Idea Coaching 101: Leadership Education
by Leigh Anne & Sherra on February 18, 2010
in Idea Coaching, Inspiration, Reinvention
Idea Coaching helps turn another great idea into a reality!
Q: Tell us a little about your idea.
A: I wanted to start a blog that would fulfill a need in the home education community for interaction and sharing of thoughts and ideas with specific regard to the Leadership Education model. But as lofty as this sounds, I also wanted it to include humor and reality! Anyone can look good in a contrived setting! 
Q: Why did you contact FYSY to help you with your idea?
A: I’ve had the privilege of knowing both Sherra and Leigh Anne for years. I’ve seen the “fruit” on each of their trees, so to speak, and am very familiar with their success. Their personalities blend and produce a balance that is very unique in the way that they complement one another. With this combined input they produce a blend that gives invaluable feedback and perspective to ventures.
Q: How did working with FYSY help you focus on your idea?
A: Well, again, the input that is jointly given by the two of you in the conference call portion of the program is invaluable. You are very open with your ideas but the environment for dialogue that you help to create and encourage immediate action and tangible results. You immediately set clients at ease, and being relaxed is a huge key in the ability to focus effectively.
In a cyberspace world, where it is very easy to get lost in the “click here to make payment” mentality, it is immediately apparent when someone begins coaching about their idea with you. Your attention is customized to the client’s needs/desires and this also helps the often “somewhat terrified” individual coaching with you to focus better! Nowhere in the time allotted, does someone feel rushed, pushed, or insignificant. This in and of itself is a confidence booster.
- You have both taken the time to research the individual’s interest, so you can know where they are coming from.
- Your questions are pertinent, individualized and meaningful.
- You show genuine interest in the other person’s success.
You’re not afraid to ask tough questions or to give tough insights, which is what it takes to help someone grow. However, these two things are always given in the context of kindness and concern so they are “an easy pill to swallow”, and leave a lot of room for further thought processes. This helps to keep the epiphanies flowing!
Q: How long did the process take?
A: The initial process was accomplished in the time frame that we set up. Most impressive! Leigh Anne and Sherra are both timely and conscientious. This also sets them apart from “I’ll get to you when I get to you” mentality that is very prevalent in the design/consultant world. You are more than a “name and number” with the two of them. They are all about effective relationships that accomplish goals. Their commitment to partner with good ideas and methodologies is very inspirational and boosts your confidence if you’re in the beginning stages of your concept.
Q: How does it feel to have your idea become a reality?
A: It’s really great to see your idea up and running! Once it is, you feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment. As it is with most things like this, you now have a model to create even greater possibilities and additional ideas. You realize that this is the start of an exciting venture or journey.
Leigh Anne and Sherra don’t just leave you there, either. They check in, ask if they can help you and make themselves available to future developments and ideas that could come of your initial endeavor. It’s a win/win no matter what you’re trying to do and how your personal style goes about accomplishing the goal!
Their insights are amazing and tapping into them is like taking a huge leap towards your goal.
Teri Helms has been married to her husband for 25 years, and is the mother of 5 boys. They range in age from 21 down to 8. She loves living in Southern California, the land of sun, fun and fashion! It is essential that every day include at least 4 or 5 opportunities to truly bust a gut laughing. She blogs about Leadership Education and how it is incorporated into daily life at TommyMom.com.
