Business Coach (Greater St. Louis area and Central and Northern Illinois locations)

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Entrepreneurs, small and mid-sized businesses are the engines that drive our economy, providing jobs and services that our communities need and deserve.

• If you have a business background and the desire to help these important businesses in the Greater St. Louis area and Central Illinois markets, we would like to talk to you.
• If you want to develop the additional skills to be an invaluable advisor to those businesses, we’d like to talk to you.
• If you want the support of AdviCoach, the leading business coaching network in the country to help build your coaching practice, we’d like to talk to you.
• And if you would like to be associated and aided in your efforts by one of the leading CEO and executive coaches in the country, we’d like to talk to you.

At Greg A. Lee & Associates, a leading resource for Executive and Business Coaching and owner of multiple franchises in the AdviCoach business coaching network, we believe that every business owner and entrepreneur deserves to have their business work for them, not the other way around.  We believe that we are called to make a real and measureable difference in their lives and the lives of their business family.  That is why, as an AdviCoach Business Coach in the Greg A. Lee & Associates group, you will work one-on-one with business owners to address their time, team and money challenges and empower them to achieve their personal income, lifestyle, wealth and equity goals.  You will help them stretch and then reach their potential.  You will serve clients who are purpose-drive entrepreneurs who believe in their businesses and are eager to make a significant impact!

Our unique business coaching methodology empowers our clients and focuses them to driving results through:

1. Awareness of the opportunities, challenges and strategies for growing their profits
2. Education in best practices
3. Accountability essential to ensure that the client’s desired results are realized

AdviCoaches® combine the best features of business coaches and business advisors.  We work with all types of businesses, typically with fewer than 20 employees and under $5 million in revenues, but also with select larger businesses which recognize the need for coaching.  An AdviCoach® helps them overcome the common dangers 95% of them face.  You will approach your clients through our unique AdviCoach Advantage, a client-focused approach, using education and discovery to allow clients to see beyond their blind spots to discover and address the business dangers facing them today.  This unique approach broadens the market and overcomes the objections most consultants and coaches receive from small businesses.

Once you have coached the business owner to discover and prioritize the issues, you will help them implement Rapid Impact Strategies – world-class, cost-effective solutions that provide immediate impact on the owner’s ROI.

You don’t have to be an expert in all business functions because we will train you on the programs, tools and resources necessary to deliver the right solution every time.  Our Rapid Impact Strategies, our network of AdviCoaches®, customized software programs, strategic alliances and third-party facilitators are all available to you.

Ernst and Young – Executive Coach, Associate Director – Location: Open

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Provides expert level executive coaching and team effectiveness facilitation for a designated client group within a geographic area and/or service line. Is the lead expert in the geography or service line responsible for building coaching capability in others. Assists in execution of coaching and related initiatives and programs to fully meet the business and people needs.

• Serves as a lead expert in a designated geographic area and/or service line for team effectiveness facilitation and executive coaching.
• Serves as an expert executive coach in the geography/service line. Provides individual and team coaching and train-the-trainer support in areas such as new partner transition support, counselor support/ training, mentoring, team effectiveness, America’s People Team skill development and the evolution of a coaching knowledge center.
• Provides thought leadership in the development of coaching protocols and materials tailored to specific business needs. Maintains an external presence and promotes EY’s reputation as a coaching culture.
• Conducts evaluations and ROI measures and suggests improvements to coaching processes and programs.
• Vets and orients new external coaches and monitors effectiveness.
• Builds relationships with leaders within assigned geographic areas and/or service lines. Provides a compilation of development themes gathered from coaching sessions and suggests new ways for meeting those needs.
• Possesses deep knowledge in own area of expertise, duties are varied and also require a broad knowledge base to perform.
• At associate director level, is highly seasoned and recognized for their expertise within and outside the business unit. Is “at the table” with management and influences when key business issues are discussed affecting the development of their designated client group
• Receives general direction rather than supervision. Work is reviewed for results achieved

• A minimum of 10-12 years related work experience

• Must have graduated from International Coach Federation (ICF) accredited school
• ACC, PCC or MCC accreditation preferred
• Advanced degree or equivalent work experience
• Mastery in the following key skills:Coaching, consultng, facilitation, supporting and leading change, strategic and conceptual thinking, influencing, project management.
• Thorough understanding of the firm and relevant business is required.

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U.S. Contract Per Diem – Presentation Skills Trainer/Facilitator/Coach

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Solid prior presentation training/facilitating/coaching skills experience a must. Willingness to learn new Bold New Directions’ approaches also needed. One east coast and one west coast faculty desired. Work offered as incoming business allows.

Please review www.boldnewdirections.com before replying to Jim Hornickel with Bio/CV/Photo = jimboldnewdirections.com (Subject line = Presentation Faculty)

Launch Productivity Coach (Long Beach, CA)

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Keller Williams Coastal Properties (KWCP) is a leader in the residential real estate industry.  Our firm is in expansion.  We anticipate doubling our transactions in 2011.  KWCP holds as its vision statement that we will be the real estate company of choicefor customers and agents because our training is The BEST in the industry, hands down bar none! Consumers, staff and KWCP sales associates desire to be in business with our organization because here they are empowered to achieve their personal and financial goals and dreams. Our environment is electric, we challenge status quo, and our agents are ethical, forward-thinking and results-oriented professionals who take a proactive approach to real estate.

