by Rey Carr
Peer Resources

At a recent teleconference of coaching experts a number of trends were noted that could be predictive of some difficult times ahead for coaching. Here is a summary of the key points.

* No consensus exists as to whether coaching qualifies as a “profession.” While it is often referred to as a “discipline,” “area,” “field,” or “arena,” coaching has yet to fully embrace the criteria typically associated with the definition of a profession. Some experts noted that this was a “good thing” in that coaching maintained its connection with its grass roots origins.

* Too few coaches are actually able to make a living as coaches. More coaches are leaving the field after finding that (more…)

I’m testing a new free teleconference service. (That’s a “bridge line,” to you coaches out there.)

It lets me host up to 100 callers at any time — no advance reservations needed.

Immediately after the call, I can download a digital recording of it.

Pretty cool.

Could you use this? Would you like free access? Read on:

The recording can be posted on a webpage or burned to CD or sold as an e-program or given away as a bonus product with some other offer. Or edited and cleaned up and added to a larger recording. Would love to hear other ways YOU use teleclass recordings. (Share by clicking the ‘Comments’ link below.)

How can they afford to give this away?

Will this service be free forever?

How long is forever? This is the Web, after all.

The company hopes to etch out a profit by upselling satisfied users and corporations to its toll-free-dial-in premium conference service — which costs the host from 4 cents to 6 cents per minute, depending upon which pre-pay plan you buy.

Want your own free, 24/7 teleconference line — with free recording capability? Takes less than 30 seconds to set up. Visit this link: (more…)

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