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May 02, 2007
The Chronicle Of Coaching
The Chronicle of Coaching provides a snapshot of what’s happening in the coaching profession, and is updated weekly. Compiled and edited by Ruth Ann Harnisch, Christine Heinrichs, and Linda Ballew.
In this week’s Chronicle:: In the state of California, a city manager had rocky relationships that caused problems for over a decade, with a series of interventions which included executive coaching. Apparently nothing's working – her suspension is in the news this week.
The NBA honors its Coach of the Year while other athletic coaches get praise in print too.
Major media feature coaching: The Today Show's life coach gets viewers on the Road to Happiness; The New York Times serves up the scoop on nutrition coaches, with an extra helping of commentary on the subject from one blogging coach. O, The Oprah Magazine, links to a rich archive of columns by life coach Martha Beck, and Oprah's dogs' coach (yes, you read that right) gets a pat on the head from Entertainment Tonight.
Coaches advise business leaders to get up earlier, make more effective use of conferences, and find solutions instead of mere answers. Cognitively disabled young people achieve independent living with the support of job coaches. In Africa, a nurse/coach teaches the facts of life on the soccer field. A religious organization offers coaching to resolve sexual issues.
Coaches convene in Hong Kong, Vancouver BC and Monterey, CA.
Coach bloggers weigh in on definitions of coaching, developing talent within organizations, what makes a coach great, EQ in the workplace. Coaches are invited to a new online business forum. A music industry journalist switches sides: now he coaches aspiring stars on meeting the media by sharing insider’s knowledge of the fame game. And finally, a Mamapalooza of an offer.
And as always, if we missed anything, let us know at info@thefoundationofcoaching.org
COACHING NEWS
Current events where coaching is having an impact
Current events where coaching is having an impact
Coaching Hasn't Resolved City Executive's Problems
April 25, 2007, Palo Alto Daily News (California, USA)
The assistant city manager was suspended without pay for three weeks for disrespectful and offensive behavior, which has characterized her work relationships in recent years. She has received counseling and executive coaching to improve her professional relationships.
April 25, 2007, Palo Alto Daily News (California, USA)
The assistant city manager was suspended without pay for three weeks for disrespectful and offensive behavior, which has characterized her work relationships in recent years. She has received counseling and executive coaching to improve her professional relationships.
NBA Announces Coach of the Year
April 24, 2007, NBA News (New York, USA)
Sam Mitchell, head coach of the Toronto Raiders, was voted the honor by sportswriters and broadcasters.
April 24, 2007, NBA News (New York, USA)
Sam Mitchell, head coach of the Toronto Raiders, was voted the honor by sportswriters and broadcasters.
COACH INK
Coaches and coaching getting media attention
Coaches and coaching getting media attention
The Coaching is in the Details
April 25, 2007, Daily Illini (Illinois, USA)
This college women's track and field coach describes himself as a "student of coaching" as he works with the athletes to develop their talents.
April 25, 2007, Daily Illini (Illinois, USA)
This college women's track and field coach describes himself as a "student of coaching" as he works with the athletes to develop their talents.
Coach Teaches Life Lessons with Athletics
April 25, 2007, Ada Evening News (Oklahoma, USA)
The high school coach noted the importance of cooperation, teamwork and responsibility as he moved up to the positions of athletic director and assistant principal.
April 25, 2007, Ada Evening News (Oklahoma, USA)
The high school coach noted the importance of cooperation, teamwork and responsibility as he moved up to the positions of athletic director and assistant principal.
CULTURE WATCH
Where coaches and coaching are showing up in the popular culture
Where coaches and coaching are showing up in the popular culture
Religious Life Coaching Firm Offers TeleSeminars on Sex Issues
April 27, 2007 Christian News Wire (Washington, DC, USA)
One of the two ten-week telephone groups offers support for wives of gay men and the other helps men addicted to pornography and other self-destructive behaviors overcome their additions.
April 27, 2007 Christian News Wire (Washington, DC, USA)
One of the two ten-week telephone groups offers support for wives of gay men and the other helps men addicted to pornography and other self-destructive behaviors overcome their additions.
Research Before, Network During Conferences, Advises Coach
April 29, 2007, The New Zealand Herald (Auckland, New Zealand)
Get the most out of these expensive annual events by finding out in advance who will attend, making personal contacts, maximizing speaking opportunities and applying new ideas after the conference ends.
