Coach Express

By Sheri Boone, ICA Training Manager

“ACTO exists to be stewards of high quality coach training now and in the future. As stewards we continue to explore, challenge and evolve the meaning and principles of quality coaching training.”

The Association of Coach Training Organizations, of which ICA is a member, held their annual conference in SeaTac, Washington, USA, April 23 - 25, 2010. I was excited to attend and represent our excellent school. There were 35 people present representing 23 schools and the International Coach Federation (ICF).

Over the 2.5 days, we engaged in conversation about how we come together to support and advance the study and the practice of coaching. We discussed best practices for certifying coaches and for assessing credential applicants to ICF. In the spirit of cooperation and joining together, the mood was collaborative and positive. We worked on our vision and purpose statement for the upcoming year, confirmed working groups and elected the Board of Directors.

In addition, the ICF leadership present, confirmed the decision of the Board to keep the existing 3-tier credentialing system in place until January 2012. This does not mean that the 3-tier system will disappear in January 2012. It only means that anyone planning to apply for one of the existing credentials can rely on the stability of the existing 3-tier system through that time.

By participating in the conference ICA continues to be a leader in the conversation that promotes and advances professional coach training around the globe. We are a strong voice and it’s great to be aligned with others in putting it forward.

Join Anodea Judith (Ground breaking thinker, writer, and spiritual teacher) who will share her insight into humanity’s path from power to love.  Hosted by Leon VanderPol, ICA trainer, this teleseminar will explore the chakra system as a map for personal evolution.  In particular,

•  the shift in humanity from the love of power to the power of love
• the dying off of the old system, to make way for the new,

Not to be missed, this teleseminar promises to enlighten us and shift our way of thinking towards the power of love.

Tell me more -> http://tinyurl.com/anodea-judith

** Teleseminar Details **

Topic: Waking the Global Heart: Humanity’s path from Power to Love

When: Wednesday, 14 April, at 12.00pm (midday) New York EST

Host: Leon VanderPol

Guest: Anodea Judith

Cost: No cost

Register Now -> http://tinyurl.com/anodea-judith

Note: The registration page (above) will also provide you with time conversions for your nearest capital city.

“The ENERGY from the conference was so powerful that I was still walking in clouds later that evening.”  That’s just a sample of the positive feedback we received from our first-ever conference exploring New Ways of Working.  Sponsored in part by Adecco HR services, the day-long event drew over 70 people, many of them ICA students and graduates who had travelled great distances to be a part of this event.

KICKING off the day was MC Bill Turpin, followed by CEO, Bronwyn Bowery-Ireland, who inspired us with her keynote on the ME and the WE of coaching and how this powerful process is making a difference in the world.  Then onto 3 workshops facilitated by Kurt Stewart, Sheri Boone and Bill Turpin, with breaks for tea, snacks and a sumptuous luncheon buffet. 

As the DAY progressed, our students and other attendees reminded us over and over again of the impact we all have here at ICA and the special connection and community we all uphold for each other.  Everyone talked about the ICA staff not present and thow they appreciate everyone who reaches out to support them. 

We CONCLUDED the day with a lively panel discussion on the Power Tools of coaching, especially those featured in Bronwyn’s new book, This vs That - Change how you see your world, launched at this event with a book signing that evening.  The panel discussion was hosted by Robyn Logan, panel members Bill, Sheri, Bronwyn, Merci Miglino and alumni Beate Richter shared their favorite power tool and answered questions from participants.

Our special THANKS to the spirit, drive and energy from our COO, Sally Bridger, No#1 all around techno-artist guys, Steve Bowery-Ireland and Mike Hall, Global Manager - Chinese Program, Pin Hsuan Chen and Lillian Zhang, for her amazing organisational skills and the detail divas, Gwen Nolten-Roque and Amanda Christo. And an extra special thanks to those students and graduates who coached people in the break times, providing insight into coaching for some for the first time.

And THANKS go to all the generous staff that pitched in and kept things going for the ICA community throughout the world.  Now we set our sights of the next conference in India, this fall.  So stay tuned!

Our entire team in Shanghai, China.

From Bottom Left to Right: Lillian Zhang, Robyn Logan, Kurt Stewart, Bill Turpin, Merci Miglino, Sheri Boone, Amanda Christo

From Bottom Top Left to Right: Gwen Nolten-Roque, Sally Bridger, Kang Kai, Echo Yu, Bronwyn Bowery-Ireland, Pin Hsuan Chen. 

Photographer: Steve Bowery-Ireland

Join us for a LIVE teleseminar as Karen Cappello chats with ICA Trainer, leadership and transformation coach, inspirational speaker, spiritual mentor, and award winning author, Alan Seale.

Find out answers to questions such as

• How does Spiritual Coaching differ from other forms of coaching?
• What are topics that clients bring to a spiritual coaching session?
• What are the elements and flow of a spiritual coaching session?
• What are the qualities that make an effective spiritual coach?

