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The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – March 19, 2009

Editor's Note: For those feeling a loss of control in their lives because of the changing global environment, The Chronicle is filled with options this week. Is it time to retrain and start a business? One man chose that option, started a coaching business and found the timing was perfect. ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – March 12, 2009

Editor's Note: Cartoonist Bill Watterson is quoted as saying, “I'm not in denial. I'm just selective about the reality I accept." Reality can look very different when observed from different perspectives. This week's Chronicle is about the power of perspective. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer has input from life coaches about ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – March 5, 2009

Editor's Note: Losing a job can be scary. Losing a coach to suicide is disturbing. In this week's Chronicle, coaches in both business and life coaching tackle the times head-on, perhaps helping you and your clients do the same. A life coach in Israel recommends a healthy dose of optimism ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – February 26, 2009

Editor's Note: In this week's Chronicle, coaches and clients worldwide are navigating through workplace changes. A coaching practice in Canada is healing relationships at work and at home, while businesses in India are seeking the assistance of executive coaches more than ever. Career coaches are working with clients to help ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – February 19, 2009

Editor's Note: An old German proverb says “Charity sees the need, not the cause." This week's chronicle is about coaches recognizing the need. The New York Times reviews a new TV show designed to coach others on their love life. A UK life coach tries to help a reality TV ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – February 12, 2009

Editor's Note: Breakthroughs, large and small, have allowed us to advance as human beings. This week's Chronicle theme is finding the single breakthrough that leads to personal progress. One ‘Supergirl' had a major breakthrough when she realized the price of being ‘perfect', a cost women across the United States ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – February 5, 2009

Editor's Note: Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci said: “Every obstacle yields to stern resolve. He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind." This week's Chronicle is about overcoming life's obstacles. Coaches give advice on handling many different office stumbling blocks, from loose cannon coworkers ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – January 29, 2009

Editor's Note: Prolific author Helen Keller once wrote, “Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.” This week's Chronicle offers a few lessons from the world of coaching. One Seattle executive coach looks at the lessons business leaders can draw from incoming USA President Barack ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – January 22, 2009

Editor's Note: Change has come to The United States of America. Earlier this week, President George W. Bush left office and new President Barack Obama was sworn in. Many feel change coming to the USA, and change is the keyword to this week's edition of the Chronicle. Changing jobs? The ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – January 8, 2009

Editor's Note: From grim to hopeful. In this week's news, coaches are speaking out to offer hope and help to clients anxious about their businesses and their lives. A business coach in Long Island outlines a plan for the city's businesses to stay afloat in 2009, and a life coach ... Read More