Current Events & News

• December 8 - ICF-NYC Annual Holiday Party
• December 10 - NAWBO-NYC Chapter Event
• December 15 - iPEC Teleseminar
• January 6 - AIM™ ICF Credential Mentoring Program
• January 13 - APT-NYC Chapter Event

Montreal Goes Green, ICF Goes Universal and We Picked Up Another Award!

The theme of the 2008 ICF Annual International Conference was Diversity, Knowledge & Community. And your ICF-NYC Chapter made its presence known in a BIG way. Our President Bernie Siegel served on the first-ever presentation of a Chapter Best Practices Panel and shared secrets of our success. He was also a member of the committee that selected the international companies awarded the prestigious Prism Awards. Both Bernie and Board Member Laurie Lawson will be serving on ICF International Committees next year. AND we left with the 2008 Local Spirit, Global Presence - Community Activism Award for establishing a significant coaching presence in our community. We were there!

Amidst unsettling times, fallen economies, and general global unrest, ICF International found its place within the Big Picture of the Universe's future. Participants automatically became a part of Montreal's Green efforts (recycled bags, family-style water bottles, hotels within walking distance of the convention center and much more) while keynote speakers from all over the world emphasized the need for awareness and a new social consciousness. The ICF-UK shared how they went from near bankruptcy to solvency and came away with an attitude adjustment and a renewed respect for coaching. India proudly revealed their plans to make coaching a wave of the 21st Century. Vandana Shiva, one of the five most powerful communicators in Asia and founder of Navdanya, a national movement to protect the diversity and integrity of living resources, astounded us with the interconnectedness of countries and their economies. And Peter Senge, acclaimed author and founder of the Society of Organizational Learning, wove together the principles of science, spiritual wisdom, psychology, and management to show how companies can win in the future. Thanks to these pioneering leaders and an array of breakout sessions that addressed the global view, we all left with our consciousness raised and our spirits elevated. Below are some favorite take-away ideas from members who attended:

Laurie Lawson - When Vandana Shiva was six years old, a new revolutionary material - nylon - had just come out. When asked what she wanted for her birthday, she quickly answered "a nylon sari." Her mother said she would grant her wish but she wanted her to be aware of one thing: If she purchased a nylon sari, she would be making a millionaire richer. If she purchased a hand-woven cotton sari, somewhere a woman would be able to feed her children that night. Vandana chose the cotton sari and the rest is history. We can make those small but significant choices also.

Terry Yoffe - For me, the most exciting and heartfelt part of the conference was where coaches from all parts of the globe came together to stand up and cheer their little corner of the universe. Ultimately we cheered each other and how we as coaches are shaping the future together with one voice. And what a privilege for me as a coach to stand up when they called the United States with my colleagues of the ICF-NYC and know that we were there representing our chapter.

Bonnie Gurwicz - There was a great deal of wonderful information about Executive coaching, the different forms of executive derailment, how coaching is used not only to raise awareness in the corporate environment but as a performance enhancer. I got a lot from those but was especially drawn to the more spiritually focused breakout sessions. Although much of what I heard was not new to me, the way the concepts were expressed reinforced their importance and what an amazing opportunity we have as coaches to transform the world, one person or one company at a time.

Bernie Siegel - The inspiration that I will bring with me into the New Year came from French Buddhist Monk Matthieu Ricard who simply stated that the messenger must be the message. These are fantastic words of wisdom on how to live your life, as well as how to run your business, that will resonate to remind me of my true goals.


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 19, 2008. There are two newcomers to the Board: Deborah Avery and Ilise Ratner. The full result of the election is as follows:

President: Bernie Siegel
Executive Vice-President: Bonnie Gurwicz
Vice-President: Laurie Lawson
Secretary: Phyllis Rosen
Treasurer: Zofar Adner
Director: Terry Yoffe
Director: Deborah Avery
Director: Ilise Ratner

Many thanks to Larry Hurst and Oshikan Sjodin-Bunse of the Election Committee!

