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Up the Scaffold

Ollie Smedley • Jun 10, 2019

Taking a different perspective

I enjoy the use of symbolism and metaphor in my coaching - sometimes it’s easier for clients to access their creativity when they step out of straight problem solving and look at things through a different lens.

So I was overloaded with ideas as I stood on a rented scaffold, instead of a ladder, trying to trim my rather high hedge:

Better understanding what the task was when I got up close to it.
Realising that things aren’t always as they first appear.
Stepping back to get a different view.
Looking after myself when I was tackling the tough stuff.
The importance of having the right tools for the job.
The other options I saw when I turned my back on the tree altogether.......

I wonder what you think of when you see the ladder and the scaffold?

Ollie helps finance leaders and teams create the space, thinking and leadership they need to thrive. Previously an FD and MD in a range of complex, blue chip organisations he’s now an ICF accredited coach. Try his free “What Matters in Finance” exercise if you’re curious about what really matters to you.

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