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Webmaster- May 6 - ICF Westchester Monthly Meeting
- May 16 - Day of Marketing
- May 17-18 - Dream Coach Workshop
- May 21 - ICF-NYC Monthly Meeting
- May 29 - ICF-NYC Coaches Connection
- May 29 - iPEC Power of Choice Workshop
Message from the President
The feedback was unanimously positive on Larry Sharpe's U-Based Sales Approach at our April meeting. To see what some of the 40+ participants said about his program, go to the Events page of our web site. The next day I practiced what I had learned from Larry and converted two prospects into clients!
You told us at our Town Hall meeting in January that you, our members, want to focus on growing a successful coach practice and we listened. We continue that journey with our co-sponsorship of A Day of Marketing at Columbia University on Friday May 16, 2008. A group of marketing and sales experts has been assembled to help you create an integrated marketing approach to grow your business. We negotiated a special rate for ICF-NYC members - visit our Events page to learn more. Demand is so great that an additional day (May 17) has been added. You will receive 7.5 CEU credits from the ICF for attending this event.
We are excited to announce that Michelle Schubnel, coming to us from California, will be our guest for our May 21, 2008 meeting. Michelle's internationally popular program, Coach and Grow R.I.C.H. is recognized by many as a fantastic way to grow your business. And Michelle has agreed to do an all day workshop on June 21, 2008 on Master Client Enrollment - Rapidly Increase Your Client Base. Register now, as space will be limited!
In between the exciting events from Michelle, Brenda Smith of Peoplesmith Global, Inc., will be the presenter at our June meeting. Her Business Case for Coaching in Organizations is invaluable for Executive Coaches or anyone who has ever considered becoming an executive coach. And as a bonus, if you have a potential or current corporate client, you can bring them to the meeting free of charge.
Finally, as one of the fastest growing chapters in the world, I was asked by ICF National to write an article for the upcoming May edition of Coach World focusing on how we are achieving this rapid growth. Be sure to check it out. You may be in the picture being used from one of our monthly meetings!
Co-Sponsored with the ICF-NYC
Day of Marketing: Learn to Market Your Coaching Practice
Friday, May 16, 2008; 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday, May 17, 2008; 8:00am - 12:00pm
Topic: Marketing of course! Learn all the secrets of an integrated approach to marketing presented by today's leading experts. Plus, business-building panel and networking expo.
Presenters/Topics:
- Sandy Schussel, BrassRing Coaching - Branding Yourself, Identifying Your Niche, Elevator Pitch
- Deborah Gallant, Web Power Tools - Marketing Your Practice via the Internet
- Linda Puig, Claire Communications - Optimizing Email and Print Newsletters
- Jim Cameron, MediaTrainer.tv - Establishing Yourself as an Industry Expert Using Public Relations
- Henry DeVries, New Client Marketing Institute - Building Your Business with Event Marketing and Speeches
- Sandra DeFrietas, TechCoach for Coaches - Making Technology Your Friend
- Marcy Nelson-Garrison, Coaching Toys - Creating Products to Support and Advance Your Business
- Bernie Siegel, President of ICF-NYC chapter
- Garry Schleifer, Publisher of Choice Magazine
- Denise Hedges, Business Breakthrough Institute
- Faculty from the Columbia Coaching Certification program
Location: Teacher's College at Columbia University, 120th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam.
Advance registration: Please register in advance at www.dayofmarketing.com. Early bird pricing through April 6, 2008.
Questions: Contact Carrie Miller at info@dayofmarketing.com.
ICF-NYC Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, May 21, 2008; 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Topic: The Top 10 Sales Mistakes Coaches Make...And How To Avoid Them!
Presenter: Michelle Schubnel
Anyone who has ever had the opportunity to use or view the Coach and Grow R.I.C.H. Program knows what a valuable tool it is for coaches. This month's meeting brings you the coach responsible for much of its success - Michelle Schubnel. There is an old saying in business, "Nothing happens until someone sells something." Isn't this true for your coaching practice? Sales is a natural part of your business that should be easy and enjoyable. Unfortunately many coaches struggle with sales, making little mistakes that dramatically impact their results.
It doesn't have to be that way!
- See if you are losing potential clients by the way you are offering your free/sample sessions.
