Coach Express

“I like to compare my first steps with ICA as landing on the moon, such was the feeling of complete discovery and awareness.”

by Sally Bridger

My name is Sally Bridger and, as the Marketing Manager for ICA I often think about how we can improve the quality and relevance of the information we send to you about coach training.

Yesterday it struck me! Instead of - ME - deciding what information you need for your research, it would be more powerful to ask YOU what - you - want to know.

So I have set up a web page for you to do exactly that.

Ask us your question(s) — > http://tinyurl.com/2s5ql5

Our enrollment team will respond to all questions personally, and we will use the information to compile a list of FAQ’s that will be shared with the world. We will make them available via our website and also send them to you for your own personal use.

And to thank you for your time, all those who submit a question, will be eligible for a 10% discount on the Certified Professional Coach Training Program (CPCP) with ICA. This represents a saving of over $480usd and is a fantastic opportunity to join a global, and icf accredited, coach training school.

Register for Discount –> http://tinyurl.com/2s5ql5 (more…)

by Bronwyn Bowery-Ireland

I have recently been thinking about the notion of being a leader and I feel as though the role is more about providing a service to all employees and customers at the company than anything else. Many books I have read over the years often talk about the leader as being the visionary, the person who holds the light high above so all can see when at times it may seem dark, and the path forward uncertain. Although this holds meaning for me, it is the stuff between the lines that I could never relate to. There are examples of leaders being great figures who were to be admired,  and for some, even worshipped. I think this perception has also been supported by the media, as we see leaders being heroes, with great wealth and status.

The short answer for me is that Leadership is all about being a provider of a service. Just as everyone at International Coach Academy has a role to provide a service, my role differs only in that I am here to provide a service to employees and customers. My role is to support people in what they do. Certainly, leaders are also the holders of the vision and many other skills. (more…)

By Robyn Logan
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to be a guest on Tom Floyd’s “insight on Coaching” Internet radio show. I was joined by Larry Magid, Derrick Sorles and Dave Taylor with Tom Floyd as the impeccable host

We discussed the growth of web 2.0 technologies and the principles and philosophies behind them. Tom sent me the full transcript of the show which I will link to below, and you can also listen to it here:

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I would also like to share with you the discussion we had at the end about the role of web 2.0 technologies in business and coaching. (more…)

by Robyn Logan

ICA has been in a rapid growth phase for the last few years. (65% average per annum!) And with the company’s growth comes a growing Alumni.

Most educational institutions run an Alumni program of some kind or another. They generally consist of professional development programs, guest speakers and networking events. Sometimes they are free and sometimes you have to pay to belong to the Alumni.

At ICA we like to think we do things differently - and the organization of our Alumni is no exception. (more…)