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"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

-- Elmer Letterman

Selecting the right coach is a subjective decision by the executive. The level of motivation in the executive is a major factor in a successful coaching experience. It is important that the executive:

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* Indicate a desire for coaching,

* Articulate desired professional and personal outcomes, and

Have the support of the executiveÌs supervisor

In addition, each coach interviewed must also determine whether or not there is a good fit with the executive. The relationship must be a collaborative partnership.

The FCG only refers highly qualified coaches. The following are items to consider when interviewing and selecting a coach in order to determine if there is a good "fit." Before sending coach referrals for your consideration, an FCG Executive Consultant will try to assess some of these items by having an interview with you, the executive.

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* The coachÌs typical clients and developmental issues - Has the coach worked with situations similar to mine?

* General technique or approach to coaching - Am I willing to work within these techniques or approaches? Do I prefer to work face-to-face, by phone, or Email? How flexible am I on the "meeting" format?

* Experience coaching Federal managers - Has the coach worked with Federal managers so that he/she is familiar with the dynamics unique to Federal organizations or my organization in particular?

* Business/organizational knowledge - Does the coach understand the business/organizational issues related to my situation?

* Values Ò sensitivity to confidentiality, ethics, and freedom from gender and culture bias - Am I comfortable that the coach can work for my best interest?

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What are the top expenses of small business? According to a recent release from market intelligence firm, BIGresearch and SAM'S CLUB the top ten are: 1. Health Insurance (43.1%) 2. DSL/Broadband Internet (35.9%) 3. Cellular Phones (33.9%) 4. Business Energy...

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"Man's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes

Coaching may be right for you if you are ready to declare the following:

* I am ready to make a commitment of time, money, and energy in my own development.

* I am interested in coaching because I want to improve, not because someone else (my boss, my spouse, my colleague) wants me to change.

* I am capable of participating in rigorously honest self-appraisal.

* I am humble enough to realize I'm not perfect and that another person can assist me to become more effective.

* I am willing and able to devote the necessary time and effort to work with a coach over a period of several months.

* I am capable of trusting another person enough to talk candidly about my weaknesses and mistakes.

I am confident that I have the ability to change my behavior.

Note: We have not included mentoring as a commonly used tool. Mentoring is considered to be a very specialized apprentice/master relationship and rarely involves someone from outside the organization.....[MORE]

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Why external Coaches?

"When two men in a business always agree, one of them is unnecessary."

This guide focuses on the use of coaches from outside the organization and we refer to these coaches as external coaches. Key elements of these external coaches are:

* The level of confidentiality between the external coach and the client is very high;

* The external coach and client relationship is highly voluntary - the client has to want coaching as one of a number of tools used to create success;

* The supervisor's involvement is minimal and indirect;

* The coaching by an external often focuses on introspective issues and needs of the client, which gets manifested in observable behavior;

The amount of external judgment coming from the external coach is minimal to none because most coaches withhold judgment and ask clients to make discoveries and assessments themselves.

Why would organizations want to hire external coaches?

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* Improve the existing culture of the organization;

* Increase the leader's ability to leverage his or her time and resources;

* Improve the interpersonal skills of the leader;

* Foster discussion of new ideas;

* Gain an outsider's objective perspective;

* Clarify, expand, and articulate the leader's vision;

* Provide a safe and secure outlet for the leader to vent;

* Point out what the leader cannot, will not, or does not see;

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What is Coaching?

"Our chief want in life is somebody who will make us do what we can."

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

There are four commonly used tools for improving human performance: Coaching, Consulting, Training, and Therapy; and there are important differences between them.

Just as it is important to know when to hire a consultant (a subject expert who knows what should be done based on a series of assessments), a trainer (someone who focuses on skill and knowledge transfer - the how), and a therapist (someone who supports resolution of emotional, intrapersonal, and interpersonal issues - the why), it is equally important to know the when and why for using a coach.

Coaches can support leaders in:

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* Personal transformation;

* Developing future leaders for their organization;

* Leading change to create high performing, results driven organizations;

* Learning how to be coaches to their employees;

Creating organizational cultures that value learning, coaching and continuous improvement.

The coaching act itself is often an excellent tool for uncovering problems or needs at their root. Coaching helps clients figure out what they want, what they are committed to, and how much change they are willing to make in themselves and in their organizations. This knowledge helps them use other disciplines more appropriately, especially during times of turbulent and discontinuous change.

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What is the difference between a company that provides good service and one that provides great service? If you had to narrow it down to one characteristic, it would be communication.

