Coaching Chronicle by Gerard O’Donovan

The European Coaching Institute, one of Europe’s leading accreditation organizations for coaches and coach-training providers, is proud to announce it is currently operating in 74 countries. Announcing this in a press release Mr. Gerard O’Donovan the current CEO of the ECI said that the Institute’s main objective is to continue to expand and promote best coaching practice.  As an internationally focused coaching institute, the ECI strives to raise awareness of professional coaching standards by developing contacts in new countries where the services can be launched. Mr. O’Donovan said that the ECI will bring the same quality of life coach training to every country where it operates. 

The initial coaching courses will be provided by coaches from the headquarters in London.  These highly experienced and skilled coaches will help to create a team of trained coaches in each new country, who can take the coaching activities forward. This model has been successfully adopted by the ECI in many countries.  Mr. O’Donovan said that coaches and other personnel from the Institute’s headquarters often visit the ECI centers in different countries to ensure that the high professional standards of the ECI are maintained.   

The ECI is committed to getting the profession of coaching accredited and regulated at national and international levels. To achieve this objective it has set-up standards and accreditation levels which will be maintained across all centers. There are five levels of accreditations which can be attained by the coaches in different stages. The training materials available for each accreditation level are certified by the Institute’s headquarters in London. 

In countries where English is not the primary language, the ECI has translated the training material into the local language. This has benefited many people who are interested in life coaching but not fluent in English. This step has been appreciated in many countries, such as Poland and Romania.

The ECI has also created an international register of accredited coaches. This database is open to clients who are interested in accessing the coaching services of ECI accredited coaches. Mr. O’Donovan said that this will help life coaches to easily find assignments and also help organizations quickly find high quality life coaches for training purposes.

Mr. O’Donovan further said that in this current economic climate where people are working under stress, life coaching helps them to excel in the difficult conditions. He said that demand for life coaches has seen an upward climb in recent times. The ECI is putting extra resources across all the 74 countries where it operates to fulfill the additional demand, including new partnerships with local companies.  The ECI will continue with the same model of expansion wherever it launches new operations.  Mr. O’Donovan said that local partners are playing a major role in helping the ECI launch operations. Most of the partners are local companies who have prior experience in life coaching and consulting. This is helping them to quickly adopt the practices and standards of the ECI and implement it in the operations.

Organizations and individuals are realizing the benefits of life coaching and enrolling themselves on courses to become coaches or accessing the services of life coaches.

About ECI

The ECI formed in 1999 was formed in 1999 as a not-for-profit organization to be a force for good in coaching. It was formed by a group of professional coaches and continues to be run by them. The ECI is an internationally focused organization, building, maintaining, raising awareness and working to promote best practice while providing value added benefits to its members. 

Our Mind should be serving Consciousness, but it has become, within our  five-sense realm, the master of our perception.It controls all 

Well, today I am going to the vitality show at Earls Court. Emma is running the whole show and has a team of 20 coaches coming to help her over the four days. To be honest, I am not really needed at all.  It’s just that I do love going to that show, it is very exciting and vibrant.
Emma is absolutely great, she is the best operations manager I have ever worked with. I am absolutely honoured and blessed to have her in our organisation.

I noticed that the first Cherry blossoms have appeared in our garden this morning, they look absolutely lovely. however I also have a dental appointment at 9 a.m. this morning, not so lovely !!

Noble Manhattan

Noble Manhattan are absolutely delighted to be working with their new licensed partners  “ZB Executive Consulting” based in Warsaw. Mr. Gerard O’Donovan the CEO of Noble Manhattan said that building relationships and helping the Polish community to understand the true power of coaching is the primary aim of Noble Manhattan in the country.

Noble Manhattan one of the leading life coaching institutions in Europe is developing its operations in Poland. Announcing this to the media Mr. Gerard O’Donovan, the CEO of the company said that Noble Manhattan has tied up with a local Polish company ZB Executive Consulting based out of Warsaw to launch its operations in the country.  ZB Executive Consulting will be the exclusive licensee of Noble Manhattan in Poland. With extensive coaching experience in the United Kingdom and other countries Noble Manhattan will share its coaching experience with the Polish people. Mr. O’Donovan said that many Polish organizations have expressed interest in the coaching services of the company. Mr. O’Donovan has made numerous trips to the country to develop business relationships and establish the Noble Manhattan brand in the country.

