Recommended Readings

BOOKS

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsiveness
by Daniel G. Amen
Great explanation of the workings of the brain.

The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite
by David Kessler
The former head of the FDA explains why overeating has become part of our brain programming.

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Achieving flow is achieving peak performance.

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
by David Allen
Great system of organization

The HeartMath Solution: The Institute of HeartMath's Revolutionary Program for Engaging the Power of the Heart's Intelligence
by Doc Lew Childre and Howard Martin

The New Brain: How the Modern Age Is Rewiring Your Mind
by Richard Restak
Proof of brain plasticity- the ability of the brain to continually learn new patterns.

One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way
by Robert Maurer

Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
by John J. Ratey and Eric Hagerman
The science behind exercise that will inspire you to work out for life!

Switch by Chip and Dan Heath

An excellent presentation of how we really make behavior changes- good for individuals and organizations.

Transforming Stress: The Heartmath Solution For Relieving Worry, Fatigue, And Tension
by Doc Childre and Deborah Rozman

Wherever You Go, There You Are
by Jon Kabat-zinn
This is one of many books introducing using mindfulness in everyday living for improved health, performance, and well-being.

Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy_Until You're 80 and Beyond by Chris Crowley and M.D., Henry S. Lodge
Fun to read and very good science.

CDs

Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing (The Self Healing Series)
by Andrew Weil

ARTICLES

Making Of A Corporate Athlete. (download pdf)Harvard Business Review article discussing wellness as a foundation for sustained peak performance.

List of Research Articles Supporting Adding Wellness Programs and Coaching (download file)

WebMD Article about Coaching (download file)
LINKS

Register (free) and take the VIA Signature Strengths Questionnaire. This site also has information about the new filed of positive psychology.
www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/default.aspx
Download EZAir breath pacer for PC’s.
www.bfe.org
International Coaching Federation- information on coaching guidelines and ethics.
www.coachfederation.org
Center for Creative Leadership White Paper on Trends in Leadership. “As we attempt to lead and live in an increasingly complex world, improved levels of stress, health, diet, and fitness will be essential to ensure a sustainable and productive career.”
www.ccl.org/leadership/pdf/research/TenTrends.pdf
Center for Creative Leadership White Paper excellent review of the role of stress in the workplace. “Eighty-eight percent of leaders report that work is a primary source of stress in their lives and that having a leadership role increases the level of stress.” “Nearly 80% of surveyed leaders state they would benefit from a coach to help them manage stress.”
www.ccl.org/leadership/pdf/research/Stressof Leaderhip.pdf

(Dr Ackrill’s Executive Coaching certification.)
www.executivecoachcollege.com
Tracks nutrition, weight.
www.myfooddiary.com

Great inspiring minds!www.ted.com
Wellness Inventory wellness coaching site (Dr. Ackrill has been certified.)
www.wellpeople.com
Wellness Coaching Site (Dr. Ackrill has been certified.)
www.wellcoaches.com

FORMS FOR CLIENTS

Health Questionnaire

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