Of the studio's recent success on its research and making the announcement for ODW workout modules, Sankalp Shakti - the husband-and-wife fitness trainers duo said, "The findings of our successful study has been one of our proudest moments in a decade of our fitness career. After much research and analysis, we've been able to design the first of its kind high-focused workout modules for women, that are not only meditative in nature but also fun. It is something that will get you rolling. We couldn't be more elated!"

After examining the body for its best natural movement and analysing the comfort zone to each own mind, every women will be trained for their specific body type. To get this going, GOODWAYS FITNESS have categorised ODW modules into:

- Workouts that are well mixed with Yoga & Meditation sessions to stimulate a complete body-mind connection

- Training programs that are rich in movement and are good for muscles and the cardiovascular system. >From active cardio to high powered strength, circuit & functional training sessions.

- Workouts that incorporate all dimensions such as physical, emotional, mental and spiritual through Animal flow workouts, Aerobics, Zumba, Bollywood Aerobics, Steppers & Dumbells, and Power Yoga etc., and a lot more.

"The results you want from your workouts won't come from one training session or one day of eating right. What's going to build the kind of body you want is the perfect rhythm that your body gets attuned to" explained Sankalp.

Ten years back, when the newlywed couple Sankalp Shakti, also the Director at Goodways Fitness, decided to make women fit, they chose Techniques based on a scientific workout with a holistic understanding one's body.

Shakti elaborates, "Strong is the new skinny. For decades women have spent hours at the gym in efforts to look skinny but now they seek real 'strength'. Women today don't want to just look fit, but also feel fit. The results you want from your workouts won't come from one training session or one day of eating right. What's going to build the kind of body you want is the workout that excites and the focus that drives you to pursue it. A simple concept that is often overlooked."

"In a One Direction Workout (ODW), your mind becomes focussed so that you do not have to focus on the workout, but the focus itself becomes an exercise.", further added Shakti.

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As spring registration opened Wednesday at City College of San Francisco, administrators slashed 289 classes to close a new $13.1 million budget deficit, The Chronicle has learned.

It cut hundreds of others last summer and spring to patch a $32 million hole, prompting protests from students and teachers especially as the college sought to increase executive pay.

No one at the leadership level of the college wants to cut classes, said college spokeswoman Evette Davis. But she said budget woes make it necessary to remove underenrolled classes.

The colleges continuing financial problems raise questions about whether its internal budget controls have improved much since 2012, when accreditors and state fiscal monitors cracked down on the school in large part because of that issue. City College spent five years fighting to retain its accreditation and emerged from the crisis in 2017.

The (college) district is projected to have an operating deficit of $13.1 million this year, Senior Vice Chancellor Tom Boegel wrote to deans and department chairs.

He warned that if cuts werent made, the district would not be able to maintain the 5% reserve, and would in fact end the year with a negative reserve.

A healthy reserve is considered to be 15%.

Boegel provided a list of 225 credit classes and 64 noncredit classes that the college wont be offering this spring.

Credit classes cut include: Elementary German, Intro to Museum Studies, International Business Finance, Women/Gender in Middle East, Practical Mathematics I, Colonial History of Latin America, Intermediate Golf, Intensive Water Aerobics, Politics of Globalization, Conversational Filipino, Intermediate Photoshop and Android Programming.

Last semester, the college waited until after students had registered to announce the course cuts.

That created confusion, Davis said. This time, were making a real effort to avoid that.

Nanette Asimov is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: nasimov@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @NanetteAsimov

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Move East is Halifaxs newest spot to sweat, stretch, and work it out.

We are really promoting strength and conditioning, and technique-driven classes, said owner Hannah Kovacs.

Located at 6130 Quinpool Road, Move East offers a variety of fitness classes to suit all preferences and skill levels.

You have a real variety based on your fitness level, your age, your mood, Kovacs said. You have the ability to choose your workout routine.

The spacious studio is divided into two parts: the field for weights-focused classes such as HIIT and strength training, and the cabin for heated classes including yoga and aerobics.

Its not overwhelming heat, Kovacs said of the cabin. We use infrared heat, so its not so much heating the air around us, but heating the bodies and objects in its path...it helps people sweat, and really walk out of there feeling accomplished.

One of the classes unique to Move East is the 30 for 30, a hybrid class that consists of both strength training and stretching.

