Like any ‘profession’…. the personal development profession is inhabited by a wide range of ‘interesting’ characters who collectively bring an even wider range of qualifications, skills, backgrounds, abilities, philosophies, egos, attitudes, personalities, perspectives and motives to the self-help table.

The process of standards enforcement had already begun before he said a word. I remember the feeling to this day, and the familiar phrase that went through my mind: “Oh, boy! Around here, you can run, but you can’t hide…” Read more about a great coach in action.

Coaching is one of the most rewarding careers on the planet. The problem is though, is that you are an excellent coach not a marketer! Read more about selling yourself as a coach.

During a coaching session the coach should be doing around 30% of the talking and the coachee should be talking around 70% of the time.This is a challenge when you talk to someone who either does not have a lot to say or who is naturally shy. Read more about coaching skills here.

Executive coaching and business coaching industry is now estimated to be over $1 billion annually with an anticipated growth rate of 40%. And the business failure rate appears to be growing just as fast. Read this article about current trends in coaching.

We all have commitments as citizens of our communities and of our world. However, we are all different and we need to find your own way and this is how it is for our clients. “One size fits all” as they say, does not apply here. Improving your coaching skills.

Each of us has our own set of personal values; these are the things which we believe are important, which motivate us and to which we give priority. If I asked you what your personal values are, the chances are that you would struggle to find the answer. Read more.

Considering getting a life coach? Not sure if there’s a coach who specializes in your particular area of development? Rested assured there is a coach for you. Just as businesses the world over are narrowing their target markets in areas they specialize in; the same can be said for the life coaching industry.

What are the trends for business coaching or executive coaching in 2007? Are you prepared for these changes? Read about current trends in coaching.

Have you heard or ever spoken the words, “It is lonely at the top!”? Many executives and top business leaders experience that feeling and many executives arriving in a new company and/or position will often fail. Read more about executive coaching.