- Discover what you should and shouldn't focus on during a free/sample session.
- Learn the thing that most coaches neglect, and that you absolutely need to do, in order for someone to feel great about hiring you.
- Discover the #1 reason why a prospect doesn't become a client (it's not what you think) and what you can do to change that.
- And much more!
Michelle Schubnel is the President and owner of Coach & Grow R.I.C.H., a leading practice-building company for professional coaches. Since the year 2000, Coach & Grow R.I.C.H. has helped thousands of coaches worldwide get clients and build a thriving, rewarding and profitable coaching business. Visit www.coachandgrowrich.com for free practice-building tools and other resources.
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.
Advance registration: ICF (any chapter) members $10; non-members $20 (Advanced registration is disabled 24 hours prior to any event.)
At the door: $15 ICF members; $25 nonmembers
For questions only: Contact Laurie Lawson, ICF-NYC vice-president, at laurie@eljnyc.com.
ICF-NYC Coaches Connection
Thursday, May 29, 2008; 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Coach's Connection is a monthly support/networking group that is open to all ICF/NYC members. This interactive peer group focuses on expanding your coaching business, brainstorming marketing strategies, discussing challenging coach/client situations and exchanging coaching tools. It is a social networking opportunity.
Location: On the Upper West Side near the Museum of Natural History. (An email will be sent to those registered giving the details of the specific location.)
Cost: Free for all ICF-NYC Members
For more information: Contact the event organizer Claudia Bayr at claudia@dreamsintoactions.com, or call (212) 724-5518.
Registration: Please visit our SIG Events page to register.
Reciprocal Announcement
ICF Westchester Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, May 6, 2008; 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Topic: Emotional Intelligence: Your pathway to Personal Success
Presenter: David Severance
Experience shows that people who achieve exceptional results in life come from a wide variety of social and educational backgrounds, exhibit various skills and personal styles, and only rarely benefit from knowing all the "right people". So what is it that makes leaders and successful people so effective at achieving their personal and professional goals? Research shows that the single most important factor is one's Emotional Intelligence (EI).
What is Emotional Intelligence and how does it affect our individual and team results? How can leaders use EI to inspire and motivate others? How can EI be used by families to experience more satisfying and fulfilling relationships? This workshop will explore the fundamental concepts and applications of this powerful set of tools.
Location: Sam's of Gedney Way Restaurant, 50 Gedney Way, White Plains, NY 10605
Cost: (including dinner): $30 in advance, $35 at the door
Registration: Email Paul Borsody at pjbborsody@aol.com for more information, or to register.
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Dream Coach® 2 Day Workshop
May 17-18, 2008; Saturday & Sunday, 9:00pm - 7:00pm
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By the end of this workshop, you will:
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Cost: Register 2 for the price of 1 - $99.00 (regularly $395.00). Bring a fellow coach, client, spouse or friend.
Registration: Call (800) 869-9881 or visit www.dreamcoach.com.
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Power of Choice Workshop
Thursday, May 29, 2008; 6:00pm - 9:00pm
iPEC Coaching is proud to sponsor The Power of Choice, a unique workshop that demonstrates why certain people succeed and enjoy life effortlessly, while others continually struggle to understand themselves, communicate effectively, or break through blocks that hold them back. Centered around his groundbreaking Energetic Self Perception Chart™, Bruce Schneider, Ph.D., M.C.C., founder and CEO of iPEC Coaching, and author of the bestselling book, Energy Leadership, shares his theory on energy and consciousness, describing 7 powerful levels that can dramatically impact your life and the lives of those around you, both personally and professionally. Don't miss this exciting and interactive workshop that literally has the power to change your life.
In this workshop, you will learn to:
- Replace and ultimately transcend negative thoughts and feelings
- Deal effectively with negative people and never let them bring you down again
- Learn the secrets that enable high performers to stay in high performance mode
- Accomplish significantly more with less effort
- Emotionally connect with your personal mission in life
Get ready for an amazing experience! You will never view yourself or the world in the same way again.
Cost: Pre-registration $35; at the door $45. Special promotion - buy two tickets and the third is free!
Registration: Visit www.ipeccoaching.com or call (732) 982-8155.
