Moreover, this personal, coaching approach is the most effective way to address chronic problems like obesity and diabetes.

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The fellows will also benefit from a raft of career and life enhancing experiences such as media training, personal impact coaching, speaking opportunities, networking events and access to senior mentors and role models.

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Coaching is incredibly personal, and a particular personality might work well for your colleague or friend but could be a disaster for you.

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And some feel they have no personal time, constantly shuttling kids to activities or coaching the little league team.

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For Sherri Thomas, president of Career Coaching 360 in Phoenix, it's similar to hiring a personal trainer at the gym.

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