April 29, 2007, The New Zealand Herald (Auckland, New Zealand)
Get the most out of these expensive annual events by finding out in advance who will attend, making personal contacts, maximizing speaking opportunities and applying new ideas after the conference ends.
Coaching Eases School-to-Work Transition
April 26, 2007, Sheboygan Press (Wisconsin, USA)
Job coaching is a crucial factor in the success of an independent living program for cognitively disabled young people.
April 26, 2007, Sheboygan Press (Wisconsin, USA)
Job coaching is a crucial factor in the success of an independent living program for cognitively disabled young people.
Life Coach Leads Today Show Viewers on Road to Happiness
April 25, 2007, NBC Today Show (New York, USA)
The show starts a six -week series for women beginning May 21 on finding balance by carving out time for happiness. Life Coach Amy Hendel lists tools for finding Me Time, such as a Rant Board for venting, a Peace of Mind Plan, and the series' message board.
April 25, 2007, NBC Today Show (New York, USA)
The show starts a six -week series for women beginning May 21 on finding balance by carving out time for happiness. Life Coach Amy Hendel lists tools for finding Me Time, such as a Rant Board for venting, a Peace of Mind Plan, and the series' message board.
Starting Early Has Advantages, Coach Finds
April 25, 2007, The New Zealand Herald (Auckland, New Zealand)
A career coach takes time at the beginning of the day for administrative tasks, leaving more conventional hours for clients. If you aren't naturally inclined to working in the early morning hours, four to six weeks of training can reset it.
April 25, 2007, The New Zealand Herald (Auckland, New Zealand)
A career coach takes time at the beginning of the day for administrative tasks, leaving more conventional hours for clients. If you aren't naturally inclined to working in the early morning hours, four to six weeks of training can reset it.
Coach Uses Football to Teach Life Skills
April 24, 2007, Guardian Unlimited (South Africa)
AIDS nurse/coach helps students learn about overcoming obstacles to reach goals, with a central focus on preventing HIV infection.
April 24, 2007, Guardian Unlimited (South Africa)
AIDS nurse/coach helps students learn about overcoming obstacles to reach goals, with a central focus on preventing HIV infection.
Business Leaders Confer on Coaching
April 21, 2007 South China Morning Post (Hong Kong)
Changing attitudes in the Hong Kong business community now view coaching as a positive attribute of corporate executive life, even a perk, overturning its image as therapy for troubled managers.
April 21, 2007 South China Morning Post (Hong Kong)
Changing attitudes in the Hong Kong business community now view coaching as a positive attribute of corporate executive life, even a perk, overturning its image as therapy for troubled managers.
Life Coach for Dogs Trains Puppies in Good Behavior
April 2007, The Oprah Winfrey Show (Illinois, USA)
She says she’s a life coach for dogs and Oprah calls her “my personal dog coach.” Either way, Entertainment Tonight focused on the results: Oprah's puppies' exemplary behavior.
April 2007, The Oprah Winfrey Show (Illinois, USA)
She says she’s a life coach for dogs and Oprah calls her “my personal dog coach.” Either way, Entertainment Tonight focused on the results: Oprah's puppies' exemplary behavior.
COLUMNS AND COMMENTARY
Opinions expressed are those of the writers and not The Foundation of Coaching, which does not express editorial opinion.
Opinions expressed are those of the writers and not The Foundation of Coaching, which does not express editorial opinion.
Life Coaching Site Included in Web Resources
April 27, 2007, Scott H. Young (Manitoba, Canada)
This 18-year-old blogger compiles a list of interesting sites for his readers.
April 27, 2007, Scott H. Young (Manitoba, Canada)
This 18-year-old blogger compiles a list of interesting sites for his readers.
Not All Enjoy the Spotlight, Confidence Coach Blogs
April 27, 2007, Not Shy Now
A reserved person won't respond to the same kind of cheerleading that a more extroverted person will, this story illustrates.
April 27, 2007, Not Shy Now
A reserved person won't respond to the same kind of cheerleading that a more extroverted person will, this story illustrates.
Coach Advises, Consider Solution Vs. Answer
April 27, 2007, Savvy Sponsoring Strategies (Washington State, USA)
Look beyond temporary answers to permanent solutions, advises this post based on the original distinction by Isabel Parlett and Thomas Leonard.
April 27, 2007, Savvy Sponsoring Strategies (Washington State, USA)
Look beyond temporary answers to permanent solutions, advises this post based on the original distinction by Isabel Parlett and Thomas Leonard.
New Online Forum Available for Holistic Business Professionals
April 27, 2007, A Capital Solution (New Jersey, USA)
This blog is linked to the Holistic Business Networking Forum, which focuses on administrative support for coaches and other business and healing professionals.
April 27, 2007, A Capital Solution (New Jersey, USA)
This blog is linked to the Holistic Business Networking Forum, which focuses on administrative support for coaches and other business and healing professionals.
Coaching Definitions
April 28, 2007, Project Management Coaching
This blog compiles a list of nine coaching definitions, which give varying emphasis to training, tutoring and collaborating to reach goals.
April 28, 2007, Project Management Coaching
This blog compiles a list of nine coaching definitions, which give varying emphasis to training, tutoring and collaborating to reach goals.
Coaching Can Increase Emotional Intelligence
April 30, 3007, Training ZONE (England, UK)
Robust dialogue and emotional fortitude are required to bring greater EQ to your business team. Getting a coach may be the way to develop it.
April 30, 3007, Training ZONE (England, UK)
Robust dialogue and emotional fortitude are required to bring greater EQ to your business team. Getting a coach may be the way to develop it.
Thai Coach Employs Covey Principles
April 30, 2007, Bangkok Post (Bangkok, Thailand)
He explores cultural differences among Southeast Asian people and includes cross-cultural coaching in his practice.
April 30, 2007, Bangkok Post (Bangkok, Thailand)
He explores cultural differences among Southeast Asian people and includes cross-cultural coaching in his practice.
Great Coaches Perceive Clients' Unrealized Talents
April 29, 2007, Damon Clifford.com (Ohio, USA)
They achieve results through successful coaching relationships based on appreciation, confrontation, and accountability, described in this post from the president of a leadership development company.
April 29, 2007, Damon Clifford.com (Ohio, USA)
They achieve results through successful coaching relationships based on appreciation, confrontation, and accountability, described in this post from the president of a leadership development company.
Nutrition Coach Hails Growing Trend
April 29, 2007, The Common Voice (South Carolina, USA)
She praises the New York Times article (see Culture Watch item, above) for focusing on the influence coaches can have in achieving health goals. Her own focus is on sugar addition, about which she has written a book, offers group teleseminars and coaches a limited number of individual clients.
April 29, 2007, The Common Voice (South Carolina, USA)
She praises the New York Times article (see Culture Watch item, above) for focusing on the influence coaches can have in achieving health goals. Her own focus is on sugar addition, about which she has written a book, offers group teleseminars and coaches a limited number of individual clients.
Coaching Develops Talent Within the Organization
April 27, 2007, The Chronicle Herald (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Beyond succession planning, businesses are best prepared by being learning organizations that regenerate themselves from within.
April 27, 2007, The Chronicle Herald (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Beyond succession planning, businesses are best prepared by being learning organizations that regenerate themselves from within.
Martha Beck Coaches O Magazine Readers
May 2007 O Magazine (Illinois, USA)
Her columns from the past several years on subjects ranging from Lasting Thinner Peace to the Perils of Self-Pity are archived on Oprah's site.
May 2007 O Magazine (Illinois, USA)
Her columns from the past several years on subjects ranging from Lasting Thinner Peace to the Perils of Self-Pity are archived on Oprah's site.
The Five Benefits of Working with a Business Coach
April 24, 2007, Career Intensity (Florida, USA)
Make more money, take action, balance life and money, make better decisions and get more energy are on this business coach's list.
April 24, 2007, Career Intensity (Florida, USA)
Make more money, take action, balance life and money, make better decisions and get more energy are on this business coach's list.
Five Steps to Manage the 'Don Imus' in Your Office
April 30, 2007, Media Partners (Washington State, USA)
The Trainer's Blog on this training video company's site posts an article from a motivational speaker who advises living your mission, being consistent, being mindful of the power of words, motivating and being prepared to take corrective action to eliminate 'shock jock' behavior on your team.
April 30, 2007, Media Partners (Washington State, USA)
The Trainer's Blog on this training video company's site posts an article from a motivational speaker who advises living your mission, being consistent, being mindful of the power of words, motivating and being prepared to take corrective action to eliminate 'shock jock' behavior on your team.
