Executive Coaching Program Objective The objective of the Executive Coaching Program is to provide Robinson College of Business Graduate Students the opportunity to seek advice and guidance about careers and their personal and professional skills by creating relationships between students and experienced executive-level professionals. Executive Coaches will help guide Robinson graduate students as they map out areas for their personal and professional development, request information about careers and industries, and seek feedback about issues of concern. Student Selection Process Executive coaching sessions will take place the week of October 12-16 and on October 20 and 21, 2009. Coaching sessions are one hour in length and will be scheduled at 9, 10 or 11 a.m. and 1, 2 or 3 p.m. You are eligible for one session with one coach. Once you have confirmed your interest in participating: Send your resume and a brief cover letter to jcordraybrandon@gsu.edu stating what you hope to gain from participating in the Executive Coaching Program List your top three preferences for a coach and desired appointment times, if applicable Be sure to include a current number and e-mail address >>Deadline for submission: Monday, October 5, 2009, 12 noon<< For questions or additional information, contact jcordraybrandon@gsu.edu. Schedules are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Fall 2009 Executive Coaches Wes Cantrell, Former Pres., Chairman, CEO, Lanier Worldwide view bio>> Jeffrey Cunningham, Attorney, Carlton Fields view bio>> John Long, Career Consultant, Two Roads Resources view bio>> Randy Patterson, Director, Human Resources, The Home Depot view bio>> Jeff Frakes, Ph.D., CEO Performance Innovations view bio>> Kathryn Hagar, Sr. Admin, Officer,  US Government view bio>> Alan Urech, Managing Partner, Stoney River Capital Partners LLC view bio>> Chris Humphrey, Sr. Real Estate Risk Mgr., ING Investment Mgmt. view bio>> Michael Schall, V.P., Monteray Gourmet Foods view bio>> Michael Easterly, CEO, Brookwood Hill Group view bio>> Marcus Oaks, Chairman and CEO, Household Publishing & Enterprises Inc. view bio>> Nora McGee, AVP, Executive Liability, AIG, Southeast Region view bio>> Frank Boykin, CFO & VP, Finance, Mohawk Industries view bio>> Caroline John, VP, Community Newspapers & VP, Marketing, Cox Newspapers (Retired) view bio>> Logistics Executive Coaching Week is held on the downtown campus the week of October 12-16 and at the Buckhead Center on October 20 and 21. Confirmation Process Once you've been selected as a participant and given a coaching appointment: Do the necessary due diligence by preparing for the session by having your questions prepared Dress in professional business attire Be on time for the interview Send a thank you card/note/email to the coach after your meeting