Companies that provide great service clearly communicate what a customer or potential customer should expect when they do business with that company. They leave no doubt in the customer's mind.

Their customers are in the loop all the way. They know if an item is in stock. If it is not in stock when it is expected in. When their order will be shipped. And how.

If there is a problem they are informed. The company takes a proactive role in communicating with the customer. They don't wait for the customer to call them asking where their order is.

Two companies that provide great service are and . When you go to their web sites, they tell you if they have an item in stock. Or how long it will take to get it. Then when you place you order, you receive and email confirmation of your order. Then you get another email when your order goes out the door. Including the tracking method an tracking number. They leave no doubt in your mind as to when you will receive your order.

what to expect and they follow through on that promise. The companies that provide good serve do all the same thing that the company that provides great service does, they just don't communicate this to the customer. This is the difference between a company that provide good service and one that provides great service.

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As an HR professional, you have responsibilities in several

broad areas that have a significant impact on your company's

bottom line, directly contributing to the corporate return on

investment. The outsourcing choices you make are critical

decision points that affect both your employer and the HR

community at large. We recognize that you want and need to make

informed choices, and we can help.

The following problem analysis explores emerging strategies in

human resources.

Increased workloads resulting from governmental requirements,

budgetary cutbacks, profitability margins and operational

necessity require that HR professionals do more with diminishing

resources. In approaching this challenge, we analyze a range of

choices. Depending on your company's culture, you may consider

any or all of the following:

-working nights and weekends "creating and hiring a new position

"outsourcing a function or large project "directly contracting

with an independent professional colleague: Outsourced

professional employee

Problem Analysis Many times each day you reach a decision point

and choose which priorities get your time and attention.

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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 starting. If changing

yourself is hard, how can you change an entire business,

organization, process or department?

As a Certified Business Coach, one of the biggest challenges my

clients face is this issue of change. Did you know there are

eight reasons why organizations fail to change from a lack of

urgency to underestimating the power of vision to failing to

create short-term wins? The eight reasons are:

1.Lack of a sense of urgency 2.Failing to create a sufficiently

powerful guiding coalition 3.Underestimating the power of vision

4.Not communicating the vision 5.Allowing obstacles to block the

new vision 6.Failing to create short-term wins 7.Declaring

victory too soon 8.Neglecting to anchor changes firmly into the

corporate culture

Take the third reason, for example, underestimating the power of

vision. A clear vision helps direct, align and inspire actions

on the part of large numbers of people. Lack of vision, on the

other hand, leads to lots of debate and confusion. Think about

the organizations you have worked for or know. When everyone

understands the vision, work gets done, employees are energized,

and processes get put into place. Without a guiding vision,

employees lose passion, urgency and focus. And, it is just as

critical to communicate your vision " reason number four "

instead of keeping it in your head. Communicate your vision to

your employees, vendors and clients - often.

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With the steady increases in interest rates over the past year, small business owners are beginning to be pinched. Rising borrowing costs can quickly impact your cash flow. Take a proactive approach to the possiblity of more interest rate hikes...

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Last month we discussed building credibility and trust at your

website, so that visitors feel comfortable buying from you. That

is half of the battle. The more important part is increasing the

lifetime value of each customer, that is, getting your one-time

buyers to be repeat customers. There are many factors that go

into this: marketing; product quality; and the consumable nature

of the product or service you sell. However, if you have poor

(or non-existent) customer service, you can forget about repeat

business.

Since none of us is running a large company (I assume) and don't

have much of a budget "if any" for customer service, all of the

tips and resources in this article are either free or low-cost.

Customer service for small businesses is typically provided via

sweat equity.

Ground Rules First, some common sense ground rules for providing

good customer service: 1.The more ways you have to contact you

the more assured the potential and repeat buyer will feel in

coming back to your site. We will look at many of these ways in

this article. 2.Respond quickly! There is no point to having

many methods of contacting you (e.g., email, chat, voice mail)

and then fail to respond in a timely manner. It will just turn

people off. Better to have less contact methods and be diligent

in responding to issues or requests. 3.Be proactive. Since we

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Athletes get top dollars because they use coaches. So can you

who want to write a book to get the good word out to help

others, to illustrate you are the savvy expert in your field,

and to create ongoing monthly income that boosts your speaking

or coaching business.

Number 1-10 on a separate piece of paper. On a scale from 1 to

10, 10 being high rate each of the following statements:

Not applicable 5

Don't agree 1 2 3

Somewhat agree or 5 for not applicable 4 5 6 7 8

Totally agree 9 10

Score 1 to 10 on each point below. Then add them up to see if

you are ready for Bookcoaching.

