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Written by Ruth Ann Harnisch
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From the Coaching Commons: An Invitation for the Global Coaching Community
We are writing to acknowledge that the community of practice called the Global Coaching Community is growing organically, as its original conveners intended. It appears that GCC leaders are self-identifying and that individuals are creating global events. We celebrate with those who are pleased with the direction.
The Harnisch Foundation had ... Read More
October 24, 2008 | Ruth Ann Harnisch | 2 Comments »
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Ride the Wave of Fear!
My colleagues at The Harnisch Foundation know I have been off on a half-baked rant about The State of No Union of Coaching, and I promise to post a fully-baked rant soon. One of my main concerns is that there are thousands of coaches in the world who know nothing ... Read More
October 17, 2008 | Ruth Ann Harnisch | No Comments »
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We’ve Got Opinions
When I was a working journalist, I learned there's no such thing as “objectivity.” Each of us brings our own prejudices and beliefs with us, and we see life through our personal prisms. Everyone saw me on television differently: the hairdressers saw what they could do with my hair, ... Read More
September 13, 2008 | Ruth Ann Harnisch | 2 Comments »
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What Are We NOT Looking @?
When I earned my living as a journalist, this was a mantra. Now that I am a coach and a foundation executive, that question is still vital in my work.
What are we not looking at in coaching?
Academic researchers all over the world are beginning to look for and look at ... Read More
July 17, 2008 | Ruth Ann Harnisch | 7 Comments »
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It’s the New York Times’ most emailed story of the day ‚Äö√Ñ√¨ did someone send it to you?
“Tighten Your Belt, Strengthen Your Mind,” by Sandra Aamodt and Sam Wang contains a valuable piece of information for coaches.
In a nutshell, “the brain has a limited capacity for self-regulation, so exerting willpower in one area often leads to backsliding in others. The good news, however, is that practice increases ... Read More
April 2, 2008 | Ruth Ann Harnisch | 4 Comments »
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