CEO Today Executive Coaching Awards 2024 - UNITED KINGDOM - - 30 - use the term “be the change you want to see” mostly the HR functions also “do the change”. They are key influencers, shapers and advocates, and they can coach and counsel the organisation for the need to go on the journey of change and development. Change programmes are about people and involve changing operating models, employment policies and practice, changing culture as well as supporting leaders and teams to build their capacity to drive “trans-form-ation”. To realise the benefits of change means that HR is critical partner throughout the change process and journey. Can you share a story or example of a particularly impactful coaching experience that reaffirmed your passion for this profession? The impact of coaching through my client work is more general than a specific story. I am extremely passionate about this profession, and I enjoy working with all the clients and organisations that I have engaged with whatever context they bring to the coaching by helping them to be more embodied, successful and fulfilled. The coaching is particularly impactful when clients are curious to learn more about themselves and move towards their learning edges, reap the rewards of new insight(s), build greater self-awareness, are able to let go of self-limiting beliefs, begin to shift their mindsets to being more creative than reactive, wrestle with their conflicts, are willing to experiment and try new habits and practices and commit to work through the conversations that are often missing in their key relationships with others. Can you tell us more about your contribution to leadership teams? Leadership teams are a key unit of performance in organisations. Leveraging the power of team performance and culture, who are purpose-led and uniquely placed to deliver the business outcomes and sustained success, is key. Developing teams that can work within the strategic context with the skills to adapt, innovate and modify to cope with the level of disruption, complexity and pace of an ever-changing world is critical. My contribution has been to work alongside the leader and their teams over a period (often 12-18 months) to support their ongoing development and growth. Typically, my approach is to ensure the work of the team is supported by incorporating tools and frameworks that will support the team’s overall performance and effectiveness. This will include both individual and collective work with these leaders. What or who is it that inspires your work as a coach? I am inspired by the impact that learning, growth and development can have on all our lives especially when the context demands it or is ready for some form of change. I feel hugely privileged to have this opportunity to contribute through my work as a coach and consultant with such diverse individuals, teams and organisations. I have been working with June for just over a year now and I believe the wise counsel and support she has afforded me has made a significant difference to the way that I now ‘show up’ as a leader at Lockton. Relationships built and bonded through trust and candid conversations are at the very heart of how I do business and I have a kindred spirit in June. Lorraine Boyle, Partner Mid Market Professions. TESTIMONIAL
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