Coaching Archives - Language at Work

Do They Need More?

Judy Pollock — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:59:08 +0000

Is your virtual training giving you everything you need? Or do you need more?Many of our training participants and clients say that the quick, on-line virtual sessions are terrific for many people: tips, instruction, explanations, and some discussion. A few hours- a lot of people – pop in, pop out. This is a training development that the pandemic taught us, and it helps keep training going.But, many people need more than instruction; they need to DO the strategies being learned. They need to try the tips, and see how they feel, and how they work. They need an instructor to monitor their efforts and give feedback and guidance. Virtual, on-line sessions don’t have time to offer this valuable element of training.In response to this need, we’ve developed Practicum Programs in which participants can do just that. Meant for up to 10 people, our Practicum Programs guide participants through sample exercises in which they perform, discuss, role play, and apply the lessons learned in a virtual program.Let us help you arrange a practicum to supplement your virtual training. It’s easy to offer them a little more.

Visit our website to learn more about how our courses and services could improve your operations — www.languageatwork.com.

Thank you.

Judith Pollock, PresidentLanguage at Work4931 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20016Phone 646-491-1089 www.languageatwork.com

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Summer Tune-Up

Judy Pollock — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:30:40 +0000

Take advantage of these inviting summer months to do something you’ve been wanting to do. Two months is just enough time to get some advice, get some practice, get rid of cobwebs, and – Get In shape!

Is your writing less clear and sharp as you’d like?

Are there grammatical questions that keep popping up?

Are your emails rambling?

Do you dread workplace disagreements?

Is speaking in public a nightmare?

Do people have trouble understanding what you mean?

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A communication skills tune-up can help. Many communication problems can be quickly solved with the help of a coach, and a few guided exercises.

Think of it as a visit to the gym for your communication. An easy lift!

Call us to reserve your spot at the gym. Your coach is waiting

Contact us at 202-298-7700 to learn how a communication skill tune-up can help.

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How Can We Help?

Judy Pollock — Tue, 05 May 2020 16:54:35 +0000

We want to be responsive to our training partners, so let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Telephone coaching with individuals having trouble with adjustment?
Brainstorming ways to polish your in-house communication?
Writing some communication or teleworking guidelines?
Developing a quick program on an issue that you need addressed?
What else?

And, of course, let us know if a webinar will help keep your training program alive. Any topics you’d like to address?

Call me directly at 202-298-7700.

Thanks!
Judy

Judith Pollock, President
Language at Work
4931 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone 202-298-7700
www.languageatwork.com

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Coaching for All

Judy Pollock — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:52:10 +0000

Attending a class is wonderful: gathering info, sharing ideas, venting a little, hearing different perspectives. Some of our classes have waiting lists!

But sometimes a class doesn’t fit. Sometimes a person has a communication need that others don’t have, so a group class isn’t available. Sometimes a person wants more attention than can be gained in a large group, and sometimes a person just has a few questions and issues and doesn’t need a whole class. What to do?

Coaching!

Individuals and their managers seek coaching for a variety of reasons. Here are some:

A presentation is to be given soon – help!
There is an on-going clash with another person and help is needed to sort it.
Someone has advanced in her career, but grammatical gaps are now showing up; it would be embarrassing to attend a class
People have complained about the harsh behavior exhibited by one person. A few coaching sessions might clear this up.
A new manager is feeling lost and intimidated but can’t find exactly the right management class.

These are just a few of the reasons people have come to us for individual coaching, which can be offered in two ways:

Individual and coach meet, talk on phone, and email over several weekly sessions.
One day is devoted to hour long individual coaching sessions for 5-6 people at client’s site. This is good for several people in one organization who can come for an hour to get help with a specific concern.

But, if neither of these works for you- give us a call at 202.298.7700. Coaching is individualized, and so is our planning.

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