As a manager of a team of employees, how do you address widespread issues of low morale, sub-par productivity or simply lack of communication? These symptoms are often the trigger for strategic conversations that result in the announcing of a Company Team-Building Event. However, many times these events only provide a temporary distraction and then the same symptoms return.
Instead of emphasising an event, why not focus on a strategy that directly addresses the core issues? This month I spoke with Patricia Eslava Vessey, PCC, CHT, ICF credentialed Life & Executive Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, Trainer, Speaker, Author & Fitness Trainer from Integrity Coaching & Training Systems. Patricia's proven work demonstrates that personal and team development stems from gaining different perspectives and developing self-management skills.
Renatta Emerson: Tell us what you do at Integrity Coaching & Training Systems does?
Patricia Eslava Vessey: I help individuals and groups achieve their goals, whatever they may be. Integrity Coaching and Training Systems is a personal development company dedicated to empowering people to succeed in their personal and professional lives.
With expertise in coaching, hypnosis, NLP, personal development, group facilitation and wellness, I specialize in designing and delivering powerful and effective learning opportunities for groups and individuals. This allows them to transform limiting, negative and destructive beliefs and behaviors into the energized, empowered and successful lives they desire.
RE: Tell me a little bit about why a corporate group would want to participate in a group session with you. (Or perhaps the question is: why should they?)
PEV: Teams enjoy working with me because I have been educating, inspiring and motivating people to achieve their goals for over 33 years. I use a variety of powerful and effective transformational tools and techniques from coaching, hypnosis, NLP, energy psychology and others in the many trainings I offer. Whether teaching a fitness class of 15 or a seminar of 100 people, participants leave feeling “empowered, confident, excited, motivated, refreshed, energized and full of hope” about their future. The passion, enthusiasm, creativity and commitment I bring to my work as well as a lifetime of expertise in helping people make meaningful life changes enables participants to easily, effortlessly and enjoyably transform their lives.
As a former social worker and manager for over 30 years I bring a wealth of experience, insight and expertise to my work with businesses/corporate groups. As a leader who created high functioning, cohesive and award-winning teams, I work collaboratively with groups to design an experience that exceeds their expectations.
RE: I imagine that many people hold on to misconceptions or concerns related to hypnosis. How do you address that with groups?
PEV: Unfortunately over the years the media has popularized several negative myths about hypnosis. Sometimes people express concern about being made to do things against their will or they fear being out of control during hypnosis. It’s important to me that people feel comfortable with the techniques I use. To that end I explain how hypnosis works, dispel all myths and answer questions as well as give a brief demonstration so people feel comfortable and know what to expect.
RE: Speaking of what to expect, what can groups expect in a session with Integrity Coaching?
PEV: Unless the group is attending one of my current workshops, which are typically several hours in length, I work with the group prior to the session to establish goals and outcomes including timeframe for the activity. Depending on the purpose of the session, participants can expect to become enlightened, energized and empowered to make meaningful personal and professional changes and achieve their goals while learning new skills, increasing confidence and having fun. Group sessions are typically experiential and may include individual, small group and large group activities such as team building, skill building training in communication, stress management, strategic planning, goal setting, customer service, time management, leadership skills, wellness/fitness, etc.
RE: So then, after a session with you, what should a team expect? What will they gain?
PEV: I am known for designing effective, engaging and fun group training sessions. Previous groups who have benefited from my workshops include group sessions on confidence, goal setting, performance, public speaking, stress management, communication skills, team building, weight loss, smoking cessation, time management, fitness/wellness and more. My techniques and experience allow me to customize powerful and effective workshops for any group.
RE: Who would you say are the best types of groups to benefit from Integrity Coaching & Training Systems?
PEV: Groups whose goal is improved performance and relationships will learn to become more self aware, and how their behavior affects the group. Those wanting to improve their relationships into cohesive, high performing teams will learn new tools and ways to interact.
RE: Wow. Many thanks to you Patricia for explaining how you help groups reach their goals.
For more information and consultation, please contact Patricia Eslava Vessey by phone or email at patricia@integritylifecoach.com or (206) 459-2898
