The Chronicle of Coaching

November 29, 2006

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 Newcastle.co.uk (England, UK)
British Educator Says His Region Needs Plan – Including Coaching - For Developing Leaders
A business school leader says the North-East region of the UK needs a coherent plan among educational institutions, government, regional agencies and businesses to develop executive leadership for the future of the area. Best practices include coaching and mentoring to retain talent and nurture new leaders.
http://tinyurl.com/yexrvv

From Czech Business Weekly (Prague, Czech Republic)
Management Training and Coaching Fees Decline in Busy Economy
Competition from individuals and corporate departments cuts prices as training companies upgrade their services to meet the needs of global businesses. Use of coaching is expected to increase as government and business change to succeed in the new environment.
http://www.cbw.cz/phprs/2006112006.html

From Leeds Today (UK)
Woman Named Board Chair of Mining Company – Because of Coaching?
For a female to have the top job in such a male-dominated industry is revolutionary. The company's chairman participates in an executive coaching mentoring program, which may have influenced his willingness to select a woman.
http://www.leedstoday.net/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=40&ArticleID=1891474

From The Daily News Journal (Tennessee, USA)
High School Adopts Life Skills Coaching
Students and teachers are benefiting from a program of character building and personal growth concepts and principles incorporated into English classes. The program grew out of collaboration between the assistant principal and the girls' basketball coach, who has written inspirational books.
http://tinyurl.com/yhvgcr

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

From Courier Mail (Queensland, Australia)
Coaching Included with Recruiter's Services
Job seekers are in demand in Australia, with unemployment at an all-time low. An executive recruiter supports candidates with one-on-one coaching as well as practical advice.
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,20824488-37574,00.html

From Women's World Magazine (USA)
Career Coach's Signature Trait Test Identifies Personality Strength
This personality quiz gives readers a handle on the unique trait that empowers them.
http://tinyurl.com/yj3gxy
Note: Deborah Brown Volkman, who created the test, serves as a communications consultant to The Foundation of Coaching.

From Winston-Salem Journal (North Carolina, USA)
Local Gym Adopts Fitness Coaching Software
Interactive system, now in use at 500 gyms, provides individual attention to encourage participants who can't afford a personal trainer to persevere at fitness programs.
http://tinyurl.com/ynfscp

From Moneycontrol.com (Mumbai, India)
Google: Saved By a Coach
Columnist says Google’s founders and CEO can thank their behind-the-scenes executive coach for “saving” the company, and discusses the growing use of coaches for managers in many businesses.
http://news.moneycontrol.com/india/newsarticle/stocksnews.php?autono=250220

From Saipan Tribune (Northern Mariana Islands, Micronesia)
Coach-entrepreneur pens regular column called The Saipanpreneur Project, this week asking: “How Should We Picture You?”
By telling others how you would like them to imagine you in your success, you empower them to help you get there.
http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=63282&cat=3

From Los Angeles Times (California, USA)
UPS Delivers Health Coaching To Its Employees
The world’s largest package delivery service joins many other employers who offer coaching to manage chronic illnesses and lifestyle choices for better health. Coaches may be nurses or other medical professionals who can give individual advice and answer insurance questions.
http://tinyurl.com/yhf2pc

From MedPage Today (Louisiana, USA)
Coaches Help ADHD Patients Cope
At the recent U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress, a presentation on ADHD outlined various approaches to the condition, including “psychosocial treatments” such as coaching. ADHD patients benefit from daily coaching to help them define, clarify and prioritize goals.
http://tinyurl.com/ymazky

From Sioux Falls Argus Leader (South Dakota, USA)
Coaches Help Retrain the Brain to Think Positively
Clients must be willing to do the work, but mental attitudes can be transformed to create more optimism.
http://tinyurl.com/y9npzs

From The Australian (Sydney, Australia)
Life Coach Credited – or Blamed – for Helping Athletes Decide to Retire
Star swimmers praise her for helping them make the transition away from competition. Fans are shocked at what they perceive as leaving sport too early.
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20800028-601,00.html

From Inc.com (New York, USA)
Coaching Can Resolve Business Partnership Problems
Inherent frictions can torpedo businesses unless the partners can work through problems. One business and life coach who specializes in partnerships advises against partnerships in general. This case study follows a food business partnership sunk by contention and lack of communication.
http://www.inc.com/magazine/20061101/partnership.html

COACH INK – Coaches and coaching getting media attention

From Winston-Salem Journal (North Carolina, USA)
Life Coach Advises Singles on Gratitude
Being grateful influences appearance, demeanor and attitude, making singles happier and more magnetic. She gives an example from her own life and suggests ways for others to focus on the positive in their lives.
http://tinyurl.com/ya766a

From MaineToday.com (Maine, USA)
Best Executive Coaches Offer More than Information
Business coaches are most effective when they are informal, flexible, and respond to individual needs. They don't limit their involvement to test and profile information.
http://business.mainetoday.com/news/061124yourbiz.html

From Daily News & Analysis (Mumbai, India)
Life Coach to India's 'A' List Polishes Their Image
After two decades of experience advising the wealthy, this life coach shares her observations on the need for social graces, grooming and etiquette in a global environment.
http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1065724

From The Age (Victoria, Australia)
TV Documentary Follows Life Coach's Effect on Clients
A life coach is among the experts featured in this look at four women who hired professional lifestyle fixers.
http://tinyurl.com/yjx4qm

From Cambridge Evening News (England, UK)
British Financial Coach Shares Her Wealth of Knowledge
Suffering from “money sickness syndrome”? This advisor wants to help people become financially fit.
http://tinyurl.com/yeu6g5

PUBLICITY RELEASES – Information from commercial sources

From Business Wire (California, USA)
HR Outsourcing Company Acquires Health Coaching Firm
Health coaching will supplement its integrated employee assistance and work-life programs for nine million workers, improving their health and helping them manage chronic disease better. The company has more than 15 years of experience with health coaching and behavior modification programs for smoking, weight management, stress and cardiovascular risks.
http://tinyurl.com/yeteyd

From Market Wire (California, USA)
Coach Launches Blog, Critiques Celebrities
Personal branding expert promises “brutally honest” commentary on newsmakers.
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=186409

From Market Wire (New York, USA)
Financial Planner Subscription Service Adds Coaching
Live coaching is offered in response to finance professionals' expressed need for resources beyond financial knowledge and training to advise clients.
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=186763

From NewsReleaseWire.com (USA)
Dating Coach Offers Holiday Advice to Singles
A relationship coach who mined her own divorce, single life, and remarriage for nuggets of wisdom now shares five coping strategies for people without partners.
http://tinyurl.com/yh44mo

From Canada NewsWire (Ontario, Canada)
Coaches among Motivational Speakers at Upcoming Event
Event company lines up prominent individuals for a day of presentations on coaching, leadership, branding and related subjects.
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2006/22/c7389.html

From Teacher Support Network (England, UK)
Career-Long Coaching Can Help Teachers to Become Leaders
A non-profit group advocates for consistent support to help teachers develop personally and become coaches and mentors themselves.
http://www.teachersupport.info/index.cfm?p=3595

From the Coaching Archives: Interesting historical facts from the evolution of coaching
Offered by Vikki G. Brock

Thomas J. Leonard was only thirty-three when he launched the College for Life Planning in 1989, and thirty-six when he founded Coach University.

From The Foundation of Coaching:

Help Wanted: History and Archive Advisory Panel members

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