Pat's Coaching School

I own and manage the email discussion list COACHTALK-L. On that list we were discussing the quality of coaching, including how to determine if someone is a coach one would want to refer clients to. I'd been thinking about putting up a blog/web site like this one for awhile, sort of a fun and useful thing to do as a coach and for coaches. At some point the two pieces seemed to support each other--the discussion and my idea for a quirky blog on coaching. So, here it is.

This is a place to add material to, if you're inclined, to take info from, adhering to the rules of the site, including the Creative Commons restrictions on how you can use material posted here. Be sure and read the disclaimer (look for it under Categories in the sidebar).

There are so many coaching schools, hyped to the sky--some good, some mediocre, some not so good. I figure, why not have one that promises nothing, doesn't promote itself, and is free. Why not. Let's do it. Think of this blog/site as a place to share those bits and pieces about coaching that don't fit anywhere else. And, as a showcase for your coaching talents as well.

Pat Gundry
Chancellor

Comments

[barb elgin]

hey pat - what's your 'vision' for pat's cheap coaching school? that coaches will come and share case studies? i'd be curious to know more about what you'd like to see happen here............

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[Chris Hutchinson]

Cool idea, Chancellor Pat!

I trust that we'll have fun here - is this a party school? ;o)

I'm looking forward to the other tips that coaches post.

Yours,
Chris

[Pat Gundry]

My vision is exactly that, and more too. I want coaches to create their own school here, adding what they've discovered about coaching, sharing their ideas, tips, techinques, cautions, resource links, and anything else they'd like to. My idea is to create a place where coaches can come to contribute in an organized way that is somewhat different than what happens on an email discussion list.

[Pat Gundry]

Yes, Chris, this is a party school, in the best sense of the word. I think people learn best in an environment of fun and pleasure. But, no drinking of alcoholic beverages on campus.

[Cheryl Miller]

Hi Pat: I laughed when I saw that you're the Chancellor. He-he. I'm the Mayor of cherylmillerville.com. Who says you have to be promoted to get a great title :) Cheryl

[Randy Ray]

One of the best and most brilliant ideas I've seen come from the coaching industry in a long time. I'm offering up a virtual champagne toast to your launch and wishing you much success.