__1. I will learn the latest from a book coach professional on

self-publishing that frees me from assuming it's too much time

or money.

__2. I want to short cut my problems and blocks by creating a

savvy coach partnership.

__3. I am willing to let go of my self-limited beliefs about the

book.

__4. I am willing to take action and finish--to add at least one

high level activity (HLA) per day toward finishing this project.

(10 hours a week)

__5. I will show up to my committed coaching times via the phone

and email.

__6. I will finish and email the "field work" assigned by my

coach before our next session.

__7. I am willing to learn more about the business side of books.

__8. I will listen to feedback and improve the book to sell well.

__9. I will have fun with the project and know it's easier than

I thought.

__10. I know I'll benefit from someone helping me stay on track.

Check out Your Score:

--Under 30--

Book Coaching is not for you right now.

--31 to 60--

Remember that book building takes time although through mini

steps, you do finish. You may want to look at what you need to

let go of to make your book dream a reality. You can only work

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That is, if they are fortunate enough to make $90,000 or more in net income. ( In 2003, 6.5 percent of unincorporated small-business owners did, according to Brian Headd, an economist with the Small Business Administration.)

Author: ara Kachaturoff, Executive Coach
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; you'll be able to do what you love - coach - and at

the same time, help raise money for a cause that you believe in.

1. Determine what services you are willing to donate.

Consider donating a one-month coaching package. Be certain that

you are very clear on exactly what that package will comprise,

including any client intake material you might need to send.

Also determine how many sessions you can offer and how long each

will be. You will need to provide all of this information in the

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Author: Lorraine Pirihi
How are you progressing with the goals you set yourself this

year?

Have you made a start? Or are you still thinking about it or

caught the very popular "I'm too busy" epidemic?

Mary's Story Mary runs her own publishing company employing 5

people. She is married with two teenagers.

When I first met Mary she told me how stressed out she was

trying to juggle work and home effectively.

Her business although surviving (just) could have achieved major

growth except for one major factor - Mary. She was very

disorganised and ran her business that way.

Mary was always complaining about the pressures of running her

business and having a life. I suggested to her that by having

personal coaching she would dramatically improve her

situation-guaranteed, providing she actioned the ideas, insights

and solutions she would gain through the process.

She's A 'Gunna' Mary was a 'gunna'. She was 'gunna' do this and

'gunna' do that. Unfortunately all she can and still does do is

talk about it. She won't make a decision. Money wasn't the

issue, after all she had invested thousands of dollars attending

an American guru's week long "life changing" bootcamp. She

thought that would be her "magic lifechanging pill".

Unfortunately Mary did not action what she had learned. She got

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In order to achieve what you've never achieved before, you must

be willing to do what you've never done before.

While this concept may not be a secret to you, the overwhelming

percentage of people who actually apply this principle is

staggeringly low. In fact, less than one percent of the

population actually work according to this unspoken rule.

Is it any coincidence then, that a corresponding one percent of

the American population control more than 80% of the wealth (and

pay more than 60% of the taxes)?

In order to achieve the level of financial success you aspire

to, whether it's to be a millionaire or a multimillionaire, you

must be willing to do things you've never done before.

Start by thinking differently than you've ever thought before.

This also means thinking starkly different than the majority of

the people you know.

Ah, yes, this is where it becomes more challenging to implement,

right?

While this article title, Who wants to be a Millionaire, may

have caught the attention of a majority of people, it's the

entrepreneurial mind that is most likely to implement this

secret to success.

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Author: Jan B. King
Should You Write Your Own Business Plan?

If you are just starting a company and looking for funding, or

looking for additional funding for growth, you will need to

develop a traditional business plan. Creating a business plan is

a business hurdle that entrepreneurs seem to dread. Do you do it

yourself? Do you hire someone to do it? How do you get it done

quickly, but without spending too much money on it? Will what

you do yourself be adequate to get funding?

In this article I will discuss the pros and cons of

do-it-yourself business planning versus having a business

planning consultant do it for you or with you.

The Do It Yourself Business Plan

Particularly if you are seeking capital of less than $200,000,

consider creating the plan yourself after taking a class or

reading some books or getting some coaching for someone who has

written successful business plans.

