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Date: 12/1/2020
Subject: ICF-CT Weekly: Holiday Celebration Message from Judy
From: ICF-CT Communications



   ICF-CT Weekly

President's Message
Dear Fellow Coaches,

Is it really December already? For many of us, 2020 can’t be over fast enough - and I truly know that feeling. As we enter the last month of the year, I’m reminded of the research about wellbeing, which tells us that joy in anticipation of positive events and celebrating together are two powerful ways to cultivate resilience and greater life satisfaction. As coaches, we know that helping our clients mine the possibilities in every situation is how we help them (and ourselves) move forward into greater fulfillment and success.  

So with that mindset, let’s welcome December! At ICF-CT we’ve got much to celebrate and more to look forward to. Here are a few:

Did you hear?

Coaching Circles are back! Free member-only groups, Coaching Circles are an opportunity for our coaches to share their expertise and experiences while supporting and learning from each other about a specific topic. 

The Women’s Leadership Coaching Circle begins January 8th. It will focus on real-time challenges and opportunities that arise when coaching female leaders. For more details about this circle, click here.

A shout out to Membership Chair, Naomi Rafalowicz, for reviving Coaching Circles and thank you to members Allison Holzer and Rachel Roth for bringing the idea forward and collaborating with Naomi to get the first one going! 

If you have an idea for a coaching circle, contact Naomi at membership@icf-ct.org.

Help us complete our committees!

A couple of weeks ago, I sat in on a meeting in which two new committee members shared the results of their findings. Their joy in working together and enthusiasm for helping our chapter were palpable.

Got gifts? Got something you want to learn? Serving as a committee member is a chance for you to learn or enhance a skill. We invite you to shine your light for the benefit of our members and the coaching profession. Plus — we’re fun!

Please consider joining one of these committees:
Looking forward to seeing you at our Chapter’s Virtual Holiday Party: 
Winter Holiday Schmooze (& Booze) 
Oh The Places We Will Go: Dreaming of Destinations Beyond!
Friday, December 11th
Happy Hour: 5-6:30 PM
(RSVP link below) 

Finally, as the air gets chillier (okay, cold), I long for simple comforts: the embrace of a warm sweater, hot soup, and the preparations for my family’s winter celebrations. Even during these unusual and challenging times, we can all find small comforts and things to celebrate.  Please check out our Facebook and LinkedIn pages to share what you’ll be celebrating. 

Believing in you,

Judy

December Events

Please join us for ICF CT’s
Winter Holiday Schmooze (and Booze)

Oh, The Places We Will Go!



Dreaming of Destinations and Beyond!

WHEN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020 - 5 – 6:30 pm

WHERE:  Zoom
WHO: ICF-CT members and non-members & partners welcome!
COST: FREE
BYOB: Cocktails, Mocktails, Beverage of Choice
CONTACTS: Judy Garfinkel: president@icf-ct.org
Cindy Gapko: cindygapkocoaching@gmail.com


EVENT DESCRIPTION

Salut! Ciao! Aloha! Who’s ready for some joy and celebration?  
Come eager to mingle and relax with a self-served beverage. Bring your traveling shoes as we’ll journey to our break-out “destinations.”  Who knows who you’ll meet and the connections you will make!

(Times listed are estimates):

7:00 – 7:10:  Introduction and Explanation of the Evening Excursions
7:10 – 7:25:  “Getting to Know You” Activity 
7:25 – 7:45:  Travel to Random Break-out “Destination
7:45 – 7:55:  Schmooze and Share 
7:55 – 8:15:  Virtual Scavenger Hunt
8:15 – 8:25:  Last Random Break-out Excursion
8:15 – 8:30:  “One word” Packing Up Activity

As we depart the evening, we leave you with these souvenirs: Be Joyful! See something in every day to celebrate!  Connection and curiosity allow us to travel at any time! Safe travels! Cheers!  

*** EXTRAS TO BRING (for the Adventurous Spirits):

  • Best Joyful, Dream Destination, Celebration Zoom Background
  • Wear creative, meaningful or celebration travel attire
  • Beverage Recipe
  • You….being you!   

Register Now for Zoom Link



Virtual Chapter Meeting & Program

Time Mastery and Action
How exactly to spend your time to build a successful coaching business!

 

Presented by Michael Charest


On Zoom
December 18, 2020
8:00 am EDT: Welcome
8:10 am - 9:30 am: Presentation
9:30 am - 10 am: Networking and Community Connections

ICF CCEs: 1.5 Core Competency


Are you ready for a more organized, productive, and profitable use of your time?  Would you like to experience the sense of peace and confidence that comes with knowing exactly how to spend your time for the success you desire?  Mastering your schedule may very well be the most critical element of business success! 

In this session, you will learn:

  • Nine core activities to spend your time on each week to build your business
  • How much time to invest on each activity
  • How to harness your ROT (Return on Time!)
  • A clever way to schedule, and ensure you do, these key activities
  • Bonus:  What not to do and a real ROI to let them go  



Register Now for Zoom Link





Virtual Coach Cafés

Come and Share Best Practices!

 

 December 2
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Virtual Zoom
Register Now
December 16
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Virtual Zoom
Register Now
 

Registration is Required
(You will receive zoom access information after you register.)

Thank You to Our Chapter Sponsors


Register Now to experience a whole-person approach to
positive psychology and optimal well-being
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 ICF-CT Chapter Vision


To become a premier ICF chapter, empowering coaches to achieve their highest potential, by advancing the art, science and practice of professional coaching.

We will pursue our vision through…

  • Offering professional development for our members
  • Promoting the coaching profession in the community
  • Facilitating networking among our members
  • Supporting the professional programs of the International Coach Federation
  • More information about ICF Global.

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