Looking backwards to see forwards

Only when you pause and look back do you see how far you’ve come.? And of course, how beautiful that view really is!

I took a week out last week, and with another sprained ankle, and although mostly swam in the beautiful waters, I did the best I could muster for hiking in the Lake District*.

The amazing thing about climbing mountains, is the sense of slow progress that shifts, when you turn to see the path behind you to be rewarded with views like this.

It reminded me of the research (lets be honest, its on my mind a lot!).? It felt like a monumental climb at the start, and, like this photograph, I am half way up but delighted with the progress.

At this momentary pause point, I am delighted to share that I met with Michael Tichelmann , who is to verify the data and be the statistician on this project.? There was a very felt sense of

“wow, we are here, talking about data that has actually been collected”.?

I don’t mind admitting if felt quite surreal, though incredibly exciting and apprehensive; “did I do it right?” I find myself asking!?

It is now very much a waiting game, with only just over 50 surveys remaining.? The challenge (for me) is being patient now, as they are spaced out, through the next few months. They will trickle in like water (maybe slower than this waterfall though!).

So, I took the opportunity to reflect and remind myself of the power in patience.? As it is key to “being well”, hopefully, in doing that, it might inspire some ideas for anyone else that struggles with this virtue!

??it gives us time to take a breather, which allows our brains the space to access our cognitive, rational thinking, leading us being able see the choices we have and enhance decisions making

??with that extra scope to think and explore, we can see different perspectives, generating even more options and ideas, maybe even release some tension as we see a situation in a different light

??all this can lead to an improved sense of control

Oh and guess what, when I scanned back through that list, I noticed the links with coaching.

Look at some of these snippets from the professional bodies for coaching.

According to the UK ICF definition coaching…

?? is a thought-provoking and creative process and often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination

And the Association for Coaching (AC) …

?? facilitates the enhancement of work performance, life experience, self-directed learning and personal growth?

then EMCC Global ...

?? that of helping ….enhance…potential in the realisation of their projects…and take their rightful place in the relationship they have with themselves

and last but not least (in fact, most recent!)...the Universal Coaching Alliance ...

?? is a supportive and empowering process that meets the client where they are

This will of course all appear in the write up, not only as reflections, but integrated into what our understanding and concept of well-being is. What it is to be well, and the role coaching may or may not play in that.

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Research Opportunities:

Nothing has passed through my hands this month…could be due to the holiday though!

Useful Links:

LI Newsletter?- share with people interested in supporting their organisations teams

The Coaching Science Practitioner Handbook?- the project grant funding - an incredible book on the power of research in coaching!

Research in Coaching Podcast – a podcast titled “Sparking Enquiry; Cultivating Practice” – listen in to learn more about research, how to use it, and maybe get involved?