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Our Next Event:

Coaching: A New Context for Training & Development

Thursday, November 15, 2007
6:00 - 8:30PM

New Hampshire Technical Institute, Concord (Sweeney Hall, Room 310)
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Coaching has collapsed unnecessary boundaries in training and development. Corporate training and professional development has always been a part of meeting individual and organizational goals. Now, coaching adds to the effectiveness of a well-run training program. A professional or group no longer need to wait another year to attend a one-size, fits-all training. Instead they can receive a highly personalized program that is precisely targeted to meet their needs. Trainers can add to their skill set and increase their ability to help clients, which equals increased revenue for their company.

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Explain how to incorporate coaching into their training and development business, expanding their range of services
2. Practice incorporating coaching techniques
3. Consider ways to add coaching techniques to your current training and development curriculum
4. Use coaching to provide customized services to their clients
5. Identify how to make coaching an alternative income stream

This program will include lecture, PowerPoint and experiential exercises where participants will have the opportunity to practice specific coaching techniques.

The workshop is ideal for trainers who are considering adding coaching to their professional services. Participants will gain an understanding of how coaching can help expand their accessibility to clients, provide customized programs, and use coaching in their training and development work.

The role of coaching in training and education is gaining popularity as in important tool to meet customer needs and expectations. For example, ASTD National has a professional development certification in coaching (see http://www.astd.org/content/education/certificateProgra ms/coaching/ for more details).

About the presenter:

Patrick McGuinness, is a life coach with over fifteen years of professional experience empowering individuals to achieve their potential. He is currently a partner at the Cornerstone Center in Concord, New Hampshire where he serves as Treasurer on the executive committee. Patrick specializes in coaching individuals to achieve their potential at work, home and on the athletic field. He received his training as a life coach from the Coaches Training Institute (CTI). He received his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Plymouth State University and his Master's Degree in Applied Psychology from Antioch New England. A former college lecturer Patrick speaks professionally for organizations on human excellence and motivation. He currently serves the board of the Concord Toastmasters as Vice President of Education.

Agenda

• 6:00 p.m. Registration/Networking
• 6:30 a.m. Announcements & Program
• 8:30 p.m. Adjourn

• $20 ASTD Members
• $35 Non-Members/Guests
• $50 Membership Dues: Jan - Dec

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