Consider taking a three-hour business planning class through

SCORE or the local Small Business Development Center. Even if

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"Learning is a willingness to let one's ability and attitude change in response to new ideas, information, and experiences." -- Peter Vaill

Upon beginning executive coaching, the executive is placing significant trust in the coach and the organization. She is allowing herself to be vulnerable and open. To ensure that she remains receptive to feedback, new ideas, and learning, the organization, coach, and other stakeholders must establish and maintain a psychologically safe and respectful environment.

The relationship between the executive and his coach is sensitive and often private. To maintain this relationship, all stakeholders must be clear in their presentation of issues, organizational information, coaching goals, coaching activities, and ground rules for confidentiality. All partners must adhere to clearly articulated guidelines and rules of engagement. Breaches of trust or actions that run counter to agreements and guidelines are extremely serious, especially if the executive suffers negative consequences such as a loss of reputation, income, or relationships. All parties must therefore function at the highest....[MORE]

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"Personally, I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught." -- Winston Churchill

Executive coaching is a collaborative partnership between an executive, his/her organization, and an executive coach. It is not something that is "done" to you, nor does someone show you every step of the way. Coaching is a learning and discovery process to assist you in moving forward in new ways that will work for you. From a business perspective, the purpose of this partnership is twofold:

*

* Facilitate both the executive's and the organization's learning, and

Achieve identified business results.

What Is a Coaching Partnership?

"Success is a journey, not a destination." -- Ben Sweetland

We see at least eight key elements of an effective coaching partnership.

1. A successful coaching partnership is composed primarily of one-on-one interactions between a professional coach and an executive and is supported, as needed, by others.

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"Chance favors the prepared mind." -- Louis Pasteur

Most executives want to know:

1. What benefits can I expect, and

2. What will it be like to work with a coach?

What benefits can I expect?

As an emerging practice, there is a limited amount of quantitative data available on the benefits of coaching. A recent Manchester Consulting Research report revealed the following benefits and improvements for executives who received coaching:

*

* Working relationships with direct reports (reported by 77% of executives)

* Working relationships with immediate supervisors (71%)

* Teamwork (67%)

* Working relationships with peers (63%)

* Job satisfaction (61%)

* Conflict reduction (52%)

* Organizational commitment (44%)

Working relationships with clients (37%)

The benefits you derive will depend upon your coaching goals. Setting coaching goals and measuring progress on a recurring basis will allow you to acknowledge that changes and benefits are occurring.

What will it be like to work with a Coach?

Each coaching relationship is unique and depends upon what the issues are, and your willingness to work with these issues in new and sometimes challenging ways. A coaching relationship is a collaborative partnership, and the next section will focus on maximizing the benefits of that partnership.....[MORE]

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"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

-- Elmer Letterman

Selecting the right coach is a subjective decision by the executive. The level of motivation in the executive is a major factor in a successful coaching experience. It is important that the executive:

*

* Indicate a desire for coaching,

* Articulate desired professional and personal outcomes, and

Have the support of the executiveÌs supervisor

In addition, each coach interviewed must also determine whether or not there is a good fit with the executive. The relationship must be a collaborative partnership.

The FCG only refers highly qualified coaches. The following are items to consider when interviewing and selecting a coach in order to determine if there is a good "fit." Before sending coach referrals for your consideration, an FCG Executive Consultant will try to assess some of these items by having an interv....[MORE]

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"Man's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes

Coaching may be right for you if you are ready to declare the following:

* I am ready to make a commitment of time, money, and energy in my own development.

* I am interested in coaching because I want to improve, not because someone else (my boss, my spouse, my colleague) wants me to change.

* I am capable of participating in rigorously honest self-appraisal.

* I am humble enough to realize I'm not perfect and that another person can assist me to become more effective.

* I am willing and able to devote the necessary time and effort to work with a coach over a period of several months.

* I am capable of trusting another person enough to talk candidly about my weaknesses and mistakes.

I am confident that I have the ability to change my behavior.

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Why external Coaches?

"When two men in a business always agree, one of them is unnecessary."

This guide focuses on the use of coaches from outside the organization and we refer to these coaches as external coaches. Key elements of these external coaches are:

* The level of confidentiality between the external coach and the client is very high;

* The external coach and client relationship is highly voluntary - the client has to want coaching as one of a number of tools used to create success;

* The supervisor's involvement is minimal and indirect;

* The coaching by an external often focuses on introspective issues and needs of the client, which gets manifested in observable behavior;

The amount of external judgment coming from the external coach is minimal to none because most coaches withhold judgment and ask clients to make discoveries and assessments themselves.

Why would organizations want to hire external coaches?

