Corporate Consulting and Coaching

"I just want to express my thanks for your two dynamic workshops presented with my company. I was pleased with both the atendance and the positive feedback that I received afterwards. I'm looking forward to having you back again. Thank you once again for a fascinating and informative night here with Compass."

• Jim Eldert
Coordinator, Compass
September, 1996

WHAT MAKES A GOOD COACH?

"The best coaches” says Lori Dunford, “are clinically-trained therapists and counselors who have the competencies that are necessary to effect change."

What are the core competencies necessary to be qualified to work with an individual in a coaching capacity?

• Advanced rapport-building skills and techniques to establish trust and confidence in the coach
• The ability to identify irrational beliefs and behavior and guide a client to make changes
• The ability to identify and re-direct resistance to the personal change process
• An understanding of motivational dynamics
• Knowledge of behavior-change methodologies
• The ability to resolve conflicts and avoid potential conflicts

Lori's consulting and coaching style is both direct and compassionate, blending clear and factual assessment, with caring and support to help her clients make important personal and organizational changes.

These changes include two important steps:

1) assessment and exploration for self awareness, and
2) attitude, perception and behavior changes for performance enhancement.