TalkingCoaching

Talent Management In A Digital World

• Are you a business coach or executive coach who is searching for the leading edge thinking to enhance your professional standards and capability as a coach?
• Perhaps you are a line manager who is exploring coaching as a way to enhance the performance of your team?
• Are you an HR professional looking to build the case for embedding coaching into your organisation to support the delivery of your talent management strategy?

Well "Talking Coaching" is for you.

Our goal is to connect you with leading edge thinking in the world of HR, Talent Management, Employer Branding, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Mentoring and Coaching with particular reference to Web 2.0 and social media applications.

Academy Of Executive Coaching Conference 2008

If you are based in London you might be interested in the forthcoming one day conference being hosted by the Academy of Executive Coaching entitled "The Coaching Relationship" which takes place on the 26 September 2008.

The full conference programme and booking details are available at www.aoec.com/conference. 

Workshops include:

• Takes 2 to Tango
  Miles Downey, CEO The School of Coaching and author John Leary-Joyce, CEO Academy of Executive Coaching
• Relational Coaching
  Erik de Haan, Director Ashridge Centre for Coaching and author Workshops
• Getting Back on Track - The Transitional Coaching Relationship
  Ann Lewis, Ann Lewis Coaching and author
• The Dramatic Rise of 360 Degree Feedback
  Heather Cooper, Director of Executive Coaching Tools
• Evaluating the Coaching Relationship
  Stephen Daltrey, AoEC Director of Coaching
• photoVoyage
  Penny Millar, photoVoyage
• Creativity as a Coaching Catalyst
  Jaana Lindström, 4Colours, Executive Coach, Creativity Consultant and Art Therapist
• A Woman's Place is in the Board Room
  Peninah Thomson, Praesta Partnership & author
• Strengths Coaching – An Evolution in Coaching Practice?
  James Brook, Director of Titan Talent Ltd and Strengths Partnership Ltd
• The Dance of Diversity
  Razia Aziz, Executive Coach, Organisational Consultant, Creative and Healing Practitioner

Sir John Whitmore: Transpersonal Coaching Workshop

As those of you who attended the Association for Coaching in Ireland event with Sir John Whitmore in 2007 might recall, Sir John mentioned that he would let us know when he was hosting a Transpersonal Coaching Workshop in Ireland. He has now confirmed the details as follows: 

DATE:        Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 September (Non Residential Programme, 9am- 5pm both days)

VENUE:     Dublin

PRICE:       Full Price €1,400 or AC members €1,165 Prices include refreshments, lunch and workshop materials

REGISTER:   To request further information or to book your place contact Tamsin Langrishe on +44 (0) 2073 736 431 email at tamsinlangrishe@performanceconsultants.com

FURTHER DETAILS: You will find details of the programme online HERE

Please note that Sir John is offering a preferential rate for Association for Coaching members, so make sure that you quote your membership number when you book your place. Here is a message from Sir John himself:

Dear Colleague 

As I am sure you know, I very strongly believe that a radical new type of leadership and management is needed in organisations now and into the future.
Transpersonal coaching is at the cutting edge and now more than ever vitally needed by business, individuals and humanity if we are to build a world we wish to live and work in that is mutually sustainable and beneficial to us all. 

When coaches, leaders and managers are familiar with the transpersonal dimension in themselves and the methods of addressing it in others, their capacity to help others is greatly enhanced. Even the most pragmatic of coaching interventions, such as daily task performance, is enhanced if the coach holds a transpersonal perspective. While we as coaches hopefully work from the coachee's agenda, we should never forget that we provide the container or the context for the coaching, so we do influence the process anyway, whether we choose to or not. Being conscious of how we influence the coaching relationship is crucial, both ethically and for maximum effectiveness. 

A range of transpersonal tools and techniques are invaluable in helping people to reach the higher levels of performance, to fulfil their potential and especially to achieve in leadership positions. Transpersonal coaching is an empowering process which helps clients discover the power and effectiveness of who they really are. This core, source of our deepest values and qualities, is a well-spring of real strength, creativity and actualisation. Operating from this core enables clients to connect with their staff, the vision of the organisation and the global context fully and effectively.

