Last 2 Feet Coaching
Go the Distance
Rodger Schmidt
The Last2Feet is not measured with a ruler but with the depth of relationship slowly shaped by active participation in the messy and transforming journey of another person
The LAST TWO FEET is a metaphor for the space where the character of a leader is exposed. The mentor and the learner must occupy this tight space together. Within the close quarters of the “last two feet,” all the participants will encounter uncomfortable smells, strange customs, conflicting ideas, biases, shortcomings, deception, many forms of evil, arrogance, and selfishness. They will also, in time, encounter true friendship, trust, shared experiences, and maturity. Last2Feet Consulting seeks to coach, inspire and equip cross-cultural workers of all kinds, mentors, leaders, employers, students, and influencers. Learning how to communicate, adapt, and sacrifice are difficult but not the greatest of challenges.
After thousands of dollars spent, miles traveled, many goodbyes and grief, or even a short distance across the dining table, cubical at work or in the boardroom, the cross-cultural worker has yet to arrive, and many never do.
About the Logo
The LIGHT GRAY and BLACK swirls represent the MULTITUDE of good will leaders who get close to going the distance relationally and yet remain OBSERVERS on the sidelines with limited influence and results.
The Two BLUE swirls represent the FEW leaders who risk going the distance into the intimate space of the last two feet. here, the character of both parties is painfully and wonderfully exposed and as PARTICIPANTS, together, they find understanding, trust, knowledge, mutual growth and impact.
Inside the LAST2FEET
Last2Feet coaching will concentrate on the issues you as a leader are facing as well as other challenges/barriers all successful leaders must navigate inside the last2feet including but not limited to...
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Character: yours, mine and ours
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Time and money
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Rights and privacy
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The Cost: Why most don't go the distance
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Death of the Dream
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Discovering a New Dream
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WorldView & Culture
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Tone and body language: Resting Murder Face
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How to speak so people will listen
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How to listen so people will speak
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The art of generosity & reciprocity
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Racism and abuse of power
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Work and ethics
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Conflict and resiliency
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Trust, relationship and Sacrifice
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Why going the distance into the last2feet is worth it.
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Last2Feet as a lifestyle
How we can help
If you find yourself close but still on the sidelines and not thrilled with your results, we can help. If you or your organization are ready to risk taking the next step, we would love to walk with you into the Last2feet. Below are some ways we are prepared to help you "Go the Distance"
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Public/Motivational Speaking, Conferences, Retreats and Events and more. Click below to set up your FREE one hour interview discovering how we can help, inspire and coach.
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Free one hour consultation.
The purpose of this conversation is for us to hear your story, learn more of your context, purposes and challenges. We hope the outcome of this conversation will be the confidence that going the distance is an essential step in the right direction for your context and objectives. We look forward to starting this journey with you.
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10, one hour Personal coaching sessions with you to assist you in discovering challenges, opportunities, action plans and provide accountability as you enter into the Last2feet in your context and Go the Distance relationally with those you seek to influence and lead. Click below to set up your initial consultation.
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10, One hour
Group Coaching sessions with your team, family, board members, company or interested individuals (3-5 people). Click below take the next step setting up your initial consultation.
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.10, One hour Executive Coaching sessions with you to assist you in discovering your challenges, opportunities and action plans while provide accountability as you enter into the Last2feet in your context and Go the Distance relationally with those you seek to influence and lead. Click below to set up your initial consultation.
ABOUT US
Your ability to get things done, make changes, or help other people grow
depends on the quality of your conversations.
Keith Webb, Author of The Coach Model
Our Mission
Last2feet Coaching exists to coach individuals, teams, international workers of all kinds navigate the challenges of cross cultural engagement regardless of context.
Our Vision
It is our vision to see ALL who risk entering into the Last2Feet of another person, culture or organization find success together with confidence, skill, humility and purpose.
Our Approach
Assisting clients to solve problems without having all the answers
Encouraging personal responsibility
Asking powerful questions that stimulate creative thinking
Empowering without being directive
Creating a laser focus on what is most important
Supporting our clients to take forward-moving actions
The Coaching Model, Keith E. Webb
TESTIMONIALS
Rodger helped me recognize ways to be a more effective business leader, saving me thousands of dollars. Before working with Rodger, I felt lost professonally and in my pesonal life.
Now I feel like I'm heading in the right dirction.
Trudy Hoekstra, Business Owner