Its 30 minutes for people to actually incorporate a proper stretch into their fitness routine, knowing they still got a really great workout for the first 30 minutes, Kovacs said. Were trying to encourage people to take better care of their bodies.

The studio offers both memberships and individual class packs, and is drop-in friendly.

While she previously worked in marketing, Kovacs first turned toward group fitness to fill the void left behind from her competitive soccer days in university.

When I graduated and was off in the world, I realized I miss being part of a team, she said. So I thought group fitness would be a good substitute for that.

After becoming certified as a fitness instructor, she worked in fitness studios in Toronto before decided the time was right to move home to Halifax and open a space of her own.

I specifically wanted to be in this area, Kovacs said, noting that there are fewer fitness options available in Halifaxs west end. It was the right opportunity and the right time, and here we are.

Along with her team of skilled trainers, Kovacs also takes part in teaching classes. The full schedule can be found online.

I love teaching, thats the whole reason this studio exists, she said. Ill probably teach for the rest of my life, until Im 80. Its something that brings me pure joy ,and its the thing that I do and I feel the most like myself.

She said one of her favourite things about working in fitness is seeing the impact it has on those who attend.

Its been cool to see people come to class and connect with one another, and I think thats what group fitness allows people to do, she said.

You dont have your phone on you, and our approach to how we coach and instruct is team-based, so it really does cultivate that community feel and gets people talking to one another. Thats what makes me happy.

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If you too want to know about how Zumba leads to weight loss, lesser-known benefits of the workout, and myths of this aerobic exercise, then you are at the right place.

Dancing to Salsa beats sounds more like a dance party than a workout and that's why Zumba is so popular worldwide. Did you know Latin-inspired high-energy form of aerobic exercise is one of the popular group exercise classes in the world?For the unversed, one can burn around 369 calories in a 60-minute class and the same is more than cardio kickboxing or step aerobics.There are several health benefits of Zumba such as weight loss, core strength, boosts heart health, improves mood and energy among others.As per the American College of Sports Medicine, benefits of group workouts also include exposure to social environment and an accountability factor as well.

If you too want to know about how Zumba leads to weight loss, lesser-known benefits of the workout, and myths of this aerobic exercise, then you are at the right place.

1. When you first came up with Zumba, did you think that it will become this big phenomenon?

I knew from the reaction of everyone who attended my first classes that as a workout, Zumba would be very successful. What I couldnt imagine was the way the brand has changed peoples lives across the world - from enabling people to achieve physical and mental health outcomes to finding a new and rewarding career as an instructor.

2. What should weight watchers and inch loss watchers know about Zumba?

I know many people aspire to lose weight, and that is certainly possible with regular Zumba practice and a healthy diet. What is more important is recognizing that a little exercise goes a long way towards extending your life. And its never too late to join a Zumba class!

3. What are the lesser-known health benefits of Zumba and why is it one of the best workouts?

We have been overwhelmed by the number of people reporting mental health benefits from Zumba. This comes from 3 things: an exercise in general, the joy of the music-driven class environment, and bonding with fellow students. The combination of physical and mental benefits makes Zumba stand out.

4. What are the myths related to Zumba?

It is a myth that you have to dance well. Anyone can join in - just move to the music in your own way for an hour, the steps will soon come. It is also a myth that you can teach a Zumba class without undertaking an official Zumba training and being properly licensed. Make sure you find an instructor on zumba.com to ensure they are legitimate.

5. Till what age would you recommend people to follow a Zumba routine?

There is no age limit. We have people in their 80s in our classes, usually in the Zumba Gold format which is designed for older or less-conditioned individuals.

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Cancer survivor Jane Zajaczkowski claims that her experience with the LiveStrong program at the Geauga YMCA has been one of transformation.

Because of LiveStrong I feel like a caterpillar who is in the process of transforming into a butterfly, she said.

The free 12-week program, a partnership between the LiveStrong Foundation and many YMCAs in the U.S., works to improve the overall health of those affected by cancer through exercise and support.

I am able to try new ways of exercising to improve my strength, balance, and overall fitness level," said Zajaczkowski."I had no idea that there were so many different ways to exercise a body.

LiveStrong program participants take part in an exercise program at the Geauga County YMCA.

