The Chronicle of Coaching - News of the Week - November 13, 2008
By Linda Ballew
November 13th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under
The Chronicle of Coaching provides a snapshot of what’s happening in the coaching profession, designed to show where and how coaching appears in the popular culture worldwide. It is not intended to be a summary service nor a news roundup, although it may serve that purpose for some readers. The Chronicle is new each Thursday morning. Compiled and edited by Alex Goldsmith and Linda Ballew.
The Chronicle of Coaching strives for 100% accuracy and regrets any deviation from that standard. Our policy is to correct errors promptly and prominently, in the next edition and in the online archive. Please tell us immediately if you see something wrong.
Executive/Business Coaching
‘Getting Strategic About Leadership’ In Ottawa: Findings‚Ķ
November 10, 2008, Ottawa Business Journal - Ontario, Canada
This research was cited by Fortune Magazine as representing strong confirmatory evidence supporting the effectiveness of executive coaching…
How to Deal with an ‘Organizational Terrorist’
November 10, 2008, PersonnelToday.com - UK
According to Jonathan Perks, managing director of Penna Board and Executive Coaching: “They stoke up fear and eat away at morale, and can often bring down‚Ķ
People Transform Success: Executive Coaching
November 10, 2008, Ferret - Australia
Through the use of highly experienced coaches we have enjoyed building a strong reputation in the Executive Coaching area. We understand the link between…
Hey, Coach, Help Me Save Time and Cash
November 8, 2008, Houston Chronicle - United States
According to Kimball Kehoe, a professor of management at Rice University, while not every small-business owner may need a coach, there are signs to watch…
6 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Executive Coach
November 5, 2008, Exchange Morning Post - Waterloo, ON, Canada
And now, professional coaching is as accepted in Canada’s executive suites as it is on the athletic field. But how can you choose an executive coach who’s…
“Coaching: A Global Study of Successful Practices”
November 5, 2008, SmartBrief - Washington, DC, USA
Executive coaching is often viewed with a combination of hope and skepticism. On the one hand, assigning employees a coach seems like an excellent way to…
Life Coaching
LifeCoach: Our Experts Answer Questions
November 11, 2008, Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom
Would you say that food dominates your life? Two or more ‚Äúyes‚Äù answers indicate a high chance of anorexia or bulimia being present…
There’s Much to Fret About; Here are Ways to Cope
November 11, 2008, Arizona Republic - Phoenix, AZ, USA
Control freaks are stressed, anxious, nervous, tense and uptight, said Julie Farha, a Scottsdale personal coach and author of Exploring Your Potential…
Learn How to Overcome the Ache of Unemployment
November 9, 2008, Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
Spend time with friends, family or an outside career or life coach. A good place to find a coach is through the Georgia Coach Association…
Woman Overcomes Condition, Writes Book to Help Others Succeed, Too
November 9, 2008, Nashua Telegraph - Nashua, NH, USA
Baker learned about life coaching and decided it was the way to go. First, she had her essay printed in a spiral-bound book, then she enrolled in programs…
How to Bring Change and Hope to your Life
November 6, 2008, Examiner.com - USA
You may have hired a coach, now you must make a plan to ensure that change happens and becomes a lasting reality in your life.
You Might Be a Loser Today But at Least You’re Not Alone
November 5, 2008, The Virginian-Pilot - Norfolk, VA, USA
Life coach Ed Modell encourages a similar plan. “Rather than tell a client to not be upset about losing, we ask them powerful questions,” says Modell…
New Business Offers ‘Life Coaching’
November 5, 2008, Countywide - Karnes City, TX, USA
Kane Coaching is a revolutionary new business for this area. Located in Floresville, owners, Tim and Jennifer Kane, offer a variety of…
Niche Coaching
Barack Obama’s “Coaching” Cabinet
November 11, 2008 NBC30.com - Hartford, CT, USA
Coach Shannon’s personal story alone could inspire anyone to “beat the streets”. He knows how to move from place to place very fast…
Business Coaching Academy Opens Competition to Find a Name
November 7, 2008, Realdeal.hu - Budapest, Hungary
Perhaps unaware of the general business climate in Hungary, not to mention the rather anemic levels of customer service or sky-high taxes in Hungary which…
Your Personal PC Coach
November 4, 2008, PC World Canada - Scarborough, ON, Canada
A new end user support program for small business owners using Windows Vista offers computer advice and personal support - for free!
Life Coaching Blogs
Change and Hope
November 8, 2008, By Nancy Colasurdo
On a personal level, it will always be the night I acknowledged a truth about myself — a leopard will not change his spots just because I will it so with my optimism. Change and hope indeed.
