Ken Lundsten

Partner
Coach | UK

Ex UK Infantry and Cavalry Officer who subsequently spent 41 years in Oil & Gas, initially as a commercial diver then wildcat driller.. moving Downstream in Shell International and into fully global roles in Operational Excellence, Performance and Development and Executive Coaching. It was all about people.

I aslo work as an AC with Insights Learning and Development.

Background

I refer to my background as transcribed in my short bio, my earlier years were a total broadbrush of experiences and when I arrived downstrean in Shell International with the overiding objective of ensuring 'behavioural change' in our global businesses and functions, it became clear that the classroom does not really cut it, coaching pulls the levers. The author Anthony Robbins sums it up perfectly for me, we 'awaken the giant within' with expert coaching.

My Why

As above in my background, who wouldn't want to experience the pleasure of 'awakening the giant' within another person. That's my 'why'

How I Work

As usual the preparation is everything, a successful coaching intervention has been 90% achieved before you even sit down with the coachee, Get the preparation robustly focussed and targeted precisely on your coachee and they will find (then own) their own solutions.

What I Do

It is indeed all about the preparation, what I do is prep thoroughly and concisely, and then check all my work again.

I have also authored a number of coaching workbooks and pamphlets including a large set on NLP Meta questioning cards to assist Coachees with this essential skill. I hand them over freely. I find that in our 'online' world there are still many who enjoy receiving tactile materials.

What I Love

I think I love my age now, even though I am perhaps closer to my maker !, but the gift of being truly self aware and sharing that feels good.