Current Events & News

• December 10 - ICF-NYC Annual Holiday Party
• December 11 - NAWBO Monthly Event
• December 11 - NJPCA Monthly Event
• January 7 - APT-NY Monthly Event

Congratulations and best wishes to the incoming Board of Directors of the New York City Chapter of the International Coach Federation, whose election to office was announced to members at the conclusion of the monthly chapter meeting on November 28, 2007. Robert Dioguardi, a newcomer to the Board, takes over the role of Treasurer. The full result of the election is as follows:

President: Bernie Siegel
Past President: Marianna Lead
Executive Vice-President: Bonnie Gurwicz
Vice-President: Laurie Lawson
Secretary: Terry Yoffe
Treasurer: Robert Dioguardi
Director: Claudia Bayr
Director: Phyllis Rosen

Marianna Lead will now become the chapter's Past President. Marianna has steered the chapter through two remarkable years, culminating in its receipt of the ICF's coveted Finding Our Voice/Marketing PR Award for 2007.

- Larry Hurst, IIise Ratner, Alex Linsker (Election Committee)


Monday, December 10, 2007; 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Come celebrate another successful ICF-NYC year at Capucine's, with a variety of deliciously prepared dishes, attentive staff, and a room with a cozy ambience just right for meeting new people, networking and building relationships to last through the new year. There will be old friends, new friends and great food in the intimate friendly atmosphere of this wonderful Italian restaurant.

Seating is limited so don't miss out on this special evening.

Location: Capucines, 327 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10010

Cost: $39.50 (Including tax & gratuity). A cash bar will be available.

For more information: Contact Claudia Bayr at (212) 724-5518.

Reciprocal Announcement Tuesday, December 11. 2007; 5:30pm to 9:00pm

NAWBO-NYC and the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce invite you to their Annual Networking Holiday Bazaar. Come for some holiday hors d'oeuvres, networking and good cheer. Enjoy...

• Networking
• Gift shopping for the holidays
• Meet new contacts
• Enjoy cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres
• Raffles

Location: The Bank of New York Mellon, 101 Barclay Street, New York, NY 10286

Cost: Members $25 (NAWBO-NYC Members and MCC Members); Non-Members $40. Add an additional $15 if paying at door.

Registration: Visit www.nawbonyc.org for more information, or to register.

Reciprocal Announcement Tuesday, December 11, 2007; 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Topic: Holiday Party & Special Tibetan Bowl Presentation - Being Balanced in Your Life: Working with the Tibetan Bowls

Presenter: Ira Dressner

Experience a coaching and balance demonstration you will never forget! Ira Dressner, Ph.D. will demonstrate how to balance your life with the Tibetan Bowls. He is asking you to invite someone with chronic pain or recent pain to come to the meeting and have their pain reduced or remitted.

This presentation will demonstrate the mind/body/spirit connection; something all personal and business coaches will need to know within the next five years. A fascinating evening outside the 'box' of standard life coaching. Time permitting, a coaching demonstration will be done. Join Ira's Tibetan bowling team.

Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel (at GS Parkway Exit #135), 36 Valley Rd., Clark, NJ 07066

Cost: $39 Member, $44 Non-Member (Price includes buffet dinner.)

Registration: For more information or to register, visit www.njcoaches.org

Reciprocal Announcement January 7, 2008; Networking: 5:30pm - 6:00pm, Program: 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Topic: Hidden Drivers in the Human Brain: Leadership, Decision Making, Ambition and More

Presenter: Elkhonon Goldberg, Ph.D., ABPP/ABCN

Based on exciting breakthroughs in brain research, Dr. Goldberg reveals how our brain enables us to engage in complex mental processes, influences our judgment, and makes it possible to plan, make decisions, and lead others. Discover how brain function shapes behavior and personality.

You will learn...

• How your identity is determined by intention, decision-making, and ambition
• What controls motivation, drive, and vision
• Leadership's evolution and the connection between the Executive Brain and the ability to lead
• The brain's link to creativity, maturity, and social responsibility
• What drives decision-making styles

Location: 105 E. 22nd Street, Room 4A (corner Park Ave South) NYC

Cost: Members $25, Non-Members $35; after January 2, 2008 - Members $35, Non-Members $45

Registration: For more information or to register, visit www.aptnyc.org.