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Usually, this time of the month, I post an interview.  But, this time is different.  I put out two requests to interview people and was turned down both times.  Seeing as I started searching for interviewees Friday last week I’m not too shocked.  People’s lives are full and busy – as is mine.  So,...
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Well, it’s almost 9pm PST and I thought I had my girls in bed.  Except my oldest just came in looking for another stuffed animal.  When I tucked her in she already had two.  And here I was thinking I had a few uninterrupted moments to write and post my blog.  Ha! Since it is...
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Don H. Morris is our website coordinator and has done a fantastic job. Don was kind enough to get this interview back to me in less than twenty-four hours! He is a wealth of information and heads up Techie Thursdays on the Yahoo Message Board. We are lucky to have him working and...
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As I was getting ready for bed I checked my calendar for tomorrow and it hit me!  My blog post is due today!  Argh! So, I hurried to my computer where I began to research procrastination.  It seems that for the last several weeks I’ve been suffering from this ailment. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Procrastination is...
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Tracey Lawton is one of our own VAs that posts regularly on the yahoo site. She has some great insights to share about the VA aspects of coaching. I hope you enjoy learning about Tracey as much as I have. I reviewed your website and subscribed for the free report, very nice on...
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Well, this blog entry will be very short.  My husband and I just got back from Las Vegas and I must admit I’m wiped out!  You’re talking to a woman who survives on seven hours of sleep a night and thrives on nine.  I’ve probably had five hours of sleep a day for the...
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I met Christian in December at the San Diego Coaching Alliance’s monthly meeting. Actually, I “met” him before that via NCC’s Yahoo board. I was just starting a Certificate program and wanting to connect with other coaches. He had posted a “thank-you” to all the individuals who had contacted him with well wishes during...
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These last few weeks have been about a shift in perception. I now have a few clients and am coaching weekly. My thoughts and statements have moved from: “I’m studying to become a Parent Coach” to “I am a Parent Coach.” The biggest change in awareness is in my newfound understanding of marketing....
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Ah, spring has arrived. Thoughts of spring make me think of blooming flowers, new babies and life pushing forward. With that in mind I thought it would be appropriate to speak with one of our own Parent Coaches. Karen Bierdeman is a Parent Coach living in the Seattle area. She is currently my teacher...
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Monday 3/10/08 Since my last post (2/12/08) I have accomplished very little, business wise that is. I have, instead, served as nurse for my husband and daughters as they developed and recovered from bronchitis. And, just as they were getting well, I came down with the blasted infirmity myself. To add to our topsy-turvy life, David...
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As we all know that Valentine’s Day falls in February which makes it the Month of Love (at least in my mind). So, what better way to celebrate this month than by hearing from one of our own relationship coaches. Frankie Doiron is the president and CEO of The Relationship Coaching Institute. She and...
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2/3/08 Kathy (our Blog Connector) suggested that one of my two monthly blog entries be about my experience in setting up a coaching practice. So, here goes. I came to New Coach Connection through the yahoo group while exploring the internet on parent coaching and related subjects. I read the posts and decided to join the...
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Do you want to have more energy? Increase your activity level? Eat better? Margie Geiser – Fitness Coach shares “how-to” in this intervie. She also discusses how she chose coaching and the process of building her practice. I hope you enjoy her story as much as I did. You can learn more about Margie...
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Alicia Forest was on maternity leave at the time of this interview and was gracious enough to answer my questions during this precious time in her life. NCC has been my introduction to the coaching community and I chose to interview Alicia because of her positive presence on New Coach Connection. There is a...
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