It’s this spirit that we bring to the coaching and training programmes that will inspire people’s passion and drive to create positive change and direction, whether it’s for personal, community or business success.
A range of support to help you make a success of community led projects and research
I’m the Director of Solid! I have a post graduate certificate in Personal and Business Coaching, am a Master Practitioner in NLP and an experienced trainer. I’m a member of the National Council of Psychotherapists and the Coaching Circle and I’m committed to their professional code of ethics.
I'm the Executive Director. I'm also qualified as an Early Years Practitioner and Adult trainer. I have over 25 years experience of working with children, young people and their families. I have a particular interest in empowering people to become more aware and involved in making an impact on their own situation.
Alan is the Company Secretary and has experience in the Entertainment Industry and Manufacturing; he is also a practitioner in NLP.
Just as a sports coach will work to improve the performance of an athlete, so a coach will work with you to make changes you want or improve your performance in work, business, your life and relationships.
Coaching uses a range of positive approaches, tools and techniques to help clients focus on how they want things to be and how to overcome physical and emotional resistance so they can make real and lasting changes.
Provide a confidential and non-judgemental service.
Help you build your confidence and motivation.
What’s the role of the coach in business or executive coaching?
Business coaching will look at all aspects of the business and particularly help improve your success as a leader, the performance of your team and ultimately raise profits.
Solid! Coaching for Business ensures that the process is results orientated and the role of the coach includes the following elements:
Define your business values and ethics, vision and strategy.
Evaluation of performance in the workplace and outcomes for the business as a result of coaching.
A chance to take an objective view of their people management style and create ways to enhance business relationships and impact.
Increased clarity about business goals and options.
More influence over team members, colleagues and business partners
What benefits does it bring to a business or organisation?
Better communication and collaboration with clients and business partners
Developing your talent pool - increasing the 'creative capital' of the business
This very much depends on you, but essentially it’s a conversation that will enable you to talk about your current situation, what you’d like to achieve and explore barriers to you getting the results you want. During the conversation the coach can draw on a number of tools and techniques to help you think more clearly. This can be business like, fun, active or relaxed – the focus is on your needs and preferences as the client. The coach may challenge your preferences in order to get results but you don’t have to do what you’re not comfortable with – but bear in mind – if you always do what you’ve always done – you’ll always get what you’ve always got!! So be prepared to challenge yourself and move forward.
Products and Toolkits
Specialising in training, coaching, planning and development for voluntary organisations, community groups, small businesses and public sector organisations throughout the North East
