Building upon the convergence of clues, insights and aha's that excite our clients and us as coaches, we immediately proceed to the crucial phase of "Designing concrete Actions". They say "without a clear and concise map or plan, any ole road will get you there: anywhere, someday, maybe." This was the typical approach to life during the 60's and 70's, with the laid back kumbiya and comeseecomesaw mentality that defined an era. Today, that approach has shifted to a more directed, disciplined or dedicated modus operandi for successful people. Contemporary folks are hungry for more in just about every aspect of life imaginable. That's where a wide spectrum of coaching niches is striking such a harmonious and welcomed chord with the people globally.

This 9th Core Competency develops the ability to create with the client opportunities for ongoing learning and new actions that will most effectively lead to agreed-upon coaching results. Intense listening, creative presence, imagination and reinventing unique "out of the box" perspectives converge to germinate exciting solutions in a fast changing world.

By restating the client's stated agenda, by including skills of thinking, feeling and learning and by integrating the client's entire universe of options wherever appropriate, the coach co-creates with the client a new and convincing long term plan. It is precisely this plan of action that will persist in changing behavior and achieving the client's desired results. Watching Michael Phelps perform at the Olympics, then listening to him reveal his tips and techniques of success, one is struck by the hallmarks of a real champion. But the multitude of champions at every rung on the developmental ladder of progress is where we coaches enter the arena with our clients.

A special thanks goes out to everyone who helped put on and who attended the recent Summer Sizzler at Hayden's Lakefront in Tualatin.

Bob Renggli
NWCA 2008 President

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Steve is one of the world's busiest and most experienced Business Coaches. He is a Master Certified (Business and Life) Coach, a 2 time - IPO entrepreneur and business strategist. His distinctions include CPCC, MCC 2005 ICF President, and 2007 Coach of the Year awarded by Coaches Canada. He works one-to-one with entrepreneurs, independent professionals, business owners and coaches helping them grow and make the changes they need, to have businesses and lives they love. www.stevemitten.com

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Announcing yourself: If you join prior to the call beginning, feel free to announce yourself. If you join after the beginning of the call, please be respectful of the person speaking and hold your voice until later in the call. When asking a question, be sure to announce your name first so everyone knows who's on the phone!
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Conference: Yes, this is a conference call! You will be on the phone with other NWCA members - and like all of our meetings we encourage questions and all participation. If you have burning, yearning questions for one of these Masters, don't hold back!

The next two meetings will be the following Master Coaches:
Rhonda Britten, Boulder, Colorado - October 16, 2008, 11 AM Pacific
Garry Schleifer, Toronto, Canada - December 4, 2008, 11 AM Pacific

**Please note - This project has been created as an additional benefit to you by the Programs Committee of the NWCA. No other coaching organization is doing this unique series.
This call will be recorded and available to members on the NWCA website.

If you have any questions, please send an email to Programs Co-Chair Joseph Lyons at joseph@josephlyons.com .

Bio: Pamela Richards is a past President and founding member of the International Coach Federation (ICF). An educator for over 25 years and a Trainer and Professional Coach for the last 15, she is also the Director of Training of CoachInc.com.

PROGRAM DETAILS
Guest Speaker: Matthew Scott
Topic: Designing Results
Description: Join Matthew Scott, as he answers the question: Why are so many well-intentioned coaches not making any money? He will also talk about developing a synergistic off-line and on-line revenue-producing business development process for your coaching business, and how to re-purpose your coaching delivery process.

Bio: Matthew Scott is a former Army Special Forces (Green Beret) Psychological Army Warfare Officer. Today, Matthew is the Founder & Managing Director of The Life's Work Group, Inc. The Life's Work Group equips executive and entrepreneurial men @ intersection of professional success and personal significance. Matthew's first book, men@pause:transforming truths for executive men in transition will be on bookshelves in October 2008.

COST: $15 for guests and non-member coaches; free for chapter members.

Sincerely,
Programs Team:
Joseph Lyons
Susan Schwarz

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