Borrowed Wisdom

"This time like all times is a very good one
if we but know what to do with it."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

New: SmartMatch Alliances Book | Coaching Approach | Types Of Clients
Mentor Coaching: Group & Individual | Approach to Technology
My Business Experience and Education | What Else Do I Do?
Formats And Fees | Career Coaching
Media Coverage
Contact Information

What I Do
I am a master business coach with an international practice that includes a wide variety of executives, business owners and professional people. My coaching includes private telephone coaching, group coaching [corporate and professional groups], alliance coaching. I work with corporations and organizations as well, with in-person workshops and seminars as well as group and individual telephone coaching. This dual approach keeps me connected in many ways, for the benefit of all my clients. I am a partner in Coaching Success TeleForums(tm), specializing in global distance learning by telephone, using a state-of-the-art conference call system for interactive and dynamic TeleForums. I am also the co-founder, program manager, director of training, and on the faculty at the award-winning University of Texas at Dallas School of Management Executive and Professional Coaching program UTD Coaching
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SmartMatch Alliances Book
  • SmartMatch Alliances(tm)!

    By reading our book you can
    Learn from like-minded people and companies in your profession, industry, niches, and specialties.
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    Create a business-building strategy that's low- to no-risk and always win-win - one in which the only limits are your own imagination, creativity, and energy.

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    Approach Taken During Coaching
    1. My clients know a lot, have achieved a lot, are complex, multifaceted people. We have much to learn from each other.
    2. I work with corporations and their teams to:
      Develop collaborative relationships
      Create successful alliances
      Optimize the team-building process
      Respond successfully to change
      Support the evolution of managers to coaches
      Value diversity
      Coach for success
      Look to the future
    3. Working with a coach is a great way for a successful individual to:
      Set and achieve higher quality goals
      Eliminate rather than tolerate the negatives
      Achieve a balanced life
      Make better decisions
      Accelerate development in business, skills, knowledge, relationships
    4. Coaching is not therapy. I will suggest a therapist if I think a client needs one.
    5. Message to my clients: " We work together to design and reach for the future you have always wanted".
    6. We are partners; I listen to you, make suggestions, point out connections, share some powerful tools, and focus on what is important to you. We make the changes you want.
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    Mentor Coaching: Group & Individual

    "Propel Your Practice" Groups for Intermediate-Level Coaches
    These are practice-building coaching groups with a Certified Mentor Coach. We meet for two hours each month, in a format that is affordable, effective, and efficient.
    Leader: Judy Feld, CMC, MCC, MS, MAS

    WHO QUALIFIES? Do you fit the following profile?

    1. Have some formal coach training [This is not a training class]
    2. Have worked with (or currently working with) a coach. [This is not a "first-time" group]
    3. Have some paying clients and have done some marketing. [So you know what works (or doesn't) for you]
    4. Want to take your practice to a higher level of fulfillment and success.
    5. Would benefit from the shared wisdom and group dynamics of your coaching colleagues.
    6. Would like to experience the group coaching model--and benefit from the efficiency and affordability it offers.

    WHAT DO WE WORK ON?

    1. I support you in leveraging all of your assets-- business or professional experience, education, unique interests, talents and personal style--to build a rewarding and enjoyable coaching practice and a great life.
    2. In each one-hour session we'll have: check-in and update, Q&A and resource sharing, open coaching, our "topic of the week", and action commitments from all.
    3. We'll share what works and what doesn't work--and my collection of practice-building resources.
    4. This is not a teleclass--it is group coaching. The agenda belongs to the group, and your participation is key.
    5. We keep it light, fast-paced, and FUN!

    FEE: $200/month for two one-hour group sessions.

    Group Size: 8 coaches.

    Next NEW "Propel Your Practice" Group:
    MONDAYS    , at 11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern time (one hour long; two times a month).
    [That's 11:00 a.m. in Boston; 10:00 a.m. in Dallas; 9:00 a.m. in Denver; 8:00 a.m. in San Francisco--and 4:00 p.m. in London]
    Beginning February 4, 2008
    If you would like to receive a list of coaching topics and a registration form please send an e-mail to judy@coachnet.com with "Monday Group--February" in the subject line. I would be happy to answer your questions about this new group.