The efforts of the company in establishing the Polish operations have already met with a fair amount of success. People and organizations in the country have started taking interest in the concept of life coaching. Mr. O’Donovan said that experienced coaches from the company’s main office in United Kingdom will be taking the lead in coaching activities. This will be till the time that the local staff is well equipped to handle sessions independently. However, coaches from the company’s head office will frequent different locations in Europe just like any other country. The courses will be delivered in English as well as Polish. This will help organizations and people to quickly adopt the fundamentals of life coaching. Mr. O’Donovan said that life coaching is a concept which has great power to impact the life of people and give competitive advantages to organizations.  ZB Executive Consulting will handle business development activities taking Noble Manhattan’s services closer to the Polish people. Mr. O’Donovan said that the relationship will create a name which will become synonymous with life coaching in Poland.

As recognition of his experience and expertise as a seasoned life coach professional Mr. Gerard O’Donovan has been invited to speak at the large H R Congress conference taking place in Warsaw on 27th and 28th of April as the main international keynote speaker.  During his address Mr. O’Donovan is expected to speak on various areas of life coaching and how it benefits organizations and individuals to achieve more in their lives.  On March 18, 2009 Noble Manhattan organized their first “Introduction to Coaching” event in the beautiful southern Polish city of Krakow. This was a landmark event which signaled the beginning of Noble Manhattan’s journey in Poland. The enthusiasm of the people who attended the program cemented Noble Manhattan’s belief that coaching is a philosophy that the Polish organisations and people are taking to their heart.  Following this first event there will be a series of similar events across the country, the dates for which will be announced well in advance.

Mr. O’Donovan said that Polish people and organizations are becoming aware of the benefits of life coaching. Noble Manhattan will foster the growth of life coaching in Poland just as it as done in the United Kingdom and other countries.  ZB Executive Consulting as the sole licensee of Noble Manhattan in Poland will ensure that life coaching and the Noble Manhattan brand becomes a part of Polish culture in a few years time. Mr. Zbigniew Brzezinski expressed hope that with Noble Manhattan’s expertise in life coaching and ZB Executive Consulting’s extensive knowledge of the Polish market, a formidable partnership has been created. Mr. Brzezinski and Mr. O’Donovan concluded the press note by urging the Polish people to explore the courses offered. They said that Poland can expect the very best in life coaching from the partnership of Noble Manhattan and ZB Executive Consulting.

Vietnam

The exotic destination of Vietnam lies in Southeast Asia’s center, bordering China in the north, Laos and Kampuchea in the West, and the Pacific Ocean in the east. The entire country stretches from the Ha Tuyen province in the north to the Minh Hai province in the south, and includes thousands of enticing offshore islands and striking archipelagoes.

Archeologists date Vietnam’s genesis to approximately 300,000 years ago. Official history, however, dates Vietnam’s beginnings to about 4,000 years ago. Although the French governed Vietnam from 1858-1954, the name “Vietnam” conjures images of the war with the United States, which ended more than twenty years ago. Today, Vietnam welcomes tourists from many nations to its lush, green interior, where striking cultural sights and sounds abound. With tropical temperatures year round and the welcoming smiles of its people, the country is a popular destination for tourists seeking an off the beaten track” journey that artfully blends the physical with the spiritual.

Cambodia

Cambodia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand to the south, Thailand to the east, Vietnam to the West, and Laos to the North, was founded from 802 to 1431 A.D., stretching during its peak as far as the Thailand-Burma Border in the west and Wat Phou of Laos in the north. Ancient Khmer rulers enforced unity among and enhanced prosperity, leaving behind exceptional monuments such as Angkor Wat and numerous unique sculptures and artifacts, as well as a people who pride themselves on showcasing their country’s stunning contrasts.

The most popular Vietnam and Cambodian attractions include:

Monument

Vietnam Mount Fan Si Pan: The highest mountain in Indo-China, Fan Si Pan is located in the Lào Cai province in Northwest Vietnam. Dubbed “the Roof of Indochina”, Fan Si Pan also boasts 2,024 floral varieties and 327 faunal species. Climbing Fan Si Pan is exhilarating and physical, a true once-in-a-lifetime experience not soon forgotten.