Twice each week the Parkman Township resident meets with others who have been affected by the disease to take part in cardio workouts, water aerobics, weight training, yoga and more.

Workout plans focus on strength, flexibility and cardio endurance and are customized for each participant.

It has to hit all those elements but there are a million different ways to do thatyou see what thing is going to unlock it for each person, said Geauga Y personal trainer and wellness coordinator Nicole Wilson, who oversees the LiveStrong program. Weve done barre, Zumba, cycling and pickleball. Its totally adaptable.

The program was initiated at the Geauga Y in the fall of 2018 with a donation from University Hospitals and continues with financial support from other major donors and fundraising campaigns.

Although relatively new to Geauga County, the LiveStrong Foundation and the national YMCA organization have been partnered in the effort since 2008.

Wilson said that she and the other instructors have witnessed the programs impact.

Trainers see so much, she said. Its not only gaining physical strength its gaining emotional, mental and intellectual strength.

She also noted that the empowerment developed by participants helps them to realize that the disease doesnt solely dictate what their body can do.

Cancer survivor Marie Williams of Middlefield had never considered any type of gym activity before or after her diagnosis until a medical professional suggested LiveStrong as a way to help with her recovery.

Besides feeling more physically fit, I am thoroughly enjoying the fellowship of our group, Williams said. The other participants are inspiring and uplifting. We encourage each other. We laugh at the pitfalls of having two left feet in our attempts at line dancing. Some of us havent been in a pool in decades, and together weve discovered the fun of water aerobics. I could go on and on.

Our instructor spurs us on with enthusiasm, compassion and humor," she added. "They understand our needs. They laugh and cry with us. It is hard to find words to express my appreciation for their presence in my life. At this point they are not only instructors. They are friends.

Wilson noted that approximately 60 percent of those who take part in LiveStrong continue exercising at the Y after the program ends. Several have become workout buddies and hold each other accountable for sticking with the healthy routine.

The next Geauga Y LiveStrong program will start in February. Intake sessions begin in January. Neither Geauga County residence nor Y membership is required.

Those who are just diagnosed, are in treatment or in any stage of recovery/remission from cancer are invited to participate.

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All the smiling faces in a picture-perfect Facebook post Wednesday morning told the story: Former LSU and WNBA standout Temeka Johnson got her first career win as McKinley Highs head coach.

The Panthers beat Northeast 55-20 in their season opener Tuesday night. More games loom before McKinley, the No. 3 overall seed, begins play in the East Baton Rouge Parish Girls tournament, which starts Saturday at Zachary. Johnson says she has a clear mission.

Giving back to the game is something that is always important to me, Johnson said. Basketball has given me a lot and been a huge part of my life. Coaching was not something I always planned to do. But I do love what Im doing.

Johnson understands the unique situation she is in. Though she is known for hosting basketball camps for girls in multiple south Louisiana cities, this is her first coaching job at a school.

The McKinley team also is a special case in point. LHSAA sanctions in all sports made the Panthers ineligible for the Division I select playoffs a year ago. The previous two years, McKinley was the Division I runner-up. So expectations are high.

One thing these girls know is that I wont sugarcoat things for them, Johnson said. There are certain things I expect from them, and they have really responded. Since I started working with them over the summer, it really is amazing how they have progressed. I can see the growth they have made as players and young women.

Reigning Division II champion Lee and host Zachary are the top two seeds going into the EBR tourney. But a roster that includes two players who have signed with national powers, Erica Lafayette (Rutgers) and Kenyal Perry (Texas A&M), makes McKinley a team plenty of people will be watching.

The 6-foot-7 Perry left the McKinley team during her sophomore season and spent last season at a Houston area school. Perry is one of the tallest girls players to ever play in the Baton Rouge area.

Height is something you cant coach, the 5-foot-3 Johnson said. Since this summer, I have seen Kenyal grow so much in terms of her work ethic and approach to the game. She has become very focused on improving her skills.

Johnson was sure to note that McKinley is not a two-person team. She has enjoyed the challenge of learning each player's skills and levels of desire. She cites the play of Megan Brown, one of five seniors on the roster, as an example.

Megan Brown is one of our leaders, Johnson said. Shes about 5-5. But tell her that you need a rebound, a steal anything, and she is determined to get it.

