I took a month off. Did you miss me?

 

Anyway, I'm back to tell you
about a high quality coach training program that's an excellent option
for anyone who'd like a brief (3 days) but in-depth exploration of
coaching at its best. Take a look.

The Coaching in Action Workshop

More info at www.coachinghk.org or call 8106-2126.

I just heard of this lecture tomorrow night, and given the latest message from scientists, environmentalists and progressive world leaders I think it's a great opportunity to turn our attention to the importance of our environment …in a much bigger way than we've done to date. It is becoming clearer to me every minute: that humanity must now focus on living sustainably on the planet and that all of us must play a role in this massive change. Award-winning environmental leader and photographer Alan Watson Featherstone will speak on this great task.

    When: Tuesday April 10, 2007, 7;30pm
    Where: Lecture room N003, Poly U, TST, Kowloon
    Enquiries: Peter Lloyd, 927 00 654 mailto:peter@holistichongkong.com

I hope to see you there!

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has written some of my favorite books full of poetic reminders about how to find joy in every moment of our lives. So I'm very excited that he's coming to Hong Kong in May for a series of talks and retreats. This 80-year-old Vietnamese Buddhist monk is one of the most influential Buddhist spiritual leaders in the world.  His lifelong efforts to generate peace and reconciliation moved Martin Luther King, Jr. to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. He was also honoured in TIME magazine's 60 Years of Asian Heroes in 2006.

    When & Where: May 11 to 18, various times and venues
    How much: Talks are free, retreats are very reasonable
    TIP: Tickets available from April 15th.
More info: www.buddhism.hku.hk and follow the links
For Retreats: Tel: (852) 2948-8279, mailto:plumv@ied.edu.hk
For Public Talks, Tel: (852) 2241-5078, mailto:cbsinfo@hku.hk

Read an excerpt from his famous book here:
http://www.thinkingpeace.com/Lib/lib088.html

Public policy think
tank Civic Exchange invites you to an interactive session with Mark Gerzon on 19
March 2007.

Mark Gerzon is the
author of Leading Through Conflict: How Successful Leaders Transform
Differences Into Opportunities. For the past twenty years, he has served as
president of Mediators Foundation, and for the last three years as a
consultant to the United Nations Development Program.  He is
currently working with several global partners to develop a Global Leadership
Program with a special emphasis on preventing conflict.  Mark
Gerzon has researched the qualities of leaders who have been effective leading
across complex social, economic, racial, national and ideological divides. He
calls these leaders “mediators” (as opposed to demagogues and
managers).

During this
interactive session, Mark Gerzon will explore the deeper meaning of the term
“global leadership” and focus on the specific leadership skills that mediators
use to deal creatively with deep, and potentially divisive,
differences.

Date:              
Monday, 19 March 2007

Time:             
1830 – 1945

Venue:           
Club Lusitano, 24/F, 16 Ice House
Street, Central,
Hong Kong.

Admission:    
HK$200 (Refreshments will be
served)

For enquiries and registration,
please email Ms. Yanyan YIP on or before
14 March 2007. 

Cecilia Yeung is once again offering her one-day presentation skills
workshop for anyone ready to step-up and take action in improving their
ability to speak in front of a group. The workshop is action-oriented.
You'll be coached 'real time' on how to improve your preparation and
delivery. You will also receive a video recording of your performances for feedback
reference and to view your improvement throughout the day.

Date: Saturday, March 17, 2007
Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm

Venue: 6/F Grand View Commercial Centre, 29-31 Sugar Street, Causeway
Bay, HK
Cost: HK$1,980 for one. HK$3,200 for two
To
Register: Send an email to info@biz-results.net for a registration
form and seminar details.

Here's a great chance to learn more about using large group processes to facilitate organizational change. You'll learn through practicing a variety of powerful group processe including Open Space Technology, Technology of Participation and others. The facilitator is Mark Pixley for Leadership Inc, who is highly experienced and masterful at using group processes.

Free Intro on March 15, 4pm to 6pm

2 day workshop on April 27 and 28, 2007 for $3200 (early bird price)
Enquiries: Esther at HK Productivity Council, tel: 2788 5833

–An Afternoon of Expertise and Interaction for Senior Executives and HR Leaders–

This half-day conference organized by the Hong Kong International Coaching Community is the first of its kind in Hong Kong. It promises to provide very high level sharing on the benefits of coaching in organizations and how to leverage your investment by implementing successful coaching programs. The keynote speaker, Alan Sieler from Australia has in-depth knowledge on what gives coaching such great impact. There will be two panel discussions with industry experts and plenty of chance to interact.

    When: Tuesday, March 27, 2006; 1.30pm-7.00pm
    Where: Cliftons, 6/F, Lincoln House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay
    How much: HK$2500, HK$2300 for HKICC members and groups of 3 or more, HK$2200 early bird fee until March 9, 2007

For more information and to register on-line, visit: www.coachinghk.org/Mar27event.htm

This is a Progressive Leaders Club meeting where guests are welcome.

Explore fully and deeply the simple yet powerful tools of listening, the key to effective coaching in the workplace. We will practice listening in some challenging formats that will allow you to explore your own listening abilities as well as discover how to use listening to motivate and engage others.

    When: Thursday, March 08, 2006; 6.30pm-8.00pm
    Where: Cliftons, 33/F, 9 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong
    How much: HK$250 for members, HK$300 for non-members – reservation required! In case of no reservation, a HK$50 surcharge applies

To register, click here. More info on the Progressive Leaders Club