About_
Founded & Managed by Gary Burdis
[ Dip(Coachng).Dip(NLP).SNHS.MIAPLC ]
Every Coach is different, based upon many factors.
My unique approach has been developed from my training and qualifications, but more importantly from my life experiences; the rewarding and the challenging.
I have worked on the management team of a very busy personal performance training facility providing a services for various members of the public ranging from young offenders to top corporate clients.
I have facilitated body work based around my years of martial arts training to young adults on a personal development programme.
I have trained in, and taught, martial arts (including Yi Chuan and Qi Gong) for many years and am passionate about the body/mind relationship, bringing elements of this fascinating discipline to my Coaching practice.
Over the years I have studied amongst other things Emotional Intelligence, Voice Dialogue, the Psychology of Selves, (gaining a first and second year certificate), The Empowerment Dynamic and Non Violent Communication and am constantly learning new and exciting ways to better my Coaching skills.
I am a member of the International Association of Professional Coaches.
I am passionate about what I do. The processes I have honed over the years are very powerful and effective and it is a gift to be able to help others.
about POTENTIALS...
POTENTIALS is a coaching organisation with a strong individual identity and a unique approach. At its heart is the well-being of other human beings. This might sound like quite a grand claim, but our species is at an incredible time in its evolution. We can call upon resources once undreamt of and contribute in profound ways to our personal or business evolution.
POTENTIALS has developed a Coaching strategy based upon Emotional Intelligence.
Our emotions lie at the heart of every thought,decision and every action we take. They define our values and beliefs, our drives and passions, and yet we have very little understanding of these all pervasive energies.
We have a complicated understanding of our careers and our family life. We can juggle finances like an economist, plan holidays and trips with military precision and yet cannot fathom our own very basic natures.
Emotional Intelligence Coaching helps us to understand the nuances and messages our emotions are trying to tell us about ourselves or our situations. It helps us to identify emotions as they come up, (before they can hijack our system) and to channel this information into appropriate action.
At the heart of EI is the understanding that there are no ‘positive’ or ‘negative’ emotions; they are neurological programmes which have evolved over millennia to help us, much like our immune system, and with a proper understanding and training can be the greatest of gifts.
POTENTIALS Emotional Intelligence strategy brings together the latest findings in neurology and the social sciences as well as mindfulness teachings and eastern martial arts to help you enjoy the hidden gifts of your emotions.
Emotional Intelligence is quickly becoming recognised as the leading factor in a healthy work place and at the heart of great leadership. Please visit our organisations page for more information on how we can help individuals or organisations develop their capacities in this fascinating and cutting edge area.