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5/20/2010

Conference Coaching

Suzette and I (Laurie) are sitting outside on a beautiful day, you can hear the mower in the background and Suzette's dog Rex is sitting by us. Today we are talking about a new option for coaching called Conference Coaching. If you have considered coaching but are concerned about the cost this is a great way to go. The benefits include affordability convenience, identifying with others dealing with the same issues and struggles. Another huge plus is that you get two coaches. It is a great way for first time coachees to get involved in coaching. Besides learning from others you have the luxury of being on the conference call from the convenience of your home, office, car, or where ever you happen to be during the time of the call. It provides a safe place for you to voice what you are going through, and you can remain anonymous if that is better for you. The call provides a great community and a great opportunity if you are nervous about sharing in front of others. the act of verbalizing, dreaming out loud. The act of speaking your dreams and fears can help you move forward. We have activities, assignments, individual action steps to help you get "unstuck". Some topics for conference coaching are family coaching, relationship coaching, graduating seniors, college, changing your major, career changes, being new in a community making connections, leadership, empty nest, mom's going back to work and if you have a dream: putting action to your dreams. On the call you will be encouraged, inspired, held accountable in a positive way and supported. Check out our Conference Coaching page and register for a class. We hope to meet you soon.

4 Comments

Suzette Parker link

5/21/2010 06:25:40 am

We are inviting you, our first bloggers, and first listeners of the audio blogs. to tell us what you think and make suggestions - don't be shy.
Also, tell us if, from what you've heard so far, you'll want to listen to our future audio blog posts. -letting us know why or why not would be very helpful.
One more thing - does the sound of the lawn mower in the background annoying or appealing? :)

Suzette Parker link

5/21/2010 06:28:12 am

ahhh- really bugs me that you can't correct yourself after you've pressed submit. i guess blogging is like texting - you just hope you get your thought accross?

Crystal Coglas

6/6/2010 03:52:59 pm

Hey Laurie and Suzette, this is Crystal from Whidbey,
I love how honest you both where in this clip. I have been on the receiving end of charity where I realy didnt feel like I was receiving a "gift" because there where strings attached. I am now in a position where I can regualarly give back, and I have to say that I feel the desire to give back now because of the respect that I received when I was in need. People who helped me realy understood what it was like to be in need themselves, and those same people had been respected as well when they where in need and they where told that everyone is in need for all kinds of reasons all the time. This message was passed onto me and I will pass it on as much as I can. It is a horrible feeling when you are already uncomfortable asking for help in the first place to be looked at in a way that makes you firmly beleive you are being evaluated as to whether or not you are "needy enough" for the help. Im going to use an example of a person needing gas vouchers so they can get to work to feed their family. When a volunteer asks them, "how come you can afford a newer car but not gas money to drive it?" they may not realize their parent is letting them use their car so you can work. or maybe it was a gift or an inheritance. Either way, it isnt that persons job to judge them. Im sure they think that they have to be careful because there are scam artists out there, but they are fewer than what you might expect. Most people are honest. What Laurie said about the clothes and the couch is so true. People want to help others, it is in most of our natures, but the problem lies in when that person thinks that because someone is in need then they must know what is best for them. Just because someone is in "need" doesnt mean they are incompetent. If you see someone in "need" and you feel the "need" to help consider first asking them, "What do you 'need?'" if it is something you can give then you decide if you can realy "give" without strings attached. Much love to both of you! and all of the needy and all of the givers out there who read this.

laurie link

6/7/2010 04:55:19 am

Crystal, Thank you for your honesty. Dignity in giving is an art. I hope that by our willingness to speak out, it will help people who desire to help but don't know how. A big thank you to Gail and the FRC for educating us and hearing us.

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