Angkor Wat Temple

Angkor Wat: the best-preserved temple at Angkor, Cambodia, and the only temple to remain a significant religious center. A prime example of classical style Khmer architectural style, Angkor Wat has drawn high praise for the harmony of its overall design and the overarching sense of spirituality visitors experience.

Face Tower at Angkor Thom

Angkor Thom: One of the last and most enduring capital cities of the Khmer empire, Angkor Thom was established in the late twelfth century by king Jayavarman VII and is revered for its large scale construction, widespread use of special weatherized bricks known as laterite, and the “naga”, or cobra-carrying giant monsters on its towers.

Preah Khan

Preah Khan: Another temple at Angkor, Cambodia, Preah Khan was also built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII and has remained largely unrestored, with vast trees and vegetation growing among its ruins. According to Wikipedia, “Since 1991, the site has been maintained by the World Monuments Fund. It has continued the cautious approach to restoration, believing that to go further would involve too much guesswork, and prefers to respect the ruined nature of the temple.” Preah Khan is a huge and interesting monastic complex that draws visitors from across the globe.

Neak Pean

Neak Pean: An artificial island with a Buddhist temple also built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, was meant to represent a mythical lake in the Himalayas known as Anavatapta, where the waters were believed to cure all manner of illness. Neak Pean was originally designed as one of several hospitals built by the king. Based on the ancient Hindu belief of balance, four pools connect, representing water, earth, fire and wind, with a central water source in the middle. Stepping into these pools was thought to balance the bather’s elements and cure disease. A statue of the god Bahala stands guard to prevent drowning.

East Mebon

East Mebon: A 10th century temple in Angkor, East Mebon was built during the reign of King Rajendravarman and stands today at the center of the now dry East Baray reservoir, dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu god, and honoring the parents of the king. Exquisitely sculptured, this temple includes freestanding stone elephants, two meters high, at the corners and religious scenes of revered gods elegantly carved on lintels.

Most travelers will never have the opportunity to see these wondrous sites. But now, 25 fortunate participants can partake in a two-week expedition that will literally change their lives forever.

Noble-Manhattan Coaching, one of Europe’s longest established coach training companies dedicated to transforming lives and helping others achieve their goals presents Noble-Quest.  Founded by Noble-Manhattan CEO Gerard O’Donovan, Noble-Quest is offering this exotic Southeast Asian adventure during October 19th – 31st, 2009. The quest will raise money for a charitable business, The Noble Foundation, committed to helping men and women become self-sufficient through micro-financing, and offers participants an unusual glimpse into the Vietnamese and Cambodian cultures, and the extraordinary opportunity to walk amongst ancient structures and bask in the beauty of these distant lands. Joining the group is Scott Milway, trained by the Deepak Chopra organization in Primordial Sound Meditation and ready to lead daily meditations for the group.

If a stunning destination of natural beauty, rarely seen culture, and ancient artifacts intrigues you, and if the chance to commune with your peers in a deeply spiritual and physically active setting sounds like the perfect way to recharge your batteries.

Please contact http://www.noble-quest.com to reserve your special place for this momentous expedition.

Gerard

Gerard O’ Donovan is the founder of Noble Manhattan coaching Ltd, one of Europe’s longest established coach training companies. He is also CEO of the European Coaching Institute, one of the world wide governing bodies from the profession of coaching. Gerard is one of the most highly sought-after executive coaches in Europe.

Contact Gerard at gerard@noble-manhattan.com. To know more about Gerard coaching expertise, visit http://gerardodonovan.com. Gerard shares his rich coaching experience freely with you, which can be accessed at http://www.coaching-reports.com.

Angor Wat

One of the world’s most beautiful destinations is Angkor Wat, “the Pagoda of the City” in Angkor, Cambodia. Once a funerary monument built by a vast army of slaves, builders and craftsmen who labored to quarry, transport and haul the stone into place and create the numerous statues and carvings adorning almost every inch of the complex, Angkor Wat now stands a surreal testament to a once-superior civilization who enjoyed a palpable appreciation for art.

