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Classes start July '08, Penn State, August '08, Georgia, September '08, Texas Christian

Choosing a coach training program? Eliminate the guesswork. 
Follow the course taken by Toyota, US Bank, and our 
university partners. 

Select the Sherpa Executive Coaching Certification,  the 
most widely recognized training and certification for 
coaching and leadership development. 

This 60 hour experience puts you to work with two leading 
authors. We deliver the program on site or on campus. 
As you take the class, you'll get expert support to help you 
take your first client through the Sherpa process. 

Successful completion results in the 
Certified Sherpa Coach ( CSC ) designation.

links
university class dates, contents and costs (see FAQ for a way to get free tuition).
Sherpa Guide author bios.
Executive coaching class video.
Press coverage of the Marshall Goldsmith speaking tour 2007.
Answers to frequently asked questions, including a way to attend class at no cost.
A 60-hour on-campus training program for executive coaches.

"The Sherpa process lets people learn the difficult art of coaching, and gives them the freedom to apply it in their own way. Along with these university partners, the Sherpa Coaching Certification adds real credibility to a coach's credentials." 
Marshall Goldsmith, world's leading executive coach. (guest speaker in several 2007 classes)
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA  (airport SCE)
Info and registration: 

 
 
 
 
 

Dan Evak  814-865-4572
dje11@psu.edu


Next 2008 session: 
July 21-25 and Sept. 15-18
2 time phased weeks, 60 hours classroom, on campus.
Fall  2008 session: October 20-24 and Dec. 1-4

Instructors: Authors Brenda Corbett and Judith Colemon. 
Tuition: $8,950. Hotel and  meals included.

LINKS:
 Penn State brochure
 Penn State syllabus
 Penn State website

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Texas Christian University
Executive coaching certification at TCU , Texas Christian
Info and registration: 
Marcia Hensley at 817-257-7738 or m.hensley@tcu.edu
Next session: Fall, 2008.
 Sept 22-26 and November 10-13.
2 time phased weeks, 60 hours classroom, on campus.

Instructors: Authors Brenda Corbett and  Judith Colemon. 
Tuition: $7,500. Class and meals included, lodging extra, if needed.

LINKS:
TCU Syllabus
TCU website
Dallas press
University of Georgia Executive Programs, Athens, GA
Info and registration: 
Pam Bracken:  (706) 583-0424
Pam.Bracken@georgiacenter.uga.edu
Next available session:  (Sold Out)
April 14-18 and June 9-12, 2008
2 time phased weeks, 60 hours classroom, on campus.

Fall 2008 session: August 25-29 and September 29-October 2.
Instructor:  Authors Brenda Corbett and Judith Colemon. 
Tuition: $8,950. Hotel and meals included. 

LINKS:
UGA brochure
UGA syllabus
UGA website


Sherpa Coaching Certification
Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ #1: Who teaches the class? 
All classes are taught by both authors of "The Sherpa Guide: Process Driven Executive Coaching". (bios below). Marshall Goldsmith, world's leading executive coach, says: "Corbett and Colemon are the next generation of world leaders in coaching".

FAQ #2:  Can I review course material before I sign up?
Yes. We allow thorough review, in advance. Classes are based on the book: "The Sherpa Guide: Process-Driven Executive Coaching", published by Thomson, a major textbook publisher. The book is available on line at The Sherpa Store, Amazon.com  and Barnes and Noble. Additional resources, available only to registrants,  include a 300 page student binder.

FAQ #3: Can I preview the class itself? 
Yes, in detail. There is a 15 minute instructor video available here.

FAQ #4: Can I take the course on line?
There is no on-line Sherpa Certification program. It is not possible to deliver the engaging,  interactive training executive coaches need over the phone . . .  or in a 'virtual classroom'. Live interaction with internationally recognized experts is an essential part of learning this delicate business. You just can't learn this over the phone.

FAQ #5: What do I earn upon successful completion? 
This program leads to the Sherpa Executive Coaching Certification, the only program offered by multiple universities. You can start an executive coaching career, add substance and branding to your existing practice or use your skills as an in-house coach.

FAQ #6: How can I attend class for free? 
Call a business colleague, and make this arrangement: "I will send you a bill, so you can pay my tuition in advance. In exchange, I will coach several people at no charge when I graduate." The client saves a lot of money. The coach attends class at no cost. 

FAQ #7: Who takes this class? 
Practicing professional coaches (40%), people starting a coaching career (20%) and in-house coaches (40%), including staff coaches for Toyota, Hershey, Unilever Thailand, Liberty Mutual, WorkPartners Denmark, National Cancer Institute and many, many more.

FAQ #8: What do participants say about the class? 
It's life changing. Student comments are available here

FAQ #9: What are the benefits of taking this class?
Certification is becoming increasingly important for executive coaches. There is no more highly regarded program available. This program enables you to master the industry standard, get a recognized credential from a major university and work with the authors who 'wrote the book' on coaching. Leading executive coach Marshall Goldsmith says this: "It's great to have universities agree on standards for executive coaching."

