The Chronicle of Coaching provides a snapshot of what’s happening in the coaching profession, and is updated weekly. Compiled and edited by Linda Ballew and Ruth Ann Harnisch.

In this week’s Chronicle: It’s an unusual week in coaching news – no major stories. Unless we missed something (and if we did, we hope you’ll let us know at info@thefoundationofcoaching.org) it’s been a week of features and fluff. We’ll lead off with what might look to some like shameless favoritism, since it features a real Friend Of The Foundation. Toward the end, we link to a blog featuring a couple of video shorts on the internet that make fun of life coaches. The blogger is delighted that coaching is so prominent in the culture that it can be the subject of satire. You might not agree – we warn you, these videos are NOT for general audiences, and NOT for all tastes. Perhaps not for MOST tastes. From Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, China, Thailand, Canada, India, Australia, and the U.S.A., here’s what’s happening.

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Management and Leadership Program for Minorities Offers Coaching
June 30, 2007, News Channel 10 (New York, USA)
African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans can learn how to apply for MBA programs at some of the nation's top business schools, using these seminars, which include one-on-one coaching.

Career Coach Profits from Self-Publishing
July 6, 2007, Newsday.com (New York, USA)
She's self-published five coaching books, and says that one of every four of her clients found her through reading those publications.
Disclosure: Deborah Brown-Volkman served as a communications consultant for The Foundation of Coaching in 2006.

Thomas Leonard's Father Dies in California
July 6, 2007, The Alameda Sun (California, USA)
Bill Leonard, 78, died of congestive heart failure. Thomas Leonard, often credited with creating the concept of business and life coaching, died in 2003.

Nominate Your Boss for Award, Says Coaching Organization
July 9, 2007, The Creative Coast Initiative (Georgia, USA)
The purpose of this contest is to recognize bosses who inspire and motivate.

Book a Life Coach and Other Specialists for Your Therapy Holiday
July 9, 2007, Telegraph.com.uk (UK)
Individuals hire a life coach, are assessed by a nutritionist, a fitness instructor and a psychologist. A therapy holiday is about is having a break from responsibilities, routines, childcare and difficult relationships, and concentrating on self growth and personal goals.

City's Prosperity Attracts Wealth Coaching Program
July 9, 2007 The Standard (Hong Kong, China)
Wealth mentors offer seminars in Hong Kong three times a year, coaching individuals on managing their finances, making wise investments and accumulating wealth.

Sports Coaches Teach More Than Just a Game
July 9, 2007 The Bangkok Post (Bangkok, Thailand)
This executive coach cites examples of well-known sports coaches who teach life lessons to their teams.

Ongoing Coaching Should Be Part of Sales Training
July 9, 2007, Rismedia.com (Connecticut, USA)
July 9, 2007, Rismedia.com (Connecticut, USA)

Blind Graduates Will Receive Coaching
June 6, 2007, OnRec.com (UK)
Sixth annual "Blind in Business" will host a recruiting seminar for visually impaired graduates and undergraduates, offering a variety of professional services, including graduate recruiters, a job coach and a life coach.

Executive Sales Coach Says 'Ask More Questions'
July 6, 2007, Salespractice.com
Find out what the customer already knows and ask what additional information they need. Then craft a customized sales presentation.

New Website Provides Coaching for Baby-Boomers
July 6, 2007, The Denver Post (Colorado, USA)
"My Plan after 50" serves as a portal to information on topics such as financial planning, employment, health and social networking.

Health Coach Training Workshops Offered for Physical and Mental Health Professionals
July 5, 2007, Medical News Today (UK)
Health coaches will be trained in nutrition, weight and stress management, and the benefits of physical activity.

Life Coach: Too Many Choices on Life's Menu?
July 4, 2007, The Huffington Post (New York, USA)
Don't try to eat the whole menu of life. Decide on an order, don't compare your dish with others, and enjoy your meal.

Videos Poke Fun at Life Coaches
July 8, 2007, The Coach Connection (Florida, USA)
Blog links to two coaching videos circulating on the Internet. WARNING: Videos not appropriate for general audiences.

Zero Limits Group Coaching Program Offered
July 6, 2007, Internet Marketing News Watch (Tennessee, USA)
Workshops are designed to help remove mental obstacles, teach self love, clear subconscious blocks, find a deepened sense of peace and improve any area of life.

Co-Active Coach: It Takes Time to Make Dreams Come True
July 6, 2007, Crosswalk.com
He says to "take the time to let your heart ponder dreams in the unhurried space between the dreaming and the coming true-until the dream is fully formed and resonates with a life and solidity all its own."

Coach Offers His Business Transformation Model
July 6, 2007, Business Performance Coaching Blog (Canada)
His business model, called The Remote Control CEO, will include what he has learned about business development the last 17 years, coaching more than 200 entrepreneurs from 33 different industries.

Blogger Posts Questions about Coaching - What is it?
July 5, 2007, Collegerecruiter.com
This blogger offers a column that answers general questions about coaching.

Coaching Gains Support in India
July 5, 2007, Mid-Day.com (Bombay, India)
Business School in India plans to launch a training course for corporate coaches.

Busy Coach/Mom Offers Time Management Tips for Working at Home
July 4, 2007, Self-Improvement Blog (Pakistan)
Advice includes setting regular business hours, ignoring the phone, charging for "quick" consults, making (and using) lists.

Coach Helps Get Rid of the Weeds in "Garden" of Life
July 4, 2007, Coach for Results Blog
When the weeds in life start showing up or perhaps there is a parched area here and there, life may require more time and attention than we had originally planned.

Coaching Offered to Freelance Writers
July 5, 2007, Nick Usborne's Blog
Business-building for copywriters.

Positive Psychology Coach Offers Business Game
July 3, 2007, Semis.com Positive Psychology Coaching (USA)
This game helps you hone your skills for a job interview.

Design Your Guide to Life, Says Coach
July 3, 2007, Create What Matters Most (Canada)
Assess current circumstances and create a clear vision of the ideal future.

Online Anger Management Coaching Program Offered
July 9, 2007, PRLeap (California, USA)
This executive coaching program is designed for clients who prefer a private setting such as high profile individuals, physicians, attorneys, judges and law enforcement officers.

Trinidad to Host Life Coaching Workshop
July 7, 2007, Trinidad & Tobago Express (Trinidad and Tobago)
Lawyer turned life coach, Iyanla Vanzant will facilitate a symposium in Trinidad designed to "ignite the spirits" of participants.

New Program Will Coach Australian Businesswomen
July 6, 2007, Presszoom.com (Australia)
Local business women will receive six months of one-on-one intensive executive coaching, through grants from the Department of State Development.

Coaching Franchise Wins Award
July 3, 2007, Marketwire (Canada)
As "Best Overall Company in North America" for 2007, ActionCOACH receives recognition for its innovation, integrity, and growth.

By Vikki G. Brock

Large group awareness trainings (LGAT), which got their start in the United States in the early 60's, were an interesting blend of philosophy, psychology, sociology, spirituality and life affirming wisdom. Universal principles were conceptualized and programs were created to help people move through Western notions. Large Group Awareness Trainings provided many people their introduction to personal growth and perfectly prepared some, like pioneering coach Shirley Anderson, for becoming a coach. (Happy Birthday to Shirley, celebrating this week.)