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.

This week's Chronicle finds more news on the growing practice of health coaching, and also highlights coaching being used in fields as diverse as auto body repair and industrial supply chains, as well as helping people manage stress through the holidays.

COACHING NEWS – Current events where coaching is having an impact

Business Wire (Florida, USA)
Major Health Insurer Expands Coaching
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida renewed its contract with a company to provide health coaching to its two million members for the next three years, adding coverage to 400,000 members.
http://tinyurl.com/yfqq9r

From Business Wire (Tennessee USA)
Healthcare Provider Acquires Health Coaching Company
Healthways, a provider serving 2.4 million people, bought Axia Health Management, a preventive care company for $450 million in October. The combined company will be able to offer highly personalized health coaching, fitness programs and other interventions to maintain and improve health.
http://tinyurl.com/yzauuv

From Columbus Dispatch (Ohio, USA)
ADHD Costs Employers $20B in Lost Productivity; Coaching Can Help
By helping workers focus and manage job requirements, coaching can work with technology to make them more productive. ADHD is typically overlooked among workers, but is responsible for reduced productivity for the employer and lower compensation for workers.
http://tinyurl.com/yjt9zs

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

From FCW.com (Virginia, USA)
Government Contractors Get Coaching for Their Unique Situation
A human resources outsourcing firm joined forces with a management and leadership training company to create a program that addresses the specific management training needs of contractors that work with federal agencies. The program includes private, confidential coaching. Ultimately, participants will continue networking to support each other after the formal training ends.
http://www.fcw.com/article96944-12-04-06-Print

From Business Wire (Massachusetts, USA)
Health Insurance Company Adds Coaching for Smaller Businesses
Coaching is part of a package of point-and-click services, such as a library of videos and an encyclopedic health information database that keeps costs low while caring for employees of small and self-insured companies.
http://tinyurl.com/yevwvb

From DC Velocity (Massachusetts, USA)
Supply Chain Executive Consults as a Coach
After retiring twice from the chemical industry, he established his own consulting company, offering executive coaching and strategic supply chain and sourcing solutions. He has learned how to make backroom functional necessities like supply chain and logistics drive business success by integrating them into the overall enterprise.
http://www.dcvelocity.com/articles/20061201/profile.cfm

From Automotive Body Repair (North Carolina, USA)
Auto Body Materials Company Adopts Coaching to Improve Service
The company partnered with a training company that makes regular monthly coaching visits part of its training program in repairing plastic car parts. Technicians retain knowledge better, making repair shops more profitable, giving better service to consumers and saving money for the insurance companies.
http://www.abrn.com/abrn/article/articleDetail.jsp?id

From Nassau Guardian (Nassau, Bahamas)
Bahamian Women's Week Includes Coaching
Women's Week events, November 26-December 3, aim to empower women in all areas, from politics to business and personal life. A local nonprofit offers two programs, a quarterly discussion group and weekly radio program to discuss women's issues, and also a three-day coaching workshop to increase women's sense of personal value.
http://www.thenassauguardian.com/social_community/327988314573535.php

From television advertising
Sears Recommends Gift Cards for Life Coaches
The giant retailer includes life coaches in its TV pitch for giving gift cards as holiday presents.
http://tinyurl.com/mlkz9

From In Business Las Vegas (Nevada, USA)
Las Vegas Coaches Small Business to Diversify the Glitter
A cooperative program combining the city, Henderson Business Resource Center and the university supports selected small businesses with coaching and other tools and training. The pilot program started last summer, focusing on businesses with potential to grow from small to medium and add jobs to create a more diversified economy.
http://www.inbusinesslasvegas.com/2006/12/01/law.html

From MSNBC (New York, USA)
MSNBC Offers Life Coach's Answers to Viewer Questions
The coach doles out advice on a range of problems, from living with volatile teenagers to worries about money and jobs.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15940563

From The Sun (England, UK)
Life Coaching Buoys Performers
Rocker Ben Mills and other stars of X Factor receive life coaching to cope with the vagaries of the entertainment business.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,11050-2006551029,00.html