Monday, December 8, 2008; 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Come one, come all – You don't have to be an ICF-NYC member to have fun! Raffle prizes, free numerology readings, and lots more!

Join us in our Annual ICF-NYC Holiday Party to count our blessings and share our good will with fellow coaches and friends. We've moved to a bigger location in the heart of Midtown - Trattoria Dopo Teatro. And even though the price has increased slightly, we are keeping the cost to you the same as last year, and we'll even buy your first drink for you! So for $39 you will get a delicious three-course meal in a beautiful Wine Cellar, an opportunity to network with other professionals and share with colleagues in your field, and have a fantastic time. Hope we see you there!

Location: Trattoria Dopo Teatro, 125 West 44th Street (between Broadway and Avenue of the Americas)

Cost: $39 Reciprocal Announcement Wednesday, December 10, 2008; 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Topic: NAWBO-NYC and The Bank of New York Mellon – Annual Networking Holiday Bazaar

Join us for a wonderful evening of networking, gift shopping for the holidays, enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, raffles, and much more!

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

Cost: Members & MCC Members $45.00; Non-Members $60.00

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

Paid Advertisement Monday, December 15, 2008; 8:30pm Eastern

Topic: Discover Life and Leadership Potentials

Join iPEC's President, D. Luke Iorio, for this live, interactive call detailing iPEC's Life Potentials Training (also Module I of iPEC's ICF-accredited coach training program) and how it can help you bring your potential to life!

You'll learn:

• Why iPEC created the Life Potentials training and who they created it for
• How this training has impacted tens of thousands of people in how they view the world
• What you'll learn when you attend iPEC's live training weekend
• The single greatest factor that holds people back from achieving the success they want in the areas of happiness, health, wisdom and wealth

Cost: FREE

Registration: Visit www.iPECevents.com or email Darice Eppinger at darice@ipeccoaching.com. You may also register or learn more by calling 866-72-COACH.

Paid Advertisement Evening option:
Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27 & February 10; 7:00pm-8:30pm EST

Daytime option:
Fridays, January 9, 16, 30, February 6, & 13; 12:00pm-1:30pm EST

An exclusive opportunity for ACC/PC/MCC portfolio candidates! As of July 1, 2008, all portfolio applicants must submit proof of 10 hours of mentoring with a PCC or MCC credentialed coach. Seven of these hours can be in a group format and 3 must be in an individual mentoring format.

Starting January, 2009 please join professional coaches Janine Schindler, MCC and Katherine Poehnert, PCC for the A.I.M.™ (All-Inclusive Mentoring) Program that meets all ICF criteria and supports you in achieving this important professional goal, plus much more! Everything conducted via teleconference. Templates for all application forms, detailed session-by-session guidebook, and session recordings are all included!

Cost: $1,300 (all-inclusive for 13 hours of service); may also purchase individual components separately

Registration: Contact Kathy at (732) 531-7184 or email her at kpoehnert@msn.com

Reciprocal Announcement Tuesday, January 13, 2009; 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Topic: Emotional Intelligence & MBTI: A Powerful Connection

Speakers: Margaret Morgan Maat and Beth Williams, Managing Partners of Forward Focus, a change management company with niches in high-tech financial services and publishing.

Benefits:

• Add to your professional toolkit of worksheets and activities
• Strengthen your coaching or leadership development practice by integrating the language and insights form the field of emotional intelligence
• Leverage the popularity of emotional intelligence to sell your services.

Location: 105 East 22nd Street, Room 4A, (NE Corner of Park Avenue South), New York, NY

Cost: Includes handout materials
APTNYC Members $25; Non-Members $35 (register by January 6, 2009)
APTNYC Members $35; Non-Members $45 (thereafter)

Registration: Visit www.aptnyc.org, or contact President Jane Maloney, jane@interaction-inc.com for more information.