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The Olympian: Your Office Coach–Language difficulty needs understanding

December 28, 2010 - The Olympian - Olympia, WA, US Question: Because my English is not very good, I have a hard time contributing in management team meetings. I often feel ignored because the other managers don't understand what I mean. I have a lot that I want to say, ... Read More

Bangkok Post: Leadership in the Thai Context

December 27, 2010 - Bangkok Post - Bangkok, Thailand 'Khun Kriengsak, I notice that you refer to several leadership practices in our coaching sessions. Do you think they work in Thailand? Since a lot of these concepts are derived from the West, do they fit within the Thai context?" Khun ... Read More

Vanguard: Expert Urges Brokers to Embrace Social Marketing Strategies

December 27, 2010 - Vanguard - Nigeria Insurance brokers have been advised to embrace contemporary social marketing strategies in order to increase their bottom line and relevance. The advice was given by a South African frontline Social Marketing and Business Coach, Mr John Horak during a recent visit to South Africa ... Read More

U.S. News: For Addiction Help, Hire a ‘Sober Coach’

December 21, 2010 - U.S. News - New York, NY, US The call of drugs and alcohol to substance abusers trying to kick their habit never goes silent. For someone who has relapsed repeatedly, a new specialist—the "sober coach"—has emerged. They are paid at least $200 an hour to work ... Read More

Forbes: Ten Holiday Gifts To Give To Your Career

December 22, 2010 - Forbes - New York, NY, US You give holiday gifts to nurture and celebrate family and friends. Don’t forget to nurture and celebrate yourself! Here are 10 holiday gifts that will advance your future career and celebrate past milestones: Private coach. This could be someone who specializes ... Read More

The Medical News: Values-Based Approach for Making More Effective New Year’s Resolutions

December 23, 2010 - The Medical News - Sydney, Australia Dr. Richard Blonna, author, life coach, and stress management expert, offers a simple, values-based approach for making more effective New Year's Resolutions. The formula for making values-based New Year's Resolutions is adapted from his new book, Stress Less, Live More: ... Read More

DigTriad: Success Next Year Starts Now With Using Your Time and Money Wisely

December 22, 2010 - Liz Palka - DigTriad - Greensboro, NC, US With 2011 around the corner, many will start thinking about their New Year's resolutions. There are personal goals you can set and achieve for the new year that will help you improve your life. We spoke to life coach, ... Read More

CNN Money: New Year’s Resolution–I Quit!

December 23, 2010 - CNN Money - New York, NY, US Employers watch out: Your workers can't wait to quit. According to a recent survey by job-placement firm Manpower, 84% of employees plan to look for a new position in 2011. That's up from just 60% last year. But after years of ... Read More

Central Valley Business Times: For Business and Personal Success, Say Yes

December 21, 2010 - Central Valley Business Times - Dublin, OH, US Jim Camp knows how saying “no” can lead to more people replying, “yes” in both business and life. “What ‘no’ is to me is a decision to be changed,” says Mr. Camp, a negotiating coach and author of best-selling ... Read More

News Release: The Parent Coaching Institute Receives Grant to Support Families

December 22, 2010 - PR.com - Bellevue, WA, US The Norcliffe Foundation has awarded The Parent Coaching Institute a $5,000 grant to support a group of parents identified as in need by the Eastside King County YWCA. These parents will receive parent coaching services through March 2011 from a PCI ... Read More