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      <title>Florida Executive Coaching Corp Tackles Coaching Defensiveness</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p class="subheadline">Dr. Mary Key and Key Associates, Inc. develops the theme, Executive Coaching in Florida: Are You Coachable? including a Coaching Defensiveness scale to help C-Suite executives maximize the benefit of executive coaching services.</p><p>Tampa, FL -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/">SBWIRE</a>) -- 10/15/2013 --  Executive Coach Dr. Mary Key helps executives and organizations to effectively utilize coaching for greater productivity, behavior change and succession planning through a system of Right Focus, Right People, and Right Execution.  Dr. Key&apos;s website and blog provide useful information for those considering or already utilizing executive coaching, and for helpful information leading to enhanced personal development. Key informs readers of what it takes to benefit from coaching, developing the theme, <a class="extlink"  target="_blank"  rel="nofollow noopener" title="Executive Coaching in Florida: Are You Coachable?" href="http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/executive-coaching-florida">Executive Coaching in Florida: Are You Coachable?</a>, guiding readers through an application of a Coaching Defensiveness scale—the Harvard Business Review scale, published onsite for her readers.<br />
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Key describes her role as a "thinking partner, trusted advisor, executive coach" as well as a consultant, public speaker and author. The information describes the purpose of enlisting an executive coach,<br />
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"In business, a coach&apos;s role is typically to help executives develop in some key areas that will enhance their leadership capabilities or, at times, in a specific content area."<br />
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To benefit from coaching, organizations and individual executives need to be aware that executives have to be willing to make changes, adapt their style to the organization culture, and take down defenses. Taking down defenses in favor of a curious, interested, adaptable, and appreciative approach, will maximize the positive benefits from executive coaching for individual executives, teams, and organizations. <br />
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About Dr. Mary Key<br />
<a class="extlink"  target="_blank"  rel="nofollow noopener" title="Dr. Mary Key of Key Associates, Inc." href="http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/biographies/mary-key-ph-d">Dr. Mary Key of Key Associates, Inc.</a> has been coaching C-suite executives for nearly 20 years and she describes her business mission, "I am dedicated to helping leaders succeed and their organizations grow." The results of executive coaching services from Key Associates, Inc. with Fortune 500 companies, Inc. 500 winners, government agencies, and award winning non-profits have been outstanding. See the Key Associates, Inc. website for a list of winning organizations that have benefited from nearly 20 years of coaching expertise provided by Key Associates. Executive Coaching from Key Associates results in individual and organizational breakthroughs, and often times leads to exponential growth through more effective strategic planning, leadership, team development, conflict resolution, and improved focus, leading to enhanced productivity. <br />
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Visit the Key Associates, Inc. website and <a class="extlink"  target="_blank"  rel="nofollow noopener" title="blog" href="http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/executive-coaching-florida">blog</a> and rate your Coaching Defensiveness, and explore the subject Executive Coaching in Florida: Are You Coachable?<br />
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Contact Dr. Mary Key and Key Associates, Inc. at:  info@keyassociates.com</p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Mary Key<br />Telephone: 813-831-9500<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/contact/356316">Click to Email Mary Key</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/">http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=356316&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2013 06:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>New Book Offers Sound Advice to Executives</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p class="subheadline">'CEO Road Rules' available free at Amazon for five days only.</p><p>Tampa, FL -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/">SBWIRE</a>) -- 07/10/2013 --  They say it&apos;s lonely at the top, but those who&apos;ve made it to the highest rung of the corporate ladder still need mentorship, training and support. International motivational speaker and executive coach Dr. Mary Key offers executives and anyone who aspires to be a leader her advice in a new book available free at Amazon.com for a limited time.<br />
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"CEO Road Rules: Your Roadmap to Executive Excellence" regularly sells for $7.99 at Amazon.com, but from July 9 through July 13 it will be free for digital download. Learn more about the book here: <a class="extlink"  rel="nofollow noopener"  target="_blank"  title="http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/resources/ceo-road-rules" href="http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/resources/ceo-road-rules">http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/resources/ceo-road-rules</a><br />
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In "CEO Road Rules," Key, head of the organizational transformation consulting firm Key Associates Inc., explains how to win in business and succeed in competitive environments, emphasizing how to lead with purpose and focus while working as part of a team. The book is a simple, down-to-earth and highly readable compilation of case studies, bits of wisdom and timeless rules to live by in business and in all aspects of a person&apos;s life.<br />
