Every now and then would you like to have a personal cheerleader-someone on the sidelines to offer a voice of encouragement, advice and an extra little push? There are professionals out there who can offer just that.

With budgets under tight scrutiny, marketing and training are often the first areas to get sliced, but Deedee Myers, CEO of leadership consulting firm DDJ Myers, Ltd., said she has seen a dramatic increase in requests for coaching.

"Employee engagement is huge right now," she said. "A lot of employees have resumes up and are ready to leave. This doesn't always necessarily mean giving raises, but it often means having the right conversation."

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