DANCE COACHING MODEL

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DANCE model, propounded by The Orange Academy has been one of the most powerful models towards bringing deep-seated changes in an individual. The model by definition epitomizes innovation, fun, coordination, physical dexterity and also gives an individual the zest to move ahead, step by step.

The numerous results of this model has been very inspiring, both for the coach and the coached

In the DANCE model, we look at a step-by-step process that would help individuals experience the transition from awareness level to levels of immense performance and satisfaction.

An overview of the DANCE model -

 DISCOVERY: It becomes impossible for us (the coach and the coached) to have a fruitful outcome of the coaching session, if we do not make great effort in having clarity on the needs and expectations of the client. Therefore, in this session, we become very clear of the purpose of the session. This is the session when both the coached and the coach sit together and discover the facets of the cube that the client wants and needs to work upon.

 This is a step-by-step progress and thereby has been broken down into sub phases - mining, defining and refining. The Discovery session gives the one being coached the understanding of the process of coaching and also makes them concretize on their goals for coaching.

 AWARENESS: This step deals with facilitating the self awareness levels of the coached through a series of high gain questions and world class psychometric tests. This aids the coached to understand their dilemmas much better and thereby helps them walk towards positive transition in an enlightened and focused manner. Awareness sessions are customized to suite the needs of the organization and the individual.

 NEW STRATEGY: The second step looked at, the coached and the coach move towards strategizing the path to achieving goals. This progression assists the coached to refine their strategies and propels them towards to well prioritized goals and clear action points. Strategy session helps the coached to create a balance scorecard to prioritize their goals and a dashboard to monitor everyday achievement.

 COMBAT: At this step, the coached launches definitive action towards progress and witnesses drastic changes by taking huge action and also learns through personal insights. Combat is about taking huge action, in the direction of the goals set in during earlier steps.

 ELEVATE AND ACKNOWLEDGE: All the steps completed, the coached individual elevates to a different level altogether and starts harnessing his potential towards greater heights of achievement. In the process of progress, the individual celebrates success and also makes it a point to acknowledge the organization and team through better performance and relationships.

Contact The Orange Academy

The Orange Academy is one of the front runners of executive coaching in India. The organization has in its fold world class coaches with sizeable experience and insights at the leadership levels. Their expertise gives The Orange Academy an edge to provide the best of coaching results. The academy endeavors to bring about positive behavioral changes in as many individuals as possible, thereby assisting in their overall growth. This in turn would contribute significantly to the growth of the organization.

The Orange Academy offers executive coaching, life coaching and cross cultural coaching in India and abroad. It also assists budding coaching professionals refine their skills through a coach mentoring program brought by accredited coaches of international repute.

For further information and understanding on our coaching process and our coaches, please do feel free to contact at response@executivecoachingindia.com or visit us at www.executivecoachingindia.com



Thanks to Sonia Kapur for contributing this article to our Leadership Development blog:

Developing Leadership Qualities

When you think about leadership, what do you think of?

Do you think of people leading the cause, marching up front, moving ahead, intent on vision and ddressing whatever challenges may come their way? Serious, intent, focused?

Do you think of people setting the course, “bringing people with them,” moving ahead of everyone else, “daring to go where no other man has ever gone”? Engaging, trustworthy, risk-taking, empowering?

These are pretty common images that come up with leadership. But what about these:

·         The individual who leads from the back, making sure that no one is left behind, that people continue to move forward, that the guy in the front has what he/she needs to be successful?

·         The individual who stands on the side, cheering people on, giving them direction, letting them know when they’re getting too close to the edge, or moving off course? Challenging and championing those on the trek to be their best, hit their goals and stay engaged as a team?

·         The individual in the middle who champions and support those around him/her, see’s opportunities that those in the front or the back may miss (and points them out), turns complaints into requests, and serves as a core piece of the puzzle? This person engages with each person in different ways, his/her main focus being to “help us all achieve success and lead in our own unique ways”?

·        Or the individual who dances with all 4 spots, leading in the front, from the back, on the side or from the center, going wherever he/she is needed to get the job done?  

It is easy to forget about these “places” as opportunities for leadership. Often leadership is abdicated to the “guy up front” or the person in the official “leadership role.” The secret is that we all have an opportunity to lead. All of the time. The roles, and what leadership requires of us may just look different.

For sometimes we’ll be driving initiatives, setting direction, “leading the way”, while at others, it’s our job to serve the people we lead. To be great “participant leaders”, to practice “servant leadership”, to do whatever we need to do to ensure that the mission is successful, that we’re all successful; to stay engaged.

To forget that we have an opportunity to lead in every situation, is to give up a huge place of power in ourselves that enables us to be strong, productive, engaging human beings that make contributions in the most useful ways. It is also a lost opportunity for growth and deep connection with others.

Complaining, abdicating, sitting back and watching someone else lead; waiting for “leadership do its thing” will “get you nowhere fast.” But showing up as a leader in your life, in even the simplest way, and creating an impact with that leadership, will move you forward in big ways. When we move from “waiting” to “leading” - it’s powerful. We step into places we didn’t know we had in us, and we inspire the same in others. Inspiring others to lead? Yet another act of leadership. 

Regardless of where we stand in any situation, there is always the opportunity to “lead from where you stand” or to “lead from where you sit.” It’s up to you to step into it. What do you see that needs leadership? Where can you support others who have the responsibility of “up front” leadership? Where can you evoke leadership in those around you? Where can your authentic leadership help move your team, and the initiative you are working on, forward? It’s worth thinking about. And it’s definitely worth doing. In fact it’s vital. To your success, to your team’s success, to the cause you support. We can’t do it alone. We need leadership in every direction. 

So go forth and lead. And consider: Where am I truly leading in my life and organization? Where am I missing opportunities for leadership? Where am I waiting for leadership? Where can I be empowering more leadership? Where (or who) can I help move things forward? Where might I be sitting on my complaints? What am I going to do about it? 

Answer just one of these questions, do something about it, and see what you can shift today. You may be surprised at what even the littlest act of leadership can do.  

And this, my friend, is how mountains get moved.  

 



Thanks to Anese Cavanaugh for contributing this article to our Leadership Development blog:

Developing Leadership Qualities

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