Tips to Help You Become a Life Coach
November 7, 2008, By Myadsense
Life Coaches are emerging more and more every day. A life coach is someone that works with you in whatever area of your life you choose. Most people use coaches because they want someone there to encourage them and ‘push’ them to reach…
7 Essential Tips for Getting the Best From Your Personal Coach
November 6, 2008, By Julia Fry
Before your first session, thinking about what you want from your personal coach will help you to be crystal clear about the coach’s role. Jotting down some notes will help you to communicate this at your first session…
Life Coaching Unleashed
November 5, 2008, By Steptoe7
Times are changing in the world of life coaching. No longer is life coaching just for senior executives of top organisations. No longer is life coaching restricted to the boardroom. Indeed no longer is life coaching all about just a…
Economy Survival Tip: Treat the Disease, Not the Symptoms
November 4, 2008, By David B. Bohl
There’s a saying in recovery/treatment/12-step programs that goes: ‚ÄúTREAT THE DISEASE, not the symptoms.‚Äù What are the diseases causing your stress? The current economic ‚Äúcrisis‚Äù? The political race?
Do You Know Your Place?
November 2008, By Jan Scott
Is the reason you’re reading a newsletter from a life coach that you are either floating aimlessly or so overwhelmed that you can’t move forward? Is it that you lack a sense of belonging or the opposite - has ‘belonging’ become‚Ķ
Executive/Business Coaching Blogs
Extreme Makeover for Your Business — and You
November 10, 2008, Wall Street Journal Blogs - New York, NY, USA
For their businesses, they received business and legal coaching; for themselves, they received a full beauty makeover from Mac Cosmetics, Kiva Day spa and…
Benefits of Executive Coaching
November 9, 2008, By Dr. Earl R. Smith II
After many executive coaching engagements, I have come to realize that my efforts have not only changed the lives of my clients but also opened doors that have allowed them to rise to positions that they never thought that they would be able to reach.
Coaching and Your Business Can Go Hand in Hand
November 8, 2008, By Dee
Becoming an online coach in the niche that you already have a business in is a natural extension in the minds of many business entrepreneurs. With a little work you can have a successful online coaching business that works hand in hand…
What Is a Landing Page?
November 6, 2008, By Terry Dean
This month, I’m covering profiting in the recession AND how to create landing pages for your business in the Monthly Mentor Club print newsletter.
Books, Products, & Services
My Personal Best Life Lessons from an All American Journey
November 10, 2008, By John Wooden
Pairing never-before-seen photos from Coach Wooden’s private collection with his personal stories and affirmations, this book encompasses the dramatic arc of Wooden’s larger-than-life achievements and experiences…
The Portable Coach: A Do It Yourself Approach to Personal Coaching
November 10, 2008, By Lorraine C. Enos
The Portable Coach: A Do-It-Yourself Approach to Personal Coaching fills this void and contains realistic advice on how readers can bring lasting changes to their lives. Instead of providing easy answers, The Portable Coach encourages…
Sales Coaching Making the Great Leap from Sales Manager to Sales Coach
November 10, 2008, By Leadership Coaching
As companies shift from hierarchical management into teamwork, managing is not nearly as important as coaching. Here is the first book on the coaching process written exclusively for sales managers‚Äìa brief, easy-to-digest primer on…
21 Ways Women in Management Shoot Themselves in the Foot
November 7, 2008, By John M. McKee
This unacceptable situation is not, according to business success coach John M. McKee, because female professionals lack the desire or ability to lead. In his thirty years of experience in corporate life, McKee has found that a working…
Tales from the Top 10 Crucial Questions from the Worlds 1 …
By Graham Alexander
Graham Alexander is a professional leadership coach who allows us to be indirectly coached by him through a series of ten powerful and thought-provoking questions. Questions such as “Who are you and who do others say you are?
Publicity Releases
Research Reveals Increase in HR Professionals Switching to Coaching Careers
November 6, 2008, PersonnelToday.com - UK
Research from leading executive coaching firm, Acuity Coaching, today revealed that HR professionals hit by the job market downturn are increasingly turning…
Some Managers Doubt Impact of Coaching on Business
November 6, 2008, PR Web (press release) – Princeton, NJ, USA
North American managers are less likely than those in other regions to believe coaching actually improves the bottom line, according to a study by global consultants BlessingWhite. Sixty-five percent of managers in the U.S. and Canada believe that coaching leads to greater business results compared with 71% in Continental Europe and 74% in Asia. The U.K. and Ireland trail with 63%…
121: Business Work Out!
November 6, 2008, Rundtownnews.co.uk - Spain
In our mail bag this week, we have had many questions on surviving the downturn and how small businesses can use business advisors and coaches to help, so we have put your questions direct to our in house business coach: Where do small business owners go now for help and advice?
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