ValuesJammer in the Spotlight

Blyde Nesser is our first ValuesJammer in the Spotlight for 2024 

Who are you?

I am the Founder of Professional Coaching Solutions, a collective of human resource and change consultants, facilitators, coaches, and other qualified practitioners who have joined forces to multiply our social impact. Partnering with visionary leaders, we cultivate thriving teams and enhance performance.

 It is a privilege to help individuals and teams across the globe build strong, collaborative cultures and human-centred leadership practices, reduce bullying, harassment, and other dysfunctions, improve mental fitness, accelerate achievement and – ultimately – help people find more joy at work.

 What are your core values?  

I value professionalism, kindness, collaboration, impact, and authenticity, however as humans there are certain core elements we can’t function without. If we all operate from a point of love and fairness, integrity, forgiveness, and compassion, we can make the world a better place.

Why did you join the ValuesJam community? 

Being part of this beautiful community allows me to surround myself with like-minded individuals who are committed to principles that align with my own and are working together to increase awareness and practice of values around the world.

By promoting values-driven living, we can inspire individuals to reflect on their beliefs and behaviours. Through advocacy and positive role modelling, we can contribute to shaping societal norms, inspire others to be increasingly values driven and break down barriers that are dividing people. The ripple effect of our joint initiatives can have a profound and lasting impact.

The ValuesJam community continually reminds me to reflect on how I demonstrate my own values and inspires me to strive for more.

How are you using/planning to use your ValuesJam card decks? 

I have been using the ValuesJam deck extensively in team coaching, individual coaching as well as change management. It comes in very handy as an icebreaker and self-reflection tool. Recently, we used it in a workshop to help small business owners understand how value-aligned business drives success.

The ValuesJam deck is particularly powerful in conversations around trust and psychological safety, or building a culture of understanding which behaviours are above and below the line.

Fave rock n roll moment of magic from a ValuesJam session? 

I was coaching a team who are going through a series of significant changes. One of the attendees came across as a little bit withdrawn at the start of the workshop. Everyone drew a card and was invited to share thoughts that popped up for them.

Low and behold, this participant drew…Faith!

As we went around the room, there were some interesting and thought-provoking conversations. I was holding my breath a little bit, not sure whether the participant who drew “Faith” was going to want to talk about their card.

When it was their turn to speak, the participant sat back in their chair, took a long breath, sighed, and uttered these words:

“Faith… Hmmm…… One of my favourite songs ever, by one of my favourite artists. George will forever be a legend. But I need to tell you something else about faith. The team may not know it, but I am actually very spiritual. Thank you for allowing me to say this today”.

Gold!

 How could more EDUCATION improve the world?  

It has been demonstrated throughout history that people who have better access to education generally earn more. But education contributes to human and planetary wellbeing in so many other ways, which can have an exponential and incredibly powerful impact globally:

• If we can encourage more people to value education as a commodity, it will be a powerful weapon against poverty, discrimination, violence, and other acts against humanity across the world, create more awareness around human rights, and lead to more fairness and equity.
• People who are more are educated about rights are more likely to claim what they themselves are legally entitled to and are potentially in a better position to fight for the rights of others.
• Education can help save the planet, as people who are educated about the environment are more likely to make more sustainable choices and act in ways that can be better for nature.
• The more educated we are, the more curious we become, which ultimately leads to accelerated innovation and problem solving, a better understanding of others’ point of view and more tolerance for diverse perspectives.

Ultimately, education can lead to world peace, improved human wellbeing and planetary health. Education is not accessible to all humans, but WE hold the power to change this.

Contact details

To have a conversation about the ways in which values-driven behaviours could be leveraged to enhance your own or your team’s wellbeing and performance, contact me on hello@professionalcoachingsolutions or book an obligation free consultation:

https://app.delenta.com/ta/Professional%20Coaching%20Solutions%20Associates/@professional_coaching_solutions

ValuesJammer Top Tips

…If you are searching for inspiration for a New Year’s resolution, turn to your ValuesJam card deck.  Draw three cards at random and devise a resolution for the New Year that brings them together. 

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