Professional Coaching
Taking a step back
All persons with managerial responsibilities can face organisational and relational challenges requiring clarification in order to be understood and dealt with.
Calling on a coach allows one to broaden one’s perspective on a specific or recurring situation by taking a step back in order to receive feedback on the situation. To be encouraged, supported and sometimes confronted with kindness – but without complacency.
Taking a step back
All persons with managerial responsibilities can face organisational and relational challenges requiring clarification in order to be understood and dealt with.
Calling on a coach allows one to broaden one’s perspective on a specific or recurring situation by taking a step back in order to receive feedback on the situation. To be encouraged, supported and sometimes confronted with kindness – but without complacency.
Asking the right questions
It often comes down to asking the “right questions” to get to the heart of the matter.
The client can then explore different solutions to change the situation, and make decisions that will enable him/her to progress and his/her employees to progress.
The coach is a person from outside the system, who is familiar with the business world, experienced in relationships and providing support. Confidentiality is strictly respected.
Asking the right questions
It often comes down to asking the “right questions” to get to the heart of the matter.
The client can then explore different solutions to change the situation, and make decisions that will enable him/her to progress and his/her employees to progress.
The coach is a person from outside the system, who is familiar with the business world, experienced in relationships and providing support. Confidentiality is strictly respected.
In order to…
- better understand the issues at stake in relational or organisational situations.
- cope with change by developing one's potential.
- find one's place and style in new roles, levels of responsibility or a new professional context.
- fully articulate one's personal and professional talents.
- solve a specific problem.
In order to…
- better understand the issues at stake in relational or organisational situations.
- cope with change by developing one's potential.
- find one's place and style in new roles, levels of responsibility or a new professional context.
- fully articulate one's personal and professional talents.
- solve a specific problem.
In practical terms
- Dialogue and role-playing.
- Working on concrete cases brought by the client.
- Self-diagnosis.
- Theoretical clarifications if necessary.
- From 6 to 12 sessions of 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the request and the objective.
- Face-to-face or by video.
In practical terms
- Dialogue and role-playing.
- Working on concrete cases brought by the client.
- Self-diagnosis.
- Theoretical clarifications if necessary.
- From 6 to 12 sessions of 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the request and the objective.
- Face-to-face or by video.
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Testimonials
"Coaching with Nathalie Sylvestre was first and foremost an a beautiful encounter. We took the time that was needed.
Mine was not a tightly-packed programme fit into a few months aiming to magically transform me into the ideal manager. Instead, I needed time to reflect and experiment between each session. I moved towards "authentic" management, which reflects my true aspirations. Today, while my department is undergoing a major reorganisation, I try to rely on the daily pillars whose crucial importance Nathalie made me aware of (for example, day-to-day exchanges with secretaries, or the time "lost" at the beginning of the day on planning and organisation), while making room for reflection to prepare ahead and find meaning. I no longer forget to seek help in a timely manner from my team or other colleagues. I make time to exchange views on files with them and with the hierarchy, instead of letting my anxiety take over and ultimately cowering from my role.
I do not want to paint too idyllic a picture of the post-coaching situation: clearly the ever-increasing pressures imposed on managers – including in a public organisation like mine – are constantly renewing the challenges and difficulties. But the awareness and anchor points that I built thanks to Nathalie Sylvestre's coaching have given me greater confidence and enjoyment in my professional activity and in my life as a whole."
Mine was not a tightly-packed programme fit into a few months aiming to magically transform me into the ideal manager. Instead, I needed time to reflect and experiment between each session. I moved towards "authentic" management, which reflects my true aspirations. Today, while my department is undergoing a major reorganisation, I try to rely on the daily pillars whose crucial importance Nathalie made me aware of (for example, day-to-day exchanges with secretaries, or the time "lost" at the beginning of the day on planning and organisation), while making room for reflection to prepare ahead and find meaning. I no longer forget to seek help in a timely manner from my team or other colleagues. I make time to exchange views on files with them and with the hierarchy, instead of letting my anxiety take over and ultimately cowering from my role.
I do not want to paint too idyllic a picture of the post-coaching situation: clearly the ever-increasing pressures imposed on managers – including in a public organisation like mine – are constantly renewing the challenges and difficulties. But the awareness and anchor points that I built thanks to Nathalie Sylvestre's coaching have given me greater confidence and enjoyment in my professional activity and in my life as a whole."
Muriel
Manager, European Institutions - Brussels
"I am fortunate to be in a company that has offered me support in terms of personal development, and in this context I was given the opportunity to work with a coach. I met two different coaches, including Nathalie.
What I immediately liked about her was her outspoken and non-conformist side – the opposite of my personality. I thus chose Nathalie as a challenge that I have never regretted!
By and large, if you want a coach who goes along with your demands, who takes it easy on you and leaves you in your safe zone, do not choose Nathalie! But if you really want to progress, to get to know yourself better, to speak truthfully and to question yourself, Nathalie is the mirror you need! Do not expect her to give you answers to your questions: she will help you find them yourself!
Always benevolent but never complacent, she walks with you through unexplored areas of your personality, and helps you to open your eyes to yourself and to others. By striking a balance between the personal and the professional, she truly helped me to grow in every sense of the word.
In closing, it was an invaluable human encounter, summarized in two words which speak for themselves: Thank you."
What I immediately liked about her was her outspoken and non-conformist side – the opposite of my personality. I thus chose Nathalie as a challenge that I have never regretted!
By and large, if you want a coach who goes along with your demands, who takes it easy on you and leaves you in your safe zone, do not choose Nathalie! But if you really want to progress, to get to know yourself better, to speak truthfully and to question yourself, Nathalie is the mirror you need! Do not expect her to give you answers to your questions: she will help you find them yourself!
Always benevolent but never complacent, she walks with you through unexplored areas of your personality, and helps you to open your eyes to yourself and to others. By striking a balance between the personal and the professional, she truly helped me to grow in every sense of the word.
In closing, it was an invaluable human encounter, summarized in two words which speak for themselves: Thank you."
Eric
CIO, Banking Sector – Lille
"This coaching programme was initially intended to help me optimise my professional performance as a manager in a technical field.
The relationship of trust built up with Nathalie during the sessions enabled me to question my own perspective on my actions and interactions. But not only: above all, it allowed me to become aware of what I am, to name it and to understand it. It was a shock for me. I no longer feel different from others, but as I am. And the results affect my whole life, both personal and professional. It is never too late for happiness and the support I received has helped me to overcome my own obstacles that I did not know existed.
Thank you again.."
The relationship of trust built up with Nathalie during the sessions enabled me to question my own perspective on my actions and interactions. But not only: above all, it allowed me to become aware of what I am, to name it and to understand it. It was a shock for me. I no longer feel different from others, but as I am. And the results affect my whole life, both personal and professional. It is never too late for happiness and the support I received has helped me to overcome my own obstacles that I did not know existed.
Thank you again.."
Christophe
Senior Executive in the public transport sector - Paris
""My company had offered me "coaching" and I was somewhat dubious about the approach. Coaching is fashionable, but is it effective?
Around me, no one had tried it or at least talked about it openly. Curiosity drove me to give it a try. As is often the case, two potential coaches were introduced to me. They were as different from each other as can be: style, attitude, method, way of setting up the "agreement" ... so there would be as many coach profiles on the market as there are coachees?
I followed my intuition when chosing to work with Nathalie. The first meeting was simple and natural. I immediately felt at ease knowing this person was human and solid, who was not going to try to give me "renowned consultant" solutions nor lecture me. She welcomed me for who I was and without bias. We were going to work together with a defined objective, but we didn't go into too much detail about the 'how'. I would produce concrete cases that I was struggling with and she would offer me all sorts of tools that I would choose to use if they appealed to me. This suited me perfectly.
We met about once a month for a year and this rhythm allowed me to assimilate and try out between each session what I was learning with her. I grew a lot during the year, both in my professional and personal relationships. I became aware over time of all that I was capable of, of the full reach and power of my choices.
Nathalie is not trained by any "transactional analysis" or "NLP" school: she uses each of the tools available on the personal development market, which makes the sessions extremely rich and flexible. I also valued the empathy she displayed during our meetings: emotions found their place but they did not invade the space and Nathalie always made sure to allow me to channel them before closing an interview. This helped me keep learning more about myself without being weakened by these realisations.
In the end, the agreement was fulfilled. I progressed on the points I wanted to improve and this coaching experience ended in serenity without the monthly sessions becoming a crutch. I have learned a lot, grown and now feel much more autonomous and confident.”
Around me, no one had tried it or at least talked about it openly. Curiosity drove me to give it a try. As is often the case, two potential coaches were introduced to me. They were as different from each other as can be: style, attitude, method, way of setting up the "agreement" ... so there would be as many coach profiles on the market as there are coachees?
I followed my intuition when chosing to work with Nathalie. The first meeting was simple and natural. I immediately felt at ease knowing this person was human and solid, who was not going to try to give me "renowned consultant" solutions nor lecture me. She welcomed me for who I was and without bias. We were going to work together with a defined objective, but we didn't go into too much detail about the 'how'. I would produce concrete cases that I was struggling with and she would offer me all sorts of tools that I would choose to use if they appealed to me. This suited me perfectly.
We met about once a month for a year and this rhythm allowed me to assimilate and try out between each session what I was learning with her. I grew a lot during the year, both in my professional and personal relationships. I became aware over time of all that I was capable of, of the full reach and power of my choices.
Nathalie is not trained by any "transactional analysis" or "NLP" school: she uses each of the tools available on the personal development market, which makes the sessions extremely rich and flexible. I also valued the empathy she displayed during our meetings: emotions found their place but they did not invade the space and Nathalie always made sure to allow me to channel them before closing an interview. This helped me keep learning more about myself without being weakened by these realisations.
In the end, the agreement was fulfilled. I progressed on the points I wanted to improve and this coaching experience ended in serenity without the monthly sessions becoming a crutch. I have learned a lot, grown and now feel much more autonomous and confident.”
Anne
HR Manager in the transport sector - Paris
"I was fortunate to work with Nathalie Sylvestre and I cannot describe just how beneficial it was for me.
As a manager, it is always extremely useful to be able to take a step back with someone you can trust and who offers excellent advice.
Nathalie has a particularly encouraging, warm and sharp eye for situations. She quickly analyses the evolution of the manager and their team. Her very judicious advice and encouragement were particularly valuable to me. I find I owe her a lot of my development and my self-confidence as a manager.
My team also greatly enjoyed the team building session we did together with Nathalie afterwards. Thank you again for everything!"
As a manager, it is always extremely useful to be able to take a step back with someone you can trust and who offers excellent advice.
Nathalie has a particularly encouraging, warm and sharp eye for situations. She quickly analyses the evolution of the manager and their team. Her very judicious advice and encouragement were particularly valuable to me. I find I owe her a lot of my development and my self-confidence as a manager.
My team also greatly enjoyed the team building session we did together with Nathalie afterwards. Thank you again for everything!"
Sandrine
Manager, European Institutions - Brussels
