Spot the difference

How do you choose between executive and life coaching? Should we even be using labels? Georgina Fuller reveals why personal coaching is a victim of its own image and how the industry views its ‘poor relation’ What’s the difference between a life coach and an executive...

Mystery man

Julio Olalla’s exile from Chile forced him to reinvent himself. Today, the former lawyer runs Newfield Network, delivering transformation through magic, sacred spaces and a little bit of salsa. Liz Hall reports There is something of the shaman about Julio Olalla,...

Don’t stop me now

Cutbacks mean a top academic must re-apply for a post on his reduced team. His messy appearance gives a poor impression yet he sees his boss as the problem. Should the coach redirect him? A colleague who knows you specialise in career coaching has recommended you to a...

Fitness factory

Engineering firm Festo has evolved in order to retain its changing customer base. By rolling out coaching to its salesforce it has ensured sustainability of learning, says Gary Wyles In recent years, Festo’s operating environment has changed significantly. For...