31st March
2010
Corporate events are essential for any business whether you use them as publicity, social networking, launch of a new product or just a Christmas bash. Corporate events are an ingenious way of getting people together from one or several businesses. With so many influential people in one room the hosting company wants to make an impression and what better way than with a themed event.Some companies prefer the more traditional corporate function with guests sitting down to a meal and dancing. The ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
30th March
2010
We have been experiencing an intense focus on "wellness" for
close to a decade now, but it seems little has been done to
really improve health and well being in this country.
Many corporations have gotten on the bandwagon as a way of
adding value to the employee package and hopefully limiting
health care costs. Some programs include onsite medical care and
bag lunch classes on nutrition and exercise. Very progressive
programs may have lifestyle consultants or personal coaches. But
most merely ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
29th March
2010
B>"If you are successful, you may win false friends and true
enemies. Succeed anyway." -- Mother Teresa
I was surfing the Internet the other day, and since EQ
(emotional intelligence) is my field, I was looking at an EQ
site. The person, who was an aspiring corporate coach, said,
"EQ. It's not soft." What does that have to do with the
quote from Mother Teresa and what is this all about?
Often people are confused about what's "soft" and what's --
well, whatever the opposite of opposite of that
...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
28th March
2010
'[Coaching] works and is worth the effort,' said Al Hunt,
Benicia, CA. She's good,' he said about his coach, Linda
Lovejoy, http://www.the-dating-clinic.com/Linda-Lovejoy.html , a
Relationship Coach.
Another of Linda's clients simply wrote her a poem:
My Teacher
A small frame A caring voice A light in her eyes A heart of gold
She is my teacher And I was her pupil She opened her book The
knowledge poured out I opened my mind and took it in Her light
became my light And then I became the ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
27th March
2010
How to Fast-Track Your Practice (the 'Mentor Coach') Body of
Article When I was starting out as a coach I looked around for
the leading coach in Australia (and chose Christine McDougall).
For my next coach I called the President of the ICF in the US
(Marcia Reynolds). I believe this track is appropriate for high
flyers - those going for big achievements. If you truly believe
coaching is valuable, it's just common sense to have your own
coach. Choose the right coach for you, and it will ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
27th March
2010
Self Improvement
26th March
2010
Donating coaching services is a great way for new and
established coaches, alike, to gain new clients. It's also a
wonderful way to contribute support to charitable and other
organizations which support communities, locally and globally.
It is important that we all contribute something back to our
community and donating a coaching package is the perfect way.
Your donation may be entered in a silent auction, raffled off,
or even awarded as a door prize. It's a win-win situation for
everyone; ...Read the rest of this entry »
Marketing
26th March
2010
Marketing
25th March
2010
When three leading magazines (Harvard Business Review, Business
Week, and Training & Development) all have cover stories about
talent management the same month, it is safe to say you are
looking at a hot topic.
Talent management (the recruiting, training, and retaining of
good workers) has had many names over the years, but it is
certainly not new. While the topic is not new, how we think
about it has evolved over time.
As early as the late 19th century, business organizations turned
to ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
24th March
2010
Everyone at the office thought that using the company e-mail
system to share jokes and funny stories was great fun. That is,
until one offended employee decided to sue his employer for
having helped to create a hostile work environment.
Employee access to E-mail and the Internet can help to
streamline communication among employees, and between employees
and customers. But, just like conversations or information
communicated on paper, E-mail messages have the power to create
significant ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
23rd March
2010
Entering the Field Body of Article So you're considering a
career as a life, business or corporate coach, but wondering
what's the best way to enter the field? Do I need to do a
training course? Do I need to get accredited? Where will I get
clients, and do I have what it takes? Most coaches agree on the
best way to begin a coaching career: Work with someone who
already is a coach! Simple eh? In other words, work a month or
two with a Coach; someone who has already built the type of
business or ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
22nd March
2010
© 2002 Carole Nicolaides http://www.progressiveleadership.com
Recently, I was asked to facilitate a meeting and offer coaching
to 20 executive members at a company's strategic conference. As
I sat quietly and observed everyone in the room, I began to
notice that all conversations seemed to revolve around placing
blame.
Can you picture the setting? A long oval office with 20 people,
separated in 3 departments, and each of them pointing fingers
when asked why things weren't progressing as ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
21st March
2010
Even in grade school, I knew I wanted to be a musician'full
time, as my career. I firmly believed it was my "calling". Early
on, I determined that in my case, as a musician, there could be
three sources of revenue: live music performances, record sales,
and songwriting royalties. It took many years, but finally it
has happened as I envisioned it as a young boy. As I near the
age of 50, I can say I am living my dream as a
musician'performing, recording, and songwriting!
