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ICF Global Conference in London – 10/6/12 – last day

By |2012-10-06T10:51:44+00:00October 6th, 2012|Main Page, News|

This morning, the last day of the conference, Camila Batmanghelidjh. Enlightened us about the violent and ignored “vermin” children, chronically abused now living violent lives on the streets of London. She founded “Kids Company” to provide practical, emotional, and educational support. Their development has been arrested; they are calmed only by violence, not knowing or [...]

Global ICF Conference 10/5/12

By |2012-10-05T10:26:55+00:00October 5th, 2012|Main Page, News|

This morning ICF President Janet Harvey spoke the words of the mission of ICF to “lead global advancement of the coaching industry” before announcing the Prism awards given to organizations that embody the coaching culture. Recipients included Banner Health, Roche Turkey and the United States Secretariat. Honorary mention was given to the Royal Australian Navy. [...]

Global ICF Conference – 10 4 12

By |2012-10-04T10:49:49+00:00October 4th, 2012|Main Page, News|

The first full day of the conference began with recognizing coaches present at the meeting from 56 countries. As each country’s name was projected in bold letters on two huge screens followed by the flag of the country, coaches stood up to be acknowledged with enthusiastic clapping. In addition to those attending in person, people [...]

“Bored or stressed?” A Jolt of Joan for the week of 10/1/2012

By |2015-03-05T17:45:09+00:00October 3rd, 2012|Jolts, Main Page, News, Podcasts|

Too little psychological stimulation and we are bored, listless, uninterested, no longer fascinated by life. Too much psychological stimulation and we are stressed, “slammed” we say, unable to be present in the moment, fragmented and distressed. In contrast optimal stimulation keeps us in the moment, fascinated by what unfolds before us, witnessing the great kaleidoscope [...]

“What are you projecting into your future?” A Jolt of Joan for the week of Sept 3, 2012

By |2015-03-05T17:45:49+00:00September 3rd, 2012|Jolts, Main Page, News, Podcasts|

  What are you projecting into your future? If you are projecting fear into your future, fear of loss, of disrupted dreams or unfulfilled desires, you may actually only see evidence of this in your future. This means that you will not likely see opportunities to gain what you are yearning for, realizing your dreams and fulfilling [...]

A tribute to Marvin Hamlisch

By |2012-08-07T15:37:09+00:00August 7th, 2012|Main Page, News, Podcasts|

A man of passion and talent, who loved life and loved people. Music stoked the chords of his being. He heard it always!  His host of public awards and accomplishments impress, 12 time Academy award nominee, 3 time Oscar winner, 4 Emmy awards, 4 Grammy awards, and a Tony award. More striking are the hidden [...]

“The RIGHT question!” A Jolt of Joan for the week of August 5, 2012

By |2015-02-17T14:58:42+00:00August 5th, 2012|Jolts, Main Page, News, Podcasts|

Why the RIGHT question? Einstein watching sun rays asked “Could I travel on a beam of light? Could I reach or exceed the speed of light?” These questions led him to develop the general theory of relativity and effect a revolution in physics. In their book “Power Questions: Build Relationships, Win New Business, and Influence [...]

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