The figure of the coach as an agent of change in the 21st century

The year 2020 has marked a before and after in history.

We have incorporated words such as uncertainty and resilience into our day to day, we have become accustomed to live without hugs, to work without stepping on the office or to share special moments with a screen of por half. And all this in less than twelve months.

For a society in which social contact, stability and customs were one of its pillars traditional, the situation we are going through is a break that is difficult to forget and, in some cases, also to overcome.

And, as much as we would like to, nothing will ever be the same again. Consequence of it, stress, frustration, apathy, or discouragement have become part of the routine. But also learnings such as the importance of values ​​and principles such as solidarity, human warmth, civility or freedom.

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The important work of the coach as an agent of change

We are aware that we are in a moment of change and transformation: Why not take the opportunity to, together, build a better world?

There are many companies, organizations and people who want to contribute to this, but do not know where to start. Helping them take on this new challenge and complete it successfully is one of the greatest satisfactions for a coach. The pandemic has served as a vehicle for reflection to commit to change.

During this time, either at the corporate or individual level, they have realized that they were lost and were not moving forward. towards the desired direction, that the shortcomings outweighed their motivations and that the disconnection with their values ​​was absolute.

They know that to transform the world they have to start with themselves and that the figure of the professional coach is essential to be able to achieve it.

And it is that a coaching process will not only allow them to reach a full self-knowledge, but also to get their maximum potential; all this in order to achieve their goals and achieve what they want.

In addition, it will provide them with a series of powerful tools that, in case of repeating events similar to the current one (one of the main fears today), it will allow them to manage the situation by themselves calmly and with good results.

And although a priori it may seem impossible to carry it out without physical presence and through virtual communication, it is more than feasible. In fact, This trend towards online favors the work of the coach.

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Be part of the transformation of the world

In the digital age, a computer connected to the Internet allows us to travel, without leaving home and in a matter of seconds, to any corner of the planet; find ourselves thousands of miles from home and feel close to family or trade with remote countries in just a couple of clicks.

Changes in lifestyle habits that have been implemented in recent years have accelerated in recent months.

So that, this allows the coach to help millions of people, companies or organizations from all over the world, either from the sofa at home or from the deckchair on a paradisiacal beach.

The great demand, both by institutions and at the individual level, for coaching processes (even more so from the last year) and the work facilities to exercise it place the profession of coach among the best of the century XXI. Not to say the best.

And there is no profession that generates greater satisfaction. Not in vain, the coach puts all his passion to contribute to leaving a beautiful mark for present and future generations.

If you want to become an agent of change and contribute with your work to create a better world, at D'Arte Human and Business School we train you for it.

More information about our training offer at darteformacion.es.