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* Improve the existing culture of the organization;

* Increase the leader's ability to leverage his or her time and resources;

* Improve the interpersonal skills of the leader;

* Foster discussion of new ideas;

* Gain an outsider's objective perspective;

* Clarify, expand, and articulate the leader's vision;

* Provide a safe and secure outlet for the leader to vent;

* Point out what the leader cannot, will not, or does not see;

* Find a better way to reduce stress, increase effectiveness, and still have a great life;

Help leaders see, feel, sense, measure, and process more data without taxing themselves.

Coaches assist leaders to effectively utilize their Professional (technical), Management, and Leadership competencies and stay aligned with their personal and organizational visions, missions, and values.....[MORE]

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What is Coaching?

"Our chief want in life is somebody who will make us do what we can."

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

There are four commonly used tools for improving human performance: Coaching, Consulting, Training, and Therapy; and there are important differences between them.

Just as it is important to know when to hire a consultant (a subject expert who knows what should be done based on a series of assessments), a trainer (someone who focuses on skill and knowledge transfer - the how), and a therapist (someone who supports resolution of emotional, intrapersonal, and interpersonal issues - the why), it is equally important to know the when and why for using a coach.

Coaches can support leaders in:

*

* Personal transformation;

* Developing future leaders for their organization;

* Leading change to create high performing, results driven organizations;

* Learning how to be coaches to their employees;

Creating organizational cultures that value learning, coaching and continuous improvement.

The coaching act itself is often an excellent tool for uncovering problems or needs at their root. Coaching helps clients figure out what they want, what they are committed to, and how much change they are willing to make in themselves and in their organizations. This knowledge helps them use other disciplines more appropriately, especially during times of turbulent and discontinuous change.

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What is the difference between a company that provides good service and one that provides great service? If you had to narrow it down to one characteristic, it would be communication.

Companies that provide great service clearly communicate what a customer or potential customer should expect when they do business with that company. They leave no doubt in the customer's mind.

Their customers are in the loop all the way. They know if an item is in stock. If it is not in stock when it is expected in. When their order will be shipped. And how.

If there is a problem they are informed. The company takes a proactive role in communicating with the customer. They don't wait for the customer to call them asking where their order is.

Two companies that provide great service are and . When you go to their web sites, they tell you if they have an item in stock. Or how long it will take to get it. Then when you place you order, you receive and email confirmation of your order. Then you get another email when your order goes out the door. Including the tracking method an tracking number. They leave no doubt in your mind as to when you will receive your order.

what to expect and they follow through on that promise. The companies that provide good serve do all the same thing that the company that provides great service does, they just don't communicate this to the customer. This is the difference between a company that provide good service and one that provides great service.

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As an HR professional, you have responsibilities in several

broad areas that have a significant impact on your company's

bottom line, directly contributing to the corporate return on

investment. The outsourcing choices you make are critical

decision points that affect both your employer and the HR

community at large. We recognize that you want and need to make

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The following problem analysis explores emerging strategies in

human resources.

Increased workloads resulting from governmental requirements,

budgetary cutbacks, profitability margins and operational

necessity require that HR professionals do more with diminishing

resources. In approaching this challenge, we analyze a range of

choices. Depending on your company's culture, you may consider

any or all of the following:

-working nights and weekends "creating and hiring a new position

"outsourcing a function or large project "directly contracting

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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 starting. If changing

yourself is hard, how can you change an entire business,

organization, process or department?

As a Certified Business Coach, one of the biggest challenges my

clients face is this issue of change. Did you know there are

eight reasons why organizations fail to change from a lack of

urgency to underestimating the power of vision to failing to

create short-term wins? The eight reasons are:

1.Lack of a sense of urgency 2.Failing to create a sufficiently

powerful guiding coalition 3.Underestimating the power of vision

4.Not communicating the vision 5.Allowing obstacles to block the

new vision 6.Failing to create short-term wins 7.Declaring

victory too soon 8.Neglecting to anchor changes firmly into the

corporate culture

Take the third reason, for example, underestimating the power of

vision. A clear vision helps direct, align and inspire actions

on the part of large numbers of people. Lack of vision, on the

other hand, leads to lots of debate and confusion. Think about

the organizations you have worked for or know. When everyone

understands the vision, work gets done, employees are energized,

and processes get put into place. Without a guiding vision,

employees lose passion, urgency and focus. And, it is just as

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Author: Mike Martone
Last month we discussed building credibility and trust at your

website, so that visitors feel comfortable buying from you. That

is half of the battle. The more important part is increasing the

lifetime value of each customer, that is, getting your one-time

buyers to be repeat customers. There are many factors that go

into this: marketing; product quality; and the consumable nature

of the product or service you sell. However, if you have poor

(or non-existent) customer service, you can forget about repeat

business.

