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Organizational Excellence

Organizational Excellence

Organizational Excellence

What is Organizational Excellence?

As is said, ‘Creating Excellence starts within.’ In every organization there is a system or set of relationship systems that create a whole – the Organization itself. These systems whether they are the individuals, teams, sections, units or boards, are all parts of the whole. Their voices want to work harmoniously together and it is important to invite all voices of the systems to be heard.

‘We are never not in a relationship’ as the saying goes! We are the sum total of all our parts. A state of wellness in all parts of the relationship systems leads to high productivity, efficiency and Excellence.

Organization Excellence looks at the relationships in the system and how their potential can be realized to create innovative and strategic solutions. This is achieved through a process called CLIC, coaching and workshops on relationships systems, teambuilding, energy management and leadership.

If organizations and associations are to survive, transform and to grow exponentially today they must be in relationship throughout. This takes awareness and great leadership. This is where creating Excellence begins – it is honestly and authentically recognizing the inner workings of the systems that make it up.

There is a strong Mind Body Soul energetic connection that is wanting to be listened to and realized. The conscious leadership needed to understand this leads you to a well state. What is/are the relationships you want to have in your organization?

Aspire 4 Excellence Coaching is in relationship with you to achieve a solid Mind Body Soul connection for your organization.

What is a Well Balanced State?

A Well Balanced State is being in relationship with the alignment of Mind Body Soul in your organization itself. It is the awareness of how this can lead to a greater state of wellness throughout. It is connecting and listening to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual capacities and voices of your organization and its people.

It is also important to recognize that systems are always in a state of flux, change and imbalance. Working towards the relationship you want to have in a Well Balanced State will lead to Excellence.

A Well Balanced State can be manifested by mindful awareness and realization leading to transformation and change in your strategies, tactics, solutions and more.

Even in the best and most successful organizations, a more Well Balanced State can always be achieved. Then you will have Excellence.

Where to begin to achieve a Well Balanced State?

The first step is realizing that if change and transformation is needed to prosper, moving away from fear and towards possibilities is vital. This process to reach a Well Balanced State begins through strong, mindful and conscious leadership on all levels. Leadership is not only the owner or CEO of the company. It is all the way done the organigramme/corporate flow chart to each individual. It is the relationships that are created. We are an age of people wanting more responsibility and an honest say in the workplace. A fair shake!

It is the organization that

  • Has strong, insightful, open and empathetic Leadership
  • Is Authentic and in Relationship with …
  • Has a strong Vision, Purpose and is Mindful
  • Deeply listens to the voices of the system
  • Moves from the Heart and less of the Ego based Mind
  • Is Creative, Innovative and SMART Strategically
  • Communicates well
  • Believes in values such as Respect, Honesty and Integrity
  • Promotes and rewards Responsibility, Ownership and Learning
  • Connects, Connects, Connects the Energy of its employees, clients and end users
  • Encourages thinking outside of the Box
  • Believes in its Message, Products and People
  • Is environmentally and socially conscious and proactive,

Will abundantly survive the ups and downs of the global turbulence. This is where Excellence will abound.

This allows for change and transformation to happen with more ease and transparency. Move your organization from the heart with a direct connect to the Mind. This is not a ‘frothy, new age thing’ it is basic and simple. It is time to wake-up to your greater potential and the importance of relationships.

How To Be this?

I use a variety of tools to coach, build teams and align and inspire Excellence. All Coaches have their specific gifts, processes and ‘bag of tools’ they utilize. My main process is to utilize a tool I have created called CLIC = Connect. Listen. Inspire. Create.

 


Quote of the Week

The Mind

'One's own thought is one's world. What a person thinks is what he becomes - That is the eternal mystery.'  Maitri Upanishad

Aha Reflection

'Look within yourself, for all the answers lie within you'

I do not know the sayer of this quote even though I sense I have seen this in many places. It is also sitting as a plaque on a park bench on the English Bay Seawall facing the lovely ocean. Go find it and sit their and contemplate as you look out in the Bay.  HMMM.

