October 22, 2009 • 2:38 pm 0
Good news is around the corner for executives in India. So it would appear from the results of the latest survey by Hewitt. It says that the biggest pay hike in the Asia Pacific region in 2010 will be in India.
Filed under: Indian Economy, Trends , Executive Coaching, executive compensation
October 12, 2009 • 8:23 am 0
My heart warms when I hear stories of people who have made it big by following their natural talents and passion. Here’s one in the New York Times by Amy Wallace, I am sure you will like: It’s the story of 40 year old Cesar Millan- the Los Angeles based “Dog Whisperer”. Millan, an immigrant from Mexico, has over the years become an indispensable trainer and coach to the dogs of America’s rich and famous.
Filed under: People, Trends , assertiveness, Cesar Millan
October 9, 2009 • 7:28 pm 1
” In the absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia until ultimately we become enslaved by it ” wrote Robert Heinlein, the leading American writer of science fiction. How many of us have got so stuck in the routine that we are not able to do what we want to do?
Filed under: Trends , 43 Things, Goal Setting, Social networking
October 6, 2009 • 7:25 pm 1
When time is at a premium, a quick tip could be more useful than a long blog post. This idea leads me to plan to share a tip on executive coaching and/or career / leadership development via Twitter – as often as I can- certainly a few times a week. I am keen on this idea and let’s see how it goes.If you wish to join me in this adventure, sign on as a follower here.
Filed under: Trends , Executive Coaching via Twitter, Twitter
October 5, 2009 • 2:49 pm 0
In your time you must have come across many executive coaches. Not all of them have similar backgrounds. One key difference is that some have backgrounds in psychology while others may not.
Would there be any difference between psychologists and non-psychologists as coaches? This question is answered by Ken Novack in his blog post ” Do Psychologists Make Better Executive Coaches? “. What do you think? Read the rest of this entry »
Filed under: Blogs, Trends , Executive Coaching, psychologists, psychology in coaching
September 19, 2009 • 4:38 pm 0
A recent article in the New York Times points to the large number of women who are getting back to work- having to choose a job because of the effect the recession has had on their families. Husbands have lost their jobs and/or the economics of a single person working no longer give them the comforts that they were used to.
Filed under: Trends , employment, recession, women at work
September 9, 2009 • 9:07 am 0
When there is severe strain on the economies of many countries- particularly those in the West, it is gratifying to see that the Indian economy continues to be strong- relatively. Read the rest of this entry »
Filed under: Trends , Indian Economy, job market
August 26, 2009 • 7:37 am 0
While many professions take a beating in a recession, executive coaching seems to be one which is on the upswing even in a down economy. I guess the sheer importance of making every opportunity for business count and the possibility of getting left behind drive companies and individuals alike to use executive coaches in tough times.
Filed under: Trends , Executive Coaching, people development, Wall Street Journal
August 10, 2009 • 9:23 am 1
Most HR folk have realized the need to have a strong web presence. They have participated in many social networks to gain from the experiences of others as well as share their own. HRM Today is one social network for HR folk that has grown tremendously over the years.
Filed under: Trends , HRM Today, Lance Haun, Laurie Ruettimann, social networks
August 4, 2009 • 10:02 am 0
The compulsions of holding down a job during tough economic times need hardly be underscored. When you work in an organisation, you do build a certain equity in that organisation- amongst your peers, your team members and certainly amongst your supervisors. Call that your Personal Equity. Getting out of a job and getting into another means throwing away the equity you have earned over time due to your efforts and contributions.
Filed under: HR Function, Trends , employment, lay offs, personal equity
