Spring Forward

06/06/2016

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be coached and what changes you can achieve in your life?This is a clients personal account of what bought her to coaching and what she gained http://fionamillercoaching.com/coaching-a-personal-account/

I asked my client for a testamonial and she produced this which I am publishing as a blog. Many people wonder what it is like to be a coaching client, this is a very personal account. Every coaching situation is different and everyone varies how long they are coached for some only need 6 session …

27/05/2016

Are you getting your message accross? When we are having a meeting with someone we work with or an employee it is easy to spend all the time thinking about the content of what we say, but the content even though it is important, is actually only a small part of the message. How we use our voice and our body language are also important and need to support that message if we want our message to be understood and taken seriously. http://www.springforward.uk/are-you-getting-your-message-across/

You planned what to say but did you find it didn’t have quite the impact or effect you were hoping for. Many people are surprised to find that the actual words they say form a very small part of the message. It is not that the words are not important but your voice and body

04/05/2016

When we think about communication we often think about talking yet listening is a really important part of communication.In order to understand clients and people you work with it is a skill that is worth learning.It can make all the difference in providing a really good service for clients or making the difference at work when morale is low. http://www.springforward.uk/are-you-listening-carefully/

When we think about communication we tend to think about talking, in fact if you are just off to a meeting you are probably worrying about what you are going to say. Yet listening is a really important part of communication. I remember reading an article in a newspaper written by a doctor

18/04/2016

An article on ‘You and Yours’ today says that lawyers have been told to use less jargon and technical language, but perhaps that applies to all of us. Most jobs and professions have technical terms and use jargon. Are you making sure your clients and those you work with understand what you are saying? 'Do they understand you?' http://www.springforward.uk/blog-3/

Do they understand you? What do you write for your first blog on a new website to set the standard for what’s to come. I thought I start with what made me decide to coach in these areas – communication, confidence and stress. I have been involved in teaching nurses [...]

12/04/2016

New website now live www.springforward.uk do visit site and contact me if you would like more information.

16/06/2015

How confident are you try the quiz. Sometimes we feel confident in some areas of our life but not in others. At other times lack of confidence is the reason we are not making decisions about our life. E-mail me your results to find your score. If you would like to have a chat about your results call me on 07714 201 649 http://fionamillercoaching.com/how-confident-are-you/

How Confident are you? Are you feeling confident or would you like to be more confident? Try the quiz to see how confident you really are. You...

11/06/2015

Want some help with communication skills http://fionamillercoaching.com/confidence-life-programme/

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09/06/2015

Going on holiday with friends sounds wonderful, what could possibly go wrong? Make sure you discuss your expectations about day to day matters before you leave and you will enjoy a more restful holiday http://fionamillercoaching.com/summer-holidays-with-friends/

After a particularly good evening out together you have decided to share your summer holiday with your friends Peter and Mary you feel you get on...

27/05/2015

Do you find yourself always saying yes when someone asks a favour even though you don’t really have time. Do you find it difficult to tell your boss when you are being overloaded with work? Learn how to say no effectively and still stay on good terms with your boss friends and family http://fionamillercoaching.com/speak-up-for-yourself/

You boss has just given you yet another piece of work which she says is urgent, or your friend has told you she has been let down by her babysitter...

19/05/2015

How assertive are you. Can you ask for what you need? Do you find it difficult to say no and end up saying yes most of the time? We all have a communication style but you can change it if it is not working for you. http://fionamillercoaching.com/how-assertive-are-you/

Do you find it difficult to ask for what you need or to say no to people? If you find this difficult it may be that you need to look at the way you...

13/05/2015

Worried about speaking up at meetings it can be quite nerve racking but with a bit of preparation you can feel more confident http://fionamillercoaching.com/do-you-find-it-difficult-to-speak-up-at-meetings/

Many people find this is difficult, they are happy to give their opinion in a group where they know everyone but the thought of speaking out at a...

11/05/2015

If you want to feel more confident when giving a talk, watch your breathing and slow it down not only will you feel less nervous your voce will sound better. http://fionamillercoaching.com/taking-the-dread-out-of-giving-a-short-talk/

When I meet new people at networking groups they often say they are dreading giving their 60 second presentation and the thought of giving a short...