ICF-CT Weekly

President's Message

Hello Coaches & Friends,

Monica Leggett

Don’t you love it when a client comes in bubbling over with excitement? Sometimes we just have to process our emotions, to step back and acknowledge what is going RIGHT and express appreciation and gratitude. I am on an emotional high after the events in our chapter for the last few weeks and I have deep appreciation for all the people who make our chapter such an outstanding professional organization. We had Coach Cafés in three locations, new volunteers stepping up to serve the chapter, and a really fabulous well-attended meeting on January 31 -- with two more programs (webinars) scheduled for February.

I’d especially like to thank all those who helped on January 31. This includes the three coaches who facilitated discussions of the case scenarios – Jill Berquist, PCC, Annalise Evenson, PCC and Karin Whitley, PCC. The scenarios were realistic and meaty and provided a springboard for great coaching and discussions. More thanks go to two facilitators, Dina Markind, PCC and Jean Stetz-Puchalski, PCC, who explored some of the changes coming out this year in ICF’s Core Competencies. It was truly a successful team effort, and we’re hoping to keep these conversations alive in the Membership Forum on our website. To join that online discussion, please log in https://www.icf-ct.org/ and then go to the “For Members” and “Forums” tabs, respectively. We’d love to hear about your unique experience at the program – What did you learn? What did you take away from the exercise? What new tools or skills might you use in the future? And what do you still want to learn or practice?

Another valuable reason for you to log into our website https://www.icf-ct.org/ is that it can help you get new clients. Our “Find a Coach” module allows people to search our membership for possible referrals or hiring. If a potential client is seeking a coach who focuses on relationships, for example, or on Leadership, they can select that specialty (and even a specific city or town), and find coaches who fit that niche. Try it for yourself. (Click on the “Opportunities” Tab, and then click on “Find a Coach.”) To participate in “Find a Coach” -- which is available for free to all ICF-CT members -- all you need to do is fill out your profile (log in, click “Profile” in the top right corner, and then fill out the “Personal Info” section). If you need help, please email Technology@ICF-CT.org.

The last thing I want to mention is that it is a busy time of year for our chapter – Membership Renewal drive is beginning, our Nomination team is working on a new board slate for 2020-2021, (voting is in April), and we have two exciting webinars coming up this month on the 14th and 28th. International Coaching Week (ICW) is in early May and we are actively seeking speakers and volunteers to participate. Email Judy Garfinkel at PresidentElect@ICF-CT.org. Stay tuned… our newsletters and the website will have more information.

I hope to see you all soon. Please reach out to me at any time. President@icf-ct.org.

Sincerely,

Monica Leggett

ICF Connecticut, President

Upcoming Events

ICF Credentialing Process and Core Competencies Update

Facilitated by Angie Holleran, Credentialing Manager

February 14, 2020
8:00 – 9:15 am EDT
Virtual Zoom Webinar

Free and open to anyone to participate
1.0 CEU in Resource Development

ICF Credential-holders are part of a self-regulating group of elite coaches who provide accountability to clients and the coaching profession as a whole. They pursue and complete rigorous education and practice requirements that provide unquestioned legitimacy to their commitment to excellence in coaching. Join us on Feb. 14, at 8 am for an informative webinar about the credentialing process, the requirements for credentialing, and how to apply. Come and get all your questions answered right from the source.

The ICF core competencies are in the process of being updated. The revised version of the ICF Code of Ethics has been approved by the ICF Global Board of Directors. The updated Code will be effective beginning January 1, 2020. The updated ICF Core Competency Model can be found at the bottom of this webpage, https://coachfederation.org/core-competencies/

The focus of this program is on the current credentialing process and renewals for 2020. The updated ICF core competencies will be required starting in 2021. There will be about 10 minutes to learn about some of the changes that are coming. We are in the beginning phase of the transition.

Click here for more information and to register

Make your coaching more powerful:
Learn the Amazing ATEBAR Formula

Facilitated by Ben Dooley, MCC

February 28, 2020
8:00 – 9:15 am EDT
Virtual Zoom Webinar

ICF CCEs: Expect 1.0 Core Competency - awaiting approval

What is the ATEBAR Formula?
Activate your coaching power.
Take your coaching to new levels.
Every coach should know this.
Before you know it, your coaching confidence will grow.
After this workshop, you’ll know exactly how and why coaching works.
Reveal the MasterFull coach that you already are.

And that’s just the beginning.

Hundreds of Coaches worldwide have discovered the ATEBAR formula and watched it transform and support their coaching.

And in case you were going to ask, no, ATEBAR isn’t the above. .It’s something much more powerful, exciting, engaging and critical to your coaching success.

The program will include a discussion about a challenging, real-life case study as a way to explore strategies and apply learning.