This wasn't by any means ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
21st March
2010
Self Improvement
20th March
2010
I get letters 'emails, that is. Inquiries from prospective
clients. They ask the only questions they know how to ask in
seeking a coach, admittedly a hard thing to do when you've never
had a coach, and their questions reveal as much to me, in this
joint-interview process, as my answers reveal to them.
While you're looking for your Ideal Coach, the Coach is looking
for his or her Ideal Client.
Here are things I'm looking for in my clients, many of them
Emotional Intelligence characteristics. ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
19th March
2010
by Carole Nicolaides © 2002 http://www.progressiveleadership.com
A lot of discussions lately are centered around teamwork and
leadership. This is especially an issue after all the leadership
scandals that have been brought to light in corporate America
this past year. Due to major layoffs, and the loss of
exceptional brainpower, there is a huge need for leaders who
possess both a heart and a sound knowledge base at the same
time. The quest is on! Leadership books outsold all books this
summer ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
18th March
2010
Change or Die! To Change Your Organization, Hire a Business Coach
By David s. Levine
It is a common business axiom ' change or die. As a small or
mid-sized business owner or a manager, there will be times you
will need to make changes in your organization but may not be
sure how to go about it. Change is hard to implement and even
harder to sustain. Think about all of the people who have
trouble sticking to a diet or quitting smoking or keeping up
with an exercise program, let alone just ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
17th March
2010
Self Improvement
17th March
2010
/p>
Increasingly, companies are evaluating job candidates on how
well they fit their corporate culture ' not just the job.
It's an important consideration, as shrinking budgets and
economic uncertainty put a squeeze on corporate environments and
demand smarter hiring practices.
Filling open positions can be a grueling, expensive and lengthy
process. According to recent research by global human resources
firm DBM, 94 percent find the average job search is taking four
to six months, with the ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
16th March
2010
Discover The Coach Within You
One of the three basic roles of leadership is the coach or
mentor. The best boss is often the best coach. (See:
http://tlc-leadership.com/the_three_faces_of_leadership) In
sports the coach is very conscious of his role but in the
business world most coaching is unconscious or even accidental.
Just as many a dad learned to coach by jumping in with his son's
baseball or hockey team or his daughter's basketball team most
manager / coaches learned the art through a ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
15th March
2010
The majority of CEOs, executives and professionals are
left-brained -- analytical, linear, and focused. They are good
with numbers, and in communication tend to listen to the actual
word spoken, word-by-word, missing the nuances, the expressions,
the tone of voice, i.e., the 'other' 90% of verbal
communication. Many have come up through the ranks with heavy
backgrounds in business, finance and accounting and have had
little time for liberal arts training or exposure.
Professionals, in addition, ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
14th March
2010
In her book "Are You A Corporate Refugee", Ruth Luban associates
"corporate refugees" with refugees who never intend to leave
their home country. People who are uprooted from the familiar
terrain, customs and native language they've known for a very
long time.
From my own experience as a corporate refugee over the past
year, I can validate that the sense of loss can be overwhelming
at times. The loss of a secure income is significant in itself,
but when it compounds with the loss of identity, ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
13th March
2010
- Accident Investigation is responsible, effective and helps the
bottom line.-
'On the continent,' says Lorna Ramsay, Director of the TOP-SET®
Investigation System, referring to Europe, there's corporate
manslaughter. The CEO can be put in jail if people are injured
or killed on-the-job. This concentrates the mind of the CEO
wonderfully,' she added.
This statement got my attention. How about you?
I'm interested in the use of 'gut feeling' or intuition in the
workplace, among other skills ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
12th March
2010
Consider this scenario. A colleague suggests you get a business
coach. Via the Internet, you find one close-by. The woman says
she'd love to help. She charges $300 a month for two 30-minute
calls. It seems like a good deal, so you eagerly sign on the
dotted line. Next, you are sent to a website to learn your
Enneagram type. This personality quiz doesn't seem to connect
with marketing your business. You call the coach. She says that
you rank a 'two' and that you're trying to please everybody. ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
11th March
2010
Creating a Vision (reprinted from Semiconductor Magazine, March
2000)
by Dr. Marilyn Manning CSP, CMC
To sell your product or service, you need vision. To attract
investors, you need vision. To market yourself, you need vision.
Is this article, I give you simple steps to articulate your
vision.
