The Illusion of Hopelessness was inspired by Craig Trowhill, who lived the "street experience" - gangs, drugs, and violence. After discovering Martial Arts and Coaching, he turned his life around to be of service, working with youth caught in the juvenile court system in Toronto, Canada. Craig had a dream of publishing a book that would send a message to youth: "If I can turn my life around, so can you!"What Craig learned from his own and his young clients' experiences is that when youth have a safe environment, they can learn to discover their unique talents, believe in their own abilities, take responsibility for their choices, trust themselves and others, and live more to their potential.Told through interviews of Craig and others who are incorporating a Coaching approach in their programs, The Illusion of Hopelessness shares how aspects of the Coaching model are being used successfully across a range of programs for youth-at-risk.Parents - you will learn effective ways of supporting your youth through their adolescent years-and beyond-for a healthy, happy, and productive life.Community Service organizations - you will see opportunities to contribute to breaking the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse for our youth.Nonprofits - you will validate your vision and mission, and inspire new models for greater effectiveness working with youth at risk, and learn new tools, best practices, and resources.Youth inspired by Craig Trowhill's story - you will learn that you have the strengths and capacities to live true to who you are.Educators, Law Enforcement, Social Service, or Foster Care - you will see how you can apply the empowerment approach in your connections with youth.Coaches - you will learn ways of applying your skills in community service and with youth.
Author Biography:
Fran is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), visionary leader, international speaker, and published author. She specializes in providing mentoring for coaches, and coaching services for small business owners, executives, and collaborative teams. Recipient of The Lifetime Achievement Award 2012 by the ICF Chapter of Washington State, Fran is recognized internationally as one of the pioneers and champions for coaching. She served as a founding International Coach Federation, ICF, Executive Board member, and co-chair of the Ethics and Standards Committee, responsible for developing the Credentialing Programs for aspiring coaches and training schools. Fran was the first Executive Director of the Association for Coach Training Organizations, ACTO. She is currently serving as an ICF Credentialing Assessor. Fran's passion is helping people liberate their authentic power and manifest their highest visions. She specializes in facilitating a transformational approach for blending the art of visioning with the structure of strategic planning and intuitive listening to empower her clients for greater success and fulfillment. In 1991, Fran founded the Living Your Vision (LYV) process for empowering individuals in transforming their visions into reality. In 1997, Fran founded the Academy for Coach Training, one of the first International Coach Federation (ICF) accredited schools. In 2005, shifting her focus to private practice, and more writing and speaking, Fran sold the ACT and LYV businesses and their associated trademarks to I & AM, LLC dba inviteCHANGE. Fran is author of Violet's Vision, www.violetsvision.com, and The Illusion of Hopelessness, www.illusionofhopelessness.com; contributing author to NO Winner Ever Got There without a Coach. Her chapter is titled: Living True to Your Essence. She is also co-author of Empowerment Selling, www.empowermentselling.com Fran lives in Bellevue, Washington, USA. In her leisure time, she enjoys ballroom dancing, long walks on ocean beaches, and hiking Pacific Northwest trails. www.franfishercoach.com fran@franfishercoach.com (425) 401-1374
