What is Coaching?

I've used the word Energy a few different times on this website.   So what is Energy, and what is Energy Leadership?

 

Core Energy Coaching works on the idea that all of us possess two types of energy at all times. 

1. Catabolic Energy which is a destructive, “tearing down” force, often associated with stress.

2. Anabolic Energy which is a constructive, “building up” force, associated with less stress.
 

Catabolic Energy:  When someone perceives a situation as being stressful, the brain creates catabolic hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. The purpose of these hormones is to provide energy to push through stress. While people can work well under stress and experience short-term success, the long-term impact can be draining and affect levels of fulfillment. When people experience stress, it is difficult to look past the stressor and see the choices that could be available to them.

 

Anabolic Energy: When the brain isn’t under stress, it tells the body to release anabolic hormones that are designed to optimize systems. As a result, it is easier to focus on solutions, tap into creativity, and experience a more complete and conscious view of situations. The less judgment and fear people have about themselves and situations, the more anabolic energy they can access.

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In Core Energy Coaching, we work with the concept that all of us possess a combination of seven levels of energy at all times (see chart above) - Levels 1 and 2 being catabolic, and Levels 3 - 7 being anabolic.  We do not label these levels as positive/negative/good/bad.  We need all seven levels of energy at different times (including catabolic levels albeit not for long periods at any given time) - however, the question is whether we are choosing the energy we display consciously at any given moment, or just defaulting to a level because we are reacting to a situation due to stress or anger.

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Leadership is the ability to influence others.  Leadership does not require you to hold a particular title or manage people, therefore, everyone can be a leader. 

 

The Energy you bring to every interaction has the potential to influence that situation. 

 

Therefore, Energy Leadership focuses on how you can become more aware of the energy you possess at every moment and in every situation, and in time, choose the kind of energy you bring into a space, so that your leadership can be a more anabolic experience for yourself and those around you.

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