Wondering what the future holds for an in-the-trenches Coach like you?

Announcing the First Worldwide Leadership-in-Coaching TeleSummit with a special focus on Emerging Trends and Market

Sponsored By Andrea J. Lee and Jo Romano

From: Andrea J. Lee and Jo Romano

Dear Coaching Colleague,

Are you a bright, forward-thinking coach looking for ways to make a lasting impact on the world through coaching? AND at the same time, build a steady, flowing stream of eager clients with interesting and meaningful goals?

This invitation is especially for you if:

1. You seek to stay ahead of your clients without having to constantly research and filter a ton of information yourself...
2. You want to master or add the most fertile, emerging trends in coaching to your business, and stay relevant in new markets...
3. You're determined NOT to slip into the doldrums of 'just' building a coaching business, and want to take a leadership stand that suits you. You're worried about becoming boring or bored!
4. You don't give a hoot about niches but you DO care about trends and the future direction of markets...

In other words, you're an early adopter of 'what's next' and have always wanted to become a leader in your own right, in the perfect corner of the coaching world for you.

In case you don't already know us, we are Andrea J. Lee and Jo Romano, your hosts and moderators for this Leadership event. Together we have over 15 years of experience as coaches and have published or created over 50 successful coaching events, products and websites. You may know Andrea as author of 'Multiple Streams of Coaching Income' or former General Manager of CoachVille, the largest online coach-training organization in the world. Or, you may know Jo as Life Coach for lawyers and a specialized coach for parents and those exploring adoption. Together we feel very strongly about leadership and coaching.

You see, the story in the coaching world the last several years has been fairly one-dimensional. It goes something like this: "Make money, make money, make money." On the surface of it, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

But there is after all more to being a coach than money. Is it possible to make money AND meaning, together? Could it be that you can contribute leadership to your clients AND earn a fabulous living? The answer is 100% unequivocal: Yes.

The rest of this page describes one relatively easy and enjoyable path to pursuing just that.

You know how some coaches can get stuck in the rut of trying to build a business, putting one foot in front of the other, crossing off their to-dos and just generally becoming more tired and worried every day? Well what we've done with the Leadership-in-Coaching Virtual Meetings is create an easy-to-attend, leading-edge, comprehensive Virtual Conference that delves deeply into 12 emerging areas in which coaching is making an impact, and stands to continue to make a forward-reaching impact.

These 12 areas and trends are poised to make a huge difference in the world AND earn the coaches who commit to them, a great living. As a coach, you are of the conviction that only by seeking the best in yourself, can you hope to stay ahead of, and stretch your clients in the directions they most want. If you want excellence for your clients, you must seek it yourself, and hopefully do so in the most direct way possible.

If you've been in the coaching world for any length of time, you've no doubt heard of this thing called a 'TeleSummit' which is a virtual method of delivering a professional conference. Before you say 'Oh no, not another TeleSummit" let me offer that we think of this as shorthand for a global virtual meeting of minds. The virtual telephone format has a wealth of benefits, but the most important ones at this moment are:

• the ability to entice presenters who we might otherwise NEVER get to hear, to give us their best content in an efficient way
• the chance to deliver content environmentally, without a single glossy program printed, a gallon of fuel used in a plane, or thousands of hotel towels washed
• the means by which we can deliver a first-rate event inexpensively, and create significant value without inflating the price of attendance beyond the reach of anyone

In other words, if you have a telephone or a way to listen to audio recordings either via MP3 file or physical CD, you can benefit from the collective wisdom of 12 presenters from countries around the globe, in a format not unlike a fast-track MBA program from a cutting-edge university.

More on the format of what you receive as an attendee of the virtual meetings in a moment, but first...would you like to find out what the 12 emerging trends and markets are? Let's let them speak for themselves a little, shall we?

Specializing and finding a specific way of reaching your perfect clients isn't so easy for many of us. But I assure you the twelve presenters we're incredibly blessed to have, represent leaders in their specialties and what's more, they are premiere teachers of their own craft. Without the ability to transmit wisdom to you, their personal success, as terrific it may be, would be of little use to you. And may I say that we feel extraordinarily blessed to have their participation.