Since none of us is running a large company (I assume) and don't

have much of a budget "if any" for customer service, all of the

tips and resources in this article are either free or low-cost.

Customer service for small businesses is typically provided via

sweat equity.

Ground Rules First, some common sense ground rules for providing

good customer service: 1.The more ways you have to contact you

the more assured the potential and repeat buyer will feel in

coming back to your site. We will look at many of these ways in

this article. 2.Respond quickly! There is no point to having

many methods of contacting you (e.g., email, chat, voice mail)

and then fail to respond in a timely manner. It will just turn

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Athletes get top dollars because they use coaches. So can you

who want to write a book to get the good word out to help

others, to illustrate you are the savvy expert in your field,

and to create ongoing monthly income that boosts your speaking

or coaching business.

Number 1-10 on a separate piece of paper. On a scale from 1 to

10, 10 being high rate each of the following statements:

Not applicable 5

Don't agree 1 2 3

Somewhat agree or 5 for not applicable 4 5 6 7 8

Totally agree 9 10

Score 1 to 10 on each point below. Then add them up to see if

you are ready for Bookcoaching.

__1. I will learn the latest from a book coach professional on

self-publishing that frees me from assuming it's too much time

or money.

__2. I want to short cut my problems and blocks by creating a

savvy coach partnership.

__3. I am willing to let go of my self-limited beliefs about the

book.

__4. I am willing to take action and finish--to add at least one

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Author: ara Kachaturoff, Executive Coach
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; you'll be able to do what you love - coach - and at

the same time, help raise money for a cause that you believe in.

1. Determine what services you are willing to donate.

Consider donating a one-month coaching package. Be certain that

you are very clear on exactly what that package will comprise,

including any client intake material you might need to send.

Also determine how many sessions you can offer and how long each

will be. You will need to provide all of this information in the

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Author: Lorraine Pirihi
How are you progressing with the goals you set yourself this

year?

Have you made a start? Or are you still thinking about it or

caught the very popular "I'm too busy" epidemic?

Mary's Story Mary runs her own publishing company employing 5

people. She is married with two teenagers.

When I first met Mary she told me how stressed out she was

trying to juggle work and home effectively.

Her business although surviving (just) could have achieved major

growth except for one major factor - Mary. She was very

disorganised and ran her business that way.

Mary was always complaining about the pressures of running her

business and having a life. I suggested to her that by having

personal coaching she would dramatically improve her

situation-guaranteed, providing she actioned the ideas, insights

and solutions she would gain through the process.

She's A 'Gunna' Mary was a 'gunna'. She was 'gunna' do this and

'gunna' do that. Unfortunately all she can and still does do is

talk about it. She won't make a decision. Money wasn't the

issue, after all she had invested thousands of dollars attending

an American guru's week long "life changing" bootcamp. She

thought that would be her "magic lifechanging pill".

Unfortunately Mary did not action what she had learned. She got

caught up in her chaotic life immediately on her return.

It's interesting to note that many people believe that the more

they spend on some of these seminars, the better the results

will be.

What they forget to factor into the equation is themselves.

The Latest Crisis I have spoken with her a few times and

suggested the best course of action to take and she always

responds with "not right now, I have this to do and that to do

(and everything else to do)". Mary always procrastinates and

says to call her back in a few weeks' time when the current

major crisis should be over.

One month her database was completely wiped out. It had

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In order to achieve what you've never achieved before, you must

be willing to do what you've never done before.

While this concept may not be a secret to you, the overwhelming

percentage of people who actually apply this principle is

staggeringly low. In fact, less than one percent of the

population actually work according to this unspoken rule.

Is it any coincidence then, that a corresponding one percent of

the American population control more than 80% of the wealth (and

pay more than 60% of the taxes)?

In order to achieve the level of financial success you aspire

to, whether it's to be a millionaire or a multimillionaire, you

must be willing to do things you've never done before.

Start by thinking differently than you've ever thought before.

This also means thinking starkly different than the majority of

the people you know.

Ah, yes, this is where it becomes more challenging to implement,

right?

While this article title, Who wants to be a Millionaire, may

have caught the attention of a majority of people, it's the

entrepreneurial mind that is most likely to implement this

secret to success.

That's because the entrepreneur is willing to do things

radically different than what currently exists. She's willing to

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Author: Jan B. King
Should You Write Your Own Business Plan?

