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Power of Coaching Interview with Patti Cotton

In my blog series, Power of Coaching, I have interviewed Patti Cotton with Patti Cotton Coaching, in Southern California.

Patti helps brilliant women discover and claim their best self, and help them architect and launch their next chapter, so that they can present their great work more powerfully and profitably to the world.

This interview is packed with insightful information that will help you better understand the power of coaching.

In this interview, we discussed:

  • what is an individuals’ ‘Immunity to Change’
  • how an individual’s ‘immune system’ develops and may get in the way of leading the life they want
  • learn about the impact of your ‘immunity systems’ on getting what you want
  • learn how to break through your ‘immunity system’
  • impact of breaking through one self-limiting area and how this can affect the whole person
  • the impact of coaching on individuals and organizations
  • how coaching can help individuals realize more focus and results in their personal and professional lives
  • two success stories –
    • Because of this one change in my client’s personal life, she told me – “I never thought that working on this one thing would make me feel so happy and alive everywhere in my life including my work. I am more productive, more energetic, I am just on fire.’’

 

 

 

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A special thanks to Patti for a very informative and enlightening interview. You can connect with Patti at http://www.patticotton.com/

Patti’s Bio

She is a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation. Patti has a Masters degree in Organizational Management and Development from Fielding Graduate University, and graduate certification in Fielding Graduate University’s Evidence-based Coaching Program.

Patti is certified in: Harvard University’s Immunity to Change methodology; conflict resolution in the workplace through Kenneth Cloke; and mediation through La Sierra University’s Center for Conflict Resolution.

Patti believes we are all called to make a difference, and to advocate for our sister and fellow human beings.  Because there is a special place in her heart for those who cannot speak for themselves, she serves in various volunteer leadership capacities through board service and other special taskforces that address the health and welfare of our communities.

 

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The Media Interview – An Important Tool For Your Business

Clients have often proclaimed, “No news is good news.” If you agree with this statement, you are missing a valuable
opportunity to share information with your stakeholders.

Positive media exposure can help increase a company’s visibility and reputation potentially leading to increased sales and profitability.

Media relations is a vital tool in the marketing strategy of any business. This takes planning and must be tied to your company’s business plan.
One way to get your good news story told is to give media interviews. To prepare for a proactive media interview I recommend the following:

  • research the most appropriate media outlet to pitch your story
  • become familiar with the news outlet and the reporter
  • identify the goal of the interview. Is it to inform, educate, engage, influence, or inspire?
  • develop your main message or theme – think of it as the headline of the story
  • prepare up to three supporting points to illustrate and validate the main message including background information, data, anecdotes
  • define who you are talking to and write your main message with the audience in mind
  • anticipate and prepare for likely and dreaded questions media may ask
  • practice, practice, practice

 

Marielle offers media programs to help her clients tell their organization’s story with confidence and be more in control of the media interview. For more information go to www.redworkscommunications.com

 

Marielle Gauthier, owner and principal of Redworks Communications, is an accredited business communicator with 15+ years of experience in media relations and strategic communications planning. She is also a certified Neuroleadership / Results Coach helping her clients change their thinking to create positive and powerful changes in both their personal and professional lives.

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Hello and welcome to Redworks Communications

I am now in the exciting new world of entrepreneurship owning my own communication consulting and personal coaching business. It has been quite the journey so far learning about what I need to know and do to start the business off on the right foot. As time permits, between running the business, acquiring work and doing the work, I will blog about the ups and downs of  being in business as well as provide you with useful information on communication and coaching. Talk to you soon.