Cherry Hill Courier Post: Professional Development Tips For Women Executives

March 5, 2010 – Cherry Hill Courier Post – USA

According to a January 2010 article in The Economist, “Women now make up almost half of American workers (49.9% in October). They run some of the world’s best companies, such as PepsiCo, Archer Daniels Midland and W.L. Gore. They earn almost 60% of university degrees in America and Europe.”

In honor of Women’s History Month, I offer women in business a roadmap to success that doesn’t require that they resort to traditional male behaviors and tendencies. My transformational approach to executive coaching has been proven to help women break through self-imposed barriers that hinder their professional growth and personal satisfaction.

Getting in the door is just one step on the road to success and satisfaction; it’s far from the end of the journey. Dealing with adversity without sacrificing one’s feminine nature is a very important part of development for women executives. Business Week’s article “How Women Leaders Find Success and Happiness” points out that, “Much psychological research underscores that women tend to experience emotions more at the extreme than men do, with the result that adversity can lead to feelings of failure. But it’s possible to stop that emotional downward spiral consciously and address whatever the problem really is.” (Business Week Special Report: Oct 23, 2009)

What follows are several action steps designed to help women get beyond lies that limit those self-imposed barriers – and be true to themselves while claiming their place in a world historically dominated by men. Read more. http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20100305/GETPUBLISHED/3050348/1003/business

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CBS News: Introducing “The Bod Squad”

October 16, 2009 – CBS News USA

In “Early Gets Down2Size” Series, Three Weight Loss Gurus Will Help Selected

In the series, Down 2 Size, Harry Smith spoke with a panel of weight loss experts that promote fitness over dieting and being skinny.

But the series isn’t finished yet, by a long-shot. In January, “The Early Show”’s launching its own weight loss program with a team of health and fitness experts wer’e calling “The Bod Squad.”. And we want you to be a part of it.

The three experts who will guide “The Early Show” into part two of our series were introduced on the broadcast Friday.

Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, our health and nutrition expert, has a 10-year practice in integrative medicine and nutrition. He believes slow and steady wins the race with weight loss.

Trainer Geralyn Coopersmith, the author of “Fit + Female,” is a 15-year veteran of the fitness industry. She has an M.A. in exercise physiology from Columbia University. Her mantra is that exercise is not about being skinny, it’s about being fit.

Weight life coach Rovenia Brock, Ph.D. rounds out “The Bod Squad.” She’s the author of “10 Secrets to Livin’ Healthy.” She’s been a leading health coach for more than two decades. Brock has a Ph.D. from Howard University in nutritional sciences. She believes that to change your life, you must change your mind first. Read story.

Dallas Observer: You Look Like You Could Use Some Meditation

September 25, 2009 – Dallas Observer – USA

The Wells Fargo bank tower off Highway 183 in Irving, an ordinary office building in a sea of concrete, isn’t the sort of place you’d expect to find a zen-like sanctuary with roots in Gandhi’s India. But that’s exactly what lies on the top floor: Here, Dr. Om Prakash, an 85-year-old psychologist-turned-life coach who, as a young man, served as an organizer for the Mahatma, counsels patients and coaching clients on how to live a balanced life. Prakash, the subject of this week’s feature in the paper version of Unfair Park, teaches all of his therapy patients and coaching clients how to meditate. The practice, he says, is a crucial tool for maintaining physical and mental health. Read story.

Brainstorming Session: Would an International Professional Coach Registry Self-Regulate the Industry?

Is this a possible solution to Coaching as a Profession: Licensed? Registed? Chartered? Regulated?

Here is a place to start the dialogue – everyone can add ideas in the comment box below.

What would the purpose, mission, vision be for such a registry?

You! As A Global Coaching Conference Reporter

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Take This Opportunity to Answer Two Coaching Questions

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Topic: A Global Perspective on a Specific Point in Regard to the Utility of Coaching (the limitations)
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