BOOKS and PRODUCTS
Books and products are listed for your information. The Foundation of Coaching does not review or recommend books or products
Books and products are listed for your information. The Foundation of Coaching does not review or recommend books or products
Appreciative Coaching: A Positive Process for Change
Sara Orem, Jacqueline Binkert and Ann Clancy
April 23, 2007, Business Wire (Minnesota, USA)
This book for coaches focuses on recent developments in psychology and organizational development that suggest people and organizations flourish when they focus on human ideals, achievements, and best practices.
Sara Orem, Jacqueline Binkert and Ann Clancy
April 23, 2007, Business Wire (Minnesota, USA)
This book for coaches focuses on recent developments in psychology and organizational development that suggest people and organizations flourish when they focus on human ideals, achievements, and best practices.
PUBLICITY RELEASES
Information from commercial sources
Information from commercial sources
Free Coaching at Mamapalooza
May 1, 2007, UrbanBaby Daily (New York, USA)
This festival is designed to empower, encourage, and enlighten women, highlighting the challenges of motherhood, with events nationwide. A New York City event offers free life coaching sample sessions to attendees.
May 1, 2007, UrbanBaby Daily (New York, USA)
This festival is designed to empower, encourage, and enlighten women, highlighting the challenges of motherhood, with events nationwide. A New York City event offers free life coaching sample sessions to attendees.
Coach Sees Greater U.S. Acceptance
April 28, 2007, PR Web (Washington State, USA)
His practice focuses on training the client to change his or her dominant thoughts and overcome internal resistance.
April 28, 2007, PR Web (Washington State, USA)
His practice focuses on training the client to change his or her dominant thoughts and overcome internal resistance.
Business Coaches Gather in Vancouver BC
April 29, 2007, PR Web (California, USA)
Participants are expected from around the world at the May 18 meeting to discuss definitions of business coaching and the industry's direction.
April 29, 2007, PR Web (California, USA)
Participants are expected from around the world at the May 18 meeting to discuss definitions of business coaching and the industry's direction.
Life Purpose Coach Follows His Dreams to Indonesia
April 26, 2007, PRLog.Org (Florida, USA)
He seeks publishers to translate and distribute his books on relationships and religion, speaking bureaus to book him as a motivational speaker and a backer to finance a documentary to encourage tourism.
April 26, 2007, PRLog.Org (Florida, USA)
He seeks publishers to translate and distribute his books on relationships and religion, speaking bureaus to book him as a motivational speaker and a backer to finance a documentary to encourage tourism.
Global Coaching Conference Convenes
April 26, 2007, PR Newswire (California, USA)
The first Conversation among Masters invites coaches from around the world to meet in Monterey April 29-May 3.
Disclaimer: Patrick Williams, one of the participants, is the Foundation of Coaching's 2006 Global Fellow. Also participating: David Goldsmith, a founder of The Foundation of Coaching, and Vikki Brock, the Foundation's Director of History and Archives.
April 26, 2007, PR Newswire (California, USA)
The first Conversation among Masters invites coaches from around the world to meet in Monterey April 29-May 3.
Disclaimer: Patrick Williams, one of the participants, is the Foundation of Coaching's 2006 Global Fellow. Also participating: David Goldsmith, a founder of The Foundation of Coaching, and Vikki Brock, the Foundation's Director of History and Archives.
Executives Can Coach Better by Listening More
April 27, 2007, PR Web (California, USA)
This executive coach finds most corporate leaders can communicate better with their direct reports by scheduling regular interruption-free meetings, asking high-priority, results-oriented questions and listening more.
April 27, 2007, PR Web (California, USA)
This executive coach finds most corporate leaders can communicate better with their direct reports by scheduling regular interruption-free meetings, asking high-priority, results-oriented questions and listening more.
Music Industry Journalist Restyles Himself as Media Coach
April 26, 2007, Urban Network California, USA)
He offers his services teaching techniques to communicate with the media and the general public by conducting mock interviews and practicing fielding controversial question to address damage control and make a positive impression.
April 26, 2007, Urban Network California, USA)
He offers his services teaching techniques to communicate with the media and the general public by conducting mock interviews and practicing fielding controversial question to address damage control and make a positive impression.
From the Coaching Archives
Historical facts from the evolution of coaching
Historical facts from the evolution of coaching
By Vikki G. Brock
A Brief View of Common Coaching Influences Worldwide
1930s Successful Merchants & Motivational Speakers
1950s Counselors, Therapists & Organizational Psychologists
1960s Humanistic & Transpersonal Psychology
1970s Large Group Awareness Training (LGAT)
1970s Consulting, Organizational Development & Leader Development
From The Foundation of Coaching
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