Game experience as a coach is something Johnson wants to absorb. She has sought advice from multiple coaches, including former LSU assistant Bob Starkey of Texas A&M and University High coach Bonita Johnson, another former LSU player.

I'm not sure how I will react in some game situations, Johnson said. "I'm learning, too."

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Head Coach Arness Georgetown has won multiple championship games at the Mississippi School for the Deaf. Georgetown has taught and coached at the school since 1991. Mackenzie Salmon, Clarion Ledger

Within the Mississippi School for the Deaf is an office quite like any other. The walls of that office, however, areahomage to the success of the school's football program.

More specifically, they are homage to the success of Arness Georgetown.

The walls of the head coach's officeare lined with print-outs of newspaper articles chronicling eight-man football championshipsalongside photos of title teams as far back as 1995.

"I don't lookat the championships and rings," Georgetown said."The opportunities I've had and the kids I've touched along the way is howI look at [it].

"We've been blessed to have good athletes and good students. It's about the kids I've had. It's all about them."

Georgetown has served as either an assistant coach or head coach with the program since 1993. He took a seven-year hiatus from coaching in 2008 for an administrative role with the school.

In 2015, he returned to the program as a head coach. He's been a part of six national titles for the Mississippi School for the Deaf.

While winning those titles, Georgetown said he was also doing something with more of a lasting impact.

"My main goal is to teach these kids about the game of life," Georgetown said. "I always emphasize to my players that if you play basketball, football, that ball's going to stop bouncing. You can't run and catch that football forever. You've got to have another plan. So we try to instill that in our kids."

Cheryl Kaler, the Mississippi School for the Deaf principal and athletic director, has been at the school for 10 years.She said Georgetown has been a mentor and role model for the student-athletes while helping the program rise to national acclaim.

"He not only coaches the kids on the field, [but he] also coaches them in life when it comes to focusing on their academics, being men of character and making good choices," Kaler said. "They come to him for advice for all teams and see him as a father figure and a mentor."

Arness Georgetown is the head football coach at the Mississippi School for the Deaf.(Photo: Photo submitted)

Many of his players wouldn't have been allowed to play football at the public school level. They likely would have been confined to special education classes. At MSD, they get the chance to be national champions.

Devoris Meeks has played tailback and linebackerfor Georgetown.He was there when Georgetown returned to the program in2015and the team went 1-6. Meeks thought about quitting after that, but Georgetown wouldn't let him.

"He inspired me," Meeks said. "I didn't want to play anymore because we were a losing team and he told me, 'Nah, you're going to stay on my team and we're going to win next year."

And they did.

Thanks to the resolve and patience Georgetown instilled in Meeks, he got to be a part of the 2017 and 2018 national title teams. He played on this year's team, too.

"From then on, I never walked off on the team again," Meeks said.

By the standard Georgetown has established at the school, 2019 was an atypical year.

Deaf All-American Kenmarkis Meeks graduated last year. The team's starting tailback, Jaylon Mays, separated his shoulder in the first game of the 2019 season. One of the starting receivers elected to leave the team to focus on academics.

Georgetown's team finished the year with a 2-6 record and were a far cry away from a national title. Most of the players were part of the last two national titles.

His team may be in a valley now, but Georgetown said he's confident it will prepare them to return to championship form.

"Some kids don't take adversity very well, so it's my job to keep the kids' heads up and keep them going," Georgetown said. "It's tough, but I like it in a sense because it's life lessons. I tell the kids all the time, sometimes things don't work out the way you want them to work out. You have to be able to deal with those things."

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Ask Urban Meyer about life after college football, and he won't deny that there's still a part of him that misses coaching.

Nonetheless, theman who captured three national championships -- two at Florida and one at Ohio State -- during his career appears to be making the most of the new frontier that 2019 has provided him with.

ESPN's Dan Dakich and Seth Greenberg recently hadMeyer on as a guest during an episode of the "Courtside" podcast. Go figure, Meyer was asked the question that just about everyone has thrown his way since retiring after the 2018 season: Would ever get back into the business of coaching?

While Meyer -- now a college analyst for Fox Sports -- didn't give a definitive "yes" or "no," Meyer did make one this much clear: Whilenot spending Saturdays in the fall on the sidelines is still an adjustment for him, he's undoubtedlyenjoying the extra time on his hands-- whether that be spending more time with family or even taking a trip to play the renowned Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia just several weeks ago.

