Coaching

COACHING – what is it?

Coaching is about helping people on the journey to reach their full potential. It is particularly relevant in today’s challenging world where life’s demands are increasing as our financial and time resources diminish. In our coaching relationship I will offer you an opportunity to press the pause button. I will provide the means for you to take time and space in a supportive environment so that you can be resourced to make the changes you want in your personal and/or professional life.

Some reasons why you might want to engage a coach:

You are overwhelmed by things that need to be done and you cannot find the energy required
You want more success at work and in your relationships
You want to start or finish a big project
You want a fresh way to look at problems and opportunities in work and /or in your personal life
You want an increased sense of achievement and well-being
While you have an idea of what you want to do, to be, and to achieve you cannot seem to make it happen on your own

My approach to coaching

Effective coaching is a form of change facilitation. As both an experienced facilitator and a qualified coach I am very well resourced to work with you on a one to one basis to help you to address your own challenges, respond to opportunities, and to reach more of your own potential.

There are many models of coaching. The one I work from is called Co-Active Coaching . This style of coaching has four key principles that will shape how we will work together, namely:

You as client are naturally creative, resourceful and whole, and you will find your own answers in the right supportive environment. There is nothing wrong with you and I am not an expert with the answers
You as client will set the agenda for how we will work together
Together we will dance in the moment – it will be my job as coach to ensure we respond to what is really happening, and hear the often quietly spoken but for you vitally important truth
Together we will recognize that decisions made are interconnected. It is my job to help you as client to recognize the ripple effect – how for example a career choice might impact on other areas of your life. So no matter what issue we are focusing on we will be mindful of your whole life context

The Reluctant Client

Often a client who has benefited from coaching will talk about their initial reluctance – how they could not understand the value of simply committing to talk to someone as a way of making changes, or how they had difficulty understanding the difference between counseling and coaching. A lot of coaches including myself offer a free initial consultation to help you to find out more about coaching, to decide for yourself if this is right for you now, and if I am the correct coach to work with you.

The Practicalities

Coaching sessions will be arranged to meet your needs, and can be face to face meetings, by telephone or by Skype using video. Each session lasts 50 minutes. Normally I work with a client over a period of six sessions before we review. In between each session you will do some work and I will provide follow up support through an email or a telephone call (your choice).

Coaching

The Cost

Initial consultation is free.
Cost per session is €50 which is inclusive of resource material and follow up email or telephone support.

Testimonials

“External Supervision has been very beneficial to the staff team and management of Traveller Family Care. It has helped the team to obtain support and guidance in relation to their work. Dee has been great in terms of team building, helping us to look at how we function as a team and reflect on particular interventions used as part of our work. It has also helped us to refocus and move on, to see how we can engage in new options and to raise issues at management”

Patricia Dowling, Director of Services, Traveller Family Care Limited

“Dee facilitated the Kilkenny Cohesion process over a two year period which resulted in the establishment of one new company responsible for integrated local development in the county. Dee's work was always professional with great attention to detail and excellent organizational skills”

Joan Fitzpatrick, Chairperson, County Kilkenny Leader Partnership Company

“Dublin South Inner City RAPID AIT availed of the services of Dee during the preparation of a five year plan. The service received was second to none and Dee was a total professional over the course of the project. Dee's dedication to the task and her capacity to deal with even the most difficult of clients made her a true asset”

Martin McDonagh, Dublin SWIC RAPID

"During the restructuring of the Post Polio Support Group Dee was undertaking a task for another organisation that asked for cooperation. It quickly became apparent that she had a talent and empathy with our membership and quickly became a valued member of our project team. She works well with people and at ease and allows them to participate in a way that makes them feel they are in control of their own destiny. Dee's facilitation skills are impressive and she can command the attention of a room of over 60 people with ease and a rare professionalism that few possess. Her preparation is thorough and allows outcomes to be achieved and delivered. Would we use her again, a very positive yes and we are. No regrets in working with her, the only regret we did not find her and work with her before. "

John R McFarlane, Chair, Board of Trustees and Directors

“Deirdre Hennessey supported a DFI project with five of our member organisations in relation to how they listen to the needs of people with disabilities; Deirdre’s work was thorough, grounded and insightful. Deirdre’s commitment and tenacity greatly contributed to the success of the project.”

Allen Dunne, Chief Executive Officer

Profile

My educational background includes Bacc Phil, BD, Dip Social Care, Dip Women’s Studies, Dip Advanced Facilitation Skills, and Dip Coaching. I am currently enrolled in a two year Spiritual Direction Course with Anamcharadas.

I have over twenty years experience across the Youth, Community, Social Care, and Disability Sectors. Some of my experience is in adult education and I have designed and delivered courses for University College Cork, National University of Ireland Maynooth and Waterford Institute of Technology.

I have provided training and support to a broad range of organisations, and delivered many external evaluations and strategic plans, as well as tailored responses to specific challenges faced by local, regional and national organisations.

Over the years I have developed my own style of facilitation and coaching which have been very successful in helping many individuals and groups to meet their particular developmental needs.

Facilitation & Coaching

Dee Hennessy – Working With You For Change…

Coaching

COACHING – what is it?

Some reasons why you might want to engage a coach:

My approach to coaching

The Reluctant Client

The Practicalities

The Cost