My split life between "the day job" as coach and performance and learning consultant and role as Chatelaine of Chateau Colombier brings variety to my life - and opportunities for interesting conversations with clients at Le Colombier.
Le Colombier can also be a great observation post for the "shoes off self" of my professional client base. This week Le Colombier has been hosting a group of cyclists and their assorted partners and children. As friends, the team quickly falls into an obviously predicable set of behaviours and roles.
While preparing the meal for their table d'hote on Saturday, (involving lots of chopping of fresh ingredients) I was reflecting on the role of the coach and learning support, especially in these days of instant gratification of fact and information via the internet; the online world of blogs and twittering; the 24/7 world.
A lot of what we have to bring to our coaching practice is to know where to put the refreshment points for our clients; to predict their likely patterns of need, use and interaction. We also have to provide emergency services to help when people stray off course - or when the conditions change, or sometimes when they need some companionship along their way.
Astrologists tell us that we are now entering the Age of Aquarius. This is the sign of the water carrier. Our clients have to be prepared to carry their own water for our journey. But it's ok to need help; to visit water stations along the route to pick up provisions, to ask for directions, for a chat by the camp fire, to meet new firends and fellow travellers to share the next stage, and for stimulus and debate.
Do drop by and share your stories!
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