"The hardest part of the day is the first 30 minutes of every morning," Meyer said on the podcast. "It's down to about 30 minutes now. It used to be about an hour or an hour-and-a-half where I just missed it so bad. But I'm so into this Fox college football team that I have. I'm so into other things, whether it be business opportunities or something else. It's just intriguing -- this whole other world. I'm also into my grandchildren and wife and family. We're traveling and doing some cool things. I played Augusta (National) two weeks ago -- when could you have ever done that in the fall? So it's a nice life out there."

For those who are rooting for Meyer to come back out of retirement, don't get your hopes up either -- at least not after a newreportfrom Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports that surfaced on Wednesday. One high-ranking college football source close to the coach told Dodd they firmly believe that Meyer has called it a career for good, despite his name being tossed around at schools such as USC should there soon be an opening with the Trojans.

Meyer's "Courtside" appearance was not the first time that he spoke about adjusting to life after football. Meyer expressed a similar sentiment in September during a wide-ranging interview with Cleveland.com.

Ive been in a fight for 33 years, and now youre not in that fight, Meyer toldCleveland.com. So how do you fulfill that fight? And I feel that every morning. Every morning. Its all about a win and a loss for 33 years. I mean every day was. Not just youre getting ready for a game. No, no, no, no.Youre recruiting every day. Youre going against Alabama and Clemson every day, The Team Up North every day. Now youre not. Thats the number one void, is youre not in a fight.

Meyer has said his health has improved since he walked away nearly a year ago when faced with surgery to remove a fist-sized cyst in his brain or combat it away from the coaching profession at his physician's urging.

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It's not uncommon to worry about the ramifications of change. Whether it comes from our own decisions or forces beyond our control, change in our personal and professional lives can be intimidating, but it's often necessary to keep growing and evolving.

Instead of fearing change, many coaching professionals recommend embracing it and viewing it as a positive force in your life. To help you do this, we asked the members of Forbes Coaches Council how someone can work toward embracing change. Based on their responses, here are some of the most effective strategies to try.

Forbes Coaches Council members discuss strategies for welcoming change with open arms.

1. Prepare For It

If you know change is necessary for your growth, prepare for it! Start small by implementing changes that are not too uncomfortable, like drinking more water versus joining a HIIT class or reading daily before registering for college courses. Ease your way into change, making it more manageable when big changes come. Once you see all the good from the changes, you'll be ready for more! - Miranda VonFricken, Miranda VonFricken Mastermind Coaching

2. Determine The Value

This might sound simple, but to make change, we have to determine the value of the change. We're human and being human means we don't do things simply for the sake of doing them, we need purpose, value or benefit out of our actions. We'll undertake great changes that we're excited about, such as getting married, moving or going to college, but some changes require reflection before action. - Dr. Teresa Ray, PCC, Dr. Teresa Ray

3. Keep Your Skills Current

In order to grow, embracing change is not optional. To adapt successfully, a good strategy is to be aware of your situation by regularly asking yourself questions such as what is your mission, purpose and what obstacles stand in your waythis will help you understand change and help you to build skills. Keeping your skills current is an effective strategy to add to your value and growth. - Elizabeth Ruiz, EAR Enterprises

4. Think About The Possibilities

Change is a necessary step in the growth process, and embracing change is all about having the right mindset. Being curious and committing yourself to see the advantages and learning opportunities in a given situation rather than the roadblocks and hurdles will enable you to gain needed perspective and orient yourself toward positive and deliberate action. - Dennis Volpe, LRI

5. Always Run Toward Only What You Want

Change can be scary and let's face it: Change is a permanent state today. Want to succeed gracefully when change occurs? Try this: Match your highest values and talents to the desired change. If they show up in what you are looking to do, run hard toward that change. If they do not show up at all, then pick a different way to get where you want to go. - John Hittler, Evoking Genius

6. Allow Change To Reveal Your Strengths

Change requires us to respond to new information, situations and environments. It tests our ability to succeed while adapting in new and creative ways and measures our resilience and personal agency. Recognizing change as a revolutionary agent of exposure and leadership capacity allows us to fear it less and accept it as a partner in building a more fulfilling and authentic life. - Joynicole Martinez, The Alchemist Agency