Understanding Angkor Wat

Formerly a capital city serving more than one million people, Angkor Wat was also a religious center and the main building in the Angkor complex. Built by King Suryavarman II somewhere between 1113 and1150, the sandstone construction of Angkor Wat lasted 37 years, spreading over three levels and surrounded by four protective walls.

Angkor Wat was built to represent the entire universe, with a center tower symbolizing the center of the universe, five towers symbolizing the five peaks of Mount Sumeru, the outer wall representing the end of the world and the surrounding moat representing the surrounding ocean. Originally, the uppermost level of Angkor Wat was a holy place, with access restricted to the high priest and the King.

The Legendary Beauty of Angkor Wat

When one visits Angkor Wat in the morning, the light is luminescent, highlighting the beauty of the bas-reliefs that embellish the structure. In the evening, the towers turn to gold as the brilliant sun slowly sets. Twilight often serves as a backdrop for millions of bats who exit the monument for an evening’s flight, leaving visitors with a spectacular sight that appears at first to be huge columns of smoke rising and dispersing in the wind.

During the Angkor complex’s most glorious period, the Khmer Empire reached its pinnacle as a supreme power in Southeast Asia. Today, one can still feel the might of that nation and quickly comprehend the strengths that combined to build this blazing monument to religious devotion. Although we will never know the names of those who toiled so long, Angkor Wat still stands today to tell the story of the people, customs and culture that once filled this magical place.

Join Noble-Quest in Angkor Wat

If Angkor Wat sounds like one of those rare, stunning wonders you simply must experience for yourself, your chance has come. Through a charitable foundation, twenty-five fortunate men and women have the unusual opportunity to partake in a two-week expedition to Cambodia and Vietnam that holds the potential to change lives.

Noble-Manhattan Coaching, one of Europe’s longest established coach training companies founded by CEO Gerard O’Donovan, presents Noble-Quest. From October 19 to 31, 2008, Noble-Quest will travel with twenty-five adventurous men and women on an exotic Southeast Asian adventure to raise money for the charitable Noble Foundation and to offer participants the extraordinary opportunity to walk amongst ancient structures, bask in the beauty of distant lands and better understand Vietnamese and Cambodian cultures. Joining the group is Scott Milway, trained by the Deepak Chopra organization in Primordial Sound Meditation and ready to lead daily meditations for the group.

If your idea of the perfect vacation includes adventure, fitness, culture and spirituality… the chance to glimpse a stunning destination of natural beauty, unusual culture, and rarely seen ancient artifacts… communing with your peers in a satisfying environment of deep spiritual energy and physical activity… support from experienced world travelers…please visit http://www.noble-quest.com to reserve your special spot for this momentous journey.

Gerard

Gerard O’ Donovan is the founder of Noble Manhattan coaching Ltd, one of Europe’s longest established coach training companies. He is also CEO of the European Coaching Institute, one of the world wide governing bodies from the profession of coaching. Gerard is one of the most highly sought-after executive coaches in Europe.

Contact Gerard at gerard@noble-manhattan.com. To know more about Gerard coaching expertise, visit http://gerardodonovan.com. Gerard shares his rich coaching experience freely with you, which can be accessed at http://www.coaching-reports.com

Our greatest sadness come from our dealings with other people, however ,conversely our greatest Joys also come from our dealings with other peiople.Reletionships are the greatest building blocks to life. Building strong and meaningful relationships is one of the skills we should asipe to master

Who you mix with has a huge impact on the type of person you become .There are toxic people out there who will contaminate you if you are not careful. so a good question to ask yourself is : who am I mixing with?

followed by, and is that okay?.

You see there is a thing called the law of Association, and in life we must practice this as much as we can. there are some people it is very good to associate with, and when we find these people we should spend as much time as we possibly can with them.

however there are other people who have a negative effect on us I call them toxic people.  They can be violent, negative, vulgar, aggressive etc with these people we need to practice disassociation as much as possible.