If you are just starting a company and looking for funding, or

looking for additional funding for growth, you will need to

develop a traditional business plan. Creating a business plan is

a business hurdle that entrepreneurs seem to dread. Do you do it

yourself? Do you hire someone to do it? How do you get it done

quickly, but without spending too much money on it? Will what

you do yourself be adequate to get funding?

In this article I will discuss the pros and cons of

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planning consultant do it for you or with you.

The Do It Yourself Business Plan

Particularly if you are seeking capital of less than $200,000,

consider creating the plan yourself after taking a class or

reading some books or getting some coaching for someone who has

written successful business plans.

Consider taking a three-hour business planning class through

SCORE or the local Small Business Development Center. Even if

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a much better idea of what you want out of the process and what

to expect.

There are some good reasons for an entrepreneur to do the

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-First of all, because you can. If you've read sample business

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and have other people such as you accountant look at the plan

before it goes to lenders or others, you can do this work

yourself.

-It is in learning the business planning process that you

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"Learning is a willingness to let one's ability and attitude change in response to new ideas, information, and experiences." -- Peter Vaill

Upon beginning executive coaching, the executive is placing significant trust in the coach and the organization. She is allowing herself to be vulnerable and open. To ensure that she remains receptive to feedback, new ideas, and learning, the organization, coach, and other stakeholders must establish and maintain a psychologically safe and respectful environment.

The relationship between the executive and his coach is sensitive and often private. To maintain this relationship, all stakeholders must be clear in their presentation of issues, organizational information, coaching goals, coaching activities, and ground rules for confidentiality. All partners must adhere to clearly articulated guidelines and rules of engagement. Breaches of trust or actions that run counter to agreements and guidelines are extremely serious, especially if the executive suffers negative consequences such as a loss of reputation, income, or relationships. All parties must therefore function at the highest levels of integrity and candor when involved in executive coaching activities.

There is no recipe for the perfect coaching experience. Along the way, unpredictable challenges, conflicts, and opportunities arise. Whether these situations help or hinder the executive's development depends upon the judgment the stakeholders exercise in an ever-changing work environment.

What must I do?

"The significant problems we face cannot be resolved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." -- Albert Einstein

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Author: Govt.
"Personally, I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught." -- Winston Churchill

Executive coaching is a collaborative partnership between an executive, his/her organization, and an executive coach. It is not something that is "done" to you, nor does someone show you every step of the way. Coaching is a learning and discovery process to assist you in moving forward in new ways that will work for you. From a business perspective, the purpose of this partnership is twofold:

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* Facilitate both the executive's and the organization's learning, and

Achieve identified business results.

What Is a Coaching Partnership?

"Success is a journey, not a destination." -- Ben Sweetland

We see at least eight key elements of an effective coaching partnership.

1. A successful coaching partnership is composed primarily of one-on-one interactions between a professional coach and an executive and is supported, as needed, by others.

2. It is based on agreed-upon ground rules, time frames, and specific goals and measures of success.

3. The coaching partnership uses tailored goals and approaches, including:

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* Skill building

* Performance improvement

* Development for future assignments

Exploration, definition, and implementation of the executive's leadership and the organization's business objectives.

4. It follows a process that includes:

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Author: Govt.
"Chance favors the prepared mind." -- Louis Pasteur

Most executives want to know:

1. What benefits can I expect, and

2. What will it be like to work with a coach?

What benefits can I expect?

As an emerging practice, there is a limited amount of quantitative data available on the benefits of coaching. A recent Manchester Consulting Research report revealed the following benefits and improvements for executives who received coaching:

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* Working relationships with direct reports (reported by 77% of executives)

* Working relationships with immediate supervisors (71%)

* Teamwork (67%)

* Working relationships with peers (63%)

* Job satisfaction (61%)

* Conflict reduction (52%)

* Organizational commitment (44%)

Working relationships with clients (37%)

The benefits you derive will depend upon your coaching goals. Setting coaching goals and measuring progress on a recurring basis will allow you to acknowledge that changes and benefits are occurring.

What will it be like to work with a Coach?

Each coaching relationship is unique and depends upon what the issues are, and your willingness to work with these issues in new and sometimes challenging ways. A coaching relationship is a collaborative partnershi....[MORE]

Today's edition of Canada's Business Report includes analysis of the Rogers Communications agreement to buy Call-Net Enterprises. CBR host Robert Graham speaks with Brian Sharwood, analyst with technology research and strategy consulting company SeaBoard Group.

