I've enjoyed this lesson. To better reflect on ethics and professionalism, I find it useful sometimes to look at how others professionals in different domains (insurance, accounting, etc.) provide their services and to compare. Moreover, I've had the opportunity this summer to attend to different classes given by different teachers. You can learn a lot by observing and reflecting on how it felt. Some instructors use langage in a non ethical manner. Others know the art to let beginners feel instantly at ease. At the end of the summer, I promised to myself to at least twice a year give me the time to attend to other classes, even in different disciplines (e.g. yoga). You can learn a lot simply by observing than analyzing how you felt.
I think it is always useful to take the time to sit and honestly reflect upon my actions, behaviours and words to see if they are true to how I would like them to be. It's an opportunity to grow and change. Sometimes I don't like what I find, but its not a failure, just an opportunity to get back on track. Reviewing these things regularly only makes it easier to take inventory and implement small changes over time to achieve the larger goal/picture. Thanks for helping me refine my image I present to the work and to the world.
Suzanne , Bravo! Really successful people do this all the time, very self reflective and self correcting to improve, it is about honest consciousness. Good for you! Finding your weak spots is what makes Power.
It's so good to look at oneself objectively and reflect on our professional and ethical positives and refine those areas we become aware of as needing upgrading in the "thinking sections" . I also work hard to keep my clients focussed on the 'workout' and I like to set goals with them and review progress quarterly. This keeps me aware of their needs, and helps me give them a measurable service. I also start and finish class on time- but make myself available for a short time after class has finished, so students can ask questions or give feedback. I love that we are always learning and improving...thanks Niedra for your commitment to the online community that is PA.
Caroline B I really like that you set goals for your clients! Good coaches, with athletes preparing for some game or competition or show, do exactly that! and I always feel this is lacking in our industry. whenever I have worked with clients or by myself towards a specific end, it has facilitated focus and intention and people thrived on this.
I like your model a lot - make sure you take time to reflect if it is "working" with your clients, just to be sure they are happy with their progress... keep refining your work - you are doing great.
Thanks so much for sharing your profound knowledge and experience! You bring this course is in such an authentic style - I like it very much! Inspiring...
This Tutorial, like you said in the beginning Niedra, is so applicable for other fields in life! No.1 for me, be always on time and to be ready in my body and mind, no matter what.....thank you again for sparking my mind! So, inspiring! Looking forward to hearing the final! 😊