| Business Coaching SIG Information |
Welcome to the Business Coaching Special Interest Group (SIG). You will find updated information on the SIG on this page. The SIG supports business coaches working with, or wanting to work with, entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals and CEOs. Coaches will learn techniques and exchange ideas to increase their effectiveness in business coaching. Mission: To provide a forum of relevant information and resources to increase the effectiveness of business coaches. The Business Coaching SIG meets by conference call on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1 PM ET. The call is open to anyone and is free of charge. Participants call (712) 421-6585 and enter Passcode 32008# .
Next SIG Call: Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 1 PM ET Bridge Number: (712) 421-6585, Passcode: 32008# Host Name: Denise Kirk-Murray, denise@growthsuccess.com To join the SIG mailing list or to suggest a topic or a speaker for future meetings, please contact us at SIG@growthsuccess.com. NEXT CALL This will be an Open Call. Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 1 PM ET Bridge Number: (712) 421-6585, Passcode: 32008# Host Name: Denise Kirk-Murray
Previous Calls October 16-Strategies for Business Coaches Working with Clients in Challenging Economic Times September 18-Build Your Practice with the Law of Attraction Our guest speaker, Jeannette Maw, Good Vibe Coaching, presented key ways to create your vision for your business and how to put that vision into action. August-SIG Vacation, No Call July 17, 2008-Last Call for the Summer-Open Call June 19 , 2008-Manage Your Risks for the Business Owner
Join us for our next call when our topic will be, "Manage Your Risks for the Business Owner." Our guest speaker, Cynthia Pasciuto, TrueNorth Business Consulting, will discuss the potential risks of business ownership and she will detail surefire protections which every business coach should know. May 2008-Open Call April 17, 2008-Networking Secrets for the Sales Reluctant: How I Overcame Unsuccessful Networking as an Introvert to Earn the #1 Position in Sales
Patricia Weber, Sales Accelerator Coach and America’s #1 Sales Coach for Introverts, says “Think again if your reluctance to make a sales call, follow-up with a prospect or attend a networking event is to your or your prospects advantage!”
In this informative, energetic and insightful teleclass, coach and trainer Pat Weber will help fellow business coaches learn:
March 20 , 2008 - Make The Connection - Dealing with the Differences in People Join us for our next call when our guest speaker, Nancy Riesz, Success Catalyst, will discuss how to connect with and develop mutual respect for everyone. Topics will include understanding yourself and the behaviors of others, behavior under pressure and coping strategies. Call-in number: (218) 486-1300, access code 301345
February 21, 2008-Call Cancelled January 17, 2008 - Open Call November 18, 2007-Creating Revenue Streams in Your Business Join us for our next call when our guest speaker, Cheri Ruskus of Business Victories, will share some successful methods she found has worked for a variety of coaches across the country as well as in her own business. Cheri, a participant at the 2007 ICF conference, will be able to share fresh ideas directly from the conference. October 18 SIG Call-Closing the Sale is Not Complicated Join us for our next call when our quest speaker, Audrey Burton, Tigress Coaching, will present "Closing the Sale is Not Complicated." Learn to take control of the entire sales process and close more sales. Bring your questions and sales challenges for this interactive session. September 20 SIG Call-Guest Speaker on Trademarks and Patents for Your Coaching Business Join us for our next call on September 20. We will have a trademark attorney explain the ins and outs of trademarks and patents. Be prepared. Your business clients, as well as you in your own business, at some point may need to explore this area. Learn how to avoid issues with trademarks before they become a problem. July 19 SIG Call-Open Call During this call, you get to bring your challenges and questions about coaching and your coaching business and fellow coaches will help you solve them. June 21 SIG Call-Blogging for Coaches Join certified coach and blogging advisor Shonnie Lavender, to learn about the benefits blogging offers coaches. In this no-geek-speak conversation, Shonnie will tell you: * Why a blog is better for business than a regular website * How to determine if blogging is right for you and your business * What to do to fast-track your way to blogging success Note the new call-in number, which is (605) 990-0550, access code 851051#. May 17 SIG Call-Awareness vs. Solution-Focused Coaching Teleseminar Unfortunately, were not able to record the May 17 SIG call due to problems with the bridge line we use to record calls. Our guest speaker, Susan Battley offered us notes instead. Here is the link to the notes. "Awareness vs. Solution-Focused Coaching Teleseminar" program notes: http://www.battleyinc.com/readccitem.php?id=52 Resource Day Follow-up Note: I updated the link for the resources I use. Here is the new link. To jumpstart the discussion, here is a link to some resources I use. Tell me what resources you use. Email me at denise@growthsuccess.com.
**********Notes from previous SIG calls.********** February 2007 January 2007 December 2006 August 2006 - No call. SIG vacation For more information on the SIG, contact us.
|