Coaching World Issue 5: February 2013 | Page 21

Start with a strong foundation. Resources A great logo and identity is the foundation of your visual brand. Work with a graphic designer to create a visual brand that speaks to what you do. Make sure all your print and web materials match and use your logos/icons consistently. Use the same profile image across all platforms for consistency and recognizability. Stock Images: istockphoto.com shutterstock.com sxc.hu thinkstockphotos.com Utilize visuals on social media platforms. Use backgrounds and cover images to send a message or give information instead of just using a pretty picture. Facebook’s new Timeline and Cover Photos place a much bigger emphasis on images than ever before. Use them to convey a message about your brand. Stephanie Wright, is ICF’s Brand Designer. She joined the staff in August 2012 and has since helped strengthen ICF’s visual brand. She was an integral part of releasing ICF’s Brand Manual and has been working with ICF Chapters to help them strengthen their brand identity in alignment with ICF Global. Whenever you come across a beautiful brochure, a pretty ICF website, or a visually stunning edition of Coaching World—you can thank Stephanie! Find more of her work at swrightcreative.com. Facebook Timeline Cover Image: 851 x 315 pixels Custom Twitter Background: 2000 x 1200 pixels Twitter Profile Image: 128 x 128 pixels Why Coaching Works There are an estimated 47,500 professional coaches across the world bringing in an annual income close to each year. Increased Productivity ly rapid ? Beca so u 99% are satisfied orks! it w se Create or share infographics, use Instagram to share snapshots of day-to-day business to share on Facebook and Twitter, share industry photos and videos, or post your own short videos. (See Kristin White’s article on page 16 for more video advice.) Start today by sharing the infographic provided on the next page! Facebook Profile Image: 200 x 200 pixels ching gro coa wn as Create shareable visual content. Helpful Hints h Images can work to enhance your brand or further confuse it. Choose photos that speak to what you do. Use a stock site if you do not have any professional, high-quality images of your own. Invest in a professional headshot if you don’t already have one. You are a professional and should look like one. with the overall experience. How Use professional, high-quality images. Photo Editing: fotor.com pixlr.com picmonkey.com In fact, 96% indicated they would repeat the process given the same circumstances that prompted them seeking a coach in the first place. Professional coaching explicitly targets maximizing potential and in doing this unlocks latent sources of productivity and effectiveness. At the heart of coaching is a creative and thought-provoking process that supports individuals to confidently pursue new ideas and alternative solutions with greater resilience in the face of growing complexity and uncertainty. 70% 61% 57% 51% Improved Work Performance Improved Business Management Improved Time Management Improved Team Effectiveness Positive People In the face of uncertainty caused by workforce reductions and other factors, expectations remain very h Y