All successful leaders have a vision for their businesses,
projects or teams. In fact, you wouldn't be a leader if you
didn't have vision, if you couldn't see exciting possibilities
not only in your ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
10th March
2010
Some valuable advice for people hiring Executive Coaches As the leader of the organization, you may have noticed that Executive Coaching is here to stay. It has thrived even in the recession, because it has proved worthwhile to improve morale and teams rather than fire them out of hand. If you have arrived at the decision of hiring an executive coach, this is what you need to consider: Whose Executive Coach is the person? Now it is common sense that the coach you hire is going to be loyal ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
9th March
2010
To Be Released Immediately - 03/02/10(Prlog.com) Beaumont, TXFor the normal consumer the desire of becoming free of debt is merely a wish. It is an idea that you preserve far down in your desires, but have not an actual concept of how to commence. This is a chronic difficulty that annoys a lot of consumers and you too, could easily find yourself ensnared in this pitfall. Understanding that there are debt relief alternatives are available to assist you pull out of debt is key. Knowing that ...
Read the rest of this entry »
Read the rest of this entry »
Business
9th March
2010
Every sales manager knows that the secret to a successful, long-lasting career is through the pursuit of supervisory excellence. Selling ' and motivating others to sell ' requires constant evolution; after all, marketplaces and economies can change quickly. Though sales management techniques may be similar across industries, the nuances of helping others learn how to 'make the sale' can differ significantly. For the sales management professional who is serious about personal and professional ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
8th March
2010
Getting all employees interested, happy and moving in one direction - as opposed to 'just having a job' ' can mean outperforming your competitors in the good times, and survival over the others in a downturn.Markets change daily and organizations find themselves facing all kinds of challenges: economic, political, technological, or others. So how can an organization survive these challenges? Those who invest in developing their corporate culture are best able to weather any business storm, ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
7th March
2010
People sometimes struggle in the field of business. Most especially the newbies. They need some advise on what they are going to do in some circumstances or when problem arises. So this is the time a business coach is needed. Most new businessmen don't have a well written strategic plan and business plan. A business coach could help and guide them through a process to develop those plans. When you want to start a business but don't know where to start, business coaching can help you get ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
6th March
2010
Selling your services to corporations is an attractive
proposition. The contracts are larger than with small businesses
and individuals, and often longer-term. There's the possibility
of repeat business worth many billable hours at respectable
rates. But the best clients are not always the easiest to get.
If you don't grasp the realities of the corporate environment,
you may sabotage even a hot lead. Here are five important keys
to working with the corporate buyer. 1. Managers are busy. This
is ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
5th March
2010
My friend Adam takes his daughter on a doughnut run every Sunday
morning. His favorite store is called '5 AM Doughnuts.' Adam
always goes out the door chuckling "I love it. 'When do you
open?' (5 am) 'What do you sell?' (doughnuts).'
Adam is an entrepreneur and as part of his integrity and
authenticity he patronizes only locally-owned stores. As a
business owner, he also admires the name of this store so much,
he tells me about it every time.
I must admit, it's stuck with me as well. That's ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
4th March
2010
Leadership development in the form of Executive Coaching has well and truly arrived in Singapore, but what is it and what qualities do you look for in a good Coach?
Three years ago a small band of qualified Coaches formed a local chapter of the International Coach Federation, a global, self regulating body for professional Coaches. There were just twelve members and we met at the chapter President's apartment. Now there are almost seventy members, a mixture of Life, Career, Business and ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
3rd March
2010
Suppose that the human mind is nothing more than a bio-computer
and that the function of this computer is to get its owner
exactly what he says he wants.. The computer mind takes what you
say very literally. So, if you say you cannot do something, the
mind interprets that as a command and makes sure you cannot do
it. If you say you are confused and don't know what you want,
the mind makes sure you have that experience.
That is why the harder we try to change, the very things we want
to change ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
2nd March
2010
Who tells the boss that they can improve their management or
leadership? How do they look at themselves objectively and
identify what areas they can improve and the benefits of doing
so?
These days many people have become more aware of the need to
look after their bodies and their health. Not only do many join
gyms or start participating in sports regularly ' a number are
using personal trainers. Why do they choose to do this? Consider
top performers in the sports world, or areas such as drama ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
1st March
2010
Once upon a time there lived an innocent, hardworking manager.
One day he dared to wander from the safety of his open-concept
office to speak out at a team meeting. He was immediately
challenged, nay attacked, by another team member and his senior
manager, embarrassing him in front of his peers. Plagued by
downsizing, this noble manager feared for his job. A senior
human resource professional saved the day through mediation.
From that day forward, the manager carried that scar and never
trusted ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business