Recommended Coaching Sites
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Interested in the process of influencing others? This is a comprehensive website that looks at how people's views can be shifted, and has plenty of materials and ideas.
This is a site that focuses entirely on creating ideas and developing creativity.
Daniel is famous for his books on Emotional Intelligence which easy to read and understand, and very thought provoking. This site is his own blog which includes video, research and resources.
This is a slick business advice and networking resource run by UK entrepreneurs for those in the UK who are starting, running or growing a business. Good place to join forums to discuss promoting your business and to grow your business at your own pace by getting to know them on line before you invest time in meeting them.
http://brainconnection.positscience.com
A interesting site for all things relating to the brain and learning.
http://http://www.trainerbase.co.uk/VIP/intro.asp?UserID=11034
This is not a website targeted at coaches. However, it is a great site to market what you have to offer and well worth an explore. You do need to subscribe, and work hard to get your mini site within the site seen. However, there are other benefits in the form of discounts on well attended events, access to resources posted by others, a good discussion forum and the chance to respond to opportunities promoted on the site. If you are a purchaser of training, need to network with others to deliver a contract etc., then you can post your opportunity for free.
Are you one of those halting, self-taught, single finger typists? Do you long to be at ease with your keyboard, effortlessly tapping out 40 words per minute? This site will take you through an initial test to assess your current ability and then take you through a range of exercises to heop you get the right fingers on the right keys. It also has sound advice on ergonomics to protect your eyes and hands!
Lots of free resources and information suitable for managers at all levels of experience.
Edward de Bono has undertaken much research over the years and his 6 Hats approach to creative problem solving is legendary. This is his personal website and has links to many resources relating to the way we think.
This site is American and is very American in style! It is for coaches from every specialism in the marketplace. It is a subscription site, but you do get access to a wealth of resources on line in exchange. The main benefit is that you can access training on line of high quality via teleclasses and web seminars, and it is constantly being updated.
www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=40957065&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro
Facebook is not for those who operate in a business or corporate environment. This site is for those in the business world and it is dead simple to get started, register, find people and keep in contact.
Set up by Richard Winfield from very small beginnings, the Brefi Group are international coaches and trainers of high quality, mainly at executive level. Richard sells resources such as management games on line if you are short of time, offers some free resources and organises events. My main reason for the recommendation is his excellent monthly newsletter. You can expect to receive a thought provoking commentary, a book recommendation and at least one detailed lesson on how to apply a coaching or organisation development aid.
www.mowgli.org.uk/about-mowgli/our-mentors/marion-parris/
The Mowgli Foundation is a new, not for profit, international mentoring organisation. It's been set up to make a difference to business start ups and aspiring entrepreneurs the world over, often in less developed economies. They are on the look out for top knotch mentors and are always in need of businesses to sponsor the work that they do.
Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers. If you are setting up in business, planning changes, or facing challenges, this site is a good start point. Loads of resources are available on line, including details of legislative pot holes to be aware off. We use the info on the local area and events, as well as details of grants that we can access.
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