Teleseminar Details:

Topic: What is Spiritual Coaching?
When: Tuesday 14th April 2009 @ 8pm NY EST
Cost: No Charge

To find out more about this call, or how it converts for your time zone, please click on the link below

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Teleseminar Details
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When: Tuesday, 7th April at 8pm NY EST

Topic: Combine Powerful Spiritual Energy Principles with Proven Sales Strategies

*** Time conversions for this call ***
New York: Tuesday 7th April @ 8pm
Sydney: Wednesday 8th April @ 10am
Beijing: Wednesday 8th April @ 8am
Chennai: Wednesday 8th April @ 5:30am

Register: Powerful Spiritual Energy Principles

Host: Bronwyn Bowery-Ireland (ICA, CEO)

Guest: Joe Nunziata
Joe Nunziata is an internationally known speaker and bestselling author. He has been delivering his life changing message, specifically in the areas of personal development and human potential since 1992. He brings together a unique blend of spirituality, psychology, philosophy and the power of energy in revolutionary new programs and seminars.
Always recognizing the importance of working from within, Joe teaches that to be truly successful, you must break destructive patterns of behaviour - unconscious patterns which are connected to deep emotional energy that must be changed to facilitate long-term success in all areas of life.
Joe’s bestselling book ‘Spiritual Selling’, combining powerful spiritual concepts with proven sales strategies was released in August 2007. His sales philosophy is embraced by many entrepreneurs and corporations in today’s business community.

Last week we opened the virtual doors to ICA and celebrated ‘Positivity’ with the world.  This inspired us to hold a further call so you can share your own personal positive intentions for action or change.

We know it is short notice, but this LIVE call is TODAY!

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Teleseminar Details
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When: Thursday, 2nd April, 2009 @ 7pm NY EST

Host: Karen Cappello

Bridge line: +1 512 597 6253

Access code: 893765#

Register: Make a Positive Change

This call is for anyone interested in coaching and is a chance to not only share your intent, but acknowledge and be motivated by the intention of others.  Maybe you have decided on a changed work-life balance, maybe you have discovered your niche, or for those who are not yet coaches, maybe you are considering a new career as a coach.  Whatever your intention for positive change, bring it to this call and share it with the world.  Just saying it out aloud will make you one step closer to achieving your goal.

If you are unable to attend this call, but would like to share your intent, please email us via training@icoachacademy.com

Please join us for the following FREE teleseminars. These are open to anyone, anywhere in the world. Just register your interest below and we will send you the bridge line information you need to access the calls.

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Coaching as a Career teleseminar (English)
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Timely information about the coaching market, careers for coaches, coaching as a workplace tool and the ICA curriculum.

Cost: Free

Register now - > Thursday 12th February @ 8pm NY EST
Register now - > Thursday, 19th February @ 8pm NY EST
Register now - > Thursday, 26th February @ 8pm NY EST

hosted by Robyn Logan

Teleseminar Details
When: Monday, 22nd December 2008
Time: 7pm NY EST
Cost: Free
Bridge number: +1 512 597 6253, participant code 893765#

–> Register now

2008 has been a bumper year for coaching. Our enrollments are growing every month, and with that comes an increase in the number of fully fledged coach graduates exiting our school.

Last month more than 60 new students joined our Certified Professional Coach Program (CPCP), with a record breaking 126 students graduating as Certified Practicing Coaches. It’s definitely a time to celebrate. We would like to invite you to join our coaches as they talk about their success and their experiences with coaching and coach training.

–> Find out more about our Final Teleseminar for 2008…

Introducing our Graduates…
We are excited to be featuring our amazing and successful graduate coaches in the next Spotlight teleseminar. Each is now a Certified Practicing Coach, and their varying backgrounds, experiences and future expectations are a source of inspiration and celebration.
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The following teleclasses are only available to ICA students, graduates, staff and volunteers as they represent inclusions from our fee based programs. To find out more about becomming a member of the ICA community, please contact us.

Student Information calls
Getting Connected with ICA, Monday 1st December @ 7pm NY EST
Getting Connected with ICA, Wednesday, 3rd December @ 1pm NY EST

Meet your Student Community, Monday 1st December @ 8pm NY EST
Meet your Student Community, Monday 5th January @ 8pm NY EST

Coach Training Programs

Read more - > Certified Professional Coach Program (CPCP)
Read more - > Associate Professional Coach Program (ACCP)

Students in the CPCP and ACCP programs have a selection of over 60 teleclasses to select from when scheduling a timetable that best suits their lifestyle. Classes in December are held from the 1st to 21st, and then upon completion of a 2 week break, will resume again on the 4th January 2009
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Cross Cultural Coaching Teleseminars
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This month we have been profiling and interviewing cross-
cultural coaches. All these coaches are graduates of ICA
and they are all involved in coaching across cultures in
very different ways.

Prabha Chandrasekhar
Prahba works for a relocation company (Global Adjustments) and companies
to support their staff as they move countries for work. She coaches clients
coming to India for the first time, clients returning after a long break, even
Indian nationals adjusting to having foreign people in their workplace.

Download Prahba’s Recorded Interview

Bercedah Stark

Bercedah imigrated from Iran to German at the age of 15, and currently
lives in Switzerland. She has a thriving coaching practice with clients
from all over the world

Download Bercedah’s Recorded Interview

Tereska Buzek

Tereska speaks 3 languages, has lived in 5 continents and visited
43 different countries. She works with people who are crossing not
only geographical cultures (from one country to another) but also
across professional and workplace cultures (from one profession
to another)

Download Tereska’s Recorded Interview

Michael Moniz
Michael is a life coach living in Orlando Florida. He has spent most of
his career working in the training and development field helping
others with professional image, self leadership, communication skills,
and setting and achieving personal and professional goals.

Michael brings a very different cross-cultural experience to our Spotlight
calls - gay and lesbian coaching.

Register to attend Michael’s LIVE Call