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We have almost completed the December issue that explores the differences between individual, group and team coaching. We examine how Team Coaching helps all the team members change their team dynamics regardless of the sum of individualities that make up the team. How does it work? Where does it work? Come explore this innovative and effective coaching methodology. Plans are to have it to you in time for your post holiday reading.

We had a great time celebrating our 5th anniversary at the ICF Conference in Montreal. There was lots of cake and many friends there to share it with us. Thanks to those of you who stopped by and to everyone for your kind wishes.

And you can hear more about choice and coaching on this weeks "The Coaching Show" that airs Live Wednesday mornings on www.wsradio.com. Call in at 8 am Pacific, 11 am Eastern 877-474-3302

As always we support our community and the efforts of those such as Karl at Sherpa Coaching and their annual survey. Here is a note from them:

"As a recognized professional in your field, you're invited to be part of an online study about executive coaching and leadership. As a participant, you will receive complete results when the program concludes.

The study is sponsored by Sherpa Coaching and the executive education programs at the University of Georgia and Texas Christian University.

With fewer than 20 questions, your participation will only take a few minutes. Please click this link to get started www.qsurvey.net/coach (You may also copy and paste the link into your browser.)

To learn more about the survey, you can take a look at last year's survey results: www.sherpacoaching.com/survey.html

If you have questions, or trouble accessing the survey, please email ask@iqsresearch.com or call (502) 244-6600 during business hours."

Karl has graciously extended this survey for a few days just for the friends of choice. Thanks Karl. Please consider participating in this valuable research.

And if social networking is your thing, why not become a "fan" of choice on facebook? Just use the search function and key in "choice magazine" and tell us why you love choice. My thanks to my nephew, Christopher, for supporting me in this awesome technology. It's fun!

A reminder note to all of you budding writers out there: we are working on getting a few issues ahead so take a look at the coming issues of 2009 here: Write for Us and get those pens working. As always, we accept articles that follow the writers guidelines on our site. We also accept articles for non-theme specific topics of interest.

Remember, every profession has a magazine and we are yours!

Garry T. Schleifer, Publisher
choice Magazine


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Don't Miss Our Other Upcoming 2009 Issues of choice

The "M" Word - June 2009 (V7N2 )
"Why don't more coaches make more money?"
This is one of our profession's most often-asked questions. What do we need to do to market ourselves and reach financial success? Is there a psychology behind the conversation about coaching and making money? Find some answers as we take an in-depth look at this pervasive issue.
Article Deadline: March 13, 2009
Ad Close: April 22, 2009
Mails: June 2009



Neuro Science - September 2009 (V7N3)
Most coaches know how coaching works, but few know how or why. Scientists studying attention, insight, how we know ourselves, emotional regulation and other fields are beginning to illustrate the reasons change is so hard, and exactly how coaches help. By understanding the functioning that drives effective coaching we can better understand what coaching does, and improve the impact of coaching techniques.
Article Deadline: June 15, 2009
Ad Close: July 22, 2009
Mails: September 2009



Positive Psychology in Coaching - December 2009 (V7N4)
Positive Psychology is the scientific study of happiness - both of individuals and of their communities. The focus of this emerging field is on identifying and maximizing the use of an individual's positive psychological traits, rather than improving or correcting any negative flaws. How is this new discipline similar to professional coaching? What can we learn from Positive Psychology, and how can we apply it to enhance our work? Dive into this exciting topic with us.
Article Deadline: September 11, 2009
Ad Close: October 20, 2009
Mails: December 2009



Send your submissions to articles@choice-online.com
Due to the volume of articles, we do not personally reply to every submission. However, we WILL notify you if we choose your article for publication. Articles that cannot be published in one issue due to space or theme considerations will be kept on file for possible publication in a future issue of choice.

For more information on our editorial guidelines and submission requirements, go to: http://www.choice-online.com/article-guidelines.html and
http://www.choice-online.com/article-submission.html

Happy Holidays! from the choice team!


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SHARPENING OUR EDGE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Puget Sound Coaches
Association Conference

February 5, 2009
SeaTac, Washington, USA
www.pugetsoundcoachesconference.org

The Rocky Mountain Coaching Conference
Friday, February 6, 2009
Warwick Hotel Denver, Colorado, USA
www.snipurl.com/dcffebconf

ICF Orange County Coaching
Week Event with Keynote Speaker
John Gray PhD (Mars/Venus)

February 13, 2009
Orange County, California, USA
www.icforangecounty.org

ICF 2009 Annual International Conference
December 2-5, 2009
Orlando, Florida, USA
www.coachfederation.org

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