October 30th, 2009
On October 20ththe Alternative Press published an interview with Luke Iorio, President of the Coach Training Division at iPEC and Master Business Coach, highlighting how coaching helps people to achieve success in this rapidly changing economy.
A few additional thoughts on this topic from Luke Iorio:
Our greatest resource is under great pressure right now: our energy. With rapidly changing circumstances, everyone feels their energy pulled in countless directions. It can feel like the world around us and whatever situations we find ourselves in are dictating what we must do. It feels like we have little, to no choice in some if not many areas of our lives… and yet, this view won’t stand long in this country. We already are seeing individuals stand up and say, “Ok, I get it; we needed to change. So what can I do to make it happen?”
This interview was a great chance to give insights into the coaching process, what the coach looks to do, and much more. It’s very timely to what we’re experiencing.
Enjoy…
Click here to read the article
Tags: achievement, Add new tag, adversity, become a coach, leadership, life potential, personal achievement
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October 26th, 2009
Coaching now is a billion dollar industry. The coaching industry has seen tremendous growth. Between 25 to 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies use executive coaches, as reported in a recent survey by The Hay Group, an International Human Resources consultancy. Coaches are hired by Fortune 1000 companies, in schools, in all departments of government, health clubs, non-profits and more to achieve success. More and more people are choosing to become certified professional coaches or learn coaching skills for use in their everyday lives and careers. Today, let’s answer the questions “Why?” and “Why now?”
The only constant is change
It’s no surprise or secret that change is an integral part of life, and if you don’t incorporate it into your business and lifestyle, sooner or later you will be left behind. This has always been true, but right now change is front and center everywhere you look. This continuous and accelerated change creates uncertainty, confusion and doubt even in the most confident, persistent and open minded people. And that’s where a coach comes into the picture.
People are looking for ways to decipher information more quickly, to understand their ever changing circumstances more fully, and to regain their confidence. A coach will keep you focused and moving forward. A coach will help you understand what exactly about the change is really upsetting or frustrating you. The clarity and support coaching provides will energize you, provide you with a sense of certainty, and give you the ability to act with confidence and calmness in even the most challenging circumstances.
You 2.0
Because of all this change individuals want to take what’s great about themselves and transform into a new and improved version! A coach will help you recognize your strengths, talents and expertise and show you how to align them with your values to have a more rewarding career – who doesn’t what that?!
You are your own expert
People don’t want to be told what to do. They don’t want to ‘get fixed’, as if something is broken in the first place! They don’t want yet another free opinion or free advice… What people are looking for are solutions to enable and empower them to find their own answers.
You are the one who lived your life, so you inherently already know what’s best for you. And a coach will help you along with finding your path.
Change is here and occurring more rapidly than ever; you know you’ve got more inside of you and are ready to do great things; you are the expert and the answer you’ve been seeking all along… these thoughts are emerging for people everywhere. You know what to be the cause of change – for yourself and for others.
So the question is: To be coached or to become the coach? The choice is yours!
Click here to learn about how to become a coach.
Tags: achievement, attitude, become a coach, change, coaching, coaching skills, finding purpose, life coach, life coaching, new perspective, personal achievement, possibilities, success, values, workforce engagement
Posted in Coaching and Coach Training, Current Affairs, Energy Leadership, Life Potentials, Upcoming Events & Workshops, Weblogs
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October 16th, 2009
D. Luke Iorio, President of iPEC’s Coach Training Division, recently sat down with Daniel Teigman of the Star Ledger to discuss the growing profession of coaching.
From the Star Ledger article:
With the nation’s unemployment rate hovering near 10 percent, millions of Americans struggle to remain positive in pursuit of work. Beyond traditional career choices like teaching, government work or the health care industry, a lesser known but rapidly expanding alternative is career coaching. In the last decade, career coaching — part therapy, part guided pep-talk — has grown to a billion-dollar industry as the jobless seek professional assistance rebuilding careers. Many hope to achieve a better balance between income and lifestyle.
Luke Iorio, president of the coach training division at the Shrewsbury-based Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, said people often becoming interested in coaching after visiting one themselves and finding they have a talent for motivating and mentoring others.
Read on at:
http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2009/10/career_coaches_blaze_a_new_pat.html
Tags: career coaching, coaching, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, iPEC, Luke Iorio
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October 9th, 2009
The traditional business model and large corporations no longer provide the satisfaction and job security as they used to only a decade ago.
Interestingly enough despite these challenging economic times, America appears to be on the cusp of an entrepreneurial boom… and baby boomers are leading the way, according to a study conducted by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Over the past decade Americans age 55-64 have seen the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity — and growth in entrepreneurship among nearly all age groups has seen increases over the past 24 months as motivated individuals are taking their careers into their own hands.
With their vast business and life experience and the desire to help others succeed and have more fulfilling lives and careers, they are simply too young to retire. The profession of coaching is calling to them because it is one of the few professions that fully capitalizes on their experience, values, and “pay it forward” attitude. Baby boomers have acquired their interest in coaching as others have sought their help and advice looking to learn from their life and career experiences.
Answer these questions, for yourself, and see if they steer you towards a natural calling:
- What do you value — personal growth? Working in partnership? Helping others?
- What experiences and strengths do you have that might be of assistance to others?
- What do you feel when you see great potential in others – and help them see it too? What drive do you have to help them exercise that potential?
Learn more about coaching.
Learn more about becoming a coach.
Luke Iorio, CPC, PCC, ELI-MP
President
iPEC’s Coach Training Program
Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching
Tags: baby boomers, become a coach, calling, life coaching, life potential, mentor, mentor coach
Posted in Business Development, Coaching and Coach Training, Current Affairs, Energy Leadership, Life Potentials, Training Programs
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