By CB Bowman, MBA, CMC, BCC, MCEC
Have you noticed that the price of becoming certified in various top-line coaching instruments has dramatically increased over the past few years? It is not uncommon to pay over one to two THOUSAND dollars for certification AND the fees do not include the cost of travel, hotels, and meals. Even if you consider taking the on-line certifications, the price can still be thousands of dollars. What is worse, some of the top certifications don’t allow you to become certified in their instruments unless you apply through a sponsoring organization, even if you have been in private practice for over 10 years!
THE SECRET SOLUTION:
The MEECO Leadership Institute, the sister organization to the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches, attempts to help coaches solve this cost problem through its annual Silent Auction fundraiser. The auction offers professionals the opportunity to purchase tools at a greatly reduced price.
SAMPLE INSTRUMENTS:
Coaches or organizations can bid on items such as:
· MARSHALL GOLDSMITH STAKEHOLDERS CENTERED COACHING, which is a disciplined practice that helps coaches learn and apply a proven process for leaders to use for effective behavior change. The methodology has a remarkable track record of success as measured by those who work with the leader and assess the level of improvement through the mini-survey tool.
· MRG’S (MANAGEMENT RESEARCH GROUP) THE LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS™ 360° which offers an expansive, holistic, and unparalleled view of your current and emerging leaders and provides a clear roadmap for growth and increased success. The LEA 360™ measures 22 leadership behaviors grouped into six core functions, creating a uniquely insightful profile that provides a nuanced and scientifically sophisticated development tool.
· BIRKMAN PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION, this is a scientifically developed, multi-dimensional assessment, The Birkman Method, provides personality and occupational data to help understand individuals’ unique behavior and work satisfaction across different situations and industries. The Birkman Method reaches further into personality than any other assessment, allowing for individuals to understand not only who they are, and why they are.
· AIIR CONSULTING’S TEAM EFFECTIVENESS SURVEY PRACTITIONER GROUP CERTIFICATION is an interactive virtual group certification session. You’ll engage with like-minded practitioners to discuss principles of effective teaming. Participants will be able to interpret and discuss sample reports, and get equipped with powerful tools to help teams overcome the obstacles holding them back.
· DR. TERRY HILDEBRANDT’S COACHING SUPERVISION (6) 1 HR SESSIONS. Coaching supervision is a collaborative learning practice to continually build the capacity of the coach through reflective dialogue and to benefit his or her clients and the overall system. The goal is to provide executive coaches a supportive and appreciative space in which to reflect on their practice with clients, clarify what works well, and explore aspects of their practice that can be strengthened.
· And much more!
WHY PARTICIPATE?
The silent auction is a tremendous opportunity to increase the tools in your professional portfolio BELOW the authors/publishers SRP (suggested retail price). Here is a chance to save as much as $500 on several items! It is easy to participate since the auction takes place on-line and ends with a live auction on Oct 18 at the MEECO Institute’s Gala (https://meeco-conference2019.org/). However, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTEND THE GALA to participate!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Bidders have the option to play-the-odds by placing a bid on-line, OR they can use the on-line buy-now option, which would prevent anyone from over bidding. Even the buy-now option is a substantial savings compared to the retail cost.
To place your bid visit: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/50316/auctions/62250
Bidding is now live and closes Oct 18, 2019.
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