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Written by Mark Joyella
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Coaching the Troubled Employee to Success–Rather than Being Fired
Can coaching save a troubled employee from being fired?
Kelley Marko, an executive coach and principal at Marko Consulting in Toronto, says absolutely. Marko, whose clients include some of the world’s biggest and best-known companies, says a recent client stood out—an employee with “one foot out the door,” who was on ... Read More
November 5, 2010 | Mark Joyella | 1 Comment »
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Growing a Business: Coaching Working Parents through Maternity Leave–Not the Moms, But the Dads
Do fathers need coaching on one of the most basic parts of their lives—being dads?
“There is increasing pressure these days for men to work all hours,” says Chris Parke, managing director of London-based executive coaching firm Talking Talent. “A balance needs to be struck.”
With a rough economy impacting fathers and ... Read More
November 3, 2010 | Mark Joyella | No Comments »
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ICF’s New Format “Conversations” Series Succeeds, Despite Cool Reception from Intended “Stars”
To celebrate its fifteenth anniversary, the ICF designed a showcase event for its conference in Texas—a series of “global conversations” guided by an all-star cast of the ICF’s most experienced master coaches.
In Fort Worth, the conversations were a hit, even without MCCs filling all of the starring roles.
“A very positive ... Read More
November 1, 2010 | Mark Joyella | 5 Comments »
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Seeking 1,000 “True Fans”
Can the Coaching Commons find a thousand “true fans” out there?
Two years ago, Kevin Kelly, editor of Wired magazine wrote a blog post that suggested success—and sustainability—doesn’t necessarily have to come in the form of finding a mass audience.
Instead, earning the loyalty of just one thousand “true fans” can make the difference ... Read More
October 31, 2010 | Mark Joyella | 5 Comments »
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ICF’s 15th Anniversary Conference, Smaller and More Sedate, Kicks Off in Texas
The party kicked off, fittingly, with a birthday cake. A group of past presidents of the International Coach Federation reunited around a cake at the convention center in Fort Worth, Texas, to mark the ICF’s 15th Anniversary.
“I love being with the warmth of old friends and colleagues,” said Bobette Reeder, ... Read More
October 29, 2010 | Mark Joyella | 1 Comment »
Canada.com: “Speed Coaching” Event Sunday Will Raise Money for Kenya Projects
October 26, 2010 - Canada.com - Ontario, Canada
Four local Life Coaches will join forces and "Speed Coach" on October 31st from 11 am to 4 pm, in order to raise funds to support One Drop of Hope, an initiative created to raise funds to support the people of Kenya.
Cheryl ... Read More
October 27, 2010 | Mark Joyella | No Comments »
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Research Update: Coaching Academics to Accelerated Careers
Coaching has more than its share of success stories to trumpet as the field emerges and expands around the world, but how about his for an unexpected selling point—coaching can help up-and-coming academics establish themselves faster by shaving months (if not years) off the time it takes to get a ... Read More
October 27, 2010 | Mark Joyella | No Comments »
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Anticipating Attendance Drop at Annual Conference, ICF May Emphasize Smaller Events
As the International Coach Federation prepares to celebrate its 15th birthday at the ICF’s annual conference in Texas next week, a host of anniversary events are planned. But organizers concede they’re not expecting a record-setting crowd to attend the party.
“Probably we will be more or less like last year,” said ... Read More
October 22, 2010 | Mark Joyella | 2 Comments »
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ReciproCoach Serves Emerging Coaching Markets in Spanish
Ana Maria Sarmiento joined the ReciproCoach program in early 2008, convinced that the community of coaches supporting each other with coaching, mentoring and supervision was a great idea. “I tell you, if someone really wants to take full advantage of ReciproCoach they have a great tool in their hands,” she ... Read More
October 20, 2010 | Mark Joyella | No Comments »
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“Don’t Go, Not Yet!”
The feedback has been amazing. We asked if having an independent source of journalism on coaching was something coaches wanted, and the answer was an emphatic “yes.”
“You have created an outstanding program to report, expose and educate others about coaching with the integrity of direct, honest presentations, not burdened by ... Read More
October 18, 2010 | Mark Joyella | 4 Comments »
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