As a result of attending the Leadership-in-Coaching TeleSummit, you'll not only learn ABOUT the market specialties in question and the emerging trends impacting those, you'll also have a truly unique opportunity to attain mastery in areas new to your own personal growth. Because let's face it, you are a whole person - just like your clients - who wants to get out of debt, achieve affluence and wealth, enjoy loving relationships, and understand the greater meaning of life.

We have put together a far-reaching, value-packed agenda to help you achieve greatness with your clients, both old and new.

Your part is to take a few deep breaths, relax into an open mind that will painlessly soak in the real-life wisdom, experience, skillsets, mindsets and energy of this 15+ hour production. Our goal is to give you the energy - not just facts and to-do items, but the sustainable energy to design a leadership path in coaching for yourself.

There are a couple items below that may seem familiar, but read closely, there are microtrends* impacting each that are specific to this moment in time, and that make it possible to make your coaching interactions significantly more current.

Do read closely, won't you?

The words 'leadership in coaching' are pretty lofty ones when you pause to think about it. But we don't use them lightly. The presenters you see above are players, and they are playing for keeps, building legacies that will live long after they're gone, the coaching industry permanently changed because of their willingness to lead.

It's not an overstatement - participating in these virtual meetings can save you years of trial and error and give you the confidence to broaden your horizons as a well-rounded coach with a depth of understanding.

In fact, in a vote of confidence like no other, we are thrilled that several of the presenters themselves have told us they're keenly anticipating the presentations of their colleagues. This means we have unsolicited commitments from presenters who want to attend the segments - proof positive that a true leader never stops learning! 

If this mutual respect among our group of presenters doesn't assure you of the quality, caliber and relevance of each topic, probably nothing will. 

You'll be in the company of leaders.

Over the course of one week, for several hours each day, or spread out over as much time as you like if you choose to listen to the recordings, you will be immersed in thought leadership.

If you've ever wondered 'where has all the leadership gone?' or (gasp) complained about others not taking leadership, now you can walk your talk and get in the game yourself.
Your context for coaching will be up-to-date - current and relevant.

It doesn't matter when you became a coach, our society continues to change rapidly. There are things affecting our clients lives now that many of us have never even heard of. 

The effect of the wisdom you'll download during these virtual meetings will be as if you are all-knowing, because no matter how quickly your clients grow, or what issues emerge in their lives, you'll be enough ahead to be the very best support. And that's a good thing.
You'll find new markets to go into. 

If you're already coaching parents, you'll get equipped to add 'get out of debt' coaching to your repertoire. If you're already coaching executives, you can begin coaching Gen Y execs. Or helping execs through later life transition. 

If you're a business coach, perhaps you'll add a specialty in helping entrepreneurs have positive relationships with their kids - they need it, especially if they're at home all the time!
You'll be able to create new income streams very quickly.

It's common business building wisdom that some of the greatest profit opportunities come from 'stealing' ideas from other markets - but being one of the first to do so matters.

Our focus in the presentations is on emerging trends and markets. This is an excellent opportunity to watch what's worked in one market, and translate it into another. No more reinventing the wheel.
You'll save lots of time and reduce trial and error with new clients.

Coach training organizations often talk about the importance of practice, especially when we're new to coaching. Oh, those poor dear friends and family members who were our guinea pigs! 

Clients in an area that's new for you are in the same boat. They are guinea pigs and the faster you get great, the more you'll become raved about as their coach. Through the above presentations it will be as if you've actually had live experience in the areas covered, but without having to wait months or years to gain it first hand. In other words, a big shortcut.
You'll stretch and grow enormously as a person.

If this wasn't in your mind already, review the presentation topics again and ask yourself "Would I learn something for my own life?" Learning something so you'll become better for your clients might be an easier decision than learning something for yourself.

Could your life be profoundly shifted if you could stop being jealous of wealthy people? Is it possible your relationships could thrive with a new method of authentic communication? Might you become a better sounding board for the children in your life if you understood the inner workings of Hollywood? Say no more.
You will be find yourself laughing, enjoying and energized.

