President’s
Message
 There
are a few things I would like to share with you today.
First is our first marketing success at the
Womanaire Extraordinaire Conference (WEC) this past Monday
and Tuesday. If you let it pass without a thought, let me
tell you that you may not wish to do so next year. In a nutshell,
the WCE is a working business conference for women, by women
where which the participants listen to a business presentation
and afterwards over the course of an hour, the groups work
with their coaches to move forward in the distinction that
was presented (money, business foundation, boards, barriers,
confidence, and negotiation). Many of the participants knew
nothing about coaching and over the course of two and a half
days learned the benefits of coaching. The Sponsors and the
Affiliates, which the ICF-OC Chapter was one, were setup in
the room for the entire conference and hence the volunteers
were able to take advantage of being in the WEC during the
entire business-supporting presentations
To
read the full message, click here...
Next
Chapter Meeting Thursday, November 9
Business
Coaching In Excellence Program
5:00
- 6:00pm
HOW THE HECK DO YOU FACILITATE A
GROUP?
Presented by: Susan Hansted Kuntz, MA
Running group coaching or peer advisory groups
are a great way to grow and sustain your coaching practice.
In this coaching practicum we will discuss
the basics of group coaching. This experiential session allows
coaches to learn or get a refresher course on the importance
of effectively facilitating groups and an opportunity to practice
amongst friends!
Take aways include:
- How to grow your coaching practice with
group coaching.
- A 5-step facilitation process for groups.
- Pitfalls
to avoid with groups.
Headliner Event:
6:30 - 8:30pm
HOW TO ROCKET-LAUNCH YOUR COACHING
BUSINESS!
“Why The Widely Used Strategies For Building
A Successful Coaching Business Don’t Work, & What
To Do Instead For Immediate Results!”
Presented by: Christian E. Mickelsen
There are 7 Myths & Misconceptions that
cause coaches to do the wrong things. When we do what most
coaches do to grow their businesses, it can cause you to doubt
yourself as a coach and take away your power. Many coaches
go back to coaching school to get better or quit. This presentation
will give you a fresh, new way to look at sales and marketing
that will “re-wire” you for passion and excitement
about these pieces you may not have enjoyed in the past.
Coaches will learn...
1) What works and what does not work to
grow a coaching business.
2) A succesful model for giving free coaching sessions.
3) What causes most of the self doubt coaches face while
trying to grow their coaching businesses.
4) Why clients hire coaches.
5) How to make a bigger impact on clients and keep them
much longer.
Event
Registration Here
MYSTERY
DINNER EVENING
What do BAMBI the honorary elf, SVEN GAHLLY
the reindeer wrangler, PROF. GIZMO the toy inventor, MRS.
RIVERS Santa’s housekeeper and LAUGHLIN KOFFIN Santa’s
newly hired P.R. guy have to do with murder at the North Poll?
On Thursday, December 14th you’ll be
able to help sort things out as all are caught up in the murderous
events of... The “In-Santa-ty Claus”!.
Stay tuned for more ‘mysterious’
news of our Chapter’s holiday party…
The
Reflection Room
Articles
by ICF-OC Chapter Participants
 Feedback
– Should You Give It When You Don’t Have To?
by Nahid
Casazza
www.aspyrre.com
I’m reading a book called Crucial
Conversations, which is all about how to handle those tricky
yet critical conversations that make a huge difference in
how easily we get to where we want to go in life. These conversations
include things like giving the boss negative feedback, handling
an uncomfortable situation with a neighbor, or breaking bad
news to someone you really care about. I’m only in the
first couple of chapters, and so far the book is great, but
it brought up many questions, and one in particular involves
avoiding giving other people feedback.
When is it ok to avoid giving feedback? My
guess is that many times, the reason conversations become
crucial is because stuff has been brewing and left un-talked
about. On the other hand, there may be situations where it’s
actually better to let things go.
Here
are some guidelines to follow
 Halloween
Special for Coaches
by Philip
H. Henderson, Ethical Magician
www.leaderswithintegrity.com
October marks the start of autumn. Picture
autumn in your mind’s eye. Shorter daylight hours. Warm
fireplaces. Major League Baseball World Series. Falling leaves.
Indian Summer nights. However, nothing signals autumn more
than the goings on that take place on Halloween night.
When the ghosts and hobgoblins hover around
your home or place of work, take some time to think about
the magic you perform daily as a coach. You unmask the faces
of your clients so all who love them can appreciate their
true beauty. You chase away the demons that prevent your clients
from achieving their best every day.
What
mask are you wearing this Halloween?
My
Two Cents Worth
 What
Is It to Be a Coach?
by Beth Griffith, CPCC
www.bethgriffith.com
I sat there staring at him, watching his
chest move up and down with each labored breath. The sting
in my eyes was from a combination of tears and sleep deprivation.
Although his eyes were closed, I could see them moving back
and forth behind his eyelids. His body jerked occasionally;
his dreams could not have been peaceful. I felt helpless,
sad, and frightened. Here was my closest friend lying in a
hospital bed with only the sound of the heart monitor keeping
us company. Where? When? Why? How? All imaginable questions
popped into my aching head as I tried to gain clarity of the
situation. After all, I’m a life coach, and I should
know how to handle this.
If
I was coaching me, what would I ask ?
Strategy Meeting
Update
(from Nahid Casazza, 2007 President
– Elect)
We had a very successful strategy meeting
last Wednesday to prepare for our 2007 year. Twelve participant
coaches attended and many more wanted to attend. We have formed
teams around our biggest initiatives for the year, and would
like to encourage ALL Orange County ICF-participants to get
involved. A great place to start is to take a couple of minutes
to read the overview of what we talked about - click
here to see a draft document of the notes.
2007
Chapter Programs – Looking for Speakers
We are currently planning programs for our
2007 meetings, including Headliner events, BCE programs, optional
teleclasses, and program certifications. Please contact Lydia
Welton or Nahid Casazza
if you would like to recommend a speaker or program in one
or more of the following categories:
- New coaching skills, tools, or approaches
- Business development, marketing, or sales
- Coach success stories or inspirational
personalities
- Foundational coaching skills
Your input is important in creating successful
and relevant programs!
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