To this end I am delighted to announce and participate in a programme that will be run in association with the AC in Ireland on 29 and 30 September 2008.

With warmest regards 

Sir John Whitmore
Executive Chairman
Performance Consultants International
Performance Consultants.com 

Association For Coaching In Ireland Event: Emotional Capitalists

Are you in a business where you are embedding coaching and emotional intelligence capabilities into the organisation. then you might be interested in attending the forthcoming Association for Coaching in Ireland events. (Disclosure: I am the Vice Chair of the Association for Coaching in Ireland)   

Essential Strategies for assessing and building Emotional Intelligence 

Emotional Capitalists – The New Leaders with John Broderick 

DATE: Tuesday 23 September, 2008, Dublin at 6.30 pm 

OR 

DATE: Wednesday 24 September 2008, Belfast at 8.30am 

SPEAKER: John Broderick founder and Director of RocheMartin Ltd 

PRICE: €32 non-members or €17.50 members 

HOW TO REFISTER: Register ONLINE. 

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This content rich seminar will be led by John Broderick, Founder of RocheMartin Ltd. The event will take the form of a Master-class.

Research now shows that emotional intelligence (EQ) is a greater predictor for success than the traditional IQ measurement. This seminar will examine the science of EQ and the compelling business case for its role in workplace success. It will explore the dynamic emotions that distinguish highly successful leadership and provide strategies for coaches on assessing and developing EQ in the workplace.

Through this seminar, you will: 

• Gain an understanding of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as a framework for coaching 
• Explore the 7 dynamic emotions that distinguish highly successful leadership 
• Review of best practice assessment tools for measuring EQ 
• Learn the critical components for building emotional capital in the workplace.

This seminar will also deliver practical strategies on how to: 

• Accurately assess EQ competencies in the workplace using ‘Gold Standard’ instruments 
• Leverage emotional strengths that build effective workplace relationships 
• Provide cutting edge EQ solutions that build emotional capital in organisations.

Emotional intelligence is an area of increasing interest by business leaders and HR professionals alike and can impact both employee retention and performance and support us in our personal communication skills as leaders in our own career plans so i highly recommend this workshop. I'll be at the Dublin event.

FREE Business Development Resources To Grow Your Coaching Practice

You might recall that I interviewed Hannah McNamara, author of Niche Marketing For Coaches recently about the difference between coaching and mentoring.

Hannah has today launched a promotion to accompany her book - yes she is looking to increase sales of her book, but she is collaborating with people in her network who also have expertise and resources that will assist you in attracting more leads to your coaching practice.

Very recently I was speaking to a couple of coaches in my network of colleagues and they are certainly feeling the impact of the slowing down of the economy and one just had two contracts cancelled on them, so Hannah's promotion is very timely.

HOW THE PROMOTION WORKS

If you order your copy of Niche Marketing for Coaches by Sunday 14 September 2008 you will get access to the free resources.

The book covers how to identify your coaching niche, marketing tips and how to set your coaching rates.

You must purchase the book from Hannah's website which you can access HERE - bonuses are not available if you buy the book from any other source.

You will receive an automated email asking you to confirm your registration. It is essential that you confirm using the link in the email otherwise you will not be able to access your bonuses.

When you have confirmed, you will receive another email containing a link to a page containing information on how to claim your bonuses.

WHAT ARE THE BONUSES?

We have persuaded some of the best Marketing coaches and mentors around to partner with us on this promotion and give you, yes give you, free bonuses and discounts when you buy 'Niche Marketing for Coaches'.

Bonus #1: CD worth £20 - 'Choosing Your Niche'
Hannah McNamara, author of 'Niche Marketing for Coaches' is interviewed by Lola Fayemi. Listen as Lola picks Hannah's brain to find out just how to go about selecting a coaching niche. Lola is a coach in her first year of business, so she asks all the questions that come up for both new and established coaches.

