AI Issue 8 2017

Acquisition International - August 2017 13 Strategic Performance Coaching when a plan does not work out how they had hoped. I help them to look at what they could do better, what their learnings have been as well as what they have achieved as there is sometimes a tendency for women not to celebrate their own achievements which is important. By acknowledging what you have done well will improve confidence while also going forward with new fresh perspectives.” In closing, Jacqueline turns the conversation to what is on the horizon for her business as well as her own career goals. “I love all aspects of my business, in terms of setting leadership skills, developing bespoke business strategies, team coaching, individual development, changing limiting beliefs, motivation. In all of these, I feel a sense of personal achievement when I see others grow through the work I do. Having said that, I find that whether I am working with a CEO, a business owner or an individual, helping them through their barriers is what gives me the greatest satisfaction, for I know then that the goals we set together will then be achievable for them. There will be nothing holding them back. Their confidence levels grow and they reach a personal satisfaction level, as well as a professional one. It really is a win-win situation and certainly a feel-good factor for them, as they aspire to be the best that they can be. “Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is always important to me so that I can always be my best. There is so much to offer people and for that a coach must be the best that they can be.”