What makes one person laugh can sometimes leave another person scratching their head. But the word 'enlightenment' has the word 'light' in it for a reason, we think. The presentations, while wise and insightful, will be light because the presenters, in all cases, have a lightness about them. 

As hosts of the presentations, we intend to draw out the dry and wicked sense of humor we know is inside each presenter. Human beings are just so quirky, and we'll be talking about all manner of human beings, so we're guessing it won't be difficult.

In other words, there are a lot of great reasons to attend, with the above being only a few. Especially when you consider the physical CDs and transcripts that come with one of the registration options, you can begin to understand the opportunity you have to benefit long term from this leadership experience.

Even if you think only a couple of the 12 presentations are immediately useful to you, the cost of registration is relatively low, close to 15% of the cost of an in-person conference in our industry. In the past, how much money have you spent on just one presentation you felt would help you be a better coach and business owner? Thought of the number? Great. Now click here to see the payment options for TWELVE presenters.

Potential Reason #1: Information Overload.

This is in fact an excellent reason NOT to attend: if you are already feeling overwhelmed and at risk of being paralyzed by too many things to do, tough decisions to make and a pressure on you to be successful.

The feeling of having too much information can be a terribly suffocating one, and one which we can all empathize with. But here's the thing, participating in this event will only make your information overload worse if... you treat it as an information gathering exercise.

Although there will certainly be information provided in the presentations - top caliber information - the presentations are actually best experienced as, well, experiences. The experience of standing in the shoes of 12 different kinds of clients. The experience of understanding how it feels to be a person with concerns you've never had. The experience of hearing what success sounds like in the voice of each presenter. 

Each of these experiences, and more, will be more powerful than any single fact or piece of information you may try to cram into your brain. The energy of these experiences will, if you participate with an open, loose mind, allow you to bypass your already-full information bucket. 

Can you participate with a mind that's not trying to control information, a mind that can relax and experience? Think carefully for a moment please, as we're asking you for a commitment here. If you said yes, please go ahead and register for one of the affordable options below.

If not, we definitely don't want to add to anyone's information overload, and we wish you very well.

Potential Reason #2: You're already successful.

If you're already successful, you may feel that you don't need to attend. And, strictly speaking, that would be true since you're financially successful, lead a balanced life and just generally 'got it going on.'

So here's the thing: business owners who've cracked the success formula are the ones most likely to succeed at their next business. Could it be that you're ready to consider what's next? Bring your talent and acumen to another market? Why not, when you already know what it takes, right?

Or maybe that scary feeling of being 'bored' or 'been there done that' is in your head when you hit the office? Fresh thinking is the best cure for boredom and complacency! Attend the event even if you're successful if you want exposure to other successful coaches who continue to forge new paths. We're talking coaches who've built careers over 10, 20 and even more than 30 years -- how have they stayed fresh and how are they stretching themselves? Come find out.

Potential Reason #3: You're new.

If you're fairly new to the coaching arena, some of this material may seem advanced, and you may be wondering if this is the right time for you to attend something like this. You might not yet be sure coaching is really for you!

Once again, this is a very valid reason not to attend - your feelings are valid after all. But we'd like to suggest it's the exact opposite. When you're new, you have a clean slate. You have the chance to start slowly, step by step, or leap forward, not knowing how things are 'supposed' to go.

Would it surprise you to hear that many coaches struggle when they first start? We wouldn't want you to dwell on that, because we don't think struggle is necessary. You can skip the struggle. And the way to do that is to do the unorthodox. Don't let the 'average coach's' experience dictate yours. Each of the presenters is an Olympian in their area. You can follow their lead or not.

Plus, we are of the believe that there is no such thing as a stupid answer, and tend to go out of our way to honor the beginner's mind. So you'll be most warmly welcome. You won't be made to feel stupid. Your questions will probably help all of us. And you'll get an education you can't get anywhere else, not coach training school, not by working with a mentor coach, no where else. 

The rest is up to you! Keep reading or click the register button to cut to the chase and register.

Let's face it, our clients don't come to us in parts. They are whole people who call upon our support for their whole lives. Whether we're aware of it or not, there are new currents in society that are impacting them that we need to keep abreast of.

