"Coaching skills" isn’t exactly a sexy phrase. It doesn’t win top billing of the ad wizards. You probably don’t start breathing faster or heavier when you mention the phrase. Yet it should! And Dr. Michael Hall is going to suggest why in this article. He will describe a current movement that’s underway, perhaps even a revolution—a very quiet one at this moment, but a revolution nonetheless, and a revolution that will certainly get louder and more attention in the years to come. It may even be a defining revolution of the twenty-first century!    ...MORE

Leadership Quote:
The quality of leadership, more than any other single factor, determines the success or failure of an organization.
- Fred Fiedler & Martin Chemers Improving Leadership Effectiveness

Latest from us
Time sure flies between newsletters. Some latest events include: Running the Everest Leadership Challenge – our unique virtual learning journey with one of Sydney’s elite public schools as part of their six-year (!) leadership development program. James has been teaching our 3 day ‘Coaching Essentials’ program to an insurance company in the UK and coming in certainly not last nor least, but 23^rd in the Sydney Oxfam Trail Walker.

Success Story - Australian of the Year Nominee
Overcoming adversity and battling against the odds are stories that sum up the Australian spirit. What appears to keep these people going is their unswerving passion and belief in what they are doing. When it comes to helping young people turn around their life and get a ‘fair go’ there would be few with more enthusiasm than Brett Murray of Dare Operations. An engaging and inspiring speaker, Brett has given hope to Australian youth, some of whom wouldn’t be here without his belief in them. It’s great to see him finally being recognised for his years of self-sacrifice to help Australia’s youth. If you would like to know more about what Brett does visit his site
http://www.dareops.com

What our clients say:
As a high level Coaching Course, I found this workshop to be head-and-shoulders above the vast majority of what is currently on offer. The course format and the learning approach permits quick assimilation of a large mass of knowledge. James Holden’s ability to translate the abstract into the concrete was outstanding.
- John O'Leary, Training & Development Controller, Motor Insurers Bureau, United Kingdom.