Today's Coach 10/2000

From the Editor

By producing Today's Coach, we hope to make more people throughout the world aware of what's happening in the field of coaching. In this Special Edition we throw a spotlight on the many varied niches in which coaches have chosen to specialize.

We believe that after reading this issue you'll see that if there's a need, there's a coach for you.

As you become more mindful of coaching
and the unique perspective you may offer to the field, you may decide that it's time for you to get professional training as a coach yourself.

Coaching is a wonderful helping profession and we are happy to be able to present it to you and the universe.

Let us know what you think! E-mail comments and questions to steve@coachu.com.

The Today's Coach Staff

	ngel Coach, Denise Shaw Coryea, M.Ed. Teaches people to tap into Angelic guidance in only one or two sessions.
	anine and Equine Coach, Audrey Farley Coaches pet owners to discover the special gifts their pets have for them in awareness, new perspectives, healing, and strength.
	EO's Change Coach, Jo McDermott Coaches founding CEOs to adapt and grow their skills to match the needs of maturing organizations.
	ourse in Miracles Coach, LaVae Hoffman Helps executives and professionals connect with the deepest level of truth, to expand their lives into unprecedented fullness and meaning.
	ivorce Coach, Candace Hammond Coaches people to rebuild their self-esteem and create active steps for moving forward with life.
	rief Coach, Debra Phillips Coaches people through any kind of loss—death, divorce, health, empty nest, job, moving—etc.
	IV Coach, Marianne Craig Coaches HIV positive people to regain confidence and support.
	mage Coach, Ginger Egerton Coaches individuals to reconnect with their bodies by reconnecting to their life.
	ncompatibility Coach, Ed Shea Coaches couples to serve as vehicles for each other's change.
	nfertility and Adoption Coach, Melissa Goggin Coaches people around the life challenge of Infertility and its impact on decision-making and relationships.
	ife Story Coach, Jenna Caplette Helps people gather and organize memories, or those of a family-member, friend or associate in story from.
	ublishing Coach, Maggie Lichtenberg Willing self-promoters who create a partnership with their publisher from day one receive the most attention and promotional dollars.
	itual Coach, Deborah Roth Coaches people to create rituals that infuse a sense of the sacred into their lives.
	ensuality Coach, Juliet Motley-Wilcock Coaches couples of all ages to re-awaken their sexual chemistry to form powerful bonds.
	arrior Coach, Pete Farmer, M.D. Coaches top executives and executive teams who are more committed to the results from their increased effectiveness as leaders than to the survival modes of the past.

In researching for Today's Technology, I try to notice things that we may not typically seek out.

While helping my son with his homework one evening (I think it's sneaky how we, as parents, end up repeating our own education through our children), I came across DiscoverySchool.Com. Thank goodness because I was, frankly, stumped!

At this well designed, easy-to-use website, we were able to ask a homework question of B. J. Pinchbeck, Discovery's Homework Helper.

Our question was answered quickly and succinctly....

in words easily understood by even an adult!

With a range of options and links from a well thought out Teacher Channel to a good dictionary, DiscoverySchool.com covers the range of student topics. From art to math to science fair projects. Yes, it's almost that time. There's a handy Science Fair Central with a wide range of helpful information.

Check it all out at http://
school.discovery.com/students. You, and your student, will really be able to use this!

Personal Glimpses:
Melinda Vilas

"Coaching turned my passion into a gift for the blind..."

"I have such a blessed life," I told my coach, Margaret Krigbaum, CTPer and MCC, "and I want to do something that will give back to the Universe."

So in true coaching fashion, Margaret asked a great question... "What do you love to do, what's your passion? If your volunteer contribution is your joy it won't be drudgery -- you'll want to do it."

After a few weeks of pondering my passion, I realized that I wanted (so my intention would be) to do something with animals. Almost immediately the Universe exposed me (three times in ten days) to South East Guide Dogs (SEGD), a non-profit organization that breeds, raises and trains guide dogs for the blind.

Sandy and I passed the Puppy Raiser interview process and a few months later got Ryder, a female black lab, already 18 months old. Our job was to complete raising and to further socialize her. Why was Ryder so old? Ryder's hips weren't strong enough, they x-rayed at 70% which was too weak to start her professional training...so as she grew stronger, we gladly became her temporary "parents."

As part of her training Ryder wore her blue jacket which shows the public she's working! And it means "please don't pet me while I'm wearing a jacket."

Together over the next 6 months, we visited the finest restaurants, flew first class, attended jazz concerts, slept in B&Bs, went grocery shopping; she became our constant companion. We (yes, Sandy pitched in!) may have been the ones "giving," but agreed we received much more than we gave.

Tearfully, we returned Ryder to the SEGD school last week where she will begin her formal training and eventually be teamed up with her blind partner.

We don't know if we'll ever see Ryder again. While our hearts were breaking, we remind ourselves that the love, guidance and social experiences we exposed Ryder to will help her become the best eyes possible. She will one day offer someone mobility and "sight"...what greater gift could you give?

Melinda Vilas is on Today's Coach Staff and is Director of PR, CoachInc.com

Melinda says: "Can you try to find a way to turn your passion into a 'Thank You Universe!' ???"

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