The following articles provide some different perspectives on coaching.

• "Male execs like female coaches" by Del Jones, USA Today.
• "The Zero-Defect CEO" by Joshua Hyatt, Inc. Magazine
• "Life-coaches all the rage" by Karen S. Peterson, USA TODAY.
• "Get a life" by Michael Warsaw, Fast Company Magazine.

Here are a few more useful resources on coaching.

• The International Coach Federation is an international organization that provides information, standards and resources about the coaching industry.
• 24-7 Coaching is a worldwide portal for coaching that provides resources, training and education to individuals and organizations.
• The Professional Coaches and Mentors Association is a community for professional coaches and mentors in California offering an environment that challenges, inspires and educates its members, develops the profession, and creates successful practices.

---

Below you'll find links to some articles that describe coaching in greater detail. Please feel free to download them.

Note: To download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free, click here.