Executive Coaching in Organizations: What Companies Are Looking for in an Executive Coach: What Works, What's Missing and What's Next?

Blue Ribbon Panelists
Fran Gargotta, Charlene Petrelli, Peter Joseph, Michal Nachmany

Moderator: Barbara Schwarck, PCC

This program will bring together a panel of senior HR executives who are leading the charge in their organization toward creating an engaged and developed workforce.

Each panelist will talk about their company's initiative and the effectiveness executive coaching has had in their organizations. They will focus on what worked, what did not work and what executive coaches can do to meet the demand of a company that is seeking to support their employees through executive coaching.

About the Speakers

Mary Frances (Fran) Gargotta (MARC USA), brings 25 years of experience to her position as Senior Vice President and Corporate Human Resources Director, primarily in the areas of change management, strategic planning, leadership development, strategic human resources, industrial relations and organizational design and development. She has responsibility for overseeing the human resources function for all MARC operating units.

 Charlene Petrelli (EQT Corporation) became director of corporate human resources of EQT in October 2000. She was promoted to vice president of human resources in January 2003 and, later that year, was named president of the EQT Foundation. In February 2007 she was promoted to vice president and chief human resources officer. Her current responsibilities include developing and executing the human capital and talent management strategies for EQT's 1,800 employees, and directing more than $3 million in annual giving through the EQT Foundation

 Michal Nachmany is a human resource professional with broad experience in leading and initiating local and global strategic processes for multi-national companies. She is an accomplished facilitator with a unique blend of experience as an organizational manager, human resources manager and therapist. In over 10 years of experience in the HR arena, Michal has gained experience in consulting, establishing and leading a variety of HR processes and procedures, mostly for high-tech and telecommunication companies.

 Peter Joseph (Washington Post) is the HR/Organizational Development Manager at The Washington Post. He has more than 16 years of experience in the field of adult learning and development. His career has spanned a variety of industries including telecommunications, aviation, retail, print media and digital media. Peter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Management.

 Barbara Schwarck, president of Clear Intentions, has a rare set of skills, enabling her to deliver powerful keynotes to a variety of people interested in clarifying, identifying and achieving goals. As an executive coach, trainer and author of From Intuition to Entrepreneurship: a Woman's Guide to Following Her Dream, Barbara has the insight to achieve quick and lasting success with a focus on bottom-line results.

Guerrilla Publicity: Connect With the Media for $50K in Free Publicity!
presented by Jill Lubin

Location: River's Club, One Oxford Centre Suite 411, Pittsburgh, PA

June 17 at 5:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Let the media tell your story and bring clients right to your door. Jill shares her proven publicity secrets for getting the attention of national media, including The New York Times, CNN, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and more--all based on her international Bestseller, Guerrilla Publicity.

Participants will leave with the knowledge to:

• Get the media talking about your products and services
• Instantly increase your visibility, competitive edge, and market share
• Quickly respond to breaking news and trends in your industry
• Accelerate your current marketing efforts at no additional cost
• Gain new repeat business--all from word of mouth "buzz" marketing
• Learn the 7 guerrilla tactics for mastering any interview with magazines, newspapers, or TV

Dave Wheitner knows first-hand it's not always easy to be optimistic and bubbly. With a prior background in public policy, his analytical mind sometimes moves toward large societal issues. He knows that for many individuals, meeting personal goals while also trying to create change in the world can present a challenge.

Through his practice Idealist Coach, Dave enjoys guiding serious people to get more of what they want out of their lives and careers. He holds a special place in his heart for highly intelligent and outside-the-box thinkers, public and private leaders, and socially conscious professionals. His book Naked Idealism synthesizes an interdisciplinary range of models and applies them to self-leadership, organized under Shakti Gawain's framework of clarifying who you are, defining and engaging in action, and enhancing how you relate to the world.

Dave holds degrees in counseling (IUP), public policy/management (Carnegie Mellon), and psychology (Yale), and earned his coach certification through ILCT. He composes music, enjoys many outdoor activities, and is involved in urban eco-community planning endeavors. For "idealist eats," visit his food blog, WaffleParty.com. He's also available for speaking and for consulting with coaches who are setting up their businesses.

Financial Resiliency: Five Tips to Help You Bounce Back!
by Kathy Jo Pollack

As we strive to become more resilient with life's challenges and complexities, here are five suggestions to help you achieve financial resiliency.

1. Continue to learn and grow. This is ongoing. Never become stagnant with your finances. Stay abreast of the economic situation as well as current rates of savings and lending. Schedule a meeting with your financial advisor and become more knowledgeable about your investments. Consider an accounting class or money management seminar. Also, don't forget about the basics. Have a monthly budget and investigate spending and options that maximize your money.
2. Talk with someone who has weathered a serious financial storm. Whom do you admire for his/her financial resilience? Make a list of his/her traits and see how you can apply these to your life. Consider someone who has gone through a depression, recession, or revived a struggling business. If the person is in the past or out-of-reach, read books or search the internet for information. We have much to learn from others who have experienced similar challenges.
3. Anticipate economic changes and be ready. Look at your life. What is ahead? Don't be caught off- guard. Create a list of potential financial situations and things you can do to be prepared. If you are losing sleep worrying about money, make sure you have an emergency cushion. If your child will be going to college, what financial arrangements have you made? Retiring soon? Are your finances in order? Stay flexible and keep looking ahead.
4. Keep good company. If finances are weighing heavily on you, check your circle of friends both at work and in your personal life. Find positive, upbeat people with whom to associate. Limit the negative water cooler talk as well as the friend who is constantly complaining about the money he/she lost for retirement. Not enough positive people? Have the courage to expand your circle.
5. Realize that change is inevitable. Nothing stays the same. Do all that you can to think of change as an opportunity. Realize that there are things you can control and things which you cannot. We probably cannot change Wall Street, but we can have a realistic budget, build a savings account, and plan for retirement.

Kathy Jo Pollack is proud to be a member of the Pittsburgh Coaches Association. She is certified life coach, trainer, and speaker with a focus on personal finance, relationships, and etiquette. Please visit her at: www.kathyjopollack.com or contact her directly at 724-224-6619 or mycoach@kathyjopollack.com.

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