International Speaker and “Coach” to Coaches

CARLSBAD, CA (03/27/2008)(readMedia)-- The San Diego Professional Coaching Alliance (SDPCA) jump-starts April with international speaker, author and educator, James Flaherty, on Monday, April 14, 2008.

Author of Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others, James Flaherty will present SDPCA members with proven tools and techniques that have helped thousands of people create a path of empowerment. In this new book, Flaherty showcases a systematic approach to coaching and a foundation for how to coach.

Throughout his career, Flaherty has worked with hundreds of executives from Fortune 500 companies such as AT&T, Chrysler, Ernst & Young, and Levi Strauss. He approaches management education by using his brand new methodology, called Integral CoachingSM , which uses linguistics, psychology, biology, and twentieth-century philosophy.

“We are thrilled to have James Flaherty join us as we continue our track record of providing some of the best speakers in San Diego,” says SDPCA president, Debbie Lousberg. “It’s our goal to provide top talent, effective tools and tips for personal and organizational development. James, will provide an opportunity for members and guests to experience coaching development at its best.”

As a master coach and teacher of coaches, Flaherty will share fresh insights to renew vigor and commitment in the coaching industry. He has designed the Professional Coaching Course, a certification program that provides proven methodologies to those interested in a coaching business, or those who may want to add “coaching” to their existing practice or organization.

“Our members are passionate about enhancing their coaching skills, “ says Elizabeth Fried, SDPCA vice president of marketing and public relations. “We are pleased to offer high-level speakers to our coaching community.”

James Flaherty is the founder of New Ventures West, a training company committed to supporting individuals who are open to developing themselves and the lives of others, and Co-Founder of Integral Leadership, a provider of coaching and coach training services dedicated to developing top tier managers and their teams.

He has led hundreds of classes throughout North America, South Africa and Europe, and is currently writing a second book entitled Integral Coaching. Attend this meeting and all others that take place at the Courtyard by Marriott in Kearny Mesa, (858) 573-0700, located at 8651 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA 92111. Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month. Guests are always welcome. Meetings are free to paid SDPCA members. The cost to attend is $20 per meeting for all guests.

Meeting registration and networking take place at 9:30 - 10:00 am, meeting and guest speaker at 10:00 am – Noon. No pre-registration is required. A special Coaches-in-Action meeting follows from 12:15 – 1:00 pm. The San Diego Professional Coaching Alliance (SDPCA) is a leading not-for-profit organization that serves as the San Diego Chapter of the International Coaching Federation and Coachville. With over 163 members and growing, the SDPCA is dedicated to providing professional growth by offering abundant opportunities and connections. Visit our website at www.sandiegocoaches.com