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Leadership in the 21st Century-The Feminine Adavantage
Judith speaks at the Woman's Finance Exchange in Houston-May 16, 2008
Hear the audio recording of the speech.
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Bruce and Judith attend the Strozzi Institute for advanced coaching training called Somatic Coaching, as part of the
continuous upgrading of our skills and offerings. October 2007 and February 2008.
The Strozzi Institute, located in Petaluma, Ca. offers leading edge programs for leaders and coaches.
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Judith launches Power To Act program designed to shift beliefs of what is possible and to propel leaders and others to achieve beyond theirs and others expectations. January 2008.
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Bruce attends a SAVI workshop, System for Analyzing Verbal Interaction. Oct 2007.
SAVI® (pronounced “savvy”), is a communication tool that helps people understand the invisible yet powerful forces affecting communication with others. This is a very useful tool in working with coaching clients.
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Thinking Partners, Inc., The Leadership Coaching Company, announces
On this site you can learn what we have learned as coaches to leaders in numerous organizations, industries and disciplines. Taken from past issues of the Exceptional Leader newsletter as well as other sources, this site is a portal to learning about leadership on the web.
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Bruce Anderson and David Steitz Present to Houston Coaches Network
January 8, 2007
Dave Steitz with Steitz Partners and Bruce told coaching stories. Dave focuses
on small businesses and told stories that show how coaching can impact the
business success of small companies while helping owners become more satisfied
and effective in their work.
Bruce discussed leadership coaching engagements in larger companies looking at one case where the leader was too accommodating and another where the leader was too intimidating.
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Michael Holthouse, founder of Paranet and Houston philanthropist, discussed elements of leadership and how it impacts a companie's culture. His primary message was that emotional intelligence, relating skills, was the key determining factor in leadership success. He is now chairman of Prepared 4 Life, a non profit organization that empowers members to become contributing members of society through asset-based, experiential after-school programs.
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Bruce moderates CEO Opportunities Roundtable for Greater Houston Partnership October 24, 2006
Presentations were conducted by Bonnie Monych with
The New WorkPlace, Inc. on Maximizing Team Performance;
William Altman
Korn/Ferry International on
Landing New Talent;
Bambi McCullough with Chrysalis Partners LLC on Boosting
the Individuals Performance and C.J. Coolidge with Adminstaff on Exit Strategies.
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Houston's Government Day October 5, 2006
The day included a tour of City Hall by Xavier Herrera and Veronica Hernandez. I
had the pleasure of introducing Dr. Robert M. Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, Rice University and a expert on urban political and public policy. Dr. Stein brought life to his topic: Local Governance and Trends in Texas Politics.
Judge Robert Eckels, Harris County Commissioner’s Court spoke about Institutionalizing Leadership and the Honorable Mayor of Houston; Mr. Bill White brought the class up to date about what he considered important trends and the state of City of Houston today. The day ended with Christina Cabral, Director of the Office of Boards & Commissions of the City of Houston, educating us on how best to access civic engagement by being involved on City Boards and Commissions.
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Bruce attends Birkman International Conference in Houston October 6, 2006
Birkman consultants came from all over the world to learn more about using
the Birkman Method. I found their new 360 Degree Feedback Report, which can
be integrated with an individual’s Birkman report result, particularly interesting.
We will begin using it with our clients.
In sitting next to Roger Birkman at the banquet, I learned that the 87 year old Chairman and founder comes into the office each day, fully engaged in creating more value for clients and colleagues. He also works out at the Houstonian five days a week.
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Motivating Employees To Achieve The Strategic Plan
Bruce Presents to Silver Fox Summit September 27, 2006
Learn 5 ways to personally motivate employees.
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When Does An Executive Need Executive Coaching?
Article in Houston Business Journal September 1, 2006
Professional coaches are beneficial to emerging leaders within a company,
or to those who have advanced into more strategic roles.
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Coaching: An Emerging Professional Service
Bruce presents to The Whitehall Club, River Oaks Country Club August 25, 2006
A review of the evolving professional service of coaching, history, basic concepts and practice.
Contact Judith M.O’Connor
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