Coaching Tools and Information
Here is some information about coaching in general and some of the tools that I use in my coaching.
- 11 Simple Ways to Manage Stress
- How to Choose a Coach
- Values Exercise
- Food for Thought Questionnaire
- Success Assessment
- Articles
- CleanSweep Program
- Coaching Information
If I could recommend only a few books…
To communicate clearly and focus on one issue, I recommend Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson. This book focuses more on what goes on inside your head and how you respond to the other person.
To hold people accountable and have difficult conversations about repeated undesired behaviors, I recommend Crucial Confrontations by Kerry Patterson. This book focuses more on what the other person needs in order to accomplish the desired task or behavior.
To get organized and more importantly, to capture all your “stuff,” both mental and physical, in a trusted system so you can focus on being productive, I recommend Getting Things Done by David Allen.
To teach young children your values (that’s how I see the book, though that’s not how it’s titled) I recommend The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child by Alan E. Kazdin.
If you want to put yourself through a coaching program without hiring a coach, I recommend The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr. It echos many of my own coaching philosophies in a very accessible format.
Companies and Products that I recommend
Solo-E.com: It’s not just about the business - it’s about the lifestyle! Discover the secrets of successful Solo Entrepreneurs doing what they love AND living the life they want. Learn: marketing with integrity, leveraging technology, beating solo isolation.
Donor Tools: Online donor management software that’s especially cost effective for young nonprofits. It’s also a great product for churches as well as more mature nonprofits.
Total Administrative Solutions: Ragen Chastain (in Austin) helped me organize my business so that I can be more productive! She has lots of great ideas on how to get me organized and, more importantly, she’s helping me create systems that complement my working style, instead of forcing me into a one-size-fits-all solution.
Bright Ideas Video: Heidi Kamilar (in Dallas) did several photos for this me (including the sunset on the home page) and also helped me plan and choose photos that reflected my personality.
Dolphin Blue: Recycled and tree-free paper and office supplies.
Fast Lane Dreams: Terri Zwierzynski helps web developers do fun, creative work that creates a stable, steadily-increasing income, while avoiding nightmare clients! She was my coach for several years and kept me focused during years of marathon relocations!
State Tax Analysis, Research and Recovery, LLC: STARR specializes in local and state tax regulations and the application of tax incentives that result in cash refunds and future cost reductions. The cool thing is that if they don’t find any savings, you don’t have to pay! Call Darrell Lensch at 214-442-6560 ext 204 and tell him I sent you!
