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Who is Coach Ted?
Coach Ted is often called “a real mensch”. In Yiddish,
mensch means “a particularly good person, a person with the qualities one would hope for in a dear friend or trusted colleague”. The key to being "a real mensch" is nothing less than character, rectitude, dignity, and a sense of what is
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What makes Ted “The Uncommon Success Coach”? |
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Ted is a powerful teacher with rich depths of wisdom and compassion. He is also highly entertaining and straightforward, idealistic and practical. By creating a safe space where his clients feel comfortable making candid disclosures, he helps them see the mazes they get stuck in - and how to get out. Ted helps his clients sort, structure and reframe their perspectives, gain new insights and formulate effective action plans.
What do Ted’s clients say?
“Ted helped me figure things out for myself. He also took the time to acknowledge my progress, which felt good.”
-"Tom", Project Manager, Portland, ME
“He is very attentive, reliable and efficient… upbeat and supportive. He gave me lots of encouragement and positive feedback”.
– Terri Goldberg, Environmental Association Manager,
NEWMOA/IMERC, Boston, MA
“I am grateful for Ted’s rigorous feedback, honesty
without judgment and boundless enthusiasm during our many coaching sessions.”
-Jonathan Byrne, Math and Science Teacher, Sudbury, MA
“He is personable, has high integrity and gets great results.”
- Lisa Dennis, President, Knowledgence Associates, Cambridge, MA |
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What is Ted’s background?
It took Ted 30 years, 7 career changes and 12 jobs to create the life that fits him perfectly today. Knowing how frustrating this particular quest can be, he is committed to helping his clients access the rewards of living life their way, much more directly, quickly and easily.
Ted’s journey began in 1969. After completing the demanding coursework for his PhD in Economics at MIT, the excitement, change and radical mood of that era made him realize that the academic career he was pursuing was too far removed from “real life” to suit him. Faced with the unexpected challenge of recreating his career goals just as he needed to start earning a living, Ted took a job as a researcher and writer in a non-profit organization. It fit on some levels but not on others, so he moved into another role supporting people in developing alternative lifestyles. This was one of the most satisfying roles he ever had. It fit his politics, the needs of the times and enabled him to develop many new skills. But after a few successful years, the program’s funding ran out and it was shut down and Ted changed directions once again. As he was a talented amateur photographer, he took a job that supported his artistic expression, but found that wasn't "it" either.
In the late 1970’s, after some experience with the human potential movement, Ted felt drawn to a career in social work or therapy and began working in the mental health sector as a mental health worker. Wanting to advance in his career, Ted went back to graduate school and earned his Masters in Human Services Management. He joined the administration and progressed up the career ladder, but he finally realized that his heart was not in it.
In the mid-90’s, a friend suggested that Ted look into coaching. Ready for a change, he signed up for an introductory weekend and that was “it.” He was in love. Coaching turned out to be a total delight. By enabling him to apply all of his diverse expertise in service of his clients needs and desires, it gives him a great sense of fulfillment. A decade later – Ted continues to get great satisfaction from coaching clients to realize the meaning and fulfillment of living life on their terms. Wherever he goes, he enjoys interacting with people and leaving them with the intriguing question: “How do YOU define success?”
What does Ted do when he is not working?
Ted has a diverse set of activities and interests. As a long-time member of the volunteer “Hearts and Noses” Hospital Clown Troupe, he enjoys clowning for sick kids in hospitals. He is active in his synagogue, and has been a committee chair and on the Board of Trustees. He is also a member of the Ethiopian Jewry Committee of the Boston-Haifa Connection program.
In his personal life, Ted enjoys and tends to his relationship. He loves the movies, opera, dancing, reading, and hanging out with friends. His favorite TV shows are “Masterpiece Theater” and “Dancing With The Stars.”
What does Ted say?
“I get a thrill when a client gets his dream job, announces her engagement, tells me in August she has matched her revenue from last year, reports that he and his wife are getting along better, informs me that she has taken a day off to take care of herself, or reports that a staff retreat went well. Beyond the specific results that my clients achieve, it is especially wonderful to hear the joy that they experience in the process of creating the successful lives that they want.
“Making a difference in the world has always been important to me. In the 60’s, I was very involved in the anti-war movement. In the 70’s, I lived in a communal house and worked for an organization that helped people find alternative lifestyles. As an employee and a volunteer, I have worked for organizations that have impacted people’s lives in major, positive ways: in their communities, in their families, in their own mental, emotional and spiritual health. Along the way, I also discovered that I had to make a difference in my own life, so I began my own personal growth work that continues to this day.
“I have a gift for helping others learn about themselves and find ways to live more meaningful lives. In coaching, I have a profession where, by helping my clients become the powerful, magnificent people that they truly are, living their hopes and dreams, creating the lives that they truly deserve, I continue to make a difference in the world, one person at a time."
What is Ted’s approach?
Christopher Morley wrote, “There is only one success...to be able to spend your life in your own way."
“That quote frames both my professional and personal life experience. As The Uncommon Success Coach, my goal is your success in creating the life that you truly want to be living. To support you in that process, I use everything I have learned in my years of life experience as a man, as a manager, as a community leader, as a person in recovery, and as a spiritual seeker. I combine my results-oriented, active, planning skills with my relational, compassionate, caring, listening, and intuitive skills. In my 10 years as a coach, I have drawn on my 30 years spent in a variety of mid- and senior-level management positions and leadership roles in organizations involved in community organizing, human services and mental health. And I bring years of experience of personally grappling with that perennial question: "What do I want to be when I grow up?"
Now that you know more about me, go to Client Success Stories or Testimonials to learn about the issues I help my clients resolve. To learn more about how I can help you ensure your success, go to How I Work.
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