"The financial services career is extremely rewarding-and these women prove it. If you have an interest in coming into this business, you should read this book!" -William H. Beckley, Executive Vice President of Agencies, Northwestern Mutual Life. "There are so few women in this most rewarding of noble professions. Use this book to showcase to the women you are trying to recruit the stories of those who have been successful in financial services. They are motivating and captivating. And, they may be just enough for your prospective recruit to picture herself as a future successful leader in this career." -Susan W. Sweetser, JD, CFP(R), CLU, ChFC, Vice President-Focus Markets, MassMutual Financial Group "This book is an inspirational testament to what the individual can achieve, no matter your level or tenure in the business. Beyond the inspiration these 14 AMAZING WOMEN impart, readers will gain specific direction on how to apply their years of experience to help take their practice to new heights. I strongly recommend this compendium as an invaluable guidebook for all the amazing women in this great business. Thank you Ginger and Diane!" -Emily G. Viner, Field Vice President, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America "This is a book of best practices that every field leader and advisor must read! Embrace these lessons and apply them to immediately enrich your firm or practice!" -Jeff Hughes, CEO, GAMA International

The financial services industry can be personally and financially rewarding, so why is it that so few women are in the field? Arthea Reed and Diane Dixon draw upon the results of a Women in Insurance & Financial Services research study and their own extensive knowledge to explain the shortage as well as to inspire more women to enter or remain in the field. Some of the most successful women in financial services have overcome great personal tragedy, professional ridicule, and failure to reach the pinnacle of success. By studying their moves, you can: follow in the footsteps of successful female financial services professionals; train up-and-coming female professionals so they have the knowledge and tools to succeed; and promote a workplace thats inclusive, inspirational, and encouraging for everyone. Walk down the path to a successful and rewarding career in financial services and help others do the same by learning from amazingly successful women. Whether youre already in the industry or considering it as a career, youll get a roadmap to overcome challenges with Financial Services: Women at the Top.

My longtime colleague Ginger Cockerham has provided a must-have/must-read blueprint for all coaches who want to launch and thrive in a group coaching practice. Even those considering their options would do well to consult this step-by-step model, complete with a rich set of examples and case studies. It’s all here, presented with a clear and engaging approach. —JUDY FELD, MCC, MS, AUTHOR OF SMARTMATCH ALLIANCES, PAST PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION, COFOUNDER, EXECUTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL COACHING PROGRAM, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS Ginger is the definitive expert and master of this realm of coaching. Her book reflects her commitment to learning, impact, and excellence in group coaching. —GARRY SCHLEIFER, PCC, ICF VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLISHER AND CEO, CHOICE THE MAGAZINE OF PROFESSIONAL COACHING Ginger has designed a clear blueprint for enrolling and coaching groups of like-minded or positioned people. When I reviewed the manuscript I thought aloud, “I wish I had written this!” —DARELYN DJ MITSCH, MCC, PAST PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION, AND AUTHOR OF TEAM ADVANTAGE, THE COMPLETE COACHING GUIDE FOR TEAM TRANSFORMATION, PFEIFFER/WILEY 2010 Ginger has done a magnificent job in creating a practical and up-to-date approach to successfully coaching groups. Not only has she provided excellent tools, but she also shares case studies that bring the tools to life. This book is a must-have for anyone that is considering coaching groups. —PAMELA RICHARDE, MCC, DIRECTOR OF TRAINING, COACHINC.COM, PAST PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION When it comes to group coaching, Ginger Cockerham is the master. She knows the powerful formula for turning a group of people into big results. In her new book, Group Coaching: A Comprehensive Blueprint, you can tap into this magic formula for your own coaching groups” —KAY CANNON, MBA, MCC, PAST PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION If you want to be a great coach either in private practice or as a team leader in an organization, then you must study and live this book on group coaching by Coach Ginger. With this book you will learn, step-by-step, how to create vibrant winning environments for people through the group coaching experience. With these tools you will attract the right players to your team, create a deep sense of community and provide a forum for shared wisdom, full self-expression, and extraordinary results. Read it. Live it. Share it. —COACH DAVE BUCK, MBA, MCC, CEO COACHVILLE AND LIFEVILLE Whether you want to become a coach or just want to improve your coaching skills, Group Coaching can help you create a successful and sustainable business helping individuals, companies, and organizations achieve their objectives. Ginger Cockerham, an executive coach with an international group coaching business, shares how to build and hone your coaching skills. You’ll learn • differences between group coaching and traditional methods of leading and facilitating; • skills, tools, and processes for developing and enhancing your expertise; • marketing strategies to attract ongoing groups to coach. As you explore multiple group coaching case studies and models from experienced coaches and coach teams, you’ll discover how to create an environment of collaboration. This, in turn, helps your clients enhance their creativity and success. Get insider information on what works well and what to avoid in group coaching with this detailed guidebook. Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge you need to excel as a coach with Group Coaching: A Comprehensive Blueprint.

Annually, central government spends some £558 billion, and this is forecast to increase to £678 billion by 2010-11. Strong and competent financial resources management is central to departments meeting their objectives cost effectively and delivering public services which represent value for money. Since the Committee's last report on this topic (HC 181, 25th report of session 2003-04, ISBN 9780215023636) the number of qualified finance directors with a seat on the departmental board has increased, enhancing the focus on financial performance at senior management level, but the lack of financial skills and awareness amongst non-finance staff remains a barrier to improving financial management more generally across government. Accruals-based accounting and budgeting systems are helping some departments identify under-utilised assets and dispose of those no longer required. Departments need to improve their forecasting capabilities to strengthen budgetary control and to avoid underspends not being identified early enough to reallocate resources to other priorities. Departments are continuing to spend less money than they forecast, particularly on capital projects, increasing the risk that resources are not being allocated across government in the most effective way. Few departmental boards are presented with accurate, timely and integrated financial and operational performance information to enable them to take sufficiently informed decisions on the use of resources and to review performance. Although the Treasury and Cabinet Office have a number of initiative to improve resource management, there is some way to go before financial management is fully embedded within departmental cultures.

In the beautifully and fully illustrated cookbook, The Complete Comfort Foods Cookbook - an Heirloom of Recipes and Photos, the Florida based author's love of the cuisine of his native Newfoundland, along with many other mouth watering recipes, is shared for his readers delight and culinary enjoyment. As the title reflects, the cookbook contains many 'comforting and delicious' family recipes which reinvents old classics with a new edge. This truly superb cookbook will provide a minimal amount of kitchen time as you prepare your entire menu, no matter what the occasion, with down home favorites such as Newfy Toutens and Boiled Molasses Pudding with Vanilla Sauce. These down-to earth style and easy-to-follow recipes will be a great addition to your collection of kitchen essentials.