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ICF Conference Early Bird Rate Extended
You thought about it and marked your calendar. But time slipped by and you didn't register for conference. Good news! The Early Bird discount has been extended to 5 p.m. (New York) September 20! Don't miss your chance to join coaches from around the world for education, networking, the celebration of ICF's 15th anniversary and conversation. Register today!
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ICF Office Closed September 6
ICF offices will be closed on Monday, September 6 for the US Labor Day holiday. Staff will return on September 7. We appreciate your patience in returning e-mails and phone calls.
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Apply to Serve on a Global Committee
Interested in serving on a global ICF Committee in 2011? Submit an interest form to the ICF by October 4, 2010. Don't miss your chance to work closely with your coaching colleagues and help design the future of the ICF.
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August Coaching World Newsletter is here!
In this issue: ICF President Giovanna D’Alessio, MCC, shares insights gained on her recent trip through Latin America; Virtual Education; Chapter Award Winner Spotlight on PCAM; New ICF Resource Partner; and featured article by ICF President-elect Ed Modell, PCC, and Merle Rockwell, ACC, about meeting ICF friends on their world travels. Plus much more!
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Stay current on what's happening in the ICF. Visit the ICF News section to learn more about upcoming deadlines, new member benefits/discounts and much more.
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The International Coach Federation (ICF) is the largest worldwide resource for professional coaches, and the source for those who are seeking a coach. We are a nonprofit organization formed by individual members-professionals who practice coaching, including Executive Coaches, Leadership Coaches, Life Coaches and many more, from around the world.
Formed in 1995, today the ICF is the leading global organization, with over 14,000 members, dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high professional standards, providing independent certification, and building a network of credentialed coaches. We exist to support and advance the coaching profession through programs and standards supported by our members and to be an authoritative source on coaching information and research for the public.
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The ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
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ICF Coaching World Newsletter
Coaching World newsletter is posted on Coachfederation.org. each month. Each issue contains the latest ICF news, Chapter events, upcoming ICF Virtual Education, interviews, articles by ICF members and much more. Click on a red link below to view the latest issues of Coaching World. Older issues can be accessed by clicking on the View Archives link below.
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| December 2009 In this issue: 2009 ICF President Karen Tweedie, PCC, looks back on ICF accomplishments during the past 12 months; ICF Executive Director Gary Boyler discusses the importance of strategically communicating and listening within the association; An interview with 2010 ICF President-Elect Ed Modell, PCC; and byline articles from Suzanne Muusers, ACC, Suzanne Murray, Steve Gladis, Ph.D. and Kenn Schroder. |
| November 2009 In this issue: President Karen Tweedie, PCC, gives update on ICF brand platform; Executive Director Gary Boyler discusses the contributions of ICF volunteers; My Conference Checklist; Moritz appointed to 2010 Board; With featured bylined articles from: Marcia Reynolds, MCC, and Steve Mitten, MCC. Other features: Coaching and Nursing; Coaching to Vietnam; and ICF Turkey. |
| Special Ethics Issue (October 2009) Special issue with new ICF Code of Ethics FAQ document and other ethics-related news. |
| October 2009 In this issue: 2009 ICF President Karen Tweedie, PCC, invites coaches to join in the conversation on credentialing enhancements; ICF Executive Director Gary Boyler shares his observations from “down under;” ICF introduces two new member benefits you should know about; Get a glimpse of recent conferences in Australasia and Prague; and Featured bylined articles from Pam Boney, PCC, and Annette Simmons. |
