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Spring
Cleaning
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Kaan Aksu,
2019 Board Champion,Member Relations
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Time flies! We are already in April. While it is typical to have last
few snowy days in our lovely Michigan, we have started to witness
nature's efforts to wake up from the long winter sleep. "Spring
is nature`s way of saying, 'Let`s party!" as Robin Williams once
said. I even saw the first Blue Jay two weeks ago... yes, the
spring is here!
We typically have New Year's Resolutions at the beginning of the
year... mostly out of guilt for how to get rid of the extra weight
from the holiday season. If we are to follow the process in the
nature, spring is actually the season that real renewal and
rejuvenation starts around us.
'Spring Cleaning' is different than just tidying up or cleaning
around the house. It is more about replacing what will not serve us
anymore, such as warmer winter clothes; getting rid of the clutter
from the yard, like torn branches through winter; even painting
around the house and fences to give them a fresh look, matching the
colors of the season.
I am a little more interested in 'Spring Cleaning' this year, because
I have recently watched a few episodes of 'Tidying up with Marie
Kondo' on Netflix. In this series, renowned tidying expert Marie
Kondo tries to help people declutter their homes -- and their lives.
She teaches people her method for tidying up at once and for good.
She encourages them to sort out what they want to hold on to by only
focusing on how much joy it brings to them, rather than starting with
the purpose to throw away things. She makes them aware that we all
have a different sense for attachment, so she will not make the
choice or guide them for what to keep... it is very personal to
decide what brings us real joy. I think she is a very successful
Tidying Up Coach!
She encourages the tidying up to happen in specific categories to be
most effective. First clothes, then books, then papers, then general
miscellaneous things... The last category in her cleaning process is
'the sentimental possessions'. These are the belongings, which we
keep as a reminder of the beautiful memories from the past. During
the years, we accumulate so many of them that until we notice, our
basement, cellar or even the garage gets fully occupied with boxes
that we might not even have seen for a long time. (There is a reason
why American Storage Industry has grown to 2.3 Billion square foot)
Getting rid of these possessions is the hardest part for most people
on the show, because it requires dealing with letting go of the
attachment to the past and take a decision to focus only on what is
needed in the present and store only those items for the future.
Her passion and unique approach intrigued my coaching mind to find
answers to many open ended questions.
What change would you experience, if you start decluttering your
house with the motivation to find out only what brings you sense of
joy? How would you apply this experience into your life? What
difference would it make to sort your relationships and life choices
based on only how they affect your well-being positively?
How would you feel, when you decide to get rid of some tangible
things that have had meaning at some point in your life, but don't
bring value anymore... your children`s school reports, their favorite
toys, a collection which you were very passionate about in the past,
but not interested anymore? How would your life change, when you take
a decision to make peace with that memory from your past?
I think refreshing our answers to these kinds of questions from time
to time is necessary to self-tune our awareness and maintain a life
with minimal clutter, tangible or emotional. When we have this habit
as coaches ourselves, we can also create an impact in our clients'
lives and in the broader world more naturally.
'New Year's Resolutions' are a little 'out' at this time of the year,
but it is the perfect time to decide how to apply uncluttering in
your own life and coaching business!
Enjoy the 'Spring Cleaning'!
Kaan Aksu
2019 ICF Michigan Board Champion, Member Relations
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NEWS & RESOURCES FROM ICF
MICHIGAN
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COACHING CONNECTION: BUILDING A COACHING CULTURE - MAY
2nd IN LIVONIA, MI
In celebration of International
Coaching Week, ICF Michigan has invited
representatives of local companies and coaches together to share
their experiences of utilizing coaching to transform company culture.
A lively panel discussion will focus on how organizations integrate
coaching and measure its results, as well as the value that ICF
coaches bring to the table. Attendees will come away with fresh
perspectives on the possibilities of coaching as a
culture-shifting tool.
Panelists
include leaders from Mercedes-Benz, ZF, Denso, Trinity Health, Kelly,
and Ford Motor Company, along with Michigan-based ICF-credentialed
coaches.
In addition to the panel discussion, there will be time for
networking with attendees and panelists.
**3.0 Resource
Development CCEUs will be offered for full attendance**
SBAM UPDATES AND RESOURCES
Association Health Plan for SBAM members now available
- Click here for more info
SBAM Events Calendar - Click
here for upcoming events
Wednesday Wisdom - Click here to see tips, resources,
advice, and best practices from fellow small business owners.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Jackie Gouvia of Grosse Pointe, MI
Jad Salamouni of Livonia, MI
Aparajita Jeedigunta of Canton, MI
Jodee Gibson of Birmingham, MI
Magdalena Ponurska of Sterling Heights, MI
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NEWS & RESOURCES FROM ICF GLOBAL
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REGIONAL GLOBAL LEADERS FORUM WEBINAR
ANNOUNCEMENT
Be one of the first 100 people to join 13 Chapters in
our ICF Midwest Region to hear from chapter leaders as they debrief
the key takeaways from the Global Leaders Forum that just took place
in Dublin, Ireland.
Thursday, April 18 at 3 pm EDT via Zoom
ARTICLES OF
INTEREST
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Please don't hesitate to contact our dedicated Board
members with questions, observations or suggestions.
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dynamic, diverse community of coaches, which grows, develops,
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members, supporting communities and individuals with the highest
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TOP
10 REASONS TO
JOIN ICF MICHIGAN
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There
are lots of great reasons to join ICF Michigan, whether you are just
starting out as a coach or have an established career...
Check them out here!
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CURRENT
EVENTS & WEBINARS
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Topic:
"Communicating
Effectively: Powerful Questioning"
April
16 at 2:30 pm
Click here for more info
GUEST
SPEAKER SERIES WEBINAR WITH GUEST DAVE MILLER
Topic: "Precision
Selling Techniques for Coaches: Acquire the Best Clients in Less
Time"
April 18 at
1:00 pm
Click here for more info
EXPERIENCED
COACHES' FORUM
Topic: "Coaching
When a Client Shows Resistance"
May 7 at 4:00
pm
Click here for more info
IN-PERSON
EVENT: COACHING CONNECTION: BUILDING A COACHING CULTURE
In
celebration of International Coaching Week, ICF Michigan has invited
representatives of local companies and coaches together to share their
experiences of utilizing coaching to transform company culture.
May
2 from 9 am - 12 pm
Location: Vista Tech Center, Schoolcraft College in Livonia
*Earn
3.0 Resource Development CCEUs*
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Choice,
the magazine of professional coaching, is
a quarterly magazine dedicated to the
coaching industry.
ICF Michigan members
can use discount code PROUDMEMBERICF to receive a 10% discount
on purchases.
Visit their site at
http://www.choice-online.com/
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WOULD
YOU LIKE TO JOIN ICF MICHIGAN?
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SMALL
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (SBAM)
PARTNERSHIP
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We
have renewed our partnership with the Small Business
Association of Michigan (SBAM) and have provided for each
member the benefit of a premium level membership.
ICF Michigan supports our members with access to the benefits of an
SBAM membership. You can 'buy up' for a VIP status or opt out should
you choose not to participate.
SBAM
has a wide range of benefits and services available and we hope you
will take the time to explore how this partnership might benefit your
coaching business.
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Join us for Collaborative
Coaching Conversations throughout Michigan!!
Check out the Events section of our Facebook page
for upcoming Coach Cafes,currently offered in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids,
and Royal Oak.
For the month of April,
the Ann Arbor
Cafe will be meeting on April 26th.
the
Detroit/ Royal
Oak Cafe will be meeting on
April
19th.
These
dates are atypical from our usual cadence, and will go back to their
standard times after these months.
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