The value of coaching skills in 2002
by Marije Miller

Without doubt, the events of September 11 changed everyone's lives. Many people, supposedly 'so far away' from New York and personally unrelated to anyone who lost their life in the event, find themselves battling with a myriad of emotions, ranging from disbelief to a new sense of vulnerability, which wasn't there before. In reaction to this, we seem to have discovered a need for personal contact with everyone around us, to reclaim control of our lives - people are reaching out to family and friends they haven't spoken to in years, even to people they meet at the grocery store.

In addition, questions are emerging about 'the quality of our existence'. Suddenly, we have a need to know what is important to us? What is it we have always wanted to do/be/experience before it is too late? And how can we get ourselves there?I believe that coaching can provide in helping others to find answers to these questions, both for coaches and non-coaches alike: parents, therapists, teachers, business owners; anyone with a personal or business oriented desire to reach out. When we really learn to focus on others, really tune into them and find out what makes them tick, we open ourselves to a new world, with new possibilities and a renewed sense of faith in humanity.

At Comprehensive Coaching U, we feel very strongly about the necessity of learning those 'soft skills'. We really want to know what it would take for you to feel great about your life. And so we teach people how to really listen to others. How to respond. How to learn not to judge. How can you help yourself and others to move forward, beyond these feelings of fear, to a new sense of control and excitement in life?

A new program has been developed at Comprehensive Coaching U. It is a short-term, highly intensive program based on Terri Levine's book: 'Coaching for an Extraordinary Life'. In 24 live teleclasses, people of all walks of life learn to really listen; learn the distinction between your truth, my truth and The Truth; and learn how to use play in dealing with change - all for a better understanding of yourself and relating to others. With many more people trained in these skills, I believe we have an extraordinary life ahead of us!

Terri Levine's book: 'Coaching for an Extraordinary Life' can be ordered through Comprehensive Coaching U's website : www.coachinginstruction.com.
For more information about the program: Explode into Coaching, contact us toll free at 1-877-489-5864 or at www.coachinginstruction.com

Marije Miller is a Personal and Professional Coach. She has been on radio and has been interviewed and published on the Internet. Marije can be reached at (530) 274-7568 or coach@yourgreatestlife.com. You can visit her web site at www.yourgreatestlife.com

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