 Food for Thought: How could acknowledging our biases reshape team discussions? MIT Sloan Management Review https://lnkd.in/dZj84Qw4

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👉 When it comes to #changes, there are different characters and responses to it. You find some early adopters, some needing more time and some stay in the past and can´t adopt at anytime. ✍ This story about "Who moved my cheese" https://lnkd.in/dg2NF_F9 pictures the change and its adoption. Who of the characters would you identify with? Would you change anything in your current approach? #ChangeMangement #Mindset #ChangeCulture #ChangeAnticipation #NewReality

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Let’s face it…… most of us are never going to be Olympic athletes. BUT what if we could still push ourselves like these athletes do to be better leaders, employees, team members and more. These athletes all have coaches helping them, guiding them and pushing them, so why shouldn’t you and I? Coaching is designed to help us become our optimal self. Don’t we all owe that to ourselves? Find a coach, Invest in you! Your future self with thank you. Lastingcoach.com #LASTingcoach #optimal #coaching #leadershipcoach

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‘If it’s like this, I don’t do it anymore’ (angry stomping) Practicing energy tools for ourselves can sometimes feel that it is failing us. Whether these are for protection, healing, balance, intention setting, realizing our goals etc. it applies to all A/ it is normal, we all go through it, ans some of us are more patient than others. It happened to me many times and that’s then the frustrated and angry Emilie reaction 👆😂 B/ it may not be true that it is failing us, we just don’t see the bigger picture yet. Jeffrey Allen is explaining this very nicely in the below 👇 and giving very helpful tips for when you are in such a situation. Worth watching for those of you that are practicing. Enjoy and keep going! 🌞 #energyhealing #energymanagement #energycoaching

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What if we challenge the conventional notion of “Work-Life Balance” 💡 ? This cliche phrase is misleading as it loses sight that "Life" is the broader context where the first word ("work") is simply a piece of it. I invite you to explore a mindset shift by dropping the term “work” and take a more holistic perspective: “It’s Life Balance” 🚀 💡 🌳 .   This lens forces a reappraisal on how much weight do we truly put on things classified as “work” in the context of a broader life. Work simply cannot be the “counter-weight” to everything else.   Rather than segmenting and compartmentalizing our roles, we embraced the idea that life is an integrated whole 💡 ❤️ , where each role enriches the other 🌳 . Recognizing the interdependence of our various roles allows us to express ourselves authentically across all facets of life. By viewing things as integrated, one is also empowered to curate and find that "right mix" to build a beautiful life 🌳 🚀 ⚡ .   To dive into more insights on my thoughts on this theme - read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gW24MkxP Let’s embark on a journey towards a “well integrated life”, where the pursuit of a colourful and meaningful one transcends individual domains. #IntegratedLife #CoachingTips #LifeBalance #AuthenticColorfulLife #MindsetShift #PersonalTips #BeautifulLife      

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This #WorldMenopauseDay, I'd like to spotlight recent research by the NHS Confederation that lays bare the economic cost of inadequate women's health services. The report finds that as many as 60,000 women in the UK are long-term unemployed due to menopause symptoms, which costs the economy £1.5bn per annum. As the report points out, the case for change is clear: for every £1 that is invested in women's health, the Government can expect £11 back. At Sandoz UK & Ireland, we are seeking to expand our women's health offering and collaborate with partners to improve services, but can only do so if market conditions are supportive. It is therefore vital that the Government invests in women’s health in a way that better reflects the economic and health gains that are on offer. #WomensHealth #NHS #DHSC

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Great visual map and framework on Change (organizational & individual) from Abir Haddoud. Fascinating statistic that 70% of transformation initiatives fail…as leaders “are trying to navigate uncharted waters with an outdated map.” #change #transformation #changestrategy #changeinitiatives

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The Time Out process empowers every team member to speak up and voice concerns. During the Time Out, each team member shares their role on the team with the patient. #organization #leadership #patient #surgery #timeout #health #healthcare

