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As an academic, why do you need a coach?(IN HER OWN WORDS)

Women in Higher Education

| April 01, 2009 | Bellar, Stephanie L. | COPYRIGHT 2009 Women in Higher Education. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

When we hear the noun coach, we may automatically call up an image of a person wearing a baseball cap and whistle. Then we remember that today's world includes coaches outside of athletics, like voice coaches and acting coaches who have been at their craft for a long time.

Fairly new to the arena of coaching, however, are leaders or soon-to-be leaders in many walks of life. Many women and men in business have used executive coaches and life coaches over the years to help them climb the career ladder.

Whether providing services such as closing skill gaps or assisting in job searches, an executive coach can significantly boost one's chances of becoming her ...

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