Bonus #2: Homepage review worth £125 - 'The Goldfish Review'
Would you like a stickier website? Let readability expert Lesley Morrissey review your homepage and receive a free report suggesting changes to make your website more successful.

Bonus #3: Free directory listing worth £120 per year - 'The Wellbeing Network's Directory'
A marketing space in the new and exclusive Wellbeing directory. (Launching October 1st 2008).

Bonus #4: Audio recording worth over £50 - 'The Insider's Guide to Online Press Releases'
Krishna De of Biz Growth News hosts this masterclass on how to attract your ideal clients and raise your media profile using no-cost online PR strategies.

Bonus #5: Free bulletin worth £29.99 - 'How To Set Up Your First Life Coaching Website and Get Clients From It'
ICF accredited life coach, Mary McNeil offers invaluable information on how to get clients from your website.

Bonus #6: Ebook worth £20 - 'The Beginner's Guide to TV Interviews'
Joanne Mallon is the Media Coach, this ebook will show you how to be seen on TV as the expert in your field.

Bonus #7: Ebook worth £20 - 'A Business To Love'
Business coach, Judith Morgan shares her A-Z of business success. Learn from the mistakes of a successful businesswoman.

Bonus #8: Free value assessment - 'Are you selling yourself short?'
Nicole Cohen of the Marketing Gym offers a value assessment tool so you can find out what you are really worth to your clients.

Bonus #9: 33% discounts on business books and coaching skills titles from the publisher of 'Niche Marketing for Coaches', Thorogood

Bonus #10: Ebook worth £9.95 - 'Getting Your Message Across'
Also known as the Book Midwife, writing and publishing expert Mindy Gibbins-Klein offers this ebook for budding authors out there.

Bonus #11: Ebook worth £15 - '8 Steps To A Profitable Ebook'
Sandra DeFreitas, "Tech Coach for Coaches" takes you through an 8 step plan to writing a profitable ebook.

Bonus #12: Audio recording - 'Building Direct Response Websites'
Alun Richards of Branding You offers a downloadable mp3 and workbook on the 5 critical mistakes made by coaches with their websites.

Bonus #13: 60 days free membership of marketinghelpforcoaches..com
A 60 day trial of the Marketing Help for Coaches community including access to articles, downloads, interviews, forums and more....

Bonus #14: 10% discount on all public and distance learning programmes from Falconbury

As soon as you order the book and confirm your registration by email, you'll be able to access the downloadable bonuses.

The book and CD will be mailed out to you first class and because we're expecting a very busy week as soon as the promotion goes live, please bear with us and allow 14 days for delivery.

Find out more details about this time bound offer to help you grow your coaching practice HERE.

The International Who's Who Directory Of Women In Ecommerce

A tremendous new free resource is available online "The International Who's Who Directory of Women in Ecommerce"

This brand new directory resource showcases women who have an online presence either in the form of a website or business blog and who either promote a product or service on the web.

At the back of the directory you will also find a special report about how to promote your business on the web.

The directory is made available by the Women's Ecommerce Association International wich was founded by Heidi Richards.

Check out the directory if you are looking for people to support you in growing your coaching practice online.

CPD Coaching And Mentoring Short Courses

I often get asked about how to continue your development as a coach once you have completed your core coach training.

One of the resources I think is very helpful is that of the short course curriculum hosted by
Oxford Brookes University at their Centre for Coaching and Leadership Development (CCLD).

Courses are offered at all levels to suit experienced coaches or mentors, managers, purchasers or HR professionals who are involved with coaching and mentoring within organisations.

To find our more about their forthcoming short course curriculum in coaching related topics, you can visit their website.

Association For Coaching In Ireland Masterclass: Developing A Coaching Culture

If you are an HR professional, talent manager or business coach, you night be interested in joining us for the next Association for Coaching in Ireland masterclass, 'The Benefits Of Developing A Coaching Culture'.

The event will tak place on Tuesday 20 May, 2008 in Dublin and on Wednesday 21 May 2008 in Belfast.

