Independent thinking is a critical skill in these challenging times, yet often we don't make time for it, or the group or organisational culture doesn't really welcome it.

Over many years we discovered 10 conditions (or “components) that reliably create optimal conditions for independent, rigourous, imaginative and courageous thinking, whilst also encouraging collaboration.

Together, they are known as the "Thinking Environment".

This online introductory session from Linda Aspey, Faculty of Nancy Kline's Time to Think organisation, offers an overview and an experience of being in a Thinking Environment.

Come along and discover for yourself:

• How a Thinking Environment can promote high quality thinking and insightful decision-making

• How it can enable individuals, teams and organisations to see what’s holding them back and how to make progress

• A powerful and inclusive approach for better meetings, impactful coaching, and thriving, engaged and inspiring workplace cultures.

The session is free to attend: register here for your place
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclduqvpzgoG9WhV_R80EzUz8UWwvr6aZIF

“Further outcomes” (sometimes called “Next” outcomes) occur when a client pauses in their thinking and wants to progress to somewhere different than they were, and asks the coach to help. It might be for example that they want to take an action of some kind, or stop or start feeling something, or understand why they think, behave or feel the way they do, or uncover all their assumptions.

Sometimes even experienced Time to Think coaches can get confused or anxious about encountering one of these in case they get stuck or get it wrong and don’t know how best to help their client to continue to think the issue through to a satisfactory conclusion.

So in this practical workshop we will explore how, drawing on the client’s innate “considerations” the coach can determine the needs of the client in that moment and ask a question that will most likely meet that need. We’ll experiment and have lots of fun with different outcomes, and by the end of the workshop, I’m confident that your confidence in helping your clients to work through these will have increased significantly!

This course is intended for both qualified Time to Think coaches AND those still in practicum on any Time to Think coaching course.

Led by: Linda Aspey, Time to Think Faculty
When: 6 October 2022 from 09.30 am-1.30 pm GMT
Where: Online (Zoom)
Places: 6 maximum
Price: £60

Please read Nancy’s latest book, “The promise that changes everything: I won’t interrupt you” before coming on this workshop.

To book please read our Terms and Conditions and then complete the booking form below and we will send you an invoice to secure your place. Please note that due to the small number of places, refunds are not possible if you cancel 10 days or less before the event although I am happy to accept a substitute participant if they are also a qualified Time to Think coach.

“Next outcomes” occur when a client pauses in their thinking and wants to progress to somewhere different than they were, and asks the coach to help. It might be for example that they want to take an action of some kind, or stop or start feeling something, or understand why they think, behave or feel the way they do, or uncover all their assumptions.

Sometimes even experienced Time to Think coaches can get confused or anxious about encountering one of these in case they get stuck or get it wrong and don’t know how best to help their client to continue to think the issue through to a satisfactory conclusion.

So in this practical workshop we will explore how, drawing on the client’s innate “considerations” the coach can determine the needs of the client in that moment and ask a question that will most likely meet that need. We’ll experiment and have lots of fun with different outcomes, and by the end of the workshop, I’m confident that your confidence in helping your clients to work through these will have increased significantly!

This course is intended for qualified Time to Think coaches or those still in practicum (after completing the taught part of the coaching course).

Led by: Linda Aspey, Time to Think Faculty
When: 13 June 2022 from 09.30 am-1.30 pm GMT
Where: Online (Zoom)
Places: 6 maximum
Price: £80

Please read Nancy’s latest book, “The promise that changes everything: I won’t interrupt you” before coming on this workshop.

To book please read our Terms and Conditions and then complete the booking form below and we will send you an invoice to secure your place. Please note that due to the small number of places, refunds are not possible if you cancel 10 days or less before the event although I am happy to accept a substitute participant if they are also a qualified Time to Think coach.

Join us for Coffee in an Online Thinking Environment!

It's open to anyone interested in the Thinking Environment (aka Time to Think), it's completely free, it's warm and it's welcoming.

The way it works is that we all gather, do a Round to say hello, then go off into breakout rooms in small groups to discuss a suggested question or have a general conversation. Everyone promises to listen fully and not interrupt, and to take turns. So we offer each other "Attention" "Ease" and "Equality" as well as other elements that form a whole system for independent, generative thinking.

We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month via Zoom at 10am until 11.15am. You can join us occasionally or regularly - there’s no charge.

The link is here - please register on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/monthly-meet-up-in-an-online-thinking-environment-hosted-by-linda-aspey-tickets-119050706869

Conference Overview

Many organisations are recognising the importance of employee wellbeing and using coaching as one part of the wellbeing strategy to help create healthier work force.

Evidence suggests that even a small improvement in wellbeing can help people to flourish and also help to decrease some mental health problems, therefore understanding the impacts of wellbeing and strategies to improve it can contribute to enabling people to reach their potential and improve their performance at work.

This years West Midlands Coaching and Mentoring Pool Conference focuses on the role work based coaches and coaching have to play in helping develop resilience and manage stress, the importance of connecting with others, choosing your attitude, and looking after yourself as a coach so you can help others. As well as touching on topics that may impact performance at work but often go unspoken, such as menopause.

Linda Aspey will be running a fascinating workshop - details tba!

http://wmcmp.org.uk/

Midlands Coaching Conference 2019

2020 Vision For Coaching

Join for an exciting day of workshops designed to help you learn new approaches, develop as a coach and grow your coaching business in 2020 and beyond

Linda is both the Keynote Speaker on “The Crisis Facing Coaches” and facilitating a Thinking Environment workshop.

https://midlandscoachingconference.co.uk/