Coaching World Issue 9: February 2014 | Page 28

The Science of Coaching Work/Life Balance Robert I. Holmes, Th.D., PCC Robert is CEO of Australia’s Frazer Holmes Coaching. He has developed more than 240 hours of ACTP coursework and is the author of six books on leadership, coaching, community and theology. He holds a doctoral degree from Phoenix University of Theology, a business facilitation certificate from Melbourne University of Technology, a graduate diploma in accounting and finance from Macquarie University, and a bachelor of commerce in management sciences and economics from the University of Canberra. Connect with him on LinkedIn. It is important for our clients to achieve work/life balance because the “life” part of the equation is the support environment for the “work” part. Our clients need to enhance the environment they are coming from in order to cope with the stress they will face at work. Getting this right reduces stress leave, sick leave, turnover and the costs associated with individuals leaving their jobs. CLICK TO TWEET: “When focusing in on work/life balance ... keep in mind that stress might be arising from life at home or at work.” 28 Coaching World