Inspired by the book Microtrends by Mark J. Penn and E. Kinney Zalesne, the Leadership in Coaching TeleSummit will highlight the Microtrends that are impacting each market, and ask each presenter to give us their experience with each. In this way, you'll be able to step into the conversation in the mind of your client naturally and easily.

Register now so you can have time to review it before the virtual meetings start!

For those of you who've missed out, of course you can always order your own copy as it will be well worth it. Here are just a few emerging trends to whet your appetite, and perhaps keep you thinking while you wait for your copy to arrive:

• The growth of households comprised of single women. In 1980, 17% of Americans lived in solo households. Now this figure is closer to 25% or one in four. These single women will undoubtedly be among our coaching clients. Do you know the conversation going on in their minds? For starters, they'll need to plan for their retirements alone, vacation along or with friends versus family, answer to those raised eyebrows about their marital status, and more.
• The increased number of "cougars," or women, like "Mrs. Robinson," who date or marry men a decade younger than they are. Wouldn't it feel great to be able to support this population too? 
• The trend for retired workers to continue working is another microtrend being addressed in this event. What ramifications does a prolonged career have on a person? Will corporations convert maternity and paternity leaves to "winter-off" options?

• Extreme Commuters have more time on their hands to read or listen (if they use mass transit)
• The growth of Stay at Home workers may generate a need for changed zoning laws or more secure home offices in residential design.
• 30-Winkers are Americans who sleep less, take more naps, need caffeine, and need ways to be either more productive when they are awake or find solutions to their lack of sleep.

The leadership opportunities abound, and societal changes are just making things more exciting. Where are you in the flow of all this?

Lest we forget, you'll be in good hands with Jo Romano and Andrea Lee as your hosts and moderators... 

(Reminder: Be one of the first 15 to purchase Option #2 or #3 and receive a copy of the hardback book 'Microtrends' as our additional gift to you.)

If you've attended a virtual event before, you'll already know how it all works, but if this is your first time, not to worry, here are the things to know:

1. Where will this event be held?

The entire TeleSummit is held over on the telephone using conference call technology. You'll be able to attend from anywhere in the world by dialing a phone number we'll provide after you've registered. When you dial this number you'll be on a special bridgeline which allows hundreds of participants to be on the line at the same time to hear the presentation. Just like when you make a long-distance phone call, your regular long-distance charges will apply.

2. How long is the event?

The Leadership-in-Coaching TeleSummit will take place over 5 weekdays starting May 19th and runs between 1:00 pm and 3:45 pm EST (New York time). 

Because of the demanding schedules of some of presenters, and because coaches will participate in the event from around the world, we will also have several evening calls between 7:00 and 8:00 pm EST (New York Time). All calls will be recorded so you can listen to any you have to miss or want to repeat, as many times as you like!

3. What if I can't attend all the presentations?

Each call will be recorded and downloadable MP3 and streaming formats posted online for participants within 48 hours. You can also get physical CD copies of all presentations by purchasing package #2 or #3. This way you'll have them forever and can listen in your car or during workouts.

4. What if I have questions for the presenters?

Leadership is in all of us, presenters, hosts and participants. If you have questions before, during or after any presentation, you can send them to us via e-mail and we'll ask as many of them as possible during the calls. If we can't get to your question, we'll forward it to the presenter after the call.

5. What if I don't like the presentations, can I get my money back?

As a matter of fact the answer is "yes," we guarantee to deliver everything promised in this letter - our goal is in fact to surpass your expectations, so we are extremely comfortable standing behind our word.

If, at the end of Tuesday, almost half way through the entire event, you aren't excited, inspired and engaged by new possibilities for your leadership in coaching OR if you haven't learned at least one new emerging trend that will directly impact the value you bring to clients, walk away from the rest of the event and we will give you a 100% refund. 

As simple as that. Just email us as the support email you'll receive upon registration and thy will, will be done.

