The Chronicle of Coaching

Compiled and edited by Ruth Ann Harnisch, Christine Heinrichs, and Linda Ballew.

The Chronicle of Coaching provides a snapshot of what’s happening in the coaching
profession, and is updated weekly.

COACHING NEWS – Current events where coaching is having an impact

From Inside Higher Ed (Washington, DC, USA)
College Board Reluctantly Concedes That Coaching Improves Writing Test Scores
Coaching provided "good instruction" to a controlled research group of students, improving writing skills for class assignments as well as the test. The College Board has resisted acknowledging any impact of coaching because of implications that wealthy students who can afford it would have an advantage.
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2006/11/13/sat

From Scotsman (UK)
UK Business Coach Chides Scots for 'Parochialism'
The keynote speaker at the Association of Coaching annual meeting said that Scottish business is being slowly killed by lack of confidence and pessimism. Traditional Scottish virtues including probity, prudence, a strong work ethic and generosity of time are being undermined by cynicism, according to her research.
http://business.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1659732006

From CCH (USA)
Executive Coaching Firm Advises on Planning for Baby Boomer Retirement
Coaching company finds two-thirds of surveyed companies fear the effects of baby boomers retiring, and three-quarters of them have not begun to deal with that problem.
http://hr.cch.com/news/pension/110906.asp

From Business Wire (press release) (California, USA)
Individual Motivational Coaching Included in Health Insurer's Holistic Quit Tobacco Program
Participants receive as many as four sessions a month, along with other support services, during the year-long program to reduce tobacco-related illness among members.
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20061113005975&newsLang=en

CULTURE WATCH – Where coaches and coaching are showing up in the popular culture

From MarketWatch (USA)
Health Care Study Gets More Exposure
Medical insurance companies are offering health coaches to help patients make decisions about care options and manage chronic diseases. Patients are happier and the companies believe costs will be reduced.
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/story.aspx?siteid=mktw&guid=%7B7988F446-764D-45C5-821D-F1A77878EE7D%7D

From Canadian Jewish News (Ontario, Canada)
Life Coach offers advice on getting out of your own way
Online columnist tells how to silence the inner critic.
http://www.cjnews.com/viewarticle.asp?id=10522

From Colts.com – (Indiana, USA)
NFL's Colts Encourage High School Coaches
The Indianapolis Colts Coach of the Week program honors Indiana high school coaches, regardless of size of school. This week, Perry Meridian coach Doug Bradburn is cited for his Coaching with Character program, aimed at teaching the players more than football skills.
http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=4249

COACH INK – Coaches and coaching getting media attention

From Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Florida, USA)
New Life Coaching Business Works With Mind and Body
A psychotherapist who became a personal fitness trainer offers life coaching to integrate mind and body for optimal wellness.
http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061113/BUSINESS/611130672

From Napa Valley Register (California, USA)
Realtor Transforms Business Success Into Coaching Enterprise
He discovered he enjoyed coaching clients in real estate, and now operates his coaching seminars and private coaching from new corporate offices designed to encourage clients to think about their potential.
http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2006/11/12/business/local/iq_3678900.txt

From North Lake Tahoe Bonanza (Nevada, USA)
Life Coach Opens New Practice
Her experience with a life coach made such positive changes in her life; she got certified and is accepting clients.
http://www.tahoebonanza.com/article/20061110/Business/111100043

From Carlisle Sentinel (Pennsylvania, USA)
Positive Psychologist Has Second Career: Life Coach
With 25 years in practice as a Marriage and Family Counselor, mental health professional gets coaching certification and opens up a second business under the same roof.
http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2006/11/11/business/busi02.txt

From Beaverton Valley Times (Oregon, USA)
Oregon Coach Connects With Women's Life Transitions
A life coach who built on her nursing experience is offering seminars for women facing life transitions. Although the most common are career change and divorce, she developed her practice and wrote her book from her work with women fighting ovarian cancer.
http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/features/story.php?story_id=116310123106468000

From Globe and Mail (Canada)
Executive Coach Juices Audience with Positive Future
A California coach got participants at the Canadian Society for Training and Development out of their seats and asking each other for advice in a 'feedforward' practice exercise. 'Feedforward' focuses on future success rather than feedback about past mistakes.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20061110.CAFEEDBACK10/TPStory/Business

From Asbury Park Press (New Jersey, USA)
Life Coach Advises Personal Style to Close the Sale
She used to head Sylvan Learning Centers franchise sales; now she’s a life coach helping others to sell successfully. Her secret: a personal connection, a “click,” with the client.
http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061108/LIFE07/611080392/1088/LIFE

From Cincinnati Enquirer (Ohio, USA)
Executive Coach Says Retreat to Advance
By creating a retreat on the Ohio River where his clients can slow down, coach invites fast-track clients to clear their minds in nature.
http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061108/COL08/611080328/1081/BIZ

BOOKS and PRODUCTS
Books and products are listed for your information. The Foundation of Coaching does not review or recommend books or products.

From Blogger News Network (USA)
Stepping Up: Make Decisions That Matter
Timothy Dobbins
A blogger reviews this book on strategies for making decisions in business that reflect positive ethical values by the founder of an executive coaching firm.
http://www.bloggernews.net/12020

From Creative Coast Initiative (Georgia, USA)
The Wisdom Center
A bookstore devoted to business and leadership, work/life balance, spirituality, and self-help will also offer exclusive writing/journaling, creativity, relaxation, and spirituality workshops.
http://www.thecreativecoast.org/news/view/254

From Business Edge (Alberta, Canada)
The Sales Activator
Executive coach becomes distributor for sales management package.
http://www.businessedge.ca/article.cfm/newsID/13968.cfm

From PowerHomeBiz.com (USA)
Conquer the Commute: Tools for the Road and Life
This e-book and companion workbook by an executive, life and wellness coach offer ideas for companies and commuters to reduce commuting stress.
http://www.powerhomebiz.com/News/112006/ebook-help-commuter.htm

PUBLICITY RELEASES – Information from commercial sources

From dBusinessNews (Indiana, USA)
Human Resources Consulting Firm Adds Empowerment Coach
http://indianapolis.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=97386&type_news=latest

From PR Web (Washington State, USA)
Media Relations Coach Offers Ideas for Using New Media to Target Message
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb463797.htm

From PR Web (Washington, USA)
Seattle Life Coach Hosting Weekly Radio Show
Certified life coach in Seattle is now hosting a weekly radio show on KWEB, "Next Level Living."
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb475203.htm
Note: This comes with annoying music.

From PR Web (Washington, USA)
Free Coaching Report Offered to HR Professionals
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb475275.htm

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