From Entrepreneur (Ohio, USA)
James Bond Leaves Coaches Stirred, Not Shaken
The success of the movies, as well as his nimble fictional success, offer lessons for succeeding in business. Attention to core customers, avoiding jargon and understanding the deal are among seven areas identified by business coaches.
http://www.entrepreneur.com/management/leadership/article171356.html

From Accountancy Ireland (Dublin, Ireland)
Coaching Can Access Unique Leadership Talent
A coach can support the personal self-reflection and feedback that help executives develop into charismatic, transformational leaders. Global businesses require more from executives than the transactions of managers and supervisors.
http://tinyurl.com/yx6bzk

From Lawn & Landscape (Ohio, USA)
Business Coaching for Landscapers
A former landscape design/build business owner, now a business coach, gave landscapers marketing pointers at a recent conference. His advice, ranging from finding a Unique Value Proposition to learning how to write a press release, is featured in a new business advice column.
http://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/news.asp?ID=4921

From America the Green (New Mexico, USA)
Environmental Podcast Features Communication Coach
Trying to make the case for a greener planet? Tips from a pro on speaking out effectively to make your case with passion.
http://www.americathegreen.com

Penn State Digital Collegian (Pennsylvania, USA)
College Student Coaches for MTV's Reality Show
A student leader who appeared on "Survivor" was invited to coach a high school student for MTV's reality show, "Made." He found coaching rewarding, and the student he coached became Homecoming King.
http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2006/11/11-27-06tdc/11-27-06dnews-01.asp

From MSNBC (USA)
TV Interviews Note Coaching Is Important in Personal Transformation
A series of interviews on NBC's Today show showcases three women and their recovery from adversity. Makeovers are an important aspect of transformation for women, says the producer of a reality show.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15920754

COACH INK – Coaches and coaching getting media attention

From Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minnesota, USA)
Coach's Business Grows As He Applies His Counsel
The executive coaching business he started on a shoestring has succeeded as it attracted a wide variety of clients in diverse industries. "The unintended transformational growth was ours," he says in a personality feature in the business section.
http://www.startribune.com/535/story/849071.html

From YourHub.com (Colorado, USA)
Coach Accentuates the Positive>
Coach who appears regularly on radio and television advises those who seek a fuller life to practice mindfulness and gratitude.
http://tinyurl.com/y4zkjq

From New Jersey Herald (New Jersey, USA)
Field Hockey Coach Gets Support from Her Colleagues, Players
Facing personal challenges, this high school girls’ coach found strength in working with her team.
http://www.njherald.com/287611095305303.php

From San Antonio Business Journal (Texas, USA)
Coaching Is Among Company Offerings to Encourage Excellence
Interesting work, career development and varied training bring out the best in employees at an industrial equipment company aiming for excellence. Management works with human resources to provide programs suited to worker needs, such as coaching.
http://tinyurl.com/ybxqpp

From The Today Show (New York, USA)
A life coach discusses strategies for keeping good cheer in holiday celebrations despite difficult people and touchy relationships.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15931800

From CMA Business Credit Services Daily News (California, USA)
Coach Offers Holiday Survival Tips
An executive and life coach gives advice on simplifying holiday preparations to enjoy celebrations more.
http://cmabcs.typepad.com/cmadailynews/2006/11/the_55_days_of_.html

COLUMNS AND COMMENTARY
Opinions expressed are those of the writers and not The Foundation of Coaching, which does not express editorial opinion.

From Coffee Shop Schmuck (South Africa)
Coach Sets Prices for Creativity Workshops
This South African coach uses role-playing for small and large groups and offers individual coaching.
http://tinyurl.com/yf7zye

From Coaching Mantra (UK)
Free Internet Site Offers Self-Coaching Training
Informative text accompanies a blog to help participants apply the principles and practices of coaching to themselves.
http://coachingmantra.blogspot.com/2006/12/get-inspired-art-of-forgiving.html

