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

In this week’s Chronicle: In India, coaching programs are under investigation, accused of promising their students guaranteed admission to top schools. Datelines this week include Sri Lanka, the U.K., Canada, and the U.S. The electronic coach continues to make cultural incursions – there’s a wireless wearable wherein an electronic coach literally whispers in your ear. And the “My Life Coach” videogame, yet to make its official debut, will be joined by My French Coach and other language brand extensions. Themes we see regularly: Coaches work with clients on Wellness, Small Business, Executive Leadership, Succession Planning, Retirement, and Today’s Living for Boomers. And as always, if we missed anything, please let us know at info@thefoundationofcoaching.org

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Student Coaching Programs Under Investigation in India
July 21, 2007, The CalcuttaTelegraph (Calcutta, India)
Students had been promised assured admission into schools of their choice by enrolling in the coaching institute.

Coaching Kids in Life and Basketball
July 25, 2007, Toronto Sun, (Canada)
Coach teaches respect, self-discipline and focusing on school work as part of life-skills lessons.

Coach Gives Inner City Kids Soccer and Life Lessons
July 19, 2007, Pioneer Press (Minnesota, USA)
Coach’s triumph over tragedy inspires African youth starting new lives in the United States.

Life Coach Advises People Over 50
July 18, 2007, Colgate University News and Events (New York, USA)
This life coach speaks on a university-sponsored podcast about the challenges baby boomers face as they retire.

Secrets of the Seduction Coach
July 17, 2007, Seattle PI (Washington, USA)
He teaches men the steps to develop better boyfriend/husband skills.

Wellness Coach Helps Clients Solve Stress, Weight and Life Issues
July 24, 2007, The News Journal, (Delaware, USA)
Using journals, conversations, meditation and questions/answer sessions, she helps clients understand why they have specific issues and then builds on what is working well for the client in the present.

Executive Coach: Develop a Healthy Cynicism Early in Your Career
July 23, 2007, Bizjournals.com (North Carolina, USA)
Work is not about one’s skills, it’s about learning to play the game.

Law Firms Benefit from Executive Coaching Programs
July 23, 2007, The Lawyer (London, UK)
A competitive market demands leadership skills, knowledge in business development and continuing education for both mature law partners and new hires.

Executive Coaching Service Opens in Sri Lanka
July 22, 2007, Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)
Coaching is expected to fill a growing need for personal and professional development of top executives.

Wellness Coaching: Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles in the Workplace
July 21, 2007, New York Times (New York, USA)
Companies are building wellness into their existing culture.

Get Coaching Before a Doctor Appointment
July 20, 2007, Science Daily (Connecticut, USA)
Coaching helps patients communicate clearly with doctors.

Business Q & A: When is a Good Time to Hire a Coach?
July 19, 2007, Jobs in the Money (New York, USA)
A nationally-recognized expert on career communications organizes steps to take before hiring a coach, and what to look for if one is needed.

Personal Performance Coach Whispers in Your Ear
July 18, 2007 CNN Money (New York, USA)
Instant feedback from a computer program beams to your wireless headset. Settings include monitoring communications skills, telling the wearer to “talk less” when it detects too much of the wearer’s voice in a conversation.

More Coaching Games Entering the Market
July 17, 2007 GigaOm (California, USA)
More additions announced to the new line of My Coach games for Nintendo’s DS. New games include My Word Coach, My Spanish Coach, My French Coach, and My Life Coach, all of which merge self-help training with video entertainment.

Business Success (and Succession) Includes Coaching
July 19, 2007, Forbes Magazine (New York, USA)
Give potential leaders challenging projects, where the risk of failure is apparent. Executives and managers should do hands-on coaching to help them develop their skills.

Phone Manners Matter Says Productivity Coach
July 24, 2007, The Coach Virtual Assistant Blog
How a business phone is answered leaves a good or bad impression.

Business Performance Coaching Provides Online Tools
July 21, 2007, Business Performance Coaching Blog (Canada)
Support and coaching offered for small business owners.

Coach: Lead with Integrity, Character and Truth
July 21, 2007, Business Opportunities Weblog
“One of the biggest issues holding a leader back is the failure to face the truths in their business.”

Coach: Life in the 00’s is All About Transitions
July 20, 3007, Sacred Path Coaching Blog (Texas, USA)
Tips offered on coping with life and career transitions.

New Life Coaching Website for Boomers
July 20, 2007, Life Coaching for Boomers Blog
The new site seeks to provide “all you’ll need for planning a vibrant life after 50.”

Business Coach: You Cannot Build What You Cannot See
July 21, 2007, Business Performance Coaching Blog (Canada)
From his own experience, coach outlines first steps to building a business.

Life Coach: Try This Relaxation Technique
July 21, 2007, A Life Coach’s Blog (UK)
Relax with the progressive relaxation technique.

Q & A from a Work Coach
July 21, 2007 Work Coach Blog
Coach answers, “Why hasn’t this horrible employee been fired?”

Observe a Wellness Coaching Session
July 20, 2007, Aspen Club and Spa (Colorado, USA)
Video of a client/coach session (from You Tube) posted on this blog.

Free Digital Copy of Coaching Magazine Offered
July 20, 2007, Asiaing - Blog
Choice Magazine is a quarterly professional journal/magazine dedicated to the coaching industry.

Defining a Business Coach
July 20, 2007, Business Knowledge Resource Blog
Information for selecting a business coach.

Coaching, As Explained in a Blog
July 18, 2007, The Eagle Blog (Canada)
Thoughts on why coaching has become so popular.

Stress Management Coach Shares Tips to Relax
July 25, 2007, Competent Advantage Blog (New York, USA)
Successful stress reduction practices vary from person to person. This coach shares her personal favorites.

Managers Need Both Coaching and Mentoring
July 19, 2007, Transitions at Work Blog (Massachusetts, USA)
Some issues that coaching can resolve; an explanation of the difference between coaching and mentoring.

Be a Life Coach, Says Blogger
July 19, 2007, Home Jobs Blog
Sensible people with a lot of good ideas who like to help others might consider training or classes to become a life coach.

Coaching at Home Prepares Boomers for Retirement
July 21, 2007, Emediawire (Washington, USA)
This course prepares adults emotionally and psychologically for life after retirement

Audio Conference Scheduled to Discuss Health Risk Assessment and Health Coaching
July 19, 2007, PR Web (Washington, USA)
The audio conference, aimed at healthcare organizations, will offer ideas to design health risk assessments and develop a supporting coaching plan to keep clients engaged, so they will adopt the desired lifestyle changes.

By Vikki G. Brock

Werner Erhard founded Erhard Seminar Training, which became known as est, in 1971 in San Francisco, California. This was a large-scale approach to help people grow and develop by focusing on how they experience themselves. Est was very confrontational and rigorous. People had to take responsibility and ownership for their own “inner garbage,” according to Rey Carr of Peer Resources.
In 1975, est, the educational corporation, was formed with the Forum as its primary program. The Forum’s main content contributor was Fernando Flores, and he incorporated the principles of language creation to step beyond inner dialogue and move to a new level of thinking, learning and purpose.