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"The people dimension is the great management multiplier, especially for top executives. Positive, knowledgeable, inspiring managers are always in short supply," said L. Daniel Jorndt, retired CEO and Chairman of Walgreen Co. "This book&apos;s case histories will cause good managers to reflect on improving their talents."<br />
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Dr. Mary Key has helped leaders and their companies achieve exponential growth through her "Right Focus, Right People, and Right Execution" system. Key is the author of "The Entrepreneurial Cat: 13 Ways to Transform Your Work Life." She received her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and her B.S. from the University of Massachusetts. <br />
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About key Associates, Inc.<br />
Key Associates, Inc. helps leaders, teams and organizations address high stakes issues and growth through "Right Focus, Right People and Right Execution." They combine executive coaching with needed team building and peer group forums to affect organizational change, leadership development and high performance. They provide strategic planning and strategy development that bring laser focus to organizations along with strategies to improve how they hire, develop and engage talent.<br />
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CEO Road Rules can be downloaded from <a class="extlink"  target="_blank"  rel="nofollow noopener" title=" Amazon" href="http://www.amazon.com/CEO-Road-Rules-Excellence-ebook/dp/B00DHLINJO/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1373315451&amp;sr=1-4"> Amazon</a>. Learn about Key Associates at <a class="extlink"  target="_blank"  rel="nofollow noopener" title="www.keyassociatesinc.com" href="http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/">www.keyassociatesinc.com</a> or follow them on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube.</p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Mandy McEwen<br />Telephone: 813-831-9500<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/contact/280170">Click to Email Mandy McEwen</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/">http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=280170&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:21:03 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Executive Coaching Firm Key Associates, INC. Announces Launch of New Website</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div class="newsleft"><div class="newsbody"><p>Tampa, FL -- (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/">SBWIRE</a>) -- 07/01/2013 --  After several years of successful results with their executive coaching services, <a class="extlink"  target="_blank"  rel="nofollow noopener" title="Key Associates" href="http://keyassociatesinc.com">Key Associates</a>, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of their new, updated website, KeyAssociatesInc.com. President, Dr. Mary Key and her team have developed a revolutionary transformation technique for individuals, teams and entire organizations alike. With her experience in consulting with multiple Fortune 500 companies as well as entrepreneurial enterprises, Key has created a successful coaching program that offers strategic planning, leadership and team development, and effective execution in the workplace. The launch of the new website isn&apos;t short of features – in fact, it&apos;s full of new opportunities, resources and valuable insight for professionals seeking growth opportunities.<br />
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Featured on the new website are testimonials from past and current clients that provide insights into how Key Associates has positively impacted their growth through coaching and leadership development services. In addition comes a brief introduction of keynote speaker, Dr. Mary Key. Visitors on the new site will be able to access a video of Key speaking – which can give them an idea of what to expect during her workshops and keynote speeches – for free. Visitors can also access and download leadership and organization-wide assessments directly from the new site. These proprietary materials and resources are crucial for determining the coaching services an organization needs. In addition to assessments, leaders will gain access to Impressive case studies showcasing dramatic results.<br />
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A detailed overview with visual maps of Key Associates&apos; revolutionary process of Right Focus, Right People, Right Execution<br />
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About Key Associates, Inc.<br />
Key Associates, Inc. helps leaders and organizations grow. Through their Right Focus, Right People and Right Execution approach, Key Associates is able to combine much needed executive development, team building and peer coaching for organizational-wide success. With a team packed full of industry experts and headed by consultant, executive coach, author and speaker Dr. Mary Key, Key Associates offers exciting growth opportunities to enhance your future. Key&apos;s latest book "CEO Road Rules" is now available for digital download on Amazon Kindle.<br />
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Email: info@keyassociatesinc.com<br />
Phone: 813-831-9500<br />
Website: <a class="extlink"  rel="nofollow noopener"  target="_blank"  title="http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/" href="http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/">http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/</a></p><p>For more information on this press release visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm">http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm</a></p></div><h2>Media Relations Contact</h2><p>Mandy McEwen<br />Telephone: 813-831-9500<br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/contact/275161">Click to Email Mandy McEwen</a><br />Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/">http://www.keyassociatesinc.com/</a><br /></div><div><p><img src="https://cts.releasewire.com/v/?sid=275161&amp;s=f&amp;v=f" width="1" height="1" alt=""><span></span></p></div>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2013 13:48:51 -0500</pubDate>
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