Therefore, agents can be sure they’ll have The BEST training and tools to accomplish any job and consumers will have total confidence that they are dealing with a consummate professional demonstrating the highest level of service and integrity. We also provide specialized agents in luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. We are market leaders and the demand for our services has been huge.  We are seeking to expand all of our consulting, productivity and training functions.  We are currently looking for a Productivity Coach / Trainer to work in our Long Beach, CA market center.

Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing relationships with our in house agents and all prospective agents.  Identify and assist in servicing their training, consulting and production needs.  In this full time position, the Productivity Coach / Trainer is responsible for delivering training to KWCP agents and ensuring that all instructor-led training solutions delivered to agents are delivered with high levels of quality and efficiency and meet the needs and expectations of the agents.  This will encompass all duties related to classroom instruction and professional presentations.  Providing demos and training by web and in person; regular one on one coaching and accountability sessions with individual agents and groups; telephone support and troubleshooting.  This position requires some local and regional travel.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality training to KWCP agents both live onsite, online and via telephone.  Training content may include sales skills; KW tools and systems; lead generation skills.  Training must be delivered in accordance with KWCP and KWRI quality standards.  This includes gaining a complete understanding of students’ incoming skill/knowledge levels prior to training; completing all necessary preparations prior to the training start time; having a thorough understanding of the content being delivered; and overall providing effective quality instruction that will be evaluated.

Manage the content that is delivered to KWCP agents.  This includes collaborating with the Team Leader, ALC Education Chairperson, Regional programs, KWRI events and other resources to stay abreast of changes in the local market and KWRI programs, tools, etc. Making edits to training calendar working with the Team Leader to keep information up-to-date, scheduling and conducting “train-the-trainer¿ sessions with instructors as needed to ensure information is delivered and implemented effectively; collaborating with other KWCP team members in support of KWRI events such as Family Reunion, Masterminds, Mega Camp, and MAPS programs.

Qualities, Proficiencies and Skill Requirements:

Enthusiastic, High Energy!

A Love and Respect of all types of people

Extremely professional with an outgoing attitude and great sense of humor

Passion for helping individuals achieve their maximum productivity and profitability

Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to self-manage, positive, team player

Dynamic and motivated trainer to facilitate company provided educational materials

Must be able to work independently, prioritize, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal skills; managerial skills; customer-focused, results oriented

Education and Experience

HS Graduate.

Real estate experience required.  Or possess a solid understanding of the real estate business and transactional procedures.  Or 3 years teaching/training experience with effective classroom management skills that reflect the values and cultures of this company.

Applicants must be computer savvy, own reliable transportation.

Candidates with prior Productivity Coaching/Training experience in the real estate industry, or knowledge of KW systems and models will receive immediate and priority consideration.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should attach their resumes and cover letter (Directly to an e-mail) that clearly states their capabilities and qualifications to: Mr. John Roberts, Team Leader, Keller Williams Coastal Properties: john@kwcptl.com

Writing Coach (San Francisco, CA)

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Bleacher Report is one of the five largest sports media sites on the Web and one of the most exciting startups in San Francisco. We are a venture-backed media company on the forefront of the evolution taking place in digital publishing. We are also extremely passionate about sports and creating a new paradigm that allows thousands of people create great sports content around the teams and topics they too are passionate about.

Bleacher Report’s Advanced Program in Sports Media is looking for a part-time writing coach well-versed in (a) all major US sports, (b) the analytical and mechanical components of solid writing, (c) communicating actionable feedback for improvement to writers, and (d) the nuances of digital media publishing platforms.

Writing coaches are responsible for providing writers in the program with regular feedback on their articles as they learn the principles of writing for digital media. They are a writer’s primary point person within the training program, working closely to reinforce the principles of the program that result in the creation of consistently outstanding work. Coaches work independently to review assignments in a timely fashion, looping in program administrators where necessary and taking charge on reasonable resolutions to issues as they arise.

Successful candidates will possess the right balance of sports knowledge, prior writing and editing experience, familiarity with established digital media standards and practices, exceptional communication skills, and dedication to the team’s mission to mentor the next generation of great sportswriters.

This is a part-time, hourly, remote position that requires a flexible work schedule—including the ability to work nights and weekends.

Required skills/experience:

· Knowledge of the major sports covered by Bleacher Report

· Background in digital media, preferably in sports journalism

· Exceptional writing and communication skills; formal copy editing experience is a plus; a keen eye for punctuation and grammar is crucial

· In-depth understanding of Bleacher Report’s Engagement Guide, Content Standards, Attribution Guidelines and Stylebook (or comparable experience with another editorial operation)

· Ability to explain and enforce editorial policy with writers while maintaining productive working relationships

· Positive attitude, patient demeanor and ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

· Proficiency with the following resources: Gmail, Gchat, Google Hangout, Google Docs/Forms

· BA degree in Journalism, English, or Communication is preferred

Apply online by clicking here.