Coaching | People & Culture

The Open Space

For Individuals | Teams | Organisations

greg.hopton@email.com

The Open Space

I’m Greg and I’m a qualified, experienced coach, and People & Culture Professional (HR)

I’ve practiced over years working with a diverse mix of clients, organisations, projects and goals.

Now, I’m launching The Open Space, my ethos and Coaching, People & Culture company.

The Open Space is based on a belief that human potential is innate.

We just need the right support, listening and questions to connect with it.

The purpose of my coaching is to provide this safe, reflective and creative environment…

..The Open Space…

…so that you can learn, grow and resolve the things that matter to you.

I’ve supported people and teams think about all sorts of topics including: authenticity, finding your voice, purpose, wellbeing and being happy in a new role (work and/or life).

Reflecting on these areas myself was what motivated me to start ‘The Open Space’. If you connect to these topics either for yourself or thinking about colleagues, then this space is for you.

The Open Space is enabled by a ‘whole person approach’: a belief that life and work are interrelated so learning and change are viewed holistically. You may, for example, use learning from one part of life to help you achieve goals in another.

For this reason, I work both with individuals directly and contract with organisations with whom I provide coaching, and a range of other services.

Open Space Organisations

Based out of Devon, in the South West of England, I work locally, across the UK and internationally, in the following ways…

By Video Call | By Phone | In the Office | Out on the Tail | Over a cuppa

or a mix of these things to fit your circumstances and goals - Hybrid!

Is Coaching for me?

Have you ever wanted a team development day, but just with yourself?

A ‘pressure off’ day or moment to think. The space held for you by a professional facilitator whose job it is to get the best out of you?

When done one-to-one, that’s coaching!

With coaching the day is tailored, just for you, every time.

Sometimes what works is the flip chart, stickies, marker pen and the perspective giving exercises synonymous with the best team development days!

Other times, clients prefer personality preference insights and the opportunity to plan-out a route to success based on all the info.

And there are moments when what is need is a video chat at our own home, with an open space to reflect on how we really feel about a subject, and what’s most important to us.

People are unique, and no day is the same: A coaches job is to recognise this and work with your preferences, your day and how you feel.

What you’ll find different about coaching is that it works from your own “resources” not that of a subject “expert” proposing solutions for you. That’s not to say I won’t chip in with ideas and reflections once you’ve heard your own. In coaching, the questions are asked so you can hear the answer, and the space is always non-judgemental.

It’s my job to raise awareness of what’s there, so that the responsibility and commitment remains with you = action and change.

As my coaching is tailored, the frequency, regularity and amount of sessions is agreed to best support you reach your goals.

All sessions are confidential

To start the thinking about what would create the best Open Space for you please click the link below

What's Your Open Space?

Belief in Human Potential

Wiggly lines.

It’s not been a straight line to get here, and nor does it have to be! I’m a senior HR professional; totally a psychology and sociology aficionado; I love the outdoors and find my energy and ideas there – this includes epic journeys, I once hitch hiked and wild camped my way from Portugal to Japan, through Russia – I also love language and am currently trying my hardest studying Español, and to play tunes on the guitar. I’m a Dad to a little human super dude est. Dec 2019 -thats him in the backpack there!

Why I coach.

Coaching has been a revelation to me. I have been inspired by witnessing amzing people work out their problems, envision their future and achieve the changes they wish. To put it another way, I simply love seeing people work out their own shit! It’s a totally connecting experience.

My Approach
Connecting different parts of life experience, enjoying the journey, nature and culture (inc the workplace)
are core values that I bring to The Open Space.

I use, when you’re ready, and if you’re up for it, a variety of tools and techniques to support goal setting, envision the steps to get there and to gain perspective.
My client feedback and qualifications are linked at the top of the page.

The sum of all these (my) ‘wiggly lines’ is a belief in us humans and our potential: The Open Space.

Connection of People, Purpose and Planet

Types of Services.

Package.

Buy a coaching package: A fixed price for a package of coaching for one person. Coaching is based on delivering results after a number of sessions. For more information click in the link below.

What's Your Open Space?

Organisations.

Working with an organisation I offer broader options including day rate or a retainer to best fit with you (e.g. if you require a package for more than one colleague, would like to train managers in coaching or require team coaching/facilitation). Further information on the link below

For Organisations (v1)

Pay as you go.

Pay as you go - hourly. This is for when you need flexibility - for example, to try out coaching or to work on a shorter-term goal/challenge. Further information available on the below link

What's Your Open Space?