| September 2009 This issue: 2009 ICF President Karen Tweedie, PCC, discusses the important ICF election now underway; ICF Executive Director Gary Boyler outlines progress as it relates to the ICF Strategic Plan; Featured bylines from John Blakey, ACC, and Pat Marum, PCC; And interviews with Bob Demers, and UK ICF President Kathryn Pope, PCC. |
| August 2009 This issue: 2009 ICF President Karen Tweedie, PCC, encourages global involvement and interaction; ICF Executive Director Gary Boyler takes the pulse of the ICF; Diane Brennan, MCC; Claire Palmer, PCC; Joan Martin; and Patti Gwynne, ACC |
| July 2009 In this issue: 2009 ICF President Karen Tweedie, PCC, discusses findings from the ICF Member Needs Assessment; ICF Executive Director Gary Boyler talks about the ICF Brand Development Task Force; and featured bylined articles from Jeanne Erikson, PCC, Ph.D., Beth Symes, Teri-E Belf, MCC, and Bernie Seigel, PCC. |
| June 2009 2009 ICF President Karen Tweedie, PCC, talks about the ICF election process and the role of the Nominating Committee; ICF Executive Director Gary Boyler gives an overview of the ICF International Prism Award and Chapter Awards; and Featured bylined articles from: Reuel Hunt, Bill Plotkin, Teresa Pool, Pam Watkins, Sherry Finkel Murphy, Robert Stack and Karen Tweedie, PCC. |
| May 2009 In this issue: In this issue: 2009 ICF President Karen Tweedie, PCC, outlines enhancements made to the ICF Credentialing Program thus far and what we can expect with ISO compliance; ICF Executive Director Gary Boyler discusses the importance of face-to-face communication in his column about the upcoming 2009 ICF Conference in Orlando, Florida, USA; ICF Past President Steve Mitten, MCC, provides his top five reading list; ICF President-Elect Giovanna D'Alessio, MCC, offers several insights into ethical considerations at chapter and committee levels; Kaj Hellbom, ACC, and Virginia Williams talk about the ICF European Leaders Network; and much more. |
| April 2009 In this issue: 2009 ICF President Karen Tweedie, PCC, announces cost savings and what to look forward to at the 2009 ICF Annual International Conference in Orlando, Florida, USA; ICF Executive Director Gary Boyler offers a breakdown of how your membership dues will be used; Coaches Building Community Through Outreach; Upcoming Virtual Education; Listening With All Our Senses; and much more. |
| March 2009 In this issue: 2009 ICF President Karen Tweedie, PCC, talks about how ICF members can use the exciting results of the ICF Global Coaching Client Study to their advantage; Basic Marketing Metrics to Keep You on Track with Your Business; Upcoming Virtual Education; The Wind from the East; and much more. |
| February 2009 This issue: 2009 ICF President Karen Tweedie, PCC, talks about the redesigned Coachfederation.org; 2009 strategic priorities are listed in the January ICF Board Meeting Overview; Picking a Coaching Specialty; Coaching Social Entrepreneurs and more. |
| January 2009 This issue: 2009 ICF President Karen Tweedie, PCC, tells us what's in store for the ICF this year in her first president's column; ICF Foundation Board of Trustees Selected; Managing Your Business on a Shoestring Budget and more. |
| December 2008 This issue: 2008 ICF President Diane Brennan, MBA, MCC, recounts highlights of her year as president; 2008 ICF Chapter Awards Announced; Coaching's Generation Next and more. |
| November 2008 2008 ICF President Diane Brennan, MBA, MCC, encourages members and chapters to get involved in 2009 International Coaching Week; Three Questions for Next Level Leaders; Interview with 2009 Board Members and more. |
| October 2008 This issue: 2008 ICF President Diane Brennan, MBA, MCC, discusses how this year's Annual International ICF Conference is the must-attend coaching event of the year; Economic Climate Change and Coaching; Six Mistakes Most Coaches Make When Creating a Brand and Why That Matters to the Media and more. |
| September 2008 This issue: Regulatory Committee Advances ICF Goal of Self-Regulation on a Global Scale; Coaching in the Four-Generation Workplace; The Power of Social Networking; and more. |
| August 2008 This issue: The Three Roles of the Chapter President; Getting the Word Out, Globally; Wholistic Connecting...Being, Seeing and Freeing Wholeness; and more. |
| July 2008 This issue: 2008 ICF President Diane Brennan, MBA, MCC, reflects on recent global travels; ICF and ISO: A Credentialing Update; Highlights from the June Board Meeting; and more. |
| June 2008 This issue: 2008 ICF President Diane Brennan, MBA, MCC, discusses changes to come with coach training programs; Board Nominations Sought; ICF Research Portal Offers Treasure Chest of Coaching Information; and more. |
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