Authenticity Consulting, LLC Leveraging the Power of Peers(SM) Peer Learning Programs | Nonprofit Capacity Building | Nonprofit Business Development Free Nonprofit Micro-eMBA(SM) | Free Micro-eMBA(SM) | Free Management Library(SM) Who We Are | Trainings | Publications | Contact Us Most Important Outcome from Coaching and Action Learning: Authenticity! Authenticity Circles Powerful, Practical Peer Coaching Groups for Personal, Professional and Organizational Development "In giving our single-minded attention to ever-present reality, we can become capable of throwing light on the way forward and of leading through clear vision and simple warmth of heart." -- Reginald Revans, founder of Action Learning   Most Important Outcome from coaching and Action Learning: Authenticity There are many outcomes reported from the practices of coaching and Action Learning. However, we believe that the most important outcome is seldom mentioned in literature or by practitioners -- that most important outcome is authenticity. We strongly believe that authenticity must be present for any development program to be successful and long-lasting. This is true whether the program is intended for outcomes that are personal, professional or organizational. To us, the term "authenticity" means participation in the here-and-now -- participation that is complete, honest, accountable and realistic. The term "authenticity" has become very popular in literature about professional and organization development. Writers provide many definitions, some of which suggest that authenticity is always being completely centered with yourself, others and the universe. We disagree. A person can be uncomfortable, confused, doubtful or even angry in regard to themselves, their jobs or other people and still be quite authentic. In fact, courageously expressing that discomfort, confusion, anger and strong doubt are often great places from which to start long-lasting development! Considering all the complex challenges -- and many new programs -- in life and work, it can be very hard to stay authentic, to stay real. Our firm includes professionals who can provide a very wide range of expertise. For example, we've designed one of the world's largest on-line collections of free resources for personal, professional and organizational development, the Free Management Library. We can help to quickly spread coaching and coaching skills across an entire organization. We can ensure the successful transfer of training in almost any training and development program. We can help solve complex problems. However, we believe that the reason we are so successful in our consulting projects is that our approaches always include techniques to help people stay real. Thank you. "Authenticity self-corrects." -- Robert Terry, author of "Authentic Leadership"   Note on intellectual property Authenticity Circles is a service mark of Authenticity Consulting, LLC, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Copyright, 2000, Authenticity Consulting, LLC Return to Authenticity Consulting, LLC