Current Events & News

• July 8 - Social Networking Teleclass
• July 11 - ICF-NYC Special Event
• July 15 - ICF-NYC Monthly Meeting
• July 16 - Free Presentation for Coaches

This month marks the 10th anniversary of our chapter's existence - ten years and going strong. Come celebrate the occasion with us at our July 15, 2009 meeting. In addition to learning how to become a Masterful Coach with Tracy L. Stevens (see below), there will be party snacks and raffles for those attending. You are the reason that ICF-NYC exists, and you should definitely be a part of the festivities. Register early! The last party we had was our open house in January 2008, and the event sold out quickly.

And we're making sure you are hooked up! We got a taste of LinkedIn at our June Meeting with Donna Sweidan. Now here's an opportunity to learn more about the broader realm of Social Networking. Our July 11, 2009 workshop with Scott Holt and Janice Wright will include Facebook, MySpace, pay per click, web article marketing, blogs, newsletters, and a host of other avenues to use for your personal and business profile. See details below.

And there's even more: Social Networking is hot! On Wednesday July 8, 2009 ICF Global is hosting the first in a series of business development teleclasses entitled The Power of Using Social Media to Market Your Coaching Practice. Christine Gallagher, an online and social media marketing trainer and consultant, will be the facilitator. This is a great example of the benefits of ICF membership because this event is only available to ICF members. See below for more information on this event and how to participate on the call.

We take a break for the summer in August. The next meeting after July will take place on September 16, 2009. Have a wonderful summer and let's hope for an improved economic picture heading into the fall!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009; 12:00pm

Christine Gallagher, Online and Social Media marketing Trainer and Consultant who teaches professionals how to conquer the overwhelming aspects of online and social media marketing, is going to speak about Social Networking and be interviewed by ICF Global Board Member, Krissy Jackson. ICF members are invited to attend and learn Conversation Transformation: The Power of Using Social Media to Market Your Coaching Practice. Contact President Bernie Siegel at bernie@berniesuccesscoach.com to get all the details. Have your ICF membership number ready as only members may participate.

Saturday, July 11, 2009; 9:00am - 1:30pm

Topic: Create Your Fast-Results Action Plan for the Web

Feeling bombarded by advice about marketing on the Internet? Afraid you're missing out on a great way to connect with clients? Not sure whether to blog, Tweet, or what?

Discover the exact steps you need to take to reach across the Internet and land the high-paying clients that you serve best. And do it based on your strengths, preferences, and goals. Whether you're just getting started or want to increase your online presence, you'll leave this workshop with your own Fast-Results Action Plan. For more information, visit www.growyourfollowing.com

Presenters: Highly proclaimed Internet geek Scott Shane Holt and Janice "Words with Wow" Wright will shatter the one-size-fits-all Internet marketing myth with this hands-on, interactive workshop.

Schedule: Registration/networking 9:00am - 9:30am; meeting 9:30am - 1:30pm

Location: The Support Center For Non-Profit Management, 305 Seventh Avenue, 11th floor (between 27th & 28th Streets) in Manhattan

Cost: $50

For questions only: Contact Laurie Lawson, ICF-NYC vice-president, at laurie@eljnyc.com.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Topic: To Mastery & Beyond - Advanced Coaching Skills

Presenter: Tracy L. Stevens, MCC, President/Founder, TLS Associates

Ever wonder what Masterful Coaching looks like? Well we found someone who can tell us - Tracy L. Stevens. Through a highly experiential and interactive presentation you will be given the opportunity to take your coaching skills beyond your current level into the "What's Next?" realm. As Tracy guides you through the Mastery & Beyond elements that include Unstructured/Structured, Unconnected/Connected, and Listening/Hearing, you will easily be able to distinguish masterful coaching. You will walk away with skills that allow you to:

• Develop a strong Coaching Presence
• Create Awareness
• Go beyond Powerful Questions

Come prepared to share your thoughts, questions and ideas; leave on the road to becoming a Master Coach!

Tracy L. Stevens, MCC, 2007 & 2008 ICF Chair - Credentialing and Program Accreditation Committee, is a recognized leader in professional coaching and has authored/co-authored more than eight coach training programs from basic to advanced skills development. Her programs are used worldwide. With a passion for developing the world's greatest coaches, Tracy has been acknowledged for effective communications, leadership training and development, as well as individual and business transformation utilizing coaching skills for leadership.

Schedule: Registration/networking 6:00pm - 6:30pm; meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: The Support Center For Non-Profit Management, 305 Seventh Avenue, 11th floor (between 27th & 28th Streets) in Manhattan

Save $5 by registering online in advance. Online registration will be disabled 24 hours prior to any event.

Advance registration: ICF (any chapter) members $10; non-members $20

At the door: $15 ICF members; $25 nonmembers

For questions only: Contact Laurie Lawson, ICF-NYC vice-president, at laurie@eljnyc.com.

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Topic: Learn Career Counseling Techniques

Presenter: Phyllis Rosen, Career Coach, ICF-NYC Director

Have your clients lost their jobs or concerned they're going to?

Learn specific career counseling skills to:

• Guide clients in strategizing this challenging employment market
• Develop the targeted tools clients need for a dynamic job search campaign

Learn from an expert how to be a valuable partner to your clients and assist them with proven search methods that help them to get a job. During the past 14 years I've delivered coaching and career counseling to corporate executives, professionals and individuals. I have worked with many of the City's premier and boutique outplacement firms - and am now currently working with The Ayers Group, an international outplacement firm. I have been quoted in the media and provide career management workshops to many.

As challenging as this time is, I know my clients are going through it with a system and with more confidence than candidates who don't have a professional partner. You can do this for your clients too. Come learn proven methods and techniques that are founded in research.

Location: Manhattan

Registration: Contact Phyllis Rosen at phyllisrosen@rcn.com, or call (212) 932-1279.