The Prophet

'Madness is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results,'  Albert Einstein
Do you do this?  Just think about it.  I can own up to the fact that I have come to realize I do sometimes.  Not to stop it and look for new opportunities out of the same old. :)))

'Work is Love made Visible', Kahil Gibran, The Prophet

I am just rereading this classic, The Prophet, how beautiful it is. A delightful look at the true essence of life.  


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www.ahamoments.us Blog Launch

I am excited to invite you all to engage and share at my NEW BLOG site - www.ahamoments.us. This is a space to share your Aha Moments in life and the great wisdom you have gained from them. ...

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Olympic Inspiration

Olympic Inspiration - click in the link below and you will be able to read one of the chapters of my book called, Legacy. It is one of the Pearls that I learned from my position as Director and Choreographer of the Closing Ceremonies of the 1988 Calgary Olympics. What a thrill - and this thrill is coming to Vancouver - watch out world!!!

Calgary Olympic Closing Ceremony Choreographer Kevin Cottam

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Testimonials

‘Kevin gives total dedication to his projects ... he brings creative solutions to the table, sticks to a given timeline, is a perfectionist when it comes to execution and always provides a sense of calm to the team, so that they can achieve their potential.’
Bojan Tercon, Partner, Singapore Sing

‘He understood the project from the very beginning and gave me all the solutions the same days. Unique!‘  
Marcelo Molinari, Costa del Sol Convention Bureau, Malaga, Spain

‘You set a good example through your listening skills and you inspire others with to challenge their creative strengths.  I know these are some of the qualities which I see you bringing out in me.
You have many leadership skills which I'm sure allowed you to create 'Energia'.  Your concern for the 'well-being' of those who you teach and your ability to inspire people around you to be the best they can be are both credits to your "Unique Ability".’
Ian Mellor, CFP Senior Financial Planner, Assante Financial Management, Vancouver, Canada

‘I think the biggest thing about you is that you get people to see the opportunities and challenges in front of them in a different way. Your challenge to me to ‘walk through that door and step into that room’, has stuck with me. I visualize that and it has made my thoughts and ideas land much more effectively with me’.
Bill Baker, Chief Strategic Officer, Envisioning + Storytelling, Vancouver, Canada

‘Professionalism. Your presentations combine business imperatives with life balance. Great creativity in the use of adult learning techniques (not a one way communication, interaction is always there).’
Didier Scalliet, MPI Europe, VP of Global Development, Luxembourg

'Kevin is an original thinker, who engages, involves and inspires his audiences. He uses his unique experience to help his clients find their own new creative solutions.  He is stimulating and sincere in all his actions.'
Robin Lokerman, CEO - Institutional Division, MCI Group Singapore

‘In the growing curve of a company there is the need to stop, reflect and answer to some basic questions like - what is your business all about, where are you going, what is the vision, how are you achieving your vision. Kevin is a great coach to help you on that process of redefining the basics and reshape the path for a solid growth of an institution.
We have been very successful integrating the team in redefining the essence of the company and Kevin brought that spirit to tlc. Definitely a must do to any organization.’
Diogo Assis, Managing Director, TLC – Events in Portugal

‘It has been my experience that communication within a creative group of individuals can be a stressful, ego centered and emotionally draining event. Kevin has the ability to tame the frustrated ego and make every member of the team feel empowered to rise above personal limitations to a common goal.‘  
Simone Alexander, Choreographer, Denver, Colorado

‘Always pleasant to work with and remains calm when others don’t.
Deals with everyone on a personal level and encourages people to exceed their boundaries. The sky is the limit. Never settles for less, Demanding of himself and others, Sincere, Humane, Always helpful, Compliments hard work, Open to discussion, Gentle.’
Jayne Hamelink, Casting Director, Holiday on Ice, Holland

‘As a facilitator you strive to try on different techniques and are more than wiling to learn from others. You see partnership always as an opportunity, never as a competition. You almost never say no but rather remain open minded to techniques and approaches all the while bringing many other creative ideas. You like to start with the big picture in mind and that makes you stronger I think in the end, cause while you go deep, you never seem to lose the bigger picture.‘  
Janet Logan, Facilitator/Coach, Toronto, Canada

‘It was a great experience working with you. I enjoy the show very much and love what you've done to show us new possibilities. Thank you!’
Hendrik Jan de Mari, CEO, Holiday on Ice