Why is it Essential to Have a Business or Professional Coach in Hong Kong These Days?

With the ushering of a new year, much emphasis is placed on setting new goals and challenging oneself to be better in one way or another. The “New Year-New Me,” is a widespread resolution posted on various social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. People tend to discuss the changes, challenges or goals they want to see or accomplish as the new year begins. Similarly, corporations and businesses are gearing up to face new challenges that the year brings in a complex political and economic environment. So if you want a fresh start, to be better equipped to deal with new challenges or simply want to do better where you are; you may want to consider doing coaching in Hong Kong. 

Several studies have been done about the needed skills in the workplace this year. Entitled “2020 Workplace Trends Report”, Udemy, an online learning platform, lists ten skills that employees and employers should improve on.

At the top of this list of skills is having a growth mindset or the ability to adapt to changing circumstances (Liu, 2019, par 2). Understanding ‘why having and developing such skill is crucial’ stems from the sad fact (or at times not so sad?!) that machines are slowly replacing manual labor.

In a McKinsey & Company study, it is projected that by the year 2030 around 800 million workers around the world could suffer from unemployment (Liu, 2019, par 4). Workers, therefore, need to aim higher by learning and developing new skills to face the coming year (par 5). Wrapping up Udemy’s list of work skills include the following: creativity, focus mastery, innovation, communication skills, storytelling, culture awareness, critical thinking, leadership, and emotional intelligence (par 11). 

Alongside Udemy’s study to that of the World Economic Forum, it is interesting to discover the similarities between the two.

The list of needed skills to make it this 2020 include (Ellevate& Beckford, 2018, par 2):

·         complex problem solving

·         critical thinking

·         creativity

·         people management

·         coordinating with others

·         emotional intelligence

·         judgment and decision making

·         service orientation

·         negotiation, and

·         cognitive flexibility  

Asking yourself, do you have all these skills? Do you have some but want to work on others? How can you further develop, work on your “growth mindset” to keep up with the ever-changing Hong Kong and global environment? Finding a good Coaching service in Hong Kong may be the answer. And Coaching with FELIZ Consulting may be just the perfect option for you.

The Growing Need for Transformational Coaching in the Hong Kong and Global Workplace

A key take away from both sources above is that people these days need to be even more prepared to adapt to the changes that take place in the workplace. This means not just keeping with skills already learnt, but going deeper into one’s self-awareness, exploring new ideas, innovating and collaborating in better ways.

It is crucial to understand that just as the decade is changing, so are the demands and skills needed when it comes to work and society in general. In a world that is constantly moving and changing, coaching is becoming more necessary, helping individuals to dive deeper into themselves, purpose, priorities and unleash the best forward.

Why Do You Need a Hong Kong Coach?

If you want to excel in your field, it is imperative that you continue to learn. Please don’t stop. It is exactly when you stop learning that you become complacent and things can “go down the hill”. Know that there is always room for improvement. A coach comes in handy as he/she can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, help you increase your self-awareness allowing you to determine which knowledge, skills and attitude (KSA) you need to work on.

Moreover, it’s best to challenge yourself and your team to learn new skills and ultimately develop that growth mindset. One step you and your company could consider is partnering with FELIZ Consulting where we believe that you can be ‘Feliz’ or happy both at work and at home. As Mônica Zionede Hall points out “We spend so much time at work but many times keep complaining about it and seeing two parallel lives: one home and one at work. Wouldn’t it be better to be more aligned and happy in both places?!”

Based in Hong Kong, FELIZ Consulting was established in 2015 by Mônica Zionede Hall, Brazilian born, an international trainer and coach, a committed consultant, coach, and leader. Mônica and her team conduct bespoke training and workshops, coaching in Hong Kong, live or online in different parts of the Asia-Pacific Region.

Why Do You Need Corporate Coaching?

Through FELIZ Consulting, we can help with a number of courses and skills, as well as coaching. We give you better tools to approach whatever is important to YOU and your organization. Another benefit is that through our conversations, questions, executive coaching and more we can help you find a clear direction for both you personally and your company. You may have a planned course of action but it always helps to sit things through with others who may have expertise on a particular need or problem, and know-how to ask the right questions to unleash the best in you.

At the heart of FELIZ Consulting is the firm belief that everyone deserves to be listened to. This allows for better communication, problem-solving, as well as encouragement and motivation.

By talking and working with our clients, we understand where the company or individuals are coming from and how we can step in, help and move things in the direction. This is what we refer to as bespoke training solutions; those that are tailor-fit or accustomed to your needs or in areas where there is much need for improvement.

Below are some of the topics we specialize in: 

Presentation Skills and Public Speaking with Impact

Our goal for this training is to give you practical tools to make you feel more confident whenever presenting or speaking in front of co-workers, client meetings or a large audience. For this training, you may choose to have it done in two full days or a series of half-day/bite-sized sessions. 

Time and Meeting Management

How many meetings do you have weekly?! How many are productive ones? Through our workshops on this topic, you will be able to set priorities, tackle the big rocks first rather than pebbles and get the job done. Another perk of this kind of workshop is that you will be able to know proven dos and don’ts for meetings so they can be more effective and productive. 

Mindfulness and Stress Management

Mental health and wellbeing is one of the top development topics and priorities of 2020, particularly for clients in the legal industry and according to FELIZ’ needs analysis done with many of our clients at the end of 2019. FELIZ Consulting delivers simple, practical and accessible courses in this area. Through breathing exercises, working on creating space between thoughts and action, looking at what composes emotions and the impact in the workplace, we can do a lot in this area.

Personality Types and Adaptability

There is a great need for the workforce to adapt to changes and differences either in the company or in society in general. By understanding personality types or how people are wired, we can better communicate. Through these workshops, you will become more self-aware as well as more understanding of others, adaptable and strategic too. You will also learn how to approach or communicate with different personality types.

Professional Dressing, Image, and Impact

A tailor-fit workshop and training on Image for your company and needs, giving some fund and practical tips. Do first and last impressions matter?! They surely do and how can you give the best impression. At the end of such workshop, you will be able to strengthen your presence and personal confidence wherever you go.

We also cater to facilitating team building activities, mentoring and more.

Why Choose FELIZ Consulting as Your Trainer and Coach in Hong Kong?

If you are not a client yet, we would love to show you what FELIZ Consulting is and can do for YOU.

What sets us apart from other consultancies?

Firstly, FELIZ Consulting is well recognized by different top clients, especially international law firms and financial corporations, with an established reputation.

Secondly, we are also certified with the Margerison-McCann Team Managements System, the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), the International Compliance Association (ICA), Genos International, Everything DiSC Workplace, Image Innovators, and Mindful Schools. And our Associate Consultants have other qualifications too!

Thirdly, reputation. As a well regarded trainer and coaching in Hong Kong, we take this seriously and are action-oriented. Your success is our success. We get to work right away and make sure that ideas, inspiration and results spring out from our discussions. We follow our four-point process: we listen, create, deliver, and evaluate.

Lastly, practical, motivational and fun. FELIZ Consulting courses are all interactive and fun! These are not just boring lectures but programs that will reach both heart and mind!

As we welcome 2020 together, let us aspire for greater things, to be inspired and be open to grow. Seize this opportunity by partnering with FELIZ Consulting for your trainer and coach in Hong Kong: bespoke training to fit your needs!

For more information on what exciting workshops, training, and coaching FELIZ Consulting has to offer, kindly visit our website: http://felizconsulting.com/corporatetraining. 

Article by Rose Morada and Mônica Hall

Original content posted on https://www.felizconsulting.com/feliz-blog/coaching-hong-kong