Mar

25

Universities becoming more involved in coach training.

March 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In a recent post on Coachblog.com, David P. Hale, noted the impressive increase in coach training programs being offered at some of our best colleges and universities: Harvard, Stanford, The Wharton Business School, Yale, and George Washington University.
Hale asks: Why Are Universities Getting on the Executive Coaching Bandwagon?
“The hallowed halls of higher education are looking to [...]

Mar

25

Executive coach says there’s too much focus on “fixes” instead of “cures.”

March 25, 2008 | 3 Comments

Professional coaches are careful not to over-promise, to stick within the framework of coaching, to refrain from turning into a client therapist.
On the other side, there is sometimes a tendency to go with the most obvious quick fix because it demonstrates tangible results. At least we have something to show our client and the world [...]

Mar

24

Coaching blogs and backlinking.

March 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

One of the many tools coaches use to promote their services is blogging. According to Technorati, the blog directory, there is something in the neighborhood of 7,000 blogs out there about coaching. Included are 178 blogs about coaching and blogging.
In many cases the effort coaches put into their blogs is all but wasted. Sure, some [...]

Mar

21

Top ten free press release services for coaches.

March 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

 
Business coaches, life coaches, executive coaches, and career coaches — they all have a nearly insatiable need to market their services. “Keeping the pipeline full” is a constant source of worry and an on-going battle.
Most coaches wisely use an integrated marketing approach for their businesses: networking, directory advertising, local and Internet advertising, and participation in various online [...]

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