ICF -Vancouver Coach Federation

Hello Fellow ICF Vancouver Chapter Members and guests

Come one come all.  This invitation is to encourage you all to consider attending the ICF conference in Fort Worth Texas this October 27-30th, 2010.  As a newer coach in the field, last year I discovered the benefits of attending the annual conference in Orlando Florida.  The opportunity was energizing, informative and full of connections with many powerful and inspiring coaches, not to mention the benefit of gaining your continuing education credits.

If you are considering heading to Forth Worth, respond to this post and we will develop a plan for the Vancouver ..

Organisational and Leadership Coaching Book Club

In order to serve the corporate and business coach population of the ICF Vancouver chapter, we have created an Organisational and Leadership Book Club discussion group.  This group is designed for certified coaches with corporate or organisational experience who are interested in discussing the paper or book in more detail.  Research tells us that the best way to remember new ideas and put them into action is to share our thoughts and ideas with others.   It is run by volunteer facilitators, so please join me in extending our thanks to them for making ..

Did you know that the ICF hosts free learning opportunities for ICF members every month on a wide range of topics?

Here are just a few:

Using Positive Psychology in Coaching September 20th at 7 am Pacific

Understanding the ICF Core Competency of Powerful Questioning Sept 16th 6 am Pacific

From Brand to Benchmark to Breakthrough: 7 Figure Sales Conversations  Tuesday, Sept 28th 9 am Pacific

The Application of Constellations in Coaching Thursday, Sept 30th 9 am Pacific

For more call-in details and more information about the programs log onto the ICF website and click on the Conferences and Event ..

Are you a student in an ICF recognized coach training program? Did you know you are eligible to attend a monthly chapter meeting for the reduced rate of $10? RSVP for the meeting you want to attend and note that you are a student to receive your discounted rate at the door.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 Chapter Meeting - Join us for a presentation on Core Alignment by Lori-Anne Demers!  Sign up now ... don't miss this great opportunity!

2010-2011 Vision for Programs

The appearance of fall offers up a feeling of back-to-school energy along with the crisp night air and the return of our monthly Chapter meetings.

I spent some time this summer thinking about the Programs Committee, and what I could bring to the table as Chair. The thing that inspired me most was reviewing the survey many of you responded to last year. What quickly became clear were two ..

Hi coaches

Do you have a book or article you have been meaning to read, or would like to hear others' opinions on it?

I am scheduling a book club series oriented towards organisational/leadership topics and I was wondering if you wanted to lead a discussion about it.  No ICF membership needed. Pick date/ time (e.g. early, mid or late day) and location of your choice, typically a restaurant with a back room or a quiet table that seats up to 9-ish max but it can be a home, library, etc. 

The first book is TALENT IS OVER-RATED.  A breakfast ..

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In order to achieve this goal, Noomii has partnered with the University of Victoria to conduct innovative research to better understand the psychological factors that lead to the optimal "fit" between a coach and a client.

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ICF Chapter,

As the CTI Ambassador, I have access to $200 discounts off of CTI fundamentals.

Why am I telling you this? It is a great way to

a) further deepen the relationship you have with existing clients

b) expand your potential client base by exposing your contacts to a fun weekend with CTI to learn the basics of coaching

c) a good reason to contact your base and offer them something that has a lot of value.

If you would like to get access to offering up this discount, please let me know and I will share more ..

I wanted to welcome all the new members!  Hope we have a chance to connect directly soon.  

As I am unable to make the 'branding' workshop, I wanted to know if it was available online?  I emailed the speaker but have not heard back. Thank-you.