7. Redefine Change To Be Your 'Nirvana'

Redefining change as an opportunity to realize your dream outcome is a valuable mindset to adopt. Who wouldn't jump at the chance to make a positive impact on their own terms? By visualizing your "nirvana" end result and working toward achieving it, you will more likely stay motivated to see the results of the strategies you implement because they are aligned with your passions. - Karan Rhodes, Shockingly Different Leadership

8. Don't View Relapses As Failure

People expect changes will go upward. They anticipate blocks, but if they return to old ways of behavior, they think it is over and stop completely. A person might have some or many small lapses or relapses. The secret of change is to know that, stand up, dust yourself off and come back to the desired behavior. The key to success is to not let these setbacks undermine your self-confidence. - Inga Bieliska, Inga Arianna Bielinska Coaching Consulting Mentoring

9. Be Consistent In Your Actions And Motivation

Irrelevant from the purpose of the change, consistency in actions matter. Wanting to achieve change will inherently require consistent actions, which in turn is also one of the main reasons why desired results can't be achieved without it. It requires a mechanism that results in consistent actions that are greatly influenced by consistent motivation. - Kamyar Shah, World Consulting Group

10. Don't Just Embrace Change; Drive It

People have bemoaned change and the pace by which things change for millennia. With technological advances creating tectonic shifts in all aspects of life and with knowledge doubling occurring on average every 13 months, there is no time to "work to embrace" change. Today, change produces either growth or decline. The future is being created now and change catalysts have the edge. - Joseph Michelli, The Michelli Experience

11. Get An Accountability Partner

Scared by change? Others are too. And they want to help you and themselves change. Make them your accountability partner. Research shows that the more you follow up with your accountability partner, the more change you will achieve. I check in with my accountability partner, Paul, every week. We let go of what didn't serve us well the past week, celebrate wins and give advice for the week ahead. - Louis Carter, Best Practice Institute

12. Create An Achievable Roadmap To Change

Everything happens in measured time. We must create an achievable roadmap. The most effective way to achieve this outcome is a timeline and a strategy. Every chunk of time must be prepared for. Once you have created your timeline, you can prepare! Developing an action plan along with understanding how the change may be maintained creates effective habits. Predictability will bring calm and peace. - Stephynie Malik, Stephynie Malik, SMALIK Enterprises

13. Reduce The Ambiguity

Change is scary because it creates ambiguity. When we aren't sure what's on the other side, our brains take us to survival mode. When possible, seek answers or clarity on the change, and when they aren't known, take time to imagine all of the possibilities. When you can see a variety of ways forward, the ambiguity is calmed and we can lean in to grow from the change. - Christine Pouliot, Evocent Leadership Development

14. Make Change An Adventure

Our words and perceptions matter and impact our behavior and actions. Reframing the way we think about change is very valuable in whether we worry about it or we embrace it. Stop thinking about change as the big bad wolf"scary," "uncertain" and "negativeand start thinking about change as an adventure and a fun experience where we will learn and grow and have fun in the process. - Shefali Raina, Alpha Lane Partners

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Many of you express an interest in learning about executive coaching. You are asking about what kind of work coaches actually do. You are asking whether you can benefit from hiring and working with one, and you are asking what exactly it takes to become an executive coach. I know this because you have asked my office, you have asked some of our coaches and many of my colleagues, and you have asked me a lot.

While most questions come from prospective clients, many also come from various employees out there who wonder how they might undertake a career transition from their current roles and become an executive coach. And a good number of questions also come from current executives and management consultants who want to develop coaching skills so they can perform better as a supervisor or manager.

People come to coaching from many different outlets.In my case, executive coaching became a service I added on to management consulting and training work I was doing. It was in response to expanding needs and demands from clients. After years of advising and collaborating with executives and teams on strategy, performance, HR, project management, etc., I just couldnt ignore what I was learning. Senior managers and executives began expressing a real desire to go deeper. They wanted to receive more dedicated, personalized and focused attention to help them achieve strategic, operational, human capital and leadership goals.

Its not that organizational leaders were saying they didnt need or value consulting and training quite the contrary. But it got so that they didnt really want to let go after a consulting project or training workshop had concluded. They wanted to put a coach on the field to more readily address issues with leaders. They needed a coach who would assess organizational, team and individual challenges and then customize action plans, resource and competency development that would result in higher levels of success for both the organization and its executives and managers. So my journey to become a qualified and credentialed coach began, and now Im sharing my success tips with you.

