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Mentoring Women In A Global Economy

Through the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women’s Peace Through Business program, women in the U.S. mentor women business owners in Afghanistan and Rwanda so they can develop their businesses and become even stronger advocates for peace.READ»

Who Is Your Mentor? My Tribute to Mine: Ed Robson

Every entrepreneur needs a mentor. In 1980, when I opened my first business, I knew who I wanted for mine. 1980 was not an auspicious time for the economy, nor was it common for women to be entrepreneurs.And I literally didn't know ...READ»

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Ben Segal - The Mentor of Tim Berners-Lee at CERN

You know Tim Berners-Lee as the inventor of the World Wide Web. CERN is the birthplace. So, how did Tim look up to at CERN? Ben Segal. Here Ben gives us some stories about CERN history and about Tim Berners-Lee.READ»

People Change - Could this Be Your Time?

Business people often outgrow a job or a company and coaches need to recognize that, and help their clients manage that change in ways that foster true growthREAD»

When Coaching Crosses Over and Prescribes

There is a struggle among coaches and within the notion of coaching, itself, over the issue of “prescription.” Just how much prescription/direction is the coach supposed to provide the client?READ»

Millionaire Mentor

Why have a mentor? Well, that's kind of like asking, "Why do I need a GPS. I always found my way around before. Okay, yes I spent twice as long and got lost a lot, but hey, it worked." Get my message? READ»

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Sending Coaching Clients To Make Their 1st Impressions

Recently, I read a blog post by uber-blogger, Chris Brogan. He made some great points on how to navigate that difficult minefield, “the first meeting at an event.” After reading it, though, I thought, I’d give my coaching ...READ»

The OK Factor in Coaching

Everyone agrees coaching is about helping you perform better – whether it’s on the job, at home or on a playing field.  You bring the talent, intellect and desire.  The coach brings a process for focusing and releasing them.  ...READ»

Coaching Challenge - Clients Over 50's Fear of No Future

I've been executive coach and mentor to some high powered entrepreneurs and executives over the years. And today, more than ever, they fear becoming invisible if they change positions or sell out.READ»

The 10 Questions I’d Ask if I Were Coaching Congress (as a Group) (Today)

Could Congress use a coach? What are the Top 10 Questions an executive coach might ask in a Congressional group coaching setting? John Reddish, one coach with a history as a political strategist, gives us his list.READ»

Coaching to be Better, and to Move Over, Up and On

Tips for both coaches and coaching clients on how to navigate a career transition, layoff or the need to find a job at another company.READ»

Coaching to be Better, and to Move Over, Up and On

Tips for both coaches and coaching clients on how to navigate a career transition, layoff or the need to find a job at another company.READ»

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Gen Y Entrepreneurs: Here Are the First Steps to Starting Your Own Business

While some people decide to dive head first into entrepreneurship, others feel more comfortable dipping in a toe, then an ankle, then a knee before swimming solo. The choice is very personal and depends on your experience, finances and overall comfort with risk.READ»

Seven Coaching Tips for Putting Your Best Face Forward

Here are the seven "Best Face Tips" I use with my coaching clients.READ»

Boomer Succession Coaching

The Coaching Show interviewed me on coaching Boomers and what comes next in our lives grab the link hereREAD»

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The Senator, The Coach, The Director - Advise & Consent

Executive Coaching and Governance have many commonalities, key among them is the notion of “advise & consent.” READ»

Recession Challenges Coaching's Goals

recession, coaching, RIF, cutbacks, Schuller, loss of confidence, change, work life balance, realignment, layoffREAD»

New Year’s Resolutions Can Be De-motivating In Tough Economic Times

New Year's may not be the best time to make resolutions in troubled times - adding frustration and stress to an already stressful period. Executive coach, John Reddish, suggests a better way for today's economy.READ»

Life After Work - Decide What You Want

Get A Coach, Get A Mentor, Get An Accountability Partner,Tell Someone, or Just Write Down Your Plan and Post It on Your WallREAD»

Innovative & Effective Mentor Programs Part II

The potential success of Mentee/Mentor pairing can often times be similar to that of dating. There are a host of reasons why a paired Mentee and Mentor would not be the ideal match, some of which are differences in: o ...READ»