Winner of International Coach of the Year Announced Today

Released on = November 8, 2005, 12:51 am

Press Release Author = Terri Levine / The Coaching Institute

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = Winner of International Coach of the Year Announced Today

Press Release Body = Coachinginstruction.com today announced Sandra Ries as the winner of this year's International Coach of the Year award. For the first time in history of the award, the panel of eleven judges voted unanimously on the award’s recipient. This is the third consecutive year that Sandra has been nominated for
International Coach of the Year.

As part of her coaching process, Sandra encourages her clients to create a personal definition of success to assist them in focusing on their goals. Her skill in drawing out the best in her clients is supported by her strengths in creative problem solving and communication. She has recently earned the designation of
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from the International Coach Federation (ICF).

For her promotion of and contribution to the community, Sandra received the Horizon Award from the Sachse Chamber of Commerce. She also supports organizations such as the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, the Americas Association of Hispanic
Businesses, the Holistic Chamber of Commerce and local community groups. Sandra was an integral member of the founding team of Solo-E.com, a groundbreaking lifestyle-inspired online learning and connection community dedicated to the success of solo entrepreneurs worldwide. Her responsibilities included coaching the leader
of the organization and facilitating the flow of feedback within team Solo-E.

Sandra facilitated community dialogs on race and participated in corporate diversity programs. She also volunteered in several programs aimed at keeping middle school girls interested in math and science. In addition to her time, she donates a percentage of her business proceeds to local charities.

Prior to beginning her coaching practice, Sandra spent eight years in a
multinational corporation. She enjoys an international influence in her life and studied both French and Mandarin.

Sandra offers individual and group coaching to decision makers in small businesses, non-profit organizations and large corporations.

Sandra has recently moved to Austin, TX, and is looking forward to becoming involved in her new community. For more information about Sandra, visit www.SandraRies.com.

Sandra will receive a special plaque highlighting this distinction that she can prominently display.

For further information Contact: Terri Levine
http://www.coachinstitute.com
email: Terri@coachinginstruction.com
Phone: 215-699-4949

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Contact Details = Terri Levine
Mallard Place, North Wales PA 19454
Phone: 215-699-4949
email: terri@coachinginstruction.com