Wisdom For Life

Counselling and Leadership Support Services

Peter Dikih
H.B.Sc., M.Ed (counselling)
Counsellor and Consultant

Introduction

I am passionate about assisting organizations operate at their full potential by becoming more effective and efficient, from a Human Resources perspective. I believe it is critical to have the right people, doing the right things with the right attitude. To achieve this, employees and volunteers require great leadership and management as well as having great team dynamics and appropriate resources and tools to do their job with excellence. I believe that leaders and managers have a tremendous impact on people's general well-being and workplace performance and productivity. Given the above, my desire is to provide support to leaders and managers to assist them in their critical roles.

ATTRIBUTES

Below are 10 ATTRIBUTES that I believe leaders and managers require as a guide to their ongoing performance (click on the specific word to read more about the attribute selected). Contact me to schedule an appointment. I enjoy helping leaders become proficient in these 10 attributes. I provide a safe and confidential place where problems can be shared, solutions identified, barriers overcome, progress achieved and success celebrated.

Business Leaders

Services Offered


Management Consulting

Often managers find themselves dealing with personnel problems that are very complicated and beyond their expertise. Examples could include: staff with mental health issues, behavioural problems, addictions, and other possible underlying issues that are affecting attendance, performance, productivity, and even safety. These managers could benefit from professional consultation to help them make the appropriate decisions on how to address these challenging scenarios.
As a professional counsellor, I am available to provide insights and recommendations in dealing with these types of situations.


Executive Coaching

I have observed that leaders benefit from having the opportunity to discuss their ideas and solutions to particular challenges or opportunities prior to presenting or implementing them live (e.g., with their boards, leadership teams or employees). These leaders benefit from a safe and confidential place where they can receive objective feedback from an outside perspective.
My unique combination of counselling skills and leadership experience/training enables me to offer this service. I am a skilled listener who understands human and organizational dynamics, which allows me to ask clarifying questions and offer insightful feedback.



Leadership Mentoring

I have observed that high performance leaders are eager to improve their leadership capacity, competence and overall performance. Yet, unfortunately, many leaders find themselves too busy to strategically and systematically get the insights and skills needed to help them to do so. I have also found that the best learning occurs when it is done in real time and in response to real life situations.
I believe Leadership Mentoring can be a solution. Through Leadership Mentoring, leaders can gain the insights, skills and perspectives critical to being high performance leaders. They will gain the courage and confidence imperative to lead their teams effectively and efficiently.
As a trained and experienced leader, counsellor and trainer I can provide the insights and recommendations as required. Leadership Mentoring is tailored to the unique needs, challenges and circumstances leaders face. Some examples of issues leaders are challenged with include:

  • Work/Life balance
  • Identifying and scheduling priorities effectively
  • Developing S.M.A.R.T. goals and sustainable action plans
  • Communicating and resolving conflict effectively
  • Developing high performance teams
  • Facilitating effective meetings
  • Understanding and managing strengths and weaknesses
  • Developing job descriptions
  • Managing change

I offer a safe place where you can share your personal and professional challenges and receive insights, perspective and breakthrough solutions.

Church Leaders

Services Offered


Leadership Consulting

Often boards, pastors and other church leaders find themselves dealing with personnel problems that are very complicated and beyond their expertise. Examples could include: staff with moral failure, behavioural problems, mental health issues, addictions, and other underlying issues that are affecting their ability to be a moral example and an effective spiritual leader. I believe church leaders could benefit from professional consultation to help them make the appropriate decisions on how to address these challenging scenarios.
As a professional counsellor, I am available to provide insights and recommendations in dealing with these difficult and complex challenges. In addition to being able to manage the recommended plan of action, I can provide the counselling and support throughout the restoration period, facilitating personal healing and restoration to effective ministry.


Executive Coaching

I have observed that leaders benefit from having the opportunity to discuss their ideas and solutions to particular challenges or opportunities prior to presenting or implementing them live (e.g., with their boards, leadership teams or employees). These leaders benefit from a safe and confidential place where they can receive objective feedback from an outside perspective.
My unique combination of counselling skills and leadership experience/training enables me to offer this service. I am a skilled listener who understands human and organizational dynamics, which allows me to ask clarifying questions and offer insightful feedback.



Leadership Mentoring

I have observed that high performance leaders are eager to improve their leadership capacity, competence and overall performance. Yet, unfortunately, many leaders find themselves too busy to strategically and systematically get the insights and skills needed to help them to do so. I have also found that the best learning occurs when it is done in real time and in response to real life situations.
I believe Leadership Mentoring can be a solution. Through Leadership Mentoring, leaders can gain the insights, skills and perspectives critical to being high performance leaders. They will gain the courage and confidence imperative to lead their teams effectively and efficiently.
As a trained and experienced leader, counsellor and trainer I can provide the insights and recommendations as required. Leadership Mentoring is tailored to the unique needs, challenges and circumstances leaders face. Some examples of issues leaders are challenged with include:

  • Work/Life balance
  • Identifying and scheduling priorities effectively
  • Developing S.M.A.R.T. goals and sustainable action plans
  • Communicating and resolving conflict effectively
  • Developing high performance teams
  • Facilitating effective meetings
  • Understanding and managing strengths and weaknesses
  • Developing job descriptions
  • Managing change

I offer a safe place where you can share your personal and professional challenges and receive insights, perspective and breakthrough solutions.

Clientele Served

Although I have primarily worked with teenagers and adults, I am also comfortable working with children, six years old and older. I have worked extensively with both genders.

Referral Sources

  • Focus on the Family
  • The Western Ontario District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
  • The Anger Management Counselling Practice
  • Previous clients