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"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

-- Elmer Letterman

Selecting the right coach is a subjective decision by the executive. The level of motivation in the executive is a major factor in a successful coaching experience. It is important that the executive:

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* Indicate a desire for coaching,

* Articulate desired professional and personal outcomes, and

Have the support of the executiveÌs supervisor

In addition, each coach interviewed must also determine whether or not there is a good fit with the executive. The relationship must be a collaborative partnership.

The FCG only refers highly qualified coaches. The following are items to consider when interviewing and selecting a coach in order to determine if there is a good "fit." Before sending coach referrals for your consideration, an FCG Executive Consultant will try to assess some of these items by having an interview with you, the executive.

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* The coachÌs typical clients and developmental issues - Has the coach worked with situations similar to mine?

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"Man's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes

Coaching may be right for you if you are ready to declare the following:

* I am ready to make a commitment of time, money, and energy in my own development.

* I am interested in coaching because I want to improve, not because someone else (my boss, my spouse, my colleague) wants me to change.

* I am capable of participating in rigorously honest self-appraisal.

* I am humble enough to realize I'm not perfect and that another person can assist me to become more effective.

* I am willing and able to devote the necessary time and effort to work with a coach over a period of several months.

* I am capable of trusting another person enough to talk candidly about my weaknesses and mistakes.

I am confident that I have the ability to change my behavior.

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Author: Govt.
Why external Coaches?

"When two men in a business always agree, one of them is unnecessary."

This guide focuses on the use of coaches from outside the organization and we refer to these coaches as external coaches. Key elements of these external coaches are:

* The level of confidentiality between the external coach and the client is very high;

* The external coach and client relationship is highly voluntary - the client has to want coaching as one of a number of tools used to create success;

* The supervisor's involvement is minimal and indirect;

* The coaching by an external often focuses on introspective issues and needs of the client, which gets manifested in observable behavior;

The amount of external judgment coming from the external coach is minimal to none because most coaches withhold judgment and ask clients to make discoveries and assessments themselves.

Why would organizations want to hire external coaches?

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* Improve the existing culture of the organization;

* Increase the leader's ability to leverage his or her time and resources;

* Improve the interpersonal skills of the leader;

* Foster discussion of new ideas;

* Gain an outsider's objective perspective;

* Clarify, expand, and articulate the leader's vision;

* Provide a safe and secure outlet for the leader to vent;

* Point out what the leader cannot, will not, or does not see;

* Find a better way to reduce stress, increase effectiveness, and still have a great life;

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Author: Govt.
What is Coaching?

"Our chief want in life is somebody who will make us do what we can."

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

There are four commonly used tools for improving human performance: Coaching, Consulting, Training, and Therapy; and there are important differences between them.

Just as it is important to know when to hire a consultant (a subject expert who knows what should be done based on a series of assessments), a trainer (someone who focuses on skill and knowledge transfer - the how), and a therapist (someone who supports resolution of emotional, intrapersonal, and interpersonal issues - the why), it is equally important to know the when and why for using a coach.

Coaches can support leaders in:

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* Personal transformation;

* Developing future leaders for their organization;

* Leading change to create high performing, results driven organizations;

* Learning how to be coaches to their employees;

Creating organizational cultures that value learning, coaching and continuous improvement.

The coaching act itself is often an excellent tool for uncovering problems or needs at their root. Coaching helps clients figure out what they want, what they are committed to, and how much change they are willing to make in themselves and in their organizations. This knowledge helps them use other disciplines more appropriately, especially during times of turbulent and discontinuous change.

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What is the difference between a company that provides good service and one that provides great service? If you had to narrow it down to one characteristic, it would be communication.

Companies that provide great service clearly communicate what a customer or potential customer should expect when they do business with that company. They leave no doubt in the customer's mind.

Their customers are in the loop all the way. They know if an item is in stock. If it is not in stock when it is expected in. When their order will be shipped. And how.

If there is a problem they are informed. The company takes a proactive role in communicating with the customer. They don't wait for the customer to call them asking where their order is.

Two companies that provide great service are and . When you go to their web sites, they tell you if they have an item in stock. Or how long it will take to get it. Then when you place you order, you receive and email confirmation of your order. Then you get another email when your order goes out the door. Including the tracking method an tracking number. They leave no doubt in your mind as to when you will receive your order.

what to expect and they follow through on that promise. The companies that provide good serve do all the same thing that the company that provides great service does, they just don't communicate this to the customer. This is the difference between a company that provide good service and one that provides great service.

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