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The Gift of Coaching

The Coaching Commons has launched. Get the scoop here.

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Published: January 14, 2008 under The Gift of Coaching

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The Coaching Commons is launched!!!

It’s an open source way of creating something that wants to be created, together. It follows the ‘stone soup’ philosophy of life and increasingly, business via social networks like this one – that is that everyone has something to contribute to the soup pot, and the meal will be more delicious, the creation of the meal more rewarding because we took that approach.

We believe there is something needed in the coaching world, something that’s been missing that this place will fill. Enough people believe this to be the case that there is energy, inspiration, action and funding to make a go of it.

The Coaching Commons is a place for the collective intelligence to emerge through radical conversations that aren’t being held elsewhere, and that are most profoundly compelling to the majority of coaches.

What are the local, regional and global questions you are considering right now? Where does coaching play a role? What is important to talk about, to take a stand for? Who do you want to ask?

About the Author

Andrea J. Lee is architect and general contractor for The Coaching Commons and Director of Strategic Development (a paid consultant) to The Harnisch Family Foundation. When Ruth Ann Harnisch invited Andrea to play on the team, her reaction was, 'This isn't the kind of invitation you say no to.' So she didn't. You may also know Andrea as author of 'Money, Meaning & Beyond' and 'Multiple Streams of Coaching Income.' She admits she is 'just a little crazy' when it comes to leveraging the power of coaching to do good in the world.

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Coach Erwin on September 19, 2008

Hi Andrea,

Excellent concept. Just watching the video about it, and I like it. Although I do have an important question: will the software be available in other languages? I do coach in five languages. I do a lot of spanish coaching, and I believe that those people would benefit of the Gift of Coaching, but that means that it needs to be in spanish (as they don’t speak english).

Will the Gift of Coaching be provided also in different languages?

Thank you and I am grateful for the outstanding work you are doing!

Have an outstanding day!
Coach Erwin

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