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RIP Coaching Commons
The natural life of the Coaching Commons is ending.
As a social venture philanthropist, I’m accustomed to some of my projects coming to a conclusion or transitioning into another form. The Coaching Commons isn’t disappearing entirely: its archives will be available at the Institute of Coaching.
It’s a fitting home, because of ... Read More
January 12, 2011 | Ruth Ann Harnisch | 11 Comments »
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Without the Coaching Commons, Who Will Ask the Hard Questions and Provide an Independent Forum for Discussion?
It is with some regret that we wind down the Coaching Commons. For many years I have felt that the coaching profession has become large enough and important enough to warrant its own regular news coverage.
Several years ago I published the Coaching Insider. A professional journalist produced it and we ... Read More
January 11, 2011 | David Goldsmith | 9 Comments »
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So Much More Than A Website
It is with regret that I write this final post for The Coaching Commons. In fact, when Linda asked me to write this ‘last post’, a lump formed in my throat and it took many a draft to put my feelings into words.
I was first introduced to Ruth Ann Harnisch ... Read More
January 6, 2011 | Kerryn Griffiths | 1 Comment »
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The Spirit of Coaching Conversations
Vikki Brock was the first ‘voice of coaching’ I heard and the first professional life coach I talked with - that was over 14 years ago.
As I moved into coaching, she became my colleague, trusted mentor and dear friend. So when Vikki told me about The Coaching Commons, the concept ... Read More
January 5, 2011 | Elizabeth Crouch | 1 Comment »
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From Rey Carr: We’re Still Hoping for Pledge Success!
The Coaching Commons is one of the best independent sources of information about coaching.
The Coaching Commons employs a full-time journalist (Mark Joyella), and their graphics, stories, and contributions by volunteer reporters and researchers are top notch.
Funding for the Coaching Commons comes from a grant from The Harnisch Foundation. The Foundation ... Read More
January 4, 2011 | Rey Carr | 5 Comments »
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The Coaching Commons Has Been A Place And Space For Me To Express My Thoughts ‘Freely’
"I belong to many Linked-in and e-groups that have interests in coaching; but found my greatest joy; insights; independent & sharing of thoughts; provocative yet intellectual discussions; up-to-date, timely & relevant news on coaching matters; and sometimes biased, and sometimes evidence-based information of and about coaching; which directly & indirectly ... Read More
January 3, 2011 | Billy C H Teoh | No Comments »
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Coaching Generation Y
The Gen Y market is a massive generation, even larger than the Baby Boomers.
They are graduating from universities in a down market and facing as much as 50 percent unemployment. Now is a ripe time for coaches to work with this generation.
The Baby Boomers are not retiring as fast as ... Read More
December 31, 2010 | Erin Flynn Jay | 1 Comment »
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Business Coaches Aiding Alumni
Many business coaches today are coaching alumni from their colleges or universities - at no cost.
Steve Langerud, DePauw University graduate, and an executive coach in Grinnell, IA, said it is the right thing to do because alumni need the help. "The economy is difficult and people need every advantage to ... Read More
December 30, 2010 | Erin Flynn Jay | No Comments »
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Wealth Coach: How To Work with One and Not Lose Your House
If you hired a wealth coach to help you build a seven-figure income by investing or starting a new business, would you expect to find yourself in bankruptcy court a year later, with your house on the auction block?
I wouldn’t either, but that’s a story I’ve heard from several people ... Read More
December 29, 2010 | Julia Stewart | 24 Comments »
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Pricing the Profession
For a coach, pricing is a tricky business. Overprice and you might lose the engagement. Underprice, you could tarnish your image.
So how do you get it just right?
• Sell the benefit
The first step, says Harry Mills, a New Zealand-based expert on sales and author of 26 books on sales and negotiation, ... Read More
December 28, 2010 | Bennett Voyles | No Comments »
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