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APPLIED COACHING RESEARCH JOURNAL 2019, Vol. 3
I was inspired to meet and network, with coaches,
coach managers and industry experts coming
together. The experience of networking, having
conversations about who is doing what and in what
areas was a great part of the learning on the day
and helped reflect on the sessions and implement
some changes at Sporting Communities.
What difference has this made? At the Sporting
Communities operational meeting two days after the
event we made some changes:
• 
Putting a well-being officer in place to make sure
everyone’s supported, not only in their coaching
but their personal well-being
• I  mplementing best practice. To understand and
record different coaches’ styles and practice. As
a manager of coaches this will help develop the
coach to improve delivery to the participants in
front of them, using shared tools (eg checklists).
We (Sporting Communities) have committed to make
changes, introducing the latest best practice.
I was inspired to make changes because of attending
the second Applied Coaching Research Conference.
My challenge to you is what will you do as a result
of attending your next conference, workshop or
other learning opportunity?
• Adopting, as an organisation, coach and manager
of coaches the five ways to well-being
Five Ways to Wellbeing
The following steps have been researched and developed by the New Economics Foundation
1.
Connect
Building and maintaining constructive
relationships with people is an important part
of wellbeing. Spending time around positive
and supportive people means you are more
likely to have a better self-image, be more
confident and feel able to face difficult
times. In return, if you are caring and
supportive to other people, you are more
likely to get a positive response from them.
2.
Be active
Regular exercise can lift your mood and
increase your energy levels. It doesn’t
have to be strenuous or sporty to be
effective. Pick something you enjoy so
you’re more likely to stick with it.
3.
Take notice
Take time during your day to savour the
moment. Whether it’s pausing for a tea
break or talking to a friend, be aware of
the world around you and reflect on what
you’re feeling. It will help you appreciate
what’s going on around you.
4.
Keep learning
Setting challenges and learning new
things can help improve your confidence
and inject some fun into your day. Why
not rediscover an old hobby, sign up to
a course or take up an instrument?
Learn a new skill to mix things up and
engage with something exciting.
5.
Give
Altruism is a wonderful way to look after
your wellbeing. Individuals who report a
greater interest in helping others are more
likely to rate themselves as happy. Allow
yourself time to recognise how your role
gives something back to your community.
For more information
about the Five Ways
to Wellbeing, visit
neweconomics.org
mind.org.uk/bluelightSAR
Funding administered by:
Registered charity in England (no. 219830)
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