Michael Voss
From the CEO
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May We Connect ...
ICF is often described as a global connected community. These are very
powerful words: “connected” and “community.” As with so many words, they
may mean a lot of things to different people. Let’s look at “connect.” One may
say it is to establish a relationship. Others will define it as getting in touch
or creating a rapport. My favorite definition actually states that to connect
means to “awaken meaningful emotions.” Every day we connect—and we
are being connected—by and with. Meaningful emotions are those of lasting
impact and impression, even if the awareness of them comes later. That’s
what coaching is all about.
Director of Brand Management
May is the month that we celebrate International Coaching Week
Lisa Cunningham
(May 16–22, 2016, to be exact). What a wonderful opportunity to get in
Social Media Specialist
Justin Hannah
touch in so many different ways. Many ICF Chapters are hosting activities
Marketing Specialist
and events that will bring coaching closer to the general public. Coaching
Abby Tripp Heverin
demonstrations, flash mobs, media alerts, conferences, workshops, pro
Communications and Awards Manager
Stephanie Wright
Brand Designer
bono sessions and community outreach—to name just a few—will all help
grow awareness of coaching.
For those who know about coaching already, perhaps that will be the very
last gentle nudge to actually engage in the coaching relationship. For those
for whom coaching is a new offer, it could open up new possibilities. For
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coaches themselves, the deeper journey into coaching proficiency and
different facets and applications of coaching could be a great moment of
reflection and growth.
The vision of ICF calls for “coaching to become an integral part of a thriving
society.” International Coaching Week is one of many ways to make that
vision a reality by ensuring that individuals and organizations—both large and
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small—all know exactly what coaching is, how they can benefit from it and how
they can find the right professional coach for themselves.
So in May, may we connect with our clients, prospective clients, colleagues,
friends and ICF Chapters. When you think about almost 28,000 ICF Members
making these connections every day, accomplishing our vision is just a matter
of time! Thank you for being a part of this amazing connected community.
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