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Here is the Radio Indy Smallbiz line-up with the host and topic for each program. Go to the specified link to connect either by phone or by web-based streaming audio.
Luke W. Russell – Friday, Oct 28th, 9-9:30am
Link to connect to Luke W.’s program
Wayne Brewer – Monday, Oct. 31st, 9-9:30am
Link to connect to Wayne’s program
Wayne will be interviewing Ray Harney, who is the Parke County Tea Party chairman.
John Gifford – Monday, Oct. 31st, 9:30-10am
Link to connect to John’s program
John will discuss the Trajectory of Change: How the current business environment is not only changing but is increasing its rate of change.
Deseri Garcia – Monday, Oct. 31st, 4:30-5pm
Deseri’s guest will be Lorraine Ball, owner of Roundpeg. The topic will be the following: Social Media changes daily. You are never too old to learn it or stay ahead of the game.
Lisbeth Calandrino – Tuesday, Nov. 1, 9-9:30am
Lisbeth will be interviewing Chris Milian, Photographer, who will be talking about how photography can help you build your brand.
Danny O’Malia – Tuesday, Nov. 1, 4:30-5pm
Link to connect to Danny’s program
Danny’s guest will be nutritionist Alec Smith of Feel Good Nutrition.
Matt Hall – Wednesday, Nov 9th, 9-9:30am
Link to connect to Matt’s program
Hit the Floor and Give Me 20! – Is Business Coaching Right For You?
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011Many of us associate a coach with ear-splitting whistles, rope burns and the occasional awkward moment in the locker room. But a coach in in the corporate world means advancement and development.
According to a July 2011 American Management Association survey, almost half of companies surveyed use coaching to prepare their employees for a promotion or new role. While half of those companies restrict their work to upper management, four of 10 make them available to anyone in the company.
Coaching’s three most common uses, according to the survey, include leadership development, remedial performance improvement, and optimizing strong contributors. Most coaches meet with executives in person or by phone, either every other week or once a month for about a year, though they increasingly are available for emergency consults.
In a Fortune article about coaching earlier this month, Indianapolis-based WellPoint makes coaches available to about one-fourth of senior leadership. A company liaison typically recommends a few coaches, and then the individual chooses the best match. The company views hiring a coach as an investment in people identified as very solid performers.
With a $200 per hour fee common among coaches, is it worth the money? According to the article, companies are still struggling with how to measure its effectiveness. Some use 360-degree-feedback before and after sessions to look for changes in behavior or relationships. Others rely on evaluations from both the subject and his superior.
The clash of high achieving personalities, and yes even egos, sometimes get in the way. It is not uncommon to work with one and then depart for another.
What do you think? How could a coach help you? Would you hire one to play devil’s advocate or help you develop in another way?
Ellen Dunnigan
Accent On Business
(317) 218-5115
ellen@accentonbusiness.net
Tags: Business coaching, indianapolis small business, Public speaking, Speech coaching
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