Coaching
Integral coaching is an area within the field of humanistic psychology that is being applied in the business world to aid individuals in becoming more effective in their work roles.
The premise is that people need more than just insight and/or strategies to change their behaviors. Any business consultant can offer strategies—how to go after new business, control financials, manage clients, lead teams, relate to partners, and interact with staff. But people don’t always follow through on the advice given. This is where integral coaching comes in. An integral coach focuses on the whole individual, across a spectrum of experience:
• the social quadrant includes work relationships and personal relationships;
• the behavior quadrant includes the body, health and vitality;
• the self knowledge quadrant includes one’s reflective life; and
• the environmental quadrant includes technology and tools.
As an example, if communication issues surface at work, a coach may notice that these patterns show up elsewhere in the individual’s life. Simply identifying the problem won’t solve it. To support long-term change, a coach will tailor custom programs to increase an individual’s awareness and engage new ways of responding.
In this way, new behaviors become integrated into stable practices, and the client becomes independently self-correcting. Such lasting changes can have ripple effects across life: people become happier and more fulfilled in their work lives and relationships, and more effective in their professional responsibilities; and their own clients and staff are more engaged and enthusiastic about working with them.
According to a study done by the Manchester Group, when executives were asked about their coaching experience, respondents reported:
• 77% had improved relationships
• 67% had improved teamwork
• 61% had improved job satisfaction
• 53% had improved productivity
• 48% had improved quality of work.
"A tune-up for the spirit and the mind, and an obligation for firm leadership: Andrea brings intelligence, insight and empathy to far ranging discussions that clarify personal motivations and communications, actions and consequences. The resulting personal growth spurt while in the blur of daily practice is as energizing and satisfying as it is surprising. One individual at a time, Coach Andrea makes the world a better place."
Dennis McFadden
Principal
CO Architects
"Leadership issues can be mercurial, even when you think you have clarity. Coaching can strip away the haze and identify the issues that obscure the path you want to be on. Andrea Jacoby has the skill of a Zen master and the art and science of a seasoned professional to coach us to see the obstacles that we place in front of us. Then, she carefully elicits the goals we want to achieve, and how we can get there."
David A. Friedman, S.E.
President
Forell Elsesser Engineers, Inc.
"Coaching sessions with Andrea have made me more aware of my communication, leadership style, and habits. She has helped me to make adjustments that have improved my effectiveness as a leader of the firm, and my enjoyment of that position has increased. I recommend this coaching for all senior level executives."
Paul Rodler, S.E.
Principal
Forell Elsesser Engineers, Inc.
"When you look at yourself in the mirror, you see a reflection of your physical image. When you work with Andrea Jacoby, she brings another type of ‘mirror’ that shows you how other people see you. This self-awareness gets you to take stock of your interactions with other people and work upon improving them, to become a successful business leader."
Linda Sobuta
"Andrea helped me to center my thinking, understand better how my communication might be viewed by others, and how I could take a more reasoned approach to how I reacted in situations. She has helped me to grow enormously.I am so deeply grateful for our work together. I recommend Andrea and her approach unhesitatingly."
Joel M. Karr
Principal
Group 41 Inc.