A course in coaching.

Now that you know why you need a career coach (see "Stay in the Game," April 2000), you'll also want to know how to get the most out of that relationship. "The Coaching Edge" a seminar presented by the training-consulting firm Interaction Associates, will teach you how to do just that. In it, you'll learn how to establish trust and open communication with your staff, give them feedback in a way that boosts their confidence, and encourage their risk-taking and enthusiasm for continuous self-improvement.

The three-day program begins May 10 in San Francisco. The fee is $1,595. For more information, contact a registration representative at 415-241-8000.