Here are the five things I had to do to achieve success.

In the realm of executive coaching, you can expect to work primarily with C-suite execs, directors and managers from varying public and private entities. Sometimes you will deliver coaching for individuals, and sometimes you will deliver coaching for entire teams and executive committees. But first, do your homework.

Delve deeply to learn about the varying types of coaching which exist.There are all sorts of different coaches from motivational coaches, to executive coaches, to leadership coaches, to career coaches, to personal coaches and so forth.The Institute of Organization Development describes 15 different types of coaching. I suggest you research and study the key differences and similarities before you decide that executive coaching is actually the form you want to deliver. You might determine that another type of coaching is a better fit for you, or you may decide that you had coaching all wrong and now never want to do it at all.

Organizational leaders seek out executive coaching for myriad reasons, but foremost seems to be the desire to receive highly customized and confidential counsel, guidance and support in areas where you as the coach have developed a special expertise and talent. Those you coach will expect you to provide them a safe space to learn and grow while also holding them accountable for goal accomplishment. Before you can do this well, youll need to form a sound coaching philosophy.

An effective executive coaching philosophy should include, at a minimum, these three factors. It should

In a nutshell, my philosophy is that coaching is an experiential and highly personalized process that supports and advances the individual or teams capacity to achieve short and long-term goals. It is guided by mutual trust and respect and is predicated upon the coachs ability to create a process and environment whereby those being coached can and will examine issues more deeply, think differently and then define their own solutions to complicated challenges. It is a partnership that establishes a platform for the executive to receive customized feedback and guidance to maximize organizational, professional and personal performance.

What is your coaching philosophy? If you want to build a successful career as an executive coach, youll have to develop a sound philosophy and be able to articulate it at the ready.

INFOGRAPHIC. Click to download or view larger Image. The Difference Between An Executive Coach And ... [+] An Advisor.

Though you might have a tendency to sometimes exchange the word consulting for the word advising, youd be mistaken to do the same with coaching. The gap between advising and coaching is larger than the gap between advising and consulting.

Executive coaches and executive advisors both add institutional and leadership value for delivering results, but they take different approaches and use different processes to get people there. An executive coachs process is designed to help clients achieve results by creating behavior change and developing the skills, thinking and competencies necessary for success. An advisors process is designed to help clients achieve results first. If theres time to change behavior and develop skills, thinking and competence, they might put effort toward that, but the goal is to deliver expertise, answers and solutions first.

As an executive coach, your job will be to help your clients get where they want to go by pulling from and channeling the best within them. As an advisor, your job will be to help your clients get where they want to go by pulling from the best within themselves and also more regularly imparting your own expertise or answers for success. The distinction is notable, and you really should consider it before investing in becoming an executive coach. You may think that you want a career as executive coach when you actually want to be an advisor or consultant.

Certainly, there is no problem with becoming both an executive coach as well as an advisor; you just need to know the distinctions. You dont want to do all the work to get clients and then disappoint them because you are doing coaching work with them, but they expected someone who would quickly give them answers, develop solutions and maybe even lead the project work.

Do you appreciate the differences? If you want to build a successful career as an executive coach, youll need to be able to explain these differences to prospective clients so that you establish upfront the right expectations for the process. You should also define all your deliverables, outcomes and contracts with this understanding in mind.

Whether you simply desire to add a coaching component to enhance your current supervisory, management or leadership abilities so you can help your staff and teams perform better or you desire a complete career change or career transition into the realm of executive coaching, you really should design a thoughtful coaching methodology and process to ensure success.

I already recommended that you research varying coaching philosophies as you move to define your own, and I make that same recommendation here. Reach out to successful coaches, explore different coaching programs and methods, check out the many coaching certification programs and organizations out there and then decide what coaching methods and processes you might apply to best serve your target audience or client base.

An effective executive coaching methodology and process will contemplate and provide for many different factors, including these.

Again, I added coaching work to an already established management consulting and training portfolio. But as I grew more committed to the value and benefits of executive coaching, I realized Id have more success with a clearly defined executive coaching methodology and framework so I designed one, and its called DREAR a superior coaching model.

