The current climate

We believe that the durable value of You brand Coaching is that it promotes authenticity and trust, and that these are vital currency in any climate – and never more than now.

But difficult economic times throw up specific challenges, and we have developed a number of interventions (some just a day long) to support people in …

Skilling up
Job losses are bringing another round of corporate ‘flattening’, with many technical people now taking on an unfamiliar sales role for the first time and needing to communicate in a more confident, expansive and accessible way.

Handling stress
As workforces diminish, the pressure on those who are left increases.  Improved communication skills not only enhance people’s performance, but also help them to be constructively assertive and to negotiate realistic and sustainable ways of working.

Letting people go
A euphemistic start to a potentially tough time.  People may suddenly find themselves back on the job market for the first time in years, not having been to an interview for a long time and perhaps having taken a knock.  We can help restore their confidence and prepare them for interview.

Working with new people
Many people are now having to work in newly configured teams with people they don’t know.  You brand group Coaching is a great, fast way for them to really get to know each other, share perspectives and bond as a team.

Keeping and developing your talent
You brand Coaching programmes can be used effectively to help retain talent by making people feel needed, special and cared for.  And to develop people so that your organisation is ready to capitalise on the up-turn.

Retaining business
As well as helping people pitch for new work or new clients, the trust and authenticity that characterises a developed You brand is essential to retaining clients you already have.