And, if you attend the entire event, or listen to all the calls by recording or CD, and within 6 months of that you are unsatisfied for any reason, the same goes. Why this bold double guarantee? We appreciate that purchasing things on the internet can be a dubious business, and although most coaches who register for the TeleSummit will likely have heard of one or more of the presenters or hosts, it takes trust to purchase something without looking a person in the eyeballs, like in a department store.

So to mitigate any anxiety and keep stress levels low for everyone, we think it's worth backing up our work with two guarantees. 

But since this is a virtual conference, we'll have the use our imaginations. The good news? We're still giving away a great selection of first-rate goodies which you'll have access to after you've completed your registration.

Now, you may be the rare person who finds every goodie equally fun and useful. But it may be that you only find one item useful. So remember before diving into the goodies that YOU have the power of choice here - YOU get to choose what you will digest and use. Our only suggestion is that prior to the TeleSummit starting May 19, you may want to book a one-hour appointment to get started with actually absorbing the items of most value to you. Sound good? 

Here are just a few highlights from the goodie package:

Presenter Deborah Brown-Volkman has gifted each TeleSummit attendee with a copy of her 12-hour teleseminar series entitled "What To Say When" designed for people who are having career challenges. As a coach, you will learn the specific areas in which your clients may be having difficulty getting what they want. Use these scenarios to challenge yourself - would you know how to coach a person who was asking for a raise? What about managing a serious conflict with a co-worker? These downloadable teleseminars come will notes to further aid you in your work. Thanks for the goodie, Deborah!

Presenter Howard Stone has gifted each TeleSummit attendee with an individual transition coaching session. Now that's a lot of sessions, but Howard's sure of his gift, so there you are. Remember, Howard's particular talent is helping clients navigate transition, so if you're not going through one right now, but want to re-gift this session to someone who is, Howard welcomes that too. Great gift, thanks, Howard!

Presenter David Frey presents each attendee with a copy of his 40-minute audio program "How to Get All the Referrals You Can Handle." In this pointed audio recording David clearly outlines a process you can use for your own business, or, indirectly, to support your business-building clients. In David's experience, referrals are one of the best tools a coach can use to generate new clients because we are so good at building trust and rapport. Thank you David.

And finally, at least for now, presenter Marla Bollak has gifted attendees with a most valuable gift - a seat in her live 4-week program on "Credit Reporting Fundamentals." Marla says this class is for people who want to maximize their credit scores, dispute credit report information and even getting credit isues resolved. The program starts in July, so there's plenty of time for you to make arrangements. Thanks Marla, for your genuinely useful gift.

There are a LOT more goodies in your TeleSummit Goodie Bag, So Register Now Instead of Waiting and Having to Remember Later.

If you've read this far, you may in fact be scratching your head. All of the above, even at the highest-priced registration option still only comes to $18.23 per presenter. It's a little ridiculous when you do the math that way, isn't it?

Regardless of that small number, we hope the evidence speaks for itself. There is immense value in each of these presentations. We have to say it one last time because our presenters deserve it! Also because there is no catch. We've all been around the industry for many years, and it would take a really foolish person to NOT deliver on their promises to you after investing so much in building our credibility.

It's a good thing to remember for when you're out delivering a speech, or writing an article, or something else in your market...consistently exceed expectations over the long haul and you will become trusted.

Thank you for your trust in us. Remember, it's like Rumi said:

"You wander around from room to room looking for the diamond necklace that's already around your neck."

There is leadership all around and inside each one of us, like diamonds around our necks. We just need to see it, believe it, and do something with it.

Yours in Leadership,

Jo Romano	Andrea Lee

Creators of the Leadership in Coaching TeleSummit 2008

support@leadershipincoachingtelesummit.com

P.S. Click here to see complete tele-summit schedule.

P.P.S. Haven't quite registered yet? Are you thinking 'you'll get around to it?" We think that if you're intrigued at this point, and you're covered by a money-back guarantee anyway, chances are REALLY GOOD you won't regret it. But here's a round tuit for you anyway, so you have it, and here's the link to get to the registration options again. :-)

P.P.S. Got questions or clarifications before pressing the registration link? Please e-mail team@leadershipincoachingtelesummit.com or call 888-988-7465 and we'll be happy to help right away.