Ashford, Kent -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/15/2009 -- The ECI, one of Europe's leading accreditation organisations for coaches and coach-training providers, has announced the launch of its specialist coaching Blog. Mr. Gerard O'Donovan, the current CEO commented that the Blog was just another resource provided by the ECI for the coaching profession.

The Institute is internationally focused on raising awareness of the coaching profession, working to build and promote best practice, and develop worldwide coaching standards to the highest level. The blog expands the range of communication resources already provided such as its newsletter, international webinars and an extensive library of articles.

The ECI volunteer team possesses a huge understanding of the issues coaches face and the blog will provide an information resource for added support as they build their business. An extensive range of subjects are covered and senior officials of the ECI contributing regularly. Topics listed include advance coaching tips, case studies, coaching around the world and the latest coaching news, all with the aim of providing information for high quality continuous professional development. Extensive details of coach training courses and workshops can also be accessed through the blog.

This facility enhances international communication of coaching with its many facets, an extremely important factor to coaches around the world as the ECI has members in over 74 countries. It also reflects an empowering community of skilled coaches constantly building their skills and knowledge thus compounding the benefits of coaching.

Coaches are able to set up an RSS feed from the blog so that every new item can be sent directly to their email inbox ensuring they are kept instantly up-to-date with developments within the Institute and the coaching profession as a whole.

Members who wish to contribute to the blog should contact PaTrisha-Anne Todd Patrisha-anne@the-eci.org at the Institute for further details.

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Contact: Helen Jones
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Helen-jones @ the-eci.org

Contact: Dr PaTrisha-Anne Todd,
International Head of Public Relations
Patrisha-anne @ the-eci.org

ECI phone +44 (0)1233800234
http://www.europeancoachinginstitute.org/resources/press_office.php

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Ashford, Kent -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/09/2009 -- Europe's leading accreditation organisation for coaches and coach-training providers, has announced that it is now actively recruiting more volunteers. This is a necessary step as the Institute's operations are rapidly expanding to meet the demand for accredited coaches.

The European Coaching Institute is a non-profit making organisation run by coaches, for coaches. It is internationally focused on raising awareness of the coaching profession, working to build and promote best practice and develop worldwide coaching standards to the highest level.

In promoting such values and ethics demand has massively increased for the wide range of services on offer. As a result, the Institute is now actively recruiting more volunteers to work within a variety of international teams, Australasia, Brazil, Canada, India, Poland, Romania and UK vacancies available within departments; International Liaison, Accreditation, Affiliate Organisations, Conferences & Events, Operations, Public Relations and Standards & Ethics.

All volunteers are dedicated to working towards international recognition and the establishment of governing bodies within countries for professional coaches. The Institute enables individuals and organisations to be confident that the coaches accredited by the ECI are highly-skilled, professional and trained to the highest standards. Training course providers can also be accredited so that individuals are confident that the courses accessed through the Institute are of the very highest standard.

Gerard O'Donovan, CEO of the ECI encourages coaches, who are passionate about achieving these aims, to join the Institute as volunteers. The numbers of hours each volunteer commits to is completely flexible and fits around existing work commitments. Volunteering with the ECI will raise the profile of the volunteer, but the rewards for joining the Institute are immense.

Those wishing to register their interest in becoming a volunteer can do so through the ECI's website http://www.europeancoachinginstitute.org/about_eci/volunteers.php

Note to Editors
Contact: Helen Jones
Press Officer
Helen-jones@the-eci.org

Contact: Dr PaTrisha-Anne Todd,
International Head of Public Relations
Patrisha-anne@the-eci.org

ECI phone +44 (0)1233800234
http://www.europeancoachinginstitute.org/resources/press_office.php

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Ashford, Kent -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/07/2009 -- The ECI, one of Europe's leading accreditation organizations for coaches and coach-training providers, has announced the launch of its International Coaching Register. Mr. Gerard O'Donovan, the current CEO commented that the Register represented a crucial resource for individuals and organisations looking for the services of a coach.

In line with the Institute's objective to get the profession of coaching acknowledge and regulated at national and international level, the International Coaching Register brings transparency to coaching. The Register will enable the public and organizations to feel safe and secure in the knowledge that the coaches listed are qualified, and their qualifications verified to the highest standards. The Institute is concerned that currently anyone can set up in business as a coach without any formal training. The Register aims to raise the profile of genuine coaching and protect the interests of clients and coaches alike.

In the current economic climate, companies are looking to support their staff reach their maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Investment in coaching enables employees to become empowered within their role improving on a wide range of skills including time management, delegation and team building. Companies now have a valuable resource the ICR knowing the coaches they employ are of the highest standard and excellent value for money.

Qualified coaches are encouraged to register. By registering, coaches greatly enhance their profile and clients will feel confident in employing their services. Coaches can apply to join by selecting the International Coaching Register option on the ECI's website. Once approved, their name is added to the Register enabling coaches to use the ICR logo on their stationery and website as a mark of excellence.

The International Coaching Register is being submitted to governments and police authorities as a benchmark for countries setting accreditation standards.

Note to Editors

Contact:

Helen Jones,
Press Officer
Helen-jones@the-eci.org

Dr PaTrisha-Anne Todd,
International Head of Public Relations
Patrisha-anne@the-eci.org

ECI phone +44 (0)1233800234
http://www.europeancoachinginstitute.org/resources/press_office.php

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm