The Illusion of Hopelessness: Coaching Youth at Risk Breaking the Cycle of Poverty, Violence and Abuse (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780979875434)

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