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: A Texas man sentenced to prison for possession of child porn this week was known as a motivational speaker, but he also claimed to offer “life coaching”. A UK newspaper reports growing demand for coaching, and we have the usual “What’s Coaching All About” articles and features. Note that your white-collar client may be a thief, and then check out how to develop trust in the workplace. Matchmaking coaches for older singles set a high price on their services. Also in this week’s Chronicle, you’ll find a variety of bloggers, coaching teleconferences, workshops, websites, streaming radiocasts and seminars gearing up for the change of seasons. As always, if we missed anything, please let us know at info@thefoundationofcoaching.org

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‘Life Coach’ Sentenced to Five Years in Child Pornography Case
August 23, 2007, The Dallas Morning News (Texas, USA)
He sold seminars on CD, wrote books, and offered life-coaching sessions. He was arrested after 500 images of child pornography were discovered on his computers.

Coaching is in Demand
August 27, 2007, The Scotsman (UK)
The number of business coaching clients across Scotland grew by 67%, and in New Zealand the number of coach franchisees are expected to double by the end of 2008.

Could Your Client Be A Thief?
August 24, 2007, i4cp.com (Washington, USA)
A prominent company providing services to coaches and other human performance professionals says most white collar criminals are men in top jobs who've been with the company for at least six years. In more than half of the cases, nobody suspected a thing.

Executive Coaches Discuss Trust in the Workplace
August 26, 2007, Chicago Tribune (Illinois, USA)
When there are no colleagues to trust, it may be time to get out. Article also lists qualities of a trustworthy person.

What is Life Coaching? Reporter Asks
August 26, 2007, The Courier News (Illinois, USA)
He interviews two life coaches and finds out how the process works.

Coach: Life List is a Roadmap Through Life
August 25, 2007, The New York Times (NY, USA)
Checking items off a personal life list gives a sense of self-efficacy, or mastery.

Matchmakers Offer “Intensive Coaching” for Clients Over 40
September 2007 Edition, More Magazine, Print edition, page 44 (USA)
$10,000 buys the personal services of two matchmakers who promise introductions and advice on making a love connection for older people.

Create Family Rituals to Celebrate Life, Says Coach
August 20, 2007, cw2.com (Colorado, USA)
Personal or family rituals can mark everyday or special times, can center us at the start of a new day, quiet our minds in the midst of chaos, keep us connected to the special people, and turn an ordinary day into a special occasion.

First Female Chief Constable is Now Successful Business Coach
August 25, 2007, The Bolton News (UK)
She will make a presentation about how organizations cope with change.

Life Coaching Comes to Northern Ireland
August 23, 2007, News Letter (Belfast, UK)
UK life coach has been hired as part-time lecturer for a new course at Eastern Regional College, a further education college.

Coach Can Teach How to Ask for Help
August 22, 2007, The Arizona Republic (Arizona, USA)
Interview with coach discusses her book “Mayday!” and how she helps people find courage to ask for the help they need.

Find Your Courage With This Life Coach
August 21, 2007, The Fairfax County Times (Virginia, USA)
She shows clients their self-created barriers and helps them find courage toward goals.

Life Coach Says “The Secret is a Valuable Tool, But…”
August 27, 2007, A Life Coach’s Blog (UK)
The book gives a credible introduction to meditation, but he believes no one knows how the law of attraction really works and should not make claims that they do.

Answer These Questions to See if You Have a Career as an Interview Coach
August 24, 2007, Interview Coaching Blog (USA)
Listening, “reading” people, patience, and the ability to give feedback are just a few of the required skills.

Blogger Describes Experience as a Coaching Client
August 25, 2007, InTech the Verve Blog (Australia)
In her six months of coaching, this client set goals and with the consistent guidance of her coach, followed through and transformed her life.

Business Coach: Best ROI? Invest in Yourself
August 25, 2007, ContentForReprint.com
Business coaching can help reach your full potential.

Read Daily Tips from a Life Coach
August 24, 2007, life-coach-thea.blogspot.com (Perth, Australia)
This tip suggests replacing complaints with an empowering phrase.

Business Site Offers Instructional Podcasts, Including Coaching Sessions
August 22, 2007, AllBusiness.com (California, USA)
One such podcast features a sales coaching session that helps callers find new insights to grow their sales.
Note: Podcast was not reviewed.

Coach Stresses Importance of Managing Stress
August 21, 2007, QBC Executive Coaching Blog (UK)
He explains stress tolerance and impulse control and the importance of knowing your “tipping point”
when facing clients or customers.
Note: Podcast was not reviewed.

Coach Has Tips for Parents to Prepare College Freshmen
August 22, 2007, ParentalNotes.com (USA)
He offers six suggestions for success, including finding a coach for the student.

Why Have a Life Coach?
August 22, 2007, ArticleDashboard.com (USA)
A life coach will challenge a client in order to change and achieve desired results.

Transition Coach Recommends Personal Development Books
August 26, 2007 trcoach blog (USA)
He offers four of his favorites and asks the reader to recommend their preferred self-development books.

All Because of You
August 25, 2007, Malaysia Star (Malaysia)
By: Melissa Hill
This mystery features a life coach as one of the main characters.

Teleconference Offered to Stay “On Top Of Your Game”
August 10, 2007, PittsburghCoaches.com (Pennsylvania USA)
Fifteen business and life coaching teleconferences will be presented by the Pittsburgh Coaches Association, featuring coaching experts on various topics.

Learn to be Your Own Coach
August 23, 2007, HuliQ.com (NC, USA)
This workshop will teach people to maintain their momentum and direction after formal coaching sessions end.

Now, Plan Life Over 50 Online
August 22, 2007, Business Wire (California, USA)
Website brings life coaching, retirement planning and online community resources to underserved baby boomers.

Internet Broadcasting Platform Launches Life, Business, Career Coaching”
August 21, 2007, PRWeb (Washington, USA)
Company introduces a new streaming net radio station as a marketing tool for life, business and other specialty coaches.

Six Coaches Explore Finding a Better Life After Divorce
August 21, 2007, NewsWire Today (New Mexico, USA)
This six week seminar will offer advice from six different specialty coaches on rebuilding life after divorce.

By Vikki G. Brock

In December 1980, Results Unlimited was born in the United Kingdom when Jinny Ditzler created an 8-10 week course called Personal Effectiveness Program (PEP). According to Chris Morgan, this process was delivered one-to-one “to put individuals in touch with their life goals through dialogue experience to realize their potential.” In mid-1981 Jinny was joined by Graham Alexander, one of the top business coaches in the United Kingdom. Graham Alexander described Results Unlimited as “applied enlightenment.” By 1982, Jinny and Graham began to train coaches to deliver the program. In March 1983, the newspaper “The Standard” published an article about Jinny and Results Unlimited doing what was then called “individual counseling.”