Coaching seems to be making its way into the mainstream. While at a recent social gathering, a woman asked my fiancé, “What does Paul do,” to which she replied, “He’s a coach.” The woman said, “Oh, like on that Scott Baio show?”
While it’s true, Scott Baio did have a recent VH1 reality TV show (Scott Baio is 45…and Single) and that one of the folks featured on it was his life coach, I hesitate to say my coaching is “like on that Scott Baio show.”
I was talking with an HR Professional last night about the unfortunate practice of promoting people into positions for which they are not suited as a reward for good performance, the impact of this practice on employee engagement, and the potential negative effect on performance.
On Tuesday, 9/11/2007, I was at my monthly Long Island Coaching Alliance meeting and our current president, Lynn Engeholm, mentioned observing a moment of silence in memory of 9/11 and the events of six years ago.
I must say, I was stunned at the realization that it has been six years since the attacks. I was working in New York City that day and, like many, will always remember that sunny Tuesday morning and the uncertain days that followed.
A few nights later, I decided to watch the 9/11 documentary DVD shot by Jules and Gedeon Naudet, the French brothers who had intended to capture the story of a rookie NYC firefighter, only to capture the events of 9/11 as they unfolded in downtown Manhattan.
"I have no doubt others working with Paul would have a positive and fulfilling experience.” –Barbara G., Case Worker
“Paul McGinniss is an excellent mentor on so many levels. His ability to listen without judging is unrivaled, and at the same time he will give you concrete professional or personal advice when you need it by tapping into his vast knowledge of business and people.” –Christine C., Entrepreneur
“Paul is thorough, available, open, articulate, honest and displays amazing integrity. He is a strong leader, has a strong sense of self, is reliable and has an uncanny ability to move things forward with little fanfare.” –Peggy B., President, The Career Development Team, Inc.
"By helping me focus on what was really important to me in my life, Paul has helped me spend my time and energy on these areas and not worry so much about the other lower priority areas." –Aaron K., Financial Advisor
“Paul has been a tremendous inspiration to me while assisting me in my career planning. He has a way of making an instant connection with the people he talks to.” –Katie S., Photographer