From Work Matters (California, USA)
Stanford Adds Coaching to Business /Design Innovation Workshop for Executives
A professor blogs his experience with a week-long workshop to combine theory with practical experience. Each group had a coach to help them work on the prototype project. Time pressure prevented 'overthinking' and real customers gave a sense of urgency. Participants agreed even more coaching would be desirable.
http://bobsutton.typepad.com/my_weblog/2006/12/it_all_started_.html

From Coaching Tip (Michigan, USA)
Coach Helps Families Manage Changes When Mom Stays Home
This business coach notes that women leave their jobs for many reasons and varying lengths of time. Those changes impact the family financially and cause roles to change at home.
http://coachingtip.blogs.com/coaching_tip/2006/12/more_mothers_st.html

From ic CheshireOnline (England, UK)
Check Coach's Credentials, Advises Business Consultant
Corporate clients should vet coaches as carefully as they do technical hires, said the managing director of a coaching firm. She reports a British Psychological Society survey found a significant proportion of business coaches lack qualifications and experience.
http://tinyurl.com/y22zgh

From The CFO Coach.com (Florida, USA)
Google Yourself and Find Out What Others Know, Coach Advises
It isn't vanity to manage your online presence. It's shrewd business, according to this coach for CFOs and banking management executives.
http://tinyurl.com/ya7bfc

From Forbes (New York, USA)
Executive Coach's Column Defines Corporate Citizenship
This business leader talks with CEOs of prominent companies about corporate social responsibility as an expression of how businesses create short- and long-term returns on interrelated interests. Passionately serving social goals can engage employees and lead to greater success while benefiting others. He welcomes inquiries submitted through the column to drive future discussions.
http://tinyurl.com/yb6q84

From RisMedia.com (California, USA)
Real Estate Coach Helps Agents Survive Changing Market
Solid client support generates referral business for real estate professionals. Client service and continuing contact result in sustained business throughout the real estate cycle.
http://rismedia.com/index.php/article/articleview/16924/1/1/

From Coach Sappho (Florida, USA)
Lesbian Coach Blogs Relationship Advice
Surrounding yourself with an "A- Team" of support is one of her Ten Secrets to Creating the Relationship of Your Dreams.
http://www.authenticloving.com/2006/11/creating_your_a.html

From Miami Herald (Florida, USA)
Life Coach Gives Holiday Sanity Advice
Life Balance columnist quotes the coach, who is donating her services as a prize for the Life Balance Makeover contest winner.
http://worklifebalancingact.blogspot.com/2006/11/tips-for-holiday-sanity.html

From The Coach Approach (California, USA)
At Work and at Home, Coach Takes Time for Relationships
This coach blogs on being proactive to develop positive relationships rather than doing damage control in crisis.
http://tinyurl.com/ylx22u

From AllAfrica.com (Cape Town, South Africa)
Leadership Coaching Can Close the Strategy-to-Performance Gap
Focused coaching for executives increases their effectiveness and the business' performance, crucial to global competitiveness. The columnist cites US research that reported six times the cost of coaching ROI.
http://allafrica.com/stories/200611290814.html

From American Chronicle (California, USA)
Business Coach Adapts Big Business Marketing for Small Businesses
From research to measuring results, small businesses can target their ideal customers and succeed.
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=17232

From Gordon Whyte's Blog (Scotland, UK)
Executive Offers Coaching in his Blog
Asking employees questions can shift the responsibility for finding the answers from the owner to the employees. As a culture of responsibility develops, the owner can be more of a leader and less of a manager.
http://tinyurl.com/yfh5wz

From The Hidden Self (England, UK)
Coach Blogs Creativity Tips
She gives ten ways to shift perspective and stimulate creativity.
http://thehiddenself.blogspot.com/2006/11/10-ways-to-boost-your-creativity.html

From The Designer's Coach (New York, USA)
Coaching Tailored to Interior Decorating and Design
This former designer offers a six-module coaching system to achieve business success.
http://tinyurl.com/v7549

PR Web (England, UK)
Web Site Offers Women Free Life Coaching Information
An English life coach set up the site after a family crisis. It focuses on supporting women's efforts to improve their physical health, understand food and nutrition, beauty and mental health while managing family life.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb483232.htm

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

From Pioneer Press (Minnesota, USA)
Coach's Book is One of Five Books to Improve Your Life at Work
Others are written by psychologists and others who offer different perspectives on making the work day more enjoyable.
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/business/columnists/16144100.htm

From PR.com (England, UK)
Dump Depression
Michael J. Edwards
Two-CD set offers positive life coaching and a hypnosis session to relieve depression and anxiety.
http://www.pr.com/press-release/24042

From Paul Barr's Blogspot (Australia)
Multiple Streams of Coaching Income: The Future of Coaching Is Now
Andrea J. Lee
A Canadian coach and entrepreneur updates her book on ways to generate income from coaching. An Australian blogger picks up her pitch.
http://www.multiplestreamsofcoachingincome.com , http://paulbarrs.blogspot.com/2006/12/affiliate-programs.html

From CCH (Ontario, Canada)
Implementing Best Practices in Human Resources Management
Hugh Secord
Professional human resources guide includes a section on coaching.
http://www.cch.ca/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?WebID=1065&tid=11

From PR Web (England, UK)
The GROW Cards
Software in three formats for individual or organizational executive coaching.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb483521.htm

PUBLICITY RELEASES – Information from commercial sources

From PR Web (Michigan, USA)
Entrepreneur's Pitch Wins Coaching
A company providing support to entrepreneurs held a contest to select the best 60-second pitch. In addition to coaching, the winner gets connected with three potential investors. All participants get practice in honing their business pitches.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/entrepreneur/startup/prweb486130.htm

From PR Web (Nevada, USA)
Coaching Franchise Firm Wins Marketing/Communication Awards
The business coaching company won gold statuettes in Magazine and Web Site categories in a competition entered by more than 5,000 ad agencies, public relations firms, design companies and corporate marketers.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb486246.htm

From SBWire (Alberta, Canada)
Holiday Coaching Sale
Coach offers a month of life coaching for the usual one-hour price.
http://www.sbwire.com/news/view/9470

From ClickPress (UK)
Doctor Coaches Other Doctors on Careers
This UK-based advisory service has been helping doctors manage their careers for over two decades, offering strategies for advancement and financial planning.
http://www.clickpress.com/releases/Detailed/22806005cp.shtml

From PR Web (California, USA)
Coaching At Your Service
New program offers specialized coaching on demand through Internet connections. Submit your request and a coach will call back within four hours.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb482561.htm

From PR Web (Melbourne, Australia)
Online Business Coaching Club Launched Down Under
A business advisor offers online coaching for Australian small businesses that would not otherwise be able to afford business coaching.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb484178.htm

From PR Leap (California, USA)
Company Includes Coaching with Internships
Summer internships often lead to permanent jobs. A placement company finds internships for students and supports them with life and interview coaching, professional resume writing and other services.
http://www.prleap.com/pr/56620

From the Coaching Archives: Interesting historical facts from the evolution of coaching
Offered by Vikki G. Brock
Pioneers in Coaching: Shirley Anderson, known as “Coach Miami,” signed up for a two-day Thomas Leonard "Design Your Life Weekend" workshop in Fall 1989 and continued on to be trained as a coach in the College for Life Planning, Thomas' first coach training company. Over the years she’s coached clients from many professions including helping professions, small business owners and legal/accounting professionals. Presently, about half her practice is mentoring other coaches

Note: Shirley Anderson hosts The Coaching Salon which featured guest Ruth Ann Harnisch, co-founder of The Foundation of Coaching, on December 5, 2006.

From The Foundation of Coaching:

Help Wanted: History and Archive Advisory Panel members
Do you have a passion for the history of coaching? The History and Archive Division of The Foundation of Coaching is looking for enthusiastic, curious, detail-oriented seekers of the past. There are no restrictions as to your field of coaching, your culture, or your home country. You’ll help us write the history of coaching, in collaboration with Vikki G. Brock, author of “Who’s Who in Coaching: Who Shaped it, Who’s Shaping It.”

If you have a bit of archeologist in you, come help us dig up the past!

We are actively seeking partners in this work.
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