In today's webinar,"Overwhelmed by the Financial Crisis: How Advisors Can Manage Themselves and Others,"I offered a list of references. I hope this is helpful.
Publications
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"The Good Side of Stress," by Mary Carmichael, Newsweek, 02.23.09
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Getting Things Done by David Allen
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First, Break All the Rules by Buckinham & Coffman
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Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do and What To Do About It by Ferdinand Fournier
Training
Find a Coach
In the presentation, I talked about the value of working with a coach. There are some important criteria to consider since this is a close professional relationship and you want to be sure that you find the right coach for you. Here are some guidelines you can use to help you:
Coach Selection Tips from ICF
1. Educate yourself about coaching. (Thousands of articles have been written about it in the last three to five years. The ICF Research Portal also hosts coaching research articles, case studies, journals, etc.)
2. Know your objectives for working with a coach.
3. Interview three coaches before you decide on one. Ask each about his or her experience, qualifications, skills, and ask for at least two references.
4. Remember, coaching is an important relationship. There should be a connection between you and the coach that "feels" right to you.
Questions to Ask a Prospective Coach
Beyond choosing an ICF Credentialed coach, the most important aspect to consider when selecting a coach is finding someone with whom you can easily relate and create the most powerful partnership. ICF recommends the following questions to ask prospective coaches:
· What is your coaching experience (number of individuals coached, years of experience, types of coaching situations)?
· What is your coach-specific training (enrolled in an ICF approved training program, other coach-specific training, etc.)?
· What is your coaching specialty or areas in which you most often work?
· What specialized skill or experience do you bring to your coaching?
· What is your philosophy about coaching?
· What is your specific process for coaching (how sessions are conducted, frequency, etc.)?
· What are some coaching success stories (specific examples of individuals who have succeeded as a result of coaching/how the coach has added value)?
If you were on the webinar call today, thank you for participating. Overwhelm in the face of our current economic situation is something we can do something about. If you missed the presentation, it is available on this blog site.
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