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Coaching

Test Preparation Programs and the SAT

May 22, 2009

In a recent article, the Wall Street Journal questions the value of test preparation programs for standardized educational tests.
I am a common sense kind of guy, who likes to nutshell. I believe you can reduce the literature on coaching programs for standardized educational test taking to the following:
Coaching does have an effect on test performance [...]

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Book Review: Helping

May 6, 2009

Almost all of us have encountered the confusing situation where we offer someone help, but our offer of help is refused. Edgar Schein has written a new book entitled “Helping: How to offer, give and receive help,” which is available from Berrett/Kohler or online bookstores. The book analyzes the difference between effective and ineffective help [...]

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Midlife in Crisis – Book Review

February 18, 2009

Although these days it might seem like the whole world is having a midlife crisis, for many baby boomers, and even some Generation Xers, the normal midlife issues are being exacerbated by externally imposed, job transition choices. Thus, at such a time, knowing how to deal with these midlife issues is critical. Yesterday, I mentioned [...]

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In a Career Transition: A Helpful Blog and Book

February 17, 2009

Are you currently undergoing a career transition? You are not alone.
A few years ago, a good friend of mine, Diane Wilson, wrote a book on career transitions. It was an excellent book that sold well, but today, the advice in the book is even more appropriate. Diane also has started blogging again and you can find [...]

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Webinar for Upper Level & HR Managers and Consultants

January 28, 2009

 Are you involved in leadership and executive coaching and interested in information on dealing with the challenges organizations face during the current economic crisis? If so, RHR International has let me know that along with Decision Strategies International, they will be presenting a Free Webinar on Leading Through Uncertain Times. RHR would like to invite [...]

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Executive Coaching Symposium

October 13, 2008

A reminder, coming up this week, for those interested in Executive Coaching
The latest trends and developments in executive coaching will be the topic on Oct. 17-18, when the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology’s will host its fourth annual Leading Edge Consortium at the Westin Hotel in Cincinnati.  Entitled “Executive Coaching for Effective Performance: Leading [...]

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