FAQ #10:  Already certified? If you answer 'no' to one or more of these questions, consider the Sherpa program:
- Did you get hard, lasting value from your prior training? 
- Was it a life changing experience? 
- Does every prospect recognize and respect the name of the school where you studied? 
- Were your prior instructors widely recognized as true world leaders in coaching?
- Can you offer every client a 100 page journal, filled with tools and assessments tied directly to your coaching process?

FAQ #11:  How do I get ready for class? 
Pre-class assignments include a thorough and complete reading of the text, and an online DiSC communication style 

FAQ #12:  Are meals and lodging included in the cost?
All three programs, at Penn State, Texas Christian and the University of Georgia are two-week residential programs. Arrangements include hotel, if needed, and all meals. Classes  meet for a week, adjourn for telephone support during work with a practicum client, and reconvene for a second week of classroom study. This produces optimum results and keeps travel to a minimum. 

FAQ #13: Is on-site training and certification available? 
If a university class schedule is not convenient, or if you have a large number of coaches to train, we will provide on-site training and certification for you, as we have for Toyota and US Bank. To discuss this economical option and related strategies, call Karl Corbett at (513) 232-0002, or email info@sherpacoaching.com.


 

Sherpa Coaching Certification
Instructor Bios
Corbett and Colemon have been covered and quoted  by Forbes, Smart Money, Investors' Business Daily, and business media in Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas and elsewhere. 


A native of Canada, Brenda Corbett has defined leadership development here in the United States. Author of "The Sherpa Guide: Process Driven Executive Coaching”, she is providing clear methodology and standards for a rapidly growing industry. To summarize her work, read the headlines: “Executive Coaching Moves from Trend to New Discipline. Colleges Establishing Standards for Certification”. (detailed bio and resume)


Judith Colemon has always been focused on leadership. She bases her coaching on experience as a C-Suite leader. Twice, she's been tapped for the top slot, as CEO and Executive Director for  a startup and an established institution. Now, she's a seasoned executive coach,  author and educator who is setting the tone for the entire coaching industry. (detailed bio and resume)
















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Executive Coaching: Collaboration at the Summit

Marshall Goldsmith Takes a 
Tour with Sherpa Coaching



Press Release from Sherpa Coaching, Cincinnati, Ohio – August 3, 2007  (download pdf version)


Marshall Goldsmith, described by Fast Company as "the world's top executive coach,"  and a best selling business author, has teamed up with Sherpa Coaching, a leading coach training firm, for a Fall 2007 speaking tour. Goldsmith will speak alongside Brenda Corbett and Judith Colemon, authors of The Sherpa Guide: Process Driven Executive Coaching, at three universities. 
 
Goldsmith will also meet the public to celebrate the success of What Got You Here Won't Get You There, his new best selling business book. He'll sign copies at events arranged by all three executive education programs. 

Goldsmith will be a guest speaker in Sherpa Coaching Certification classes at Penn State, Texas Christian University and the University of Georgia. Students registered in the coaching certification program will hear Goldsmith speak alongside the authors of The Sherpa Guide,  the course text. “Brenda Corbett and Judy Colemon are a dynamic team, and they're great people. I am happy to be sharing the platform with them.” Goldsmith said. “This sort of collaboration could only happen on campus." 

Marshall Goldsmith
business talk radio executive team coaching
Brenda Corbett - Judith Colemon
"Marshall's contribution is a substantial honor for the Sherpa program.” co-author Judith Colemon adds. “Sherpa is the only coaching certification endorsed by multiple universities, and now we have the world's number one executive coach as a guest speaker in every program. “

Goldsmith will speak alongside the Sherpa Guide authors in State College, Pennsylvania on October 17th, Fort Worth Texas on October 30th and Athens Georgia November 6th, 2007. Goldsmith explains: The Sherpa Guide and my new book work well together. In combination, they deliver the passion and the process we call coaching.”
 

For university alumni and the business public at all three tour stops, it's a chance to meet an icon in American business. What Got You Here Won't Get You There has been a best selling business book since its release in January 2007, and has taken Goldsmith from the top slot in the coaching world to a leading role in American business thought. Marshall Goldsmith will sign copies of his book at all three universities. 

At all three universities, the 60 hour Sherpa Executive Coaching Certification runs in two week long blocks, with hotel and meals provided on campus. Details are available at www.sherpacoaching.com. Both authors of The Sherpa Guide will teach at all three universities. Marshall Goldsmith comments: “Corbett and Colemon are the next generation of world leaders in coaching."



Contacts:
Texas Christian University: Marcia Hensley: (817) 257-7738 / m.hensley@tcu.edu
Penn State:  Dan Evak: (814) 865-4572 / dje12@psu.edu. 
University of Georgia: Bob Wells: (706) 542-6692 / bob.wells@georgiacenter.uga.edu. 
Sherpa Coaching:  Contact: Karl Corbett, (513) 232-0002 kc@sherpacoaching.com 

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