July 15, 2016
Connecting and Capitalizing on the Core Competencies Most coaches are aware that a 360-degree assessment offers individuals multiple viewpoints of their job skills, abilities and behaviors. Often referred to as a “full-circle” assessment, it typically includes feedback from an individual’s supervisor, colleagues and subordinates, and a self-assessment completed by the individual. Assessment feedback gives individuals …read more.
May 23, 2016
As a person who travels the country talking about networking and word-of-mouth marketing, I’ve come to realize a very simple truth: As entrepreneurs, we all live in the age of The Relationship Economy. In other words, what you know is not nearly as important as who you know and, even more importantly, who knows you! …read more.
May 11, 2016
Pastors, priests, rabbis and imams are searching out coaches to help them strengthen their leadership, balance their lives and lead congregational transformation. As the discipline of coaching gains credibility among clergy, there is a growing opportunity for coaches to meet the emerging need. For coaches who are contemplating offering their services to this community, here …read more.
May 7, 2016
As a professional coach practitioner, establishing your credibility with prospective clients and organizational decision-makers from day one is essential. You have just a brief time to establish rapport and the basis for developing a coaching relationship. If you do this you will consistently win business and enable your practice to thrive. How does cultivating executive …read more.
May 4, 2016
When you have big news to share about your coaching business, how do you spread the word? Perhaps you post content on your company’s blog, share the good news on Facebook or LinkedIn, or include an item in your email newsletter. But what about publishing and distributing a press release? Press releases have long been …read more.
April 29, 2016
Headquartered in Germany, with 130 offices around the globe and 200,000-plus customers in more than 190 countries, SAP is a multinational organization specializing in enterprise software for business management and customer relationship management. In 2003, a group of managers at SAP sought coach-specific training to enhance their own communication skills, emotional intelligence and interpersonal relationships. …read more.
February 29, 2016
Since authoring her 2009 bestseller, The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin has been leveraging research-based insights from diverse fields, such as history, the social sciences and neuroscience, to provide her audience with practical tools and tips for leading happier, healthier and more productive lives. In her latest book, Better Than Before—released in paperback late last year—Rubin …read more.
January 12, 2016
You choose to coach because you want to help other people. However, many coaches are better at supporting their clients than they are at helping themselves. Unless you’re at your best, you can’t support your clients effectively. Therefore, understanding the cognitive, emotional and behavioral aspects of your own wellness is fundamental in order to be …read more.
January 8, 2016
Imagine a world where disadvantaged individuals are shown their own power and potential. At the heart of coaching is the power to ignite social change by pointing humans to their strengths. The ICF Foundation is on a mission to instigate social change by helping coaches—and the coaching industry at large—give back to local communities and …read more.
December 30, 2015
For many coaches who want to increase their offerings and diversify their profit streams, publishing a book is an attractive option. I achieved this goal myself in July 2015 when my book, The Confidence Coach, was published by Exisle Publishing. I’ve enjoyed writing from an early age and had always dreamed of having an actual …read more.
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