 Introduction
Coaches may return
to their former workplace as a contractor. This is more common in the corporate
arena, as companies downsize and out-source.
Real World Example Laurie
Shakur - Organization Effectiveness Solutions
laurie@listenandlearn.biz | http://www.listenandlearn.biz/
 Hi
my name is Laurie Shakur and I offer a TeleClass and workshop
called "Stop Keeping Yourself a Secret- Tools for Personal and Business Promotion".
I learned this lesson personally - we often keep our best self a secret. Once
I stopped keeping myself a secret my world opened up.
 I
worked for the same company for 11 years. While employed I worked primarily in
the areas of Human Resources and Organization Development. I always received consistently
good feedback from my managers, although never great feedback. After each annual
performance review there were always lists of the areas that I needed to focus
on developing, but little discussion of the areas that I excelled in. I knew that
I was capable of great things, but I didn't quite know how to share this concept
with my management team.
Well, necessity often breeds innovation. In the year 2000 the
organization I worked for was undergoing a reorganization. All the signs pointed
to my role being eliminated. Well, my household could not afford the loss of my
income. I realized that I needed to embark on a major self promotion campaign
before it was too late. I scheduled 15 minute individual meetings with my immediate
officer, two of his peers and their senior officer. I was honest when requesting
the meeting and stated that I wanted an opportunity for them to get acquainted
with me. During the meetings, I reminded them of my history with the organization,
but more importantly spoke shamelessly of my strengths and my ability to make
a meaningful contribution. As I reflect back on those meetings that was when I
began to really believe in my ability to make a difference. I asked for an opportunity
to demonstrate my "stuff" and work with them on an adhoc basis. I didn't stop
there, I followed up with lists of projects that I could provide support or lead.
I did what I said I would do and more. I exceed all their (and my) expectations.
Six months later my efforts resulted in my landing a permanent role as a Director
in Organization Development.
Once again, necessity creeps in. Due to an academic
opportunity for my husband we decided to relocate our family. At what seemed to
be the height of my career I made the decision to resign. However, I had created
quite a reputation for delivering on my promise but more importantly had enough
experience with and exposure to senior management that I felt comfortable asking
for an opportunity to continue my working relationship, but in the capacity of
a consultant. So I did. I presented a consultants proposal which outlined three
areas that I could provide services to the organization. The areas I outlined
were consulting, training and coaching. I wasn't surprised when they accepted
my proposal. I had laid the foundation for this opportunity.
My first project which lasted 3 months was the
co-creation of a coaching module to be used by the human resource organization.
The second project which lasted 3 months was the facilitation of a leadership
skills seminar series to a 250 person business unit. The current project which
I am most excited about is a 12 week on-line coaching program. The organization
is now considering my proposal to create a Women's Leadership Skills series. My
fees range from $175 per hour to a daily facilitation fee of $2,500.
I
remain in contact with the leadership team in the organization and treat them
like clients by following up in a professional manner and sending information
to assist with their jobs. Our relationship has been mutually rewarding. The organization
still benefits from my years of experience and training I gained from working
with them and I feel blessed since within one of year of launching my practice
full time I have a major corporation as a client. Organizations invest thousands
of dollars in employee training and development. Often, like in my case, it is
just a matter of reminding an organization of their greatest resource - people.
I'm
now creating the Stop Keeping Yourself A Secret Affiliate Program. My objective
is to provide other coaches and consultants with a tool to assist with the development
of their businesses. By empowering clients to self promote themselves and their
businesses coaches will broaden their knowledge base. My program will include
a template on delivering the course either via TeleClass or in person, two coaching
calls with me to share ideas, and additionally one "shadow" coaching session where
I can listen in and provide feedback.
Related resources
Passive
Revenue Course on how to piggy back your idea onto an already existing trend.
Passive
Revenue Course about creating a course by email
Coachville's
150-point planning checklist for seminars
(PDF file; requires Adobe acrobat).
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