Noble Quest, a unique life transforming two-week expedition to an exotic part of the world has been scheduled between 16th and 31st October 2009. Announcing this in a company press release, Mr. Gerard O’Donovan the CEO of Noble Manhattan and the man behind the Noble Quest initiative said that the expedition will be a life transforming two-week adventure trip to an exotic part of the world with a little bit of physicality thrown in and a lot of adventure.  The first trip of the Noble Quest will be to the Far East countries of Vietnam and Cambodia. This will be a one of a kind journey which will include a visit to the religious places of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, spending time getting to know the peoples and culture of Vietnam and Cambodia and also an adventurous mountaineering session. The trip will also include a visit to Preah Khan, a huge and interesting monastic complex, Neak Pean, a Himalayan-style lake and sanctuary and East Mebon, a temple-mountain.

Mr. O’Donovan said that the idea of Noble Quest is to transform people’s lives by spirituality, adventure and understanding the social fabric of an unknown land. It will help people to re-discover themselves with the help of a spiritual guru who will be accompanying the team members on the trip. Mr. Scott Milway, one of a small number of trainers from the Deepak Chopra organisation will be teaching all members the full Primordial Sound Medication Course and leading a daily meditation session. The unique 14 day expedition will start from Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam and team members leave Vietnam for the United Kingdom at the end of day 13.

Mr. O’Donovan said that the uniqueness of the Noble Quest programme is also about charity as much as it about spirituality. Members of the expedition have the option of donating to the charity run by the Noble Foundation. The cost of the expedition excluding flight charges are £1600. However, members are encouraged to raise a figure of £3500. The additional sum will be donated to charitable causes through the Noble Foundation. Mr. O’Donovan in his release said that members have the chance to book their place in this expedition for a sum of £320. Since the number of members for the expedition will be limited to 25, booking in advance will help to confirm the slots. Mr. O’Donovan said that he expects the booking for this expedition to be completed within the next couple of months.

The itinerary will include a climb of the highest mountain in Vietnam, Mount Fan Si Pan. This extraordinary event by a large group will be adequately highlighted.  Members can ask for donations from local businesses and organizations who may be interested to highlight their business or organization atop Mount Fan Si Pan and associate themselves with Noble Quest.   The arduous climb of the mountain and visit to different temples in Angkor in Cambodia, makes this expedition a true combination of spirituality combined with physical challenges.  The sessions by  Scott Milway, visits to the villages of Vietnam and interacting with the local people puts this expedition in a totally different niche. Mr. O’Donovan said that this trip is not complete without its share of celebratory dinner and visiting the ethnic markets in Cambodia and Vietnam.  People who are interested in being a part of this unique expedition can visit the Noble quest website and get all information about the trip. Noble Quest will follow up with many more such expeditions each year. As a leader in life coaching, Noble Manhattan will bring all their experience to make this quest the most memorable journey of a lifetime for all the members.

About Noble Manhattan

Noble Manhattan was formed in 1993, long before most of the Life Coaching schools of today ever existed. It specialises in Personal and Corporate Development, of which Coaching is an important element.

Noble Manhattan has trained over 4,000 coaches and has been awarded the only A+ accreditation issued by the European Coaching Institute (ECI), the original and largest accreditation body for coaches in Europe.

The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) has accredited its Diploma as a Practitioner Coach, Diploma as an Executive Coach, Certificate in Work Place Coaching and Introduction to Coaching Certificate.

The industry-recognised endorsement means students gain the prestigious level seven ILM diploma – the equivalent of a post graduate qualification – on top of their Noble Manhattan diploma and ECI accreditation.

About Gerard O’Donovan

After 9 years in the Royal Marines, Gerard started his business career in financial services. He founded and developed his own company which became the largest privately owned life assurance organisation in the UK.  He found himself working around the clock and ultimately realised that things had to change. After searching through many self improvement disciplines, Gerard found that life coaching worked for him. It was the “hub that held the rest of the disciplines together”.

In 1992 Gerard, from Bantry, County Cork, who has a Masters degree in Psychology, went on to found Noble Manhattan which to date has trained over 4,000 coaches. He has become an acclaimed international, public speaker, trainer and personal developer.
The Princes Youth Business Trust recognized his skills and appointed him to work with young people in starting their own businesses.

He has trained thousands of coaches and has a list of global clients, including directors and presidents of large corporations, benefiting from his corporate coaching. As the owner and CEO of Noble Manhattan, his motto is: “Fortune favours the prepared mind.”

For more information please contact Gerard O’ Donovan at Noble Manhattan – Europe’s leading life and corporate coach training company.

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