It will feature a case study of how Irish call centre Gem is using coaching to enhance organisational performance and is being led by Andrea Close Quality Manager for Gem, and Carole Pemberton, of Coaching to Solutions.

At this event we will explore a case study of how Gem is creating a coaching culture. Gem was established in 2000 and is a privately owned outsource contact centre based in Belfast delivering innovative services for market leading organisations across a wide range of geographic regions, sectors and channels.

Employing over 1000 people, Gem is dedicated to delivering outstanding results for our clients and our performance has been recognised through the many industry awards for recruitment, training, innovative use of technology and business development.

Gem faces the challenges of every call centre - how to engage, motivate and retain a young, educated and mobile workforce, so that its level of service delivery meets client needs.  Their answer has been to develop an approach to coaching that aligns with their culture and values, an approach that makes coaching a part of how people work together.

Details of how to book to attend the Association for Coaching in Ireland masterclass can be found online.

Biz Growth Live Call: Sales Strategies To Thrive Not Just Survive

So we have passed the first quarter and no doubt you have been reviewing business performance and the sales targets in your coaching practice.

Are you noticing a downturn in the economy or even a recession starting to take hold in your market?

If you want to ensure that you thrive not just survive in the remainder of 2008 then yes we must manage overheads and controllable costs, but we also need to continue to grow market share and keep the pressure on sales.

But where should we focus?

Well on our next Biz Growth Live teleseminar masterclass on Monday 5 May 2008 at 6pm Ireland and the UK/1pm ET/10am PT, I will be in conversation with Wendy Weiss the ‘Queen of Cold Calling’ and will be discussing strategies and tips to ensure you boost your sales even through an economic downturn.

You can find more details of this FREE masterclass over at Biz Growth News along side details for how to register if you don't already receive our newsletter.

Coach institute Of Ireland Conference 2008

If you are a coach working in Ireland you might be interested in the forthcoming conference being hosted by the Coach Institute Of Ireland.

DATE: 17 and 18 May 2008

VENUE: The Radisson SAS Hotel, Dublin Airport

REGISTRATION: Details are on the Coach Institute Of Ireland website

PRICE: €120 per person

Some of the subjects to be covered at the Coach Institute of Ireland Conference include:

• Alive at Work: How Coaching can help re-build Employee Engagement
• The Inner Game of Life, Business & Executive Coaching
• CEO’s At The Performance Edge: What Corporate  Executives Value in their Coach
• The Inside Story: Coaching Within the Police Service of Northern Ireland
• Managing Your Career in the 21st Century
• Self Esteem & the Coaching Process
• Core Creativity in Coaching, & Learning Music
• Perception: How to See the Invisible

I'll be speaking on the subject of executive coaching and will be sharing how in an increasingly competitive world, more executives and CEO’s are working with a professional coach to support them both professionally and personally.

In the session I will be drawing on my 20 years of executive coaching and recent research I have undertaken about what executives look for and value when they work with a coach especially when they are facing the “performance edge” – the tightrope that we all tread between breakthrough and breakdown and how can we as professional coaches ensure that we are equipped to support them.

I'm looking forward to attending and especially to hearing about coaching in the Police Service in Northern Ireland.

Writing Reviews To Attract More Coaching Clients

If you are looking to position yourself as a thought leader in your field of coaching, one of the opportunities that many people forget to use is that of becoming a central resource for their clients and potential clients.

By keeping up to date with the leading edge thinking in your area from books to research, your clients will soon come to realise that you know your area of expertise.

In addition, writing reviews of those books or reports with your perspective is also a valuable resource, and increasingly you can do this online at your website, business blog or even sites such as Amazon.com.

A relatively new service is available online called Loudervoice dedicated to reviews.

You can register for a free account at Loudervoice and you can post your reviews directly on the site or from your own business blog, from your phone or from micro blogging sites such as Twitter.

So the next time you read a coaching or leadership book or report, consider consolidating your views, add your perspective and then write up and post the review for the benefit of your own coaching clients and to attract more coaching clients.