What do pro dancers do to get their celebrity amateurs so good, so quickly? [more inside]
posted by philosophygeek on Nov 19, 2009 - 14 answers

Resources for coaching first-graders basketball? [more inside]
posted by qldaddy on Nov 13, 2009 - 7 answers

Breaking out of my funk filter: I'd like to do some volunteer work on a regular but limited basis (say, a couple hours a week). I feel that writing is one of my skills, and in the past I've helped friends write really great resumes and cover letters, so I think this might be a good thing for me to focus on. I suppose helping with writing college essays might also work. I have an idea that I'd like to work with veterans specifically, although I'm open to different ideas. And I live in the SF Bay Area. So can you suggest organizations that I might work with - either in my ideal scenario of helping vets with resumes - or doing something else that would utilize my skills?
posted by serazin on Nov 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Need resources on 'peer coaching' at work. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 30, 2009 - 1 answer

How do I approach a "career coaching" meeting discussion with my manager? [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger on Jul 27, 2009 - 4 answers

I need recommendations for a career coach or career counselor in the Seattle area. I'm in my mid-40s, just got laid off for the 5th time throughout my 13 years in the web/tech industry, and have been thinking for a few months that I need a change, but I don't know what my next move is. I think I want more meaning in my work life instead of just going through the motions building the next widget for synergistic end to end solutions or some other corporate B.S. I don't just want a career counselor who will give me a bunch of tests and say "you should be a journalist or a librarian or whatever", I really want someone who will help me figure out how to be more fulfilled in my work life.
posted by matildaben on May 7, 2009 - 3 answers

Are there online financial coaching services—not investment financial planners or debt counselors--for debt-free people fed up with researching every personal money decision? [more inside]
posted by Elsie on Mar 12, 2009 - 5 answers

Can you recommend a summer program, August - Sept, for a bright 15 year old girl living in Queens, NYC? My niece is very smart, loves dance and theater and wants to excel academically. She's starting to make choices that aren't ideal, and (unrelated) do somewhat poorly in Math. I would love to find a program in Queens, or NYC for the month of August that can help her with school, inspire her and encourage her in the right direction. Help?!
posted by quiverandquill on Jul 18, 2008 - 1 answer

Is there a book or other resource that will provide tips/techniques on being a coach? [more inside]
posted by elf27 on Jun 17, 2008 - 3 answers

How can I reach potential clients and new avenues for my health business? Would love specific suggestions for online networks, writing and speaking opportunities, and individual consultations. My business revolves around holistic health, life coaching, homeopathy, and intuitive skills. [more inside]
posted by healthyliving on Jun 10, 2008 - 1 answer

My friend just started coaching his work's softball team. It's a pretty competitive league, and they are not very good. They have 2 games a week, but not much of a chance to practice in between, so obviously that's a big part of the problem. Even when they do practice, though, he doesn't know how to help them improve. What can they do to get better (drills, guided meditation, amphetamines, anything)?
posted by unknowncommand on Apr 20, 2008 - 12 answers

Looking for resources and/or your experience with changing your life, stress and it's effects on the body and health, and overall health/taking care of yourself (especially weight loss)... What helped you to be successful? [more inside]
posted by healthyliving on Dec 7, 2007 - 8 answers

How can I be a good soccer coach for a team of first graders? [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Aug 21, 2007 - 17 answers

I am coaching my 11-year-old daughter's junior level, instructional league basketball team. I would like to implement two basic offenses - one for use against a man-to-man (girl-to-girl?) defense and one against a zone defense. Can anyone help me out with a simple, successful offensive play or set to use against each defense? [more inside]
posted by SuperSquirrel on Nov 22, 2006 - 9 answers

Has anyone ever used a career coach? Did you get the results you wanted? [more inside]
posted by GuyZero on Nov 14, 2006 - 8 answers

What do you think about professional career coaches / executive coaches / life coaches? What about other methods of figuring out what you want to do NEXT in your career when you're unsatisfied with what you do NOW? [more inside]
posted by echo0720 on Jun 14, 2006 - 16 answers