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This will be the last in my series about lessons I’ve learned from being a parent. This week is all about taking time to understand the bigger picture before making a judgment. We had a fabulous time on vacation. However, if you would have seen my family on Monday afternoon, it would have been easy to conclude that we were all bad people who hated each other, because we were so grumpy and irritable.  If you took a step back and looked at the bigger picture, you might think a little differently. We had been on vacation for 2 weeks and desperately wanted to get home. We had been traveling all day. We were exhausted, rushed, overwhelmed, etc. Understanding all of this, you would likely conclude that we were good people who just had a long day. You’d give us grace and patience. What does this have to do with anything?  Have you ever had a negative experience with someone and instantly decided that they were bad? I have. Someone has been in a bad mood, and I’ve made the snap decision that they must be a jerk. Someone didn’t do something well at work, and I’ve made the snap decision that they don’t have the right skills. It’s so easy to make judgments based on a snapshot in time vs on the bigger picture and a confirmed pattern of behavior. The majority of time, these snap decisions are wrong. Maybe the person is a jerk, or maybe they are going through something incredibly difficult in life and they are carrying more stress than usual. I know that I’ve unintentionally lashed out at people, when I carried stress that had nothing to do with them. Maybe the person doesn’t have the necessary skills, or maybe they had a different vision for what was supposed to occur or maybe they are just human and made a mistake. I know I’ve made mistakes before. Making these snap judgments often lead to the worst possible paths for all parties involved. The challenge: Will you take the time to see the bigger picture before passing judgment? #bigpicture #grace #judgment #leadership #vacation #jetlag https://lnkd.in/gV7sDWnB

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I just came across the Harvard Business Review by Ron Ashkenas article linked below (Is it Time to Pivot Your Strategy, HBR 30 Jul 2024). It ponders the question under which circumstances you should (and most of all should not) be pivoting your strategy. You can access this with a trial membership. The article introduces three pivot traps, i.e., wrong reasons for why pivoting the strategy. They are 1. The current strategy is not executed properly. 2. There are outside pressures to pivot the strategy, often from people whose incentives are not aligned with your goals. 3. Because there is a sudden change (like the introduction of a new product), which may make you believe that changing the strategy might be a good thing. In the introduction the author argues that sometimes, not frequently, a pivot in strategy is necessary. I am not entirely sure that this is true anymore in today's world. Just in the last few years we have experienced events that force companies to completely rethink their strategy. Springing back from the pandemic, how many restaurants have you seen who now have completely gone to take-out? Since a few years we have seen a much wider group of employees who are questioning the value of total commitment to their employers. AI is infiltrating practically every aspect of your business, from product development to ensuring compliance, and from customer management to employee retention. There are new geopolitical considerations and the advent of truly curative, but exceedingly expensive, disease treatments will force all of us, not only the health care sector rethink our assumptions on which our strategies are built to be rethought. If in this environment one is not executing the current strategic plan perfectly, one has absolutely no chance in determining whether the plan needs to be adjusted. Engagement with the strategy needs to be an almost continuous exercise. But how to do this if you don't have the luxury of high-paid consultants?   In a recent comment to a great post by Sayre Darling I argued that there is no dichotomy between clarity and certainty. The one needs the other. Certainty is the knowledge that you are executing things correctly. Clarity is the knowledge that you are executing the correct things.   https://lnkd.in/eirDTGxD

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Flattening the Hierarchy: Navigating the Shift to Flat Organisations Organisational transformations come in many forms and one which I loved chatting to Cathy Brown, FRSA about in the recent episode of the Engage Employee podcast (Link in the comments) is how companies can successfully transition away from more traditional hierarchical structures. These large scale transformations are hard, they go against what many of us have been brought up with and there is a lot of natural human responses that kick-in during these highly disruptive times. We covered areas such as: - Truly understanding where your team/org is today versus the future state - Communication -- we know it's important, but we can never seem to get it quite right - Talent retention - Career paths As well as many more...... If you're struggling with where to go next with your transformation, I'd love to be able to help you find solutions. Please DM me. Enjoy the show!

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