Listing these resources for professional coaches is a service to enhance executive coach development, supplement life coach training, add value to the certification program, and supplement leadership development.
http://www.contactscount.com/ - Networking tools and strategies for building your practice and helping your clients learn the how-to's of connecting, based on The 8 Networking Competencies.
www.richardbandler.com - Dr. Bandler, a founder of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, offers his programs and techniques.
http://www.nlpu.com/whatnlp.htm - An academic overview of the self discovery process known as NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and how this way of thinking expands possibilities for a more enriched life.
http://www.timeslive.co.za/business/careers/article304366.ece- The impact of recession, failing market, and national morale has taken a toll on today's businesses. Executive coaching is an effective means to counteract workplace stress and low productivity by creating an environment of efficiency, effectiveness, profitability and allowing for personal and team development.
http://executivecoachingguide.wordpress.com/ Gains in corporate results is considered "forward thinking" and is associated with executive coaching as a means for company leaders to try out new ideas, become more inspired, gain clarity, improve their skills and strengths boosting the revenues of their company.
www.ASTD.org – a national membership organization for professionals in the Human Resource and Training industries. Local chapters are listed on this site.