    Individual Mentor Coaching
    I work with coaches at all levels of experience. I support you in leveraging all of your assets--business or professional experience, education, unique interests, talents and personal style--to build a rewarding and enjoyable coaching practice and a great life. I am told that I am insightful, articulate, humorous and direct in requesting action and celebrating a mentee's progress. We work on coaching skills and on marketing your coaching practice. Included is guidance in making best use of technology--web sites, cyber-newsletters, automated mailing lists and other practice-growing tools such as speaking and seminars.

    FORMATS:
    I offer one-to-one mentor coaching at a special rate for coaches in training ($400/month--three 30-min sessions or two 45-minute sessions)

    I offer Client Call Supervision (for Certification via the ICF).

    I am a licensed Coaching Clinic facilitator.

    I am a supervising coach (group and individual) in the Executive and Professional Coaching Program in the School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas.

    For a free 20-minute consultation send an email to judy@coachnet.com with "Mentor Coaching" in the subject line. We'll determine the format and/or group placement that best serves you including referral to other mentor coaches if appropriate).

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    My Business Experience and Education
    In my twenty years of business experience I have held corporate management positions in marketing, consulting, business development, research and software design while remaining actively involved in training and speaking. I was Vice President of Special Marketing of AMR Information Services, an affiliate of America Airlines and a vehicle for diversification which leveraged the technology of the corporation and marketed it to other companies around the world. I have managed a diverse international work force and was instrumental in the formulation of a joint venture with the French National Railroad (SNCF) which was an early example of a virtual corporation. Prior to my tenure at AMR I held management positions with UCCEL Corp., STSC,CompuServe and Texas Instruments. I was a founding partner in Vocabulary Enterprises, L.C.; we created the award-winning multi-media vocabulary-building product What's the Word? (tm) . I was involved in international joint ventures as a principal with Orbis Resources Group , an international consortium based in Dallas, that facilitated successful global alliances.

    My undergraduate degree is in Mathematics, from Douglass College of Rutgers University, with highest honors. I have Masters degrees from Southern Methodist University in Math and Operations Research. I have continued my interest in education in both traditional academic and corporate enivironments, as both teacher and student. My commitment to lifelong learning can be contagious to others! I was a Senior Trainer at Coach University (a virtual university), a Certified Coach and a Certified Mentor Coach. I was the founding editor/publisher of the Coaching News, the newsletter of the International Coach Federation, served on the ICF Board since 1997, and served as President of the ICF in 2003. I have been a speaker at international coaching conferences since 1996. The SOHO Success Letter, a free monthly e-mail newsletter focusing on success strategies for the Small Office/Home Office community began publication in February, 1996.

    To subscribe send an e-mail to soho@coachnet.com.

      Board of Directors, ICF

     

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    What Else Do I Do? [Return to Index]

    Formats and Fees

    We provide a number of choices for your coaching appointments--of varying frequency and duration. Fees range from $400 to $1000 per month for individual telephone coaching.

    Group and in-person programs are also flexibly designed, depending on the needs of your organization.

    Career Coaching
    The CoachPlex Career Transition Program has been designed to provide one-on-one individualized attention during the process of transitioning to a new position or career. Career Coaching works best with those people who are highly motivated, work well independently and are open to embracing new methodologies and technologies and making significant changes. It is a cost-effective alternative to traditional outplacement services, and a balanced approach to career and life planning.
    Career Coaching programs range from $500 to $1600 per month, depending on the individual needs and preferences of the client.
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    Mentor Coaching
    I work with a limited number of coaches who are highly motivated and willing to make the investment and take the actions to build a fulfilling coaching practice.
    Special rates for coaches in training--three 30-minute or two 45-minute sessions per month (pre-scheduled): $400/month.
    E-mail and short calls in between as needed
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    If you would like to know more, you may contact me as follows:

    Judith F. Feld
    CoachPlex
    Dallas, Texas USA ...and around the world...

    http://www.coachnet.com

    Voice: 972-931-6366 ( 931-MEMO )
    Toll-free: 888-452-6224 (888-45COACH)
    Fax:    972-931-6616
    e-mail:
       judy@coachnet.com

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