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Do any of these statements apply to you?
- You work in international development & aid, either in the field or at HQ
- You’d like to get better at your job, be happier at work, make a bigger impact
- You sometimes feel isolated or that your colleagues/friends/family don’t really “get” the work you do
- You are curious about coaching but are not ready to hire professional coach to work with you
- You wish your organization offered coaching to people at your level
- You’d like some support in setting and accomplishing professional goals in 2013
- You’d like the chance to discuss career dreams and aspirations with someone in your field
- You’d welcome some troubleshooting around challenges in your current job
If two or more of these sentences are true about you, then the Peer Coaching Pilot Program may be just the thing for you. It’s a no-cost, absolutely free program that I’ve been working on since February (on a pro bono basis) with the thought leaders at whydev.org.
There are 400 slots available in the program, and over two-thirds have already been taken — in just a few days since the launch. Registration closes on November 30. Click here to sign up for your slot.
If you secure a spot, you’ll be matched with a peer coach somewhere in the world, also someone working in international development & aid, with a similar number of years of professional experience as you. You’ll receive guidelines and support on how to get started, and how to “peer coach” [yes, I’ve made it into a verb] your partner. Through peer coaching sessions via Skype, phone, email, or other, you’ll have a source of support, encouragement, accountability, and challenge.
If you’d like to know a bit more about the program and exactly what peer coaching is, click here.
Please feel free to share with colleagues or networks who may be interested. Again, this pilot is absolutely free, thanks to the support of 76 generous individuals.
If you have any questions, please contact me. I look forward to having some Development Crossroads readers in the new program!
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The 5-Minutes-a-Week Gratitude
Challenge
Can
you spare 5 minutes a week in order to boost your happiness, improve
your relationships, and enhance your health? Then I invite you to join
the 5-Minutes-a-Week Gratitude Challenge*.
All you have to do is write down, once a week, what you are thankful for.
It doesn’t have to be a long list – up to 5 things. That should take
about 5 minutes, don’t you think? Do it each week for 10 weeks. Then
report back to share what improvements you have experienced in terms of
health, happiness, and relationships.
While it may sound ludicrous that such a simple act could lead to all
these positive outcomes, don’t take it from me, take it from the
experts. Studies have shown that when people keep a gratitude journal on
a weekly basis for a period as short as 10 weeks, they experience
remarkable results. Read all about it here.
* Formerly dubbed the “10-Week Gratitude Challenge” I realized
that the original name didn’t convey how ridiculously simple this
endeavor is. Yes, it takes 10 weeks – but that makes it sound long and
laborious. It’s actually only 5 minutes a week of your time, with the
potential for important pay-offs in terms of more joy, improved sleep,
and progress toward your goals.
Curious? Ready to join? Just let me know that you’re joining the challenge – either via email, in the comments below, or on my Facebook page.
Every Friday we’ll start a thread on the Facebook page to share what
we’re thankful for and whether we’re noticing any benefits from
practicing gratitude.
Photo courtesy of creativedoxphoto / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Shana Montesol Johnson
I'm a certified executive/career coach who works with international development & aid professionals to help them chart a course toward careers they love, that make an impact, and allow them to have a life outside of work.
If we're not already connected, I'd love to connect with you:
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Waiting List for "What's Next?" Group Coaching Program 2013
If you want to get clear
and take action on what's next in your career and your life, consider joining
the "What's Next?" Group Coaching Program. You’ll take stock of your strengths, values,
priorities and goals, and move toward a strong, doable action plan – while
meeting great like-minded people who are on the same path.
I'll be offering the What’s Next? Group Coaching Program again in early
2013 -- one group will meet in person in Manila, and one group will meet
via Skype/phone/webinar (so you can participate from anywhere in the world).
Exact dates and times will be determined based on availability & time zones
of participants. Click here to sign up to
receive updates and a chance to give input on dates/times when the program will
be offered.
For more information, visit
http://developmentcrossroads.com/whats-next/
or send me an email by replying to this message.
For more information, visit
http://developmentcrossroads.com/whats-next/
or send me an email by replying to this message.
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