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Listen to an Uncommon Conversation: What is a Mastermind Group?

Listen to the audio recording below: Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 Time: 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm Eastern Guest: Nancy Gerber, PCC and Nancy Spivey Host: The Coaching Commons Topic: What is a Mastermind Group? "The Nancys" -- Nancy Gerber and Nancy Spivey, long time business coaches and founders of www.TheMagicofMastermind.com -- were with us in March for an ... Read More

Listen to an Uncommon Conversation from July 28, 2009: Finding the Goodness in Business

Listen to the recording: Tuesday, July 28th Time: 2:00 - 3:00pm Eastern Time Guest: C.J. Hayden, MCC, CPCC Host: The Coaching Commons Topic: Finding the Goodness in Business Imagine a world where business is a force for good. Perhaps more than you think, this is the world we live in right now. All around you, visionary ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – April 30, 2009

Editor's Note: The rollercoaster global economy means the job market is more competitive. This week's Chronicle offers a wide variety of coaching counsel addressing leading stressors in the workplace. For the first time, Britain is offering coaching to citizens living in public housing or claiming government benefits in order ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – April 16, 2009

Editor's Note: Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said, “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving." The items in this week's Chronicle arrive from around the globe and guide us to all sorts of destinations. For those good travelers who never intend on staying in ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – April 9, 2009

Editor's Note: Work, work, work! Find a better way to deal with workplace issues, get better at the job you have, get a better job, better not settle for just being good at your job, better start a business. Seriously? Coaches from Canada to Hong Kong, from the US ... Read More

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 – December 25, 2008

Editor's Note: Gift-giving, family, and festive traditions. This week's special Christmas edition of the Chronicle of Coaching is all about how to handle the hectic winter holidays. An office coach addresses the tricky subject of gift-giving at work. A life coach tries to change the holiday season from a stressful ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – December 18, 2008

Editor's Note: Dreams or nightmares. When you fall asleep tonight, one or the other might be waiting for you. This week's Chronicle is about making the best of either one; either manifesting dreams or avoiding nightmares. The Wall Street Journal reports on Vocation Vacations, a career coaching service that allows ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – December 11, 2008

Editor's Note: With the recent accusations surrounding Illinois Governor Blagojevich back-room dealings and New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Buress' ill-fated gun possession, controversy and scandal are all over the news. As this week's Chronicle of Coaching shows, the coaching industry is not immune from creating a little controversy of ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – December 4, 2008

Editor's Note: Although Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in the rear-view mirror and many have completed a big chunk of their shopping; the coaching world still has some gift suggestions for those looking to buy. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recommends getting job-seekers the gift of coaching. Those who want that ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – November 20, 2008

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 ... Read More

Listen to an Uncommon Conversation from November 17th, 2008 – Coaching with the Expressive Arts

Listen to the call recording below: Monday, November 17th Time: 12 Noon eastern Guest: Tamara Herl Coaching With the Expressive Arts -- A Tool to Create Awareness in Coaching What are expressive practices? Can they play an important role in coaching? How can coaches use the expressive arts to access clients' ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – November 13, 2008

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 ... Read More

The Chronicle of Coaching – News of the Week – November 6, 2008

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 ... Read More