Current Events & News

• June 17 - ICF-NYC Monthly Meeting
• July 11 - ICF-NYC Special Event
• October 28-30 - Coaching Across Cultures

Ten years ago Ira Dressner had a vision of an International Coach Federation Chapter in New York City - one with a goal that would bring coaches together in their endeavors to make life-altering changes one person at a time. Eventually that Chapter grew to become a universal example of how a successful organization should operate. It picked up three International awards along the way (two for Community Outreach and one for Public Relations), quadrupled its membership, and made itself known on a global level. All from the vision and determination of one special man. At its meeting on May 20, 2009 ICF-NYC bid a fond farewell to Ira Dressner who will be relocating to Arizona to begin a thriving coach business there. We were fortunate enough to have him as our speaker that night, and after an information-packed presentation on accreditation, President Bernie Siegel presented him with a beautiful plaque that expressed our sentiments and gratitude. Cake and tears and lots of love sent off one of the best friends ICF-NYC ever had. Ira, keep in touch. And if you don't, we have your number!

Now's the time to Link In! Our presenter at the June meeting will be Donna Sweidan, the "LinkedIn Specialist," and she's going to tell us how to use this popular tool for your coaching practice. And if that's not enough, our workshop on July 11, 2009, Create Your Fast-Results Action Plan for the Web, will explore all the other Internet opportunities and help you decide which ones are best for you. Read more about both events below.

Now is the time to renew your membership with ICF National (or become a new member) so that you can reap the benefits of a full year of membership – discounts to local and global events, teleclasses with world-famous leaders, special buying prices from affiliated partners, the latest information and assistance on accreditation and credentialing, find-a-coach referral services, and of course being a part of a fast-growing dynamic local and global family. Just remember to designate New York City as the Chapter of your choice. You can renew, or become a new member.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Topic: LinkedIn - Unravel the Mystery and Get Connected!

Presenter: Donna Sweidan, Founder of Careerfolk, LLC/Speaker/Counselor

Unless you've been living in a cave for the last couple of years, chances are you have heard of LinkedIn. You may even be on it (if you're not, you should be!). But are you getting the full benefits of being a part of one of the fastest growing global organizations around? What if there was a LinkedIn expert that you could ask? Well, we found one! At last, get the answers to your questions.

Find out how to:

• Create an effective profile that will get attention and put your message out there.
• Use LinkedIn to enhance your career and assist in your career search.
• Start up and promote your small business.
• Get known for all the right reasons.
• Maximize your presence on the web and avoid common pitfalls.

See you at the meeting and on the web!

Donna Sweidan is a career coach with over 15 years experience motivating job seekers and career changers in their quest for professional fulfillment. A Linkedin expert and advocate on integrating technology into the career management process, she empowers people to utilize the internet to advance and manage their careers. Learn more about Donna on her LinkedIn page.

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.

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.

Paid Advertisement Wednesday-Friday, October 28-30, 2009; 8:30am

Presenter: Philippe Rosinski, global leadership pioneer and author

Advanced three-day seminar for professional coaches, consultants, executives and Human Resources/Learning and Development professionals, seeking sustainable success working with and within globally connected organizations.

Following highly successful seminars in Brussels, Sydney and Prague, Philippe Rosinski from Brussels, Belgium, is delivering the highly acclaimed Coaching Across Cultures seminar for the first time in the US.

This is a unique opportunity to learn in depth about Coaching Across Cultures, and its new tools Cultural Orientations Framework, Global Coaching Process and Global Scorecard.

The seminar has the ICF approval for 15+ hours of Continuing Coaching Education Units, of which 10 hours ICF Core Competencies.

Guest Speaker: Bernie Siegel, President, ICF NYC

Information: For more details about the content, venue and how to reserve your place, visit www.philrosinski.com. Or contact Barbara Christian, iCoachNewYork, at icoachny@gmail.com.

Location: New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019

Cost: $2,500 through June 30, 2009; $3,000 thereafter

Registration: Fax your information to (212) 947-3917, or email to Robert J. Lee, iCoachNewYork at icoachny@gmail.com