DREAR proven to consistently deliver results helps me and my team of coaches engage in a deliberative process to define the purpose, competencies and behaviors that need to be modified and maximized. It guides our method of systematically linking performance goals to organizational strategy. And by integrating the five components of development, resources, education, accountabilities and results, DREAR helps executives, managers and directors maximize leadership contributions and build capabilities to more fully contribute to organizational success.

What is your coaching methodology and process? If you want to build a successful career as an executive coach, youll have to design a clear and understandable method and process that you can easily replicate but also customize and refine when and as necessary to meet the needs of those you coach.

Bad coaches come in all shapes and sizes. Good coaches do too. No one has yet demonstrated conclusively what makes an executive coach qualified or what makes one approach to executive coaching better than another, says Harvard Business Reviews Stratford Sherman and Alyssa Freas. While things may have improved some since 2004 when Sherman and Freas described the Wild West of Executive Coaching, I argue they havent improved enough.

Life-long learning.

Today, there is an abundance of coaching organizations and education and certification programs out there, but good and bad executive coaches still come from all of them. You have to define for yourself what specific education, certification and experiences you believe will make you a great coach, but more importantly you should remain dedicated to life-long learning because what you learned three years ago may not keep you at the forefront of what your prospective clients may need today. Everything is moving faster so make a point to stay current to ensure you can be competitive.

To establish credibility, youll want to have a solid background of accomplishment and success in your own right with hands-on experience, education and certifications (where necessary) to match. Its difficult to narrow the educational and certification paths of the many, many executive coaches out there, but suffice it to say that as you define the specialty areas and parameters for your coaching work (i.e., strategy, operations, change, performance, leadership, conflict management, human resources, etc.), its to your advantage to consider a wide range of courses, certifications and maybe college degrees to elevate your credibility in your chosen specialty area(s).

Confidence and temperament.

Executive coaching is not some kind of remedial service for low or poor performers quite the contrary.Instead, its specifically designed for high performers and those who hold themselves to higher standards of success and desire to operate at their greatest potential. And though there is no one prescribed background that fits best for this kind of work, there is an ideal temperament. Youll need to be very comfortable working with highly accomplished, powerful and sometimes demanding senior-level and C-suite executives. You will need to be comfortable with ambiguity, offer flexibility with scheduling and format and be prepared to customize your methods and processes even the forum or platform as necessary to meet your clients needs.

Executive coaches tend to work mostly with you guessed it executives and an organizations senior directors and leaders, but we also work with mid-level supervisors and managers as well. To be successful, you need to be able to influence high-powered and assertive individuals with confidence.

Finally, it is most important that you are an adept leader yourself and can be direct enough to hold other leaders accountable.Discipline, focus and timeliness are critical as well. You should brush up on your communication and negotiation skills and be very comfortable with conflict and debate while displaying an executive presence.

If you decide you either want to add coaching as a side gig or actually build a successful career as an executive coach, youll need to define a pricing model for your business. Before you ever get your first client, decide on a pricing model and determine what your coaching fees will be.

The Institute of Coaching provides good guidance for how to start pricing your coaching services and describes five different types of pricing models.

A lot of this can be a challenge early on, but youll want to define it well in advance of bringing on your first client. Its important to make sure that you set pricing that makes you competitive but doesnt undersell your talents and abilities. Take this into account as you define your coaching fees; they vary greatly depending on several things including:

When I first started, I used the performance-based pricing model and then moved to the hourly-rate pricing model. Today, my company primarily uses the package-based pricing model and has had great success with it for the past nine years. Clients we work with select coaching packages (i.e., a three-month package, a six-month package, a one-year package and so forth). The most commonly purchased packages are our six-month package and the 18-month package.

I recommend you try using flat-rate, fixed-project fee contracts because they will streamline your processes, create more efficiency and avoid the possibility that your clients start to feel the nickel-and-dime syndrome where they think you are greedily charging them for every single extra thing you do for them.

If you still want to become a coach - and specifically an executive coach - after reading this and following up with additional research, go for it! But if your research leads you to completely scrap the idea or follow a different type of coaching path, thats fine too.

My goal was to share with you the kind of information I wish someone had shared with me in the beginning. Whats important is that you dont let a lack of information cause you to shy away from achieving your career goals. Learn what it takes for any career field that interests you and then make it happen.

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