Industry News
In this section we have gathered some of the most popular information sources, such as trade journals, magazines, blogs, and association websites. Industry information is always changing. For the latest news, current issues and popular opinions, try following one or more of these sources. In addition, interacting with the websites that provide this information through commenting and asking questions may also provide you with more information.
Associations
Trade associations often publish free industry newsletters that are excellent sources of information for your business plan. Such newsletters often have articles that cover in-depth topics on business management, manufacturing practices, how-tos, and current industry news.
Canadian Associations
- ICF Vancouver Charter Chapter | The Vancouver-based and third largest chapter of the International Coaching Federation. This active community frequently hosts webinars, events, and development opportunities.
- Professional Business Coaching Association Canada | Focused on empowering business coaches to foster impactful change across the country.
International Associations
- International Coaching Federation | A well-regarded professional organization that has created a code of ethics and list of core competencies for personal coaches.
- Association for Coaching | An organization based in over 80 countries focused on inspiring and championing coaching excellence.
Magazines & Trade Journals
Trade associations often publish free industry newsletters that are excellent sources of information for business planning. Such newsletters often have articles that cover in-depth topics on business management, manufacturing practices, how-tos, and current industry news.
- Life Coaching Magazine | A digital magazine which frequently posts articles aimed towards building the professional skills of life coaches.
- COACH Magazine | Founded by an accredited personal coach, this magazine showcases the talents of successful personal coaches from around the world.
- The Six-Figure Coach Magazine | Targeted toward increasing the earning potential and coaching clientele of small business owners.
- Choice Coaching Magazine | A professional coaching magazine available in both print and digital form with annual subscriptions.
Consultant & Other Websites
MarketWatch - Industry Analyzer | The Industries section contains current data on Dow Jones Industry Sectors. Aggregate data as well as company-specific data is available.
PriceWaterhouse Coopers Canada (PwC) | Global consultancy firm that produces reports on the state of various industries.
Firsthand | A free source of industry information. Use the Industry Profiles to research growing industries and best industries by major, and Company Rankings and Profiles to find news, company information, and industry-specific sample professions. Basic monthly membership is free and offers access to blogs, discussion forums, and job listings.
Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre | This free resource created by the Vancouver Public Library is an online and in-person resource that helps newcomers to Canada find information to get a job, explore different careers or start a business.
Blogs & Discussion Forums
- Coaching Out of the Box Blog | A blog archive of the International Coaching group containing articles, webinars, podcasts and videos on a wide variety of coaching topics.
- Prosperous Coach Podcast | Advice about how to run a successful, authentic, and niche coaching business from a personal coach with over 20 years of experience.
- Life Coach Business Building Podcast | Provides advice on developing a marketing strategy to build your personal coaching clientele.
- Everything Life Coaching Podcast | Focuses on the psychological theory and science behind a successful personal coaching practice.
TIP: As with all sources, news articles and blogs should be carefully evaluated. For information on how to evaluate your information, watch video tutorial Module Five: Using Information Responsibly.