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When it comes to coaching, one of the things I am grateful for is the inspiration it sparks. When a client attempts something they were previously scared of and grows in confidence, it’s empowering for them. It’s also empowering for me, as the coach. Seeing their courage (and most often success!) motivates me to set bigger goals and take greater action in my own life.
Summer is actually my least favorite season. I guess it's a combination of the hot weather and outdoorsy activities. I get nervous when it comes to… well, pretty much anything that moves. However, I pushed the fear aside and tried something new this summer, with the help of our Communications Director, Malea Heim: stand-up paddle boarding.
Malea loves spending time in nature. She says the blue skies, sunshine, and bodies of water, give her the ability to re-balance, re-center and renew her mind, body, and soul. She pays that forward to her clients by helping them find balance while building self-love and self-confidence. Her kindness and patience came through in my work with her over the years (and while I attempted to stand up on that paddle board, too).
What might be possible if you stepped outside your comfort zone?
What do self-love and self-confidence mean to you?
What leap could you take in the months ahead?
What does your next level look like?
This month, we have a special opportunity to build your own vision board with fellow coaches. It’s a B.Y.O. (bring-your-own) style event, and we expect with members like you in the room there will be plenty of inspiration to share! Scroll down for more details, and register early, as space is limited.
Amy Shuman, PCC (she/her/hers)
2022 Board President
ICF Sacramento Chapter
www.linkedin.com/in/amy-shuman
| | | | Upcoming Chapter Events - Mark Your Calendars |
Come join us! ICF Sacramento has many upcoming events (both in-person and virtual) to support you in your professional development and to build a strong coaching community.
Take a look at what's coming up (below) and visit our calendar to register.
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Empower new and seasoned teams to achieve their goals with targeted training in team coaching. Click here for information about this online program, starting September 20th.
Join instructor Laurie Cozart and UC Davis staff for a free information session on: August 10 at 12:00 p.m. or August 30 at 5:30 p.m. Register now to save your seat.
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COMING SOON: Coach Supervision Mastermind Sessions
As coaches, our ability to show up confident, competent, creative, and compassionate for our clients depends on our capacity to effectively review and reflect on our work.
Starting this fall, join these experiential sessions to build your reflective practice by:
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Learning an integrative coaching supervision model (Tri-Lens)
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Experimenting and observing coaching supervision conversations
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Building capacity to view coaching work from a systems perspective
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Assessing your own coaching work through a systemic, reflective practice
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Deepening insight and broadening awareness of how best to engage coaching clients within organizational systems
Monthly sessions will be held via Zoom from October 2022 - March 2023. Please check our event calendar for additional information (coming soon).
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Hello ICF Sacramento! I recently interviewed Paul Briley, MBA, CPTD and founder of Off the Comma Coaching based in Sacramento. Click here to watch.
For Paul, coaching is “a pathway to impact the planet and society.” When he’s not coaching, Paul enjoys cooking, traveling, and “moving my body on wheels.”
We love supporting and getting to know our coaching community. To share your story with us, click here. We’d love to hear it!
Robin Matthews, ACC (she/her/hers)
Director of Administration
ICF Sacramento Chapter
www.linkedin.com/in/robin-matthews-03938927/
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COMING SOON: 2023 Elections
The process of selecting your 2023 Board of Directors is about to begin! Look for an email in the next few weeks with details.
If you're looking to make a contribution to the Chapter through service, and would enjoy spending even more time with some great coaches, please share your interest and/or questions with Steve Matthews at PresidentElect@icfsacramento.org.
When the time comes, we hope you will join us by casting your vote!
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WELCOME new and renewed members!
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CONGRATS new and advanced certified coaches!
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August 2022 ICF Credentialing Changes
The new ICF Credentialing Exam is here! To address your questions, the September 28th Lunch & Learn will cover this and other relevant changes. Click here to register.
Please read further for details and contact Coleen Chandler with any questions.
On August 1, 2022 the new ICF Credentialing Exam replaced the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA). What does the change mean for you?
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Any applications submitted after August 2, 2022 will require taking the new exam
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This applies even if you have already passed the CKA for a prior credential
About the new ICF Credentialing Exam
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The exam can be taken online or in person at Pearson OnVUE’s test centers
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The exam is no longer “open book” and will be closely proctored (monitored)
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The exam is composed of 81 scenario-based questions. Candidates will be asked to answer the best and worst action among the four options offered
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The new exam reflects the updated ICF core competencies
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A secure exam environment will be strictly enforced
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Two forms of ID are required
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On January 31, 2023, the CKA and current evaluation criteria will be fully retired (this applies even if you submitted your application before or on July 27, 2022).
Application Review Time
Due to an unprecedented surge of applications, ICF Global may take up to 20 weeks to review Portfolio and ACSTH applications. Please plan ahead and be patient.
To read more credentialing updates on the ICF Global website, please click here. | |
Ignite Pro Bono Coaching Update
We are mid-way through our pro bono coaching project with the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, where 30 ICF Sacramento coaches are working with 49 clients in one-on-one coaching engagements.
Data from our mid-point survey shows that 74% of clients had never experienced coaching before and 100% would recommend coaching to others. Additionally, 95% are making progress towards their goals, while 5% needed to drop out due to extenuating circumstances. Here are some of these clients’ comments:
“I'm very grateful to have been assigned an amazing coach and human being.... her wisdom and energy are enriching my life in many ways!”
“I really like my coach. They are responsive and patient with my progress. . . Their support and motivation have been very encouraging.”
“Just wish I could keep this going beyond the 10 sessions!”
Finally, a BIG THANK YOU to the 21 ICF Sacramento coaches who just completed their engagements with our Sacramento State clients in the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership! We will share their end of coaching survey data in the next newsletter.
To learn more, watch this brief video: ICF Foundation Mission - Ignite Initiative
Please contact Tracy Kreiss with any questions.
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Introducing the ICF Diversity Virtual Round Table
ICF is launching a new series focused on diversity: the ICF Diversity Virtual Round Table. Join us each month for a 60-minute candid conversation with leaders in the coaching community to discuss diversity related topics. The round tables are hosted by ICF’s Director of DEIJ LaKisha C. Brooks.
The topic, date and time for the August ICF Virtual Diversity Round Table will be announced in the next Member Update.
Get a recording to last month’s round table discussion, Why LGBTQIA+ Representation Matters in Coaching. For our first event, in honor of Pride Month in the United States, we invited two subject matter experts to speak about the importance of LBGTQIA+ representation in coaching.
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ICF Member Websites
Beginning in September, ICF members will be able to create a free website through the ICF Member Websites Platform which will enable members to create easy-to-build, customizable websites to promote their coaching services (free of charge).
A comprehensive user guide is available to help you make the most of this benefit. Guided tours are also available so that you can get comfortable with all of the platform’s many features.
Attend a Guided Tour
Wednesday, August 24 at 11 a.m. EDT (New York)
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Thursday, August 25 at 4 a.m. EDT (New York)
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If you are unable to join a guided tour live, a recording is available.
Questions?
Please contact memberwebsites@coachingfederation.org. | | |
Helpful ICF Global Resources
ICF Global has a wealth of resources available, including this curated list for you:
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