Our next monthly meeting is Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at The Atlantis Casino Resort (3800 S. Virginia Street, Reno)

Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm

This month's topic is Speed Date a Coach

Speed Date A Coach is a great way to be introduced to the concepts of coaching and to actually have a chance to experience coaching first hand. This program begins with an overview of what coaching is, industry trends and how coaching enhances life and business performance. Members of the audience will then have the opportunity to experience coaching firsthand. In a brief period, the audience chooses a person from their small group and a coach provides a brief coaching interaction; when the bell rings the coach moves to another table to repeat the process. This is experienced coaches providing an experience on real issues for a short period of time while others at the table observe. If you've heard about coaching and wanted to know more or experience the process, this is the program for you.

The Nevada Professional Coaches Association (NPCA) is comprised of business and life coaches from diverse backgrounds, training and experience. The only professional coaching organization in Nevada , NPCA is a Charter Chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF), the globally recognized leader in professional coaching.

You won't want to miss it so be sure to RSVP today.

Cost: Full and Corporate members: No charge; ASTD Basic Members: $15.00; Quarterly Members: $20.00; Non-members: $25.00

Whatever you do - do not miss the March meeting!

If you have never experienced coaching, you are in for an eye-opening treat. If you are familiar with coaching, you will experience some of our community's finest coaches at work.

Yes, I am biased, as well as blessed. One of my fondest ASTD meeting memories is attending one titled "How to Make Leadership Development Successful", facilitated by one of our local certified coaches, Illeana Vassiliou. Much to my amazement, Illeana managed to not only provoke thoughts regarding leadership, but her "coach-like" approach had each participant figuring out their life purpose; that is quite an accomplishment within a one hour presentation. Amazing stuff!

I look forward to seeing all of you at this meeting, yet another quality event made possible by your Sierra Nevada ASTD Chapter.

Regards,
Donna Chase
ASTD Sierra Nevada Chapter President, 2007

P.S. Don’t forget to renew your membership!!!

The Special Events Committee is planning a Fall Training Expo to introduce ASTD trainers to businesses and industry in the Reno area. We are looking for ASTD Members to join the Planning Committee.

Contact: Michael S. Haro, Vice President, Special Events: Ph: 775 - 815-1110 or e-mail: mikeharo@selfcoachingcenter.com.

Basics of The Coaching Relationship

The coach works with a client who is aware of the need to change and who is willing to include another party in the design, implementation and success of it. Coaches work with clients to become fully self- generative by being whole and well; take the smart actions rather than just be busy; build a sustaining community for love, resources and support.

Most clients hire a coach in order to accomplish something specific, whether personal or professional; to restore their heart, soul and quality of life; and to contribute well by discerning, developing and sharing their gifts.

During coaching, the following methods are used: sharing information by drawing distinctions, teaching principles and offering perspective. The coach provides structure, asks for the stretch, expects the client’s best and provides unconditional constructive support. Training shows up in coaching when the coach models behavior for the client, walks the client through growth steps and gives specialized instruction.

The process of coaching occurs daily, regardless of how often a “formal” session is held. Coaching takes place in conversation, scheduled appointments, success calls, through buddy systems, via seminars, reading and studying.

Considering the results:

The coach guides a process of insight, perspective, creativity and accountability so that you will go further, faster and/or easier to your goal and strengthen a lot of other areas of your life or business in the process. You can look at the value of coaching from a variety of sources and angles.

Coaching is proven to work when these two factors are present: The client is willing to grow and there is a gap between where they are now and where they want to be. That is all that is necessary for the client and the coach to solve problems, create a new life, turn a business around, double sales and profitability, and design and implement a plan of action or create whatever else is called for to ensure clients have what they need to get more of what they want.

Would you enjoy:

• Working with a group of focused and friendly individuals
• Brainstorming action plans for the best possible outcome
• Creating eye-catching collateral
• Targeted “schmoozing”
• The satisfaction of completing a successful project

If you wish to market your business at a monthly ASTD meeting, all you need to do is donate a product or service to be given away in a drawing. Please contact Barbara Ciaramella, VP of Programs, at rediva@sbcglobal.net to discuss further.