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Goal setting and getting the right support triathlon and cancer research

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:09:52 +0000

This is my first blog on a 12 week challenge to achieve my goal of completing a triathlon in July. I am writing about it here as it’s about achieving clear goals and getting the right support to do so. As a coach I recognise the value of getting appropriate support to help you. So if you have business goals let me know and if you have fitness and sports coaching needs then the people mentioned here are some of the best.

I am 46 years old with children from age 8 to 17. I am 6ft tall and as I haven’t done much exercise over previous years and my diet was not brilliant, my weight had grown to 14st 7lbs, which doesn’t give a good BMI. I had therefore been thinking about setting myself a new goal to lose weight and get fit for some time. Then my 51 year old brother asked me to do a triathlon with him as he thought it would be good to do something for charity after losing a close uncle to Cancer. My brother has done a number of triathlons over the last 2 years to raise money for the Prostate charity that supported him when he was diagnosed at the age of 42. At the same time he suggested this triathlon, Bio-synergy were looking for 12 week challenge entrants.

So setting myself a goal of being able to complete a triathlon (super sprint) at the end of 12 weeks and to lose 8kg in that time, I applied. These are scary goals to declare to the world as now I am committed. However I recognise that the best way to achieve goals is to get the right support, advice and nutrition from day 1 and this is what I have.

The range of bio synergy products www.bio-synergy.co.ukI now have include whey better protein shakes, skinny bars, NO2 and thermogen supplements. Ann from famously fit www.famouslyfit.comhas provided me with ongoing excellent advice on my nutrition and exercise plan. She has reviewed a 2 week food diary I completed and is giving me very specific advice on the changes, the right foods and quantities to eat to and how to use the bio synergy products in order to get optimal effect, get more energy and achieve my goals.

Today is the first day of the 12 week challenge, the goals are in sight, very specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound as I have identified the Birmingham triathlon on 15th July as my objective.

While doing the triathlon, I am aiming to raise money for Cancer Research UK to help find a cure for a horrible disease that has affected so many lives
If you feel you can donate even a small amount there is a donation page here http://www.justgiving.com/John-O-Flynn

6 steps to effective re-organisation – communication as a foundation

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:08:25 +0000

How often have you gone through a re-organisation and it’s only achieved some of its objectives, how often does a re-structure take place and the benefits are not evident? How often has change been implemented but not sustained?
Seasoned and newly appointed management teams and executives often see that a way to improve a business is to re-structure, change or re-organise. Often for the newly appointed this is implemented quickly as they see the need to make an early impression.
However with so much evidence that the benefits are not always realised is there a better way? What needs to be considered for any change to be effective?
Key steps that need to be considered before any reorganisation, change or restructure are

Information gathering
Evaluation
Decision making
Planning
Execution
Leadership

(More on these 6 key steps in the following posts)

The foundation to all of these is communication, its a crucial skill although along with many of the steps its often overlooked in an eagerness to make an early impression or quick change. So what can seasoned or newly appointed management teams or executives do to get the best out of communication.

Key steps to to communication include

Considering carefully your sources and methods of communication. Is it better static/written e.g. Blogs, websites, memos, news or is it better dynamic e.g.video, meetings, conferences, workshops, face to face or would a combination work best?

Considering your methods and approach e.g.
Asking the right questions
Actively listening to the responses
Being receptive
Being aware of the non verbal signals (what you see/hear/sense and also what you give out)
Minimising opinion, assumptions and judgement
Analysing what you get

There is so much to be considered that to get the best value out of your time and effort a communication plan can be developed. As communication is normally a long term requirement and also a foundation for effective change then a communication plan can ensure a consistent quality approach giving real benefit and delivering long term real value.

Effective communication is an area that coaching can provide real value, contact me for a free coaching strategy session.

Alternatively add your contact details in the form on the left and I’ll send you an update on this blog and/or answer questions if you have any. I can even arrange a call back if that would suit you.

50% Free leadership development fund (£1000 matched)

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:04:44 +0000

£1000 matched leadership development funding still available. 360, behaviour profile. Coaching, mentoring, and more. Are you a business leader of 2-250 people? Closing date for applications is fast approaching. Contact me for further details

When do you want your coaching?

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:01:37 +0000

Having enabled other leaders to achieve results and move on to less regular coaching sessions I now have some coaching slots available at 6:30am and 7:30am and 6:30 and 7:30 pm to give you 1:1 coaching on your business.
Other times also available including part and all day workshops

Goal setting step by step and the rocking horse test

JOF — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:34:56 +0000

Divide your goals into 4 main groups:
Ongoing goals needjng daily input* short-term goals to achieve within a week to a month, medium-term goals that may take between a month and a year* Iong-term goals that may take longer than a year.
Step 7 For each of the goals on the Iist, expand your why’. Explain to yourself fully why you want to have this goal and what it will mean to you. Write this down.Step 8 Take each goal in turn and make 2 ‘Iists for each to show’ what you are prepared to do to achieve it and what you will need to do to achieve it.Step 9 Make a Iist of the people you need to work with or the people who can hejp you, the skills you might need to develop, the actions you need to take, what you need to learn, what you need to understand.
Step 1 Do the rocking-chair test. Take yourself out into the future at age 95. Imagine the wonderful life you have designed for yourself. Visualise it. Fully associate with it.Write down the story of yotlr incredible life, the amazing things you’ve done,fantastic things you’ve seen, the people you have touched and the changes youhave made in your own Iife.Place your goals with their action points, within a time-frame. Put a start and finish date on them. Remember a goal is a dream with a date.

Welcome back to my website

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:59:28 +0000

Welcome back to my re-launched website

Make 2012 your best year yet

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:35:38 +0000

Whatever it is you can achieve better results with a coach. Someone to support, assist, question, cajole, motivate and shout at you if wanted.

Whatever it is we can help, call now for a free confidential discussion on how you can get the 2012 you deserve.

Coaching and mentoring – do you think you may need or benefit from it?

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:29:10 +0000

Leadership, management,success,career development,direction whatever it is that you need we can help. Contact us for a free confidential discussion about supporting you in achieving in the areas you want to achieve in. No obligation free discussion.

Leadership development funding

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:30:48 +0000

£1000 matched leadership development funding still available. 360, behaviour profile. Coaching, mentoring, act quickly

Start the day the right way get coached

admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:32:13 +0000

How would it feel to start your working day, primed, focussed and motivated having set goals and targets for the day, You get to your desk/workspace motivated and get stuck in to the days achievements making massive results in the areas you want to.
Welll now you can get the support you need to make this happen. Having enabled other leaders to achieve results and move on to less regular coaching sessions I now have limited coaching slots available at 6:30am and 7:30am to give you 1:1 telephone coaching on your business.

Book your strategy coaching session now and discuss how to get your free DiSC behaviour profile. This profile will give you additional knowledge of your behaviour style so that wecan optimise your approach and achieve your results.

Call me on 0115 714 3331
Or
Email me john@oflynn.me.UK