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Free Career Coaching Job Hunting Seminar
This Saturday, December 13th
From 10am to 12pm
@ the Kauffman Foundation,
Info: (816) 932-1188
Open to the public!
Communiversity is co-sponsoring this event along with Heartland Coaches Association.
Participants will not be asked to buy anything; no-selling, information-giving format.
The seminar will focus on:
What can people do on their own
What resources are out there
Understanding the impact of being laid off and separating it from the process of moving forward with your job search (getting unstuck)
How to leverage your own support systems
How to interview and choose a coach: interview several coaches before deciding
How to prepare for a job interview
How to utilize new approaches to job hunting beyond just sending out resumes, specifically social networking
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December 10th, 2008
Reported by: Jeff Vaughn
Email: vaughn@nbcactionnews.com
Last Update: 4:13 am
Chuck Franks is a Professional Certified Coach, and he wants to help you get a new job or an improved career.
Franks appeared on NBC Action News Today to talk about the advantages of hiring a career coach while searching for a job.
His free seminar is from 10am-Noon, Saturday, December 13 at the Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110. 816-932-1188
If you would like to contact Chuck Franks, click here.
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2008 ICF Chapter Awards Announced
Heartland Coaches Association was one of seven Chapters Honored in Montreal at this years annual ICF convention.
"I see the passion and professionalism in our local coaching community all year long, as Chapter President. This Local Spirit, Global Presence-Community Activism Award publicly acknowledges the time, effort, passion and commitment of the coaches I have the esteemed honor to work with and know personally. We have plans to continue giving back to our local community by awarding a service grant annually. We had more coaches volunteer to work on this grant than we could utilize which only brings excitement and promise about future possibles." Chuck Franks, PCC,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 4, 2008
Contact: David Schlomer Executive Director
(816) 778-0785; davids@gsp-kc.org
Good Samaritan Project Receives Service Grant from Heartland Coaches Group acknowledges International Coaching Week by contributing coaching services to Good Samaritan Project’s Leadership Team
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Good Samaritan Project (GSP) recently received a $5,000 service grant
from Heartland Coaches, the Kansas City chapter of the International Coach Federation. The
contribution is to acknowledge International Coaching Week, which this year is Feb. 3-9.
The coaching sessions will begin with a consultation between Chuck Franks, President
of Heartland Coaches, and GSP’s management team. Once the organization’s needs have been
assessed, the coaching services will be implemented accordingly.
“We recently completed a strategic plan, which will be executed throughout the next
several years, so the timing of this grant couldn’t be better. This training should really help us get
off to a good start,” explained David Schlomer, GSP’s Executive Director.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of International Coaching Week. What began as a
national event by Jerri Udelson, Master Certifi ed Coach, is today recognized around the globe.
Other events include free personal coaching sessions, informational meetings and workshops.
For more information about Heartland Coaches, visit www.heartlandcoaches.org.
Founded in 1985, Good Samaritan Project is Kansas City’s oldest and more
comprehensive AIDS service organization. Services include case management, emergency
financial assistance, transportation, counseling services, spiritual and social support, back-towork
assistance, HIV testing and prevention education.
Heartland Coaches Association becomes International Coach Federation's ICF newest Chartered Chapter. After a year of hard work the Heartland Coaches have achieved their goal of becoming a Chartered Chapter with ICF.
