When I first started coaching, I had the thought that it would all be telephonic coaching. Why drive all over the place and lose all that time traveling when my experience was that the coaching still was a great experience for my client. That's what mattered to me - the experience of my client.

Then, it got a little lonely. Okay - a lot lonely. When I first started, I didn't really have SO MANY clients that I had those quality interactions. That rich engagement with others wasn't regular enough for me. I was going to all the networking events for interactions and I realized that wasn't really feeding me as much as I wanted. (A deep dive into that was a quality coaching session and an entirely different article to write!)

The other thing happening was that those hiring me were also hungry for a bit of human interaction. They, too, were solo-preneurs looking for a bit more than fur-babies to keep them company during the day. They wanted coaching - and physical proximity.

Now, it seems I'm coaching in nearly any reasonable format that is available in the world. I use video, phone and travel in-person with clients who specifically favor that. It's fun to get creative and find locations that aren't coffee shops and diners. In many instances, I meet my client in person and later transition to phone or video. What's your practice with clients - and how does it feed your needs?

You may have noticed that ICF Michigan has also incorporated the use of Zoom for our web-based events. For those who need a phone line, that is still available of course. Still, the power of a video connection across the distance can be powerful and feed our human need for interaction and contact. We are also bumping up the in-person interactions and have been hoping you would join us at those events near enough to you.

As ICF Members, we each represent the highest quality of professional coaching. Together with our colleagues around the world, we are raising the standard for our industry.

As an ICF Member, you'll also continue to enjoy the credibility, community and opportunities for continuous development that come with identifying yourself as a member of the world's largest community of professionally trained coaches.

Rejoin ICF for another year to connect with our cutting-edge coaching research, lifelong learning, and opportunities for networking and community-building.

 
ARTICLES OF INTEREST 

Please don't hesitate to contact our dedicated Board members with questions, observations or suggestions. 

Cathy Mott, Outreach

Cedric McSween Marketing

Cheron Freeman, Director 

Jennifer Wilson Director

Nadine Henry Director

Nan Reed Twiss Education & Development

Vicki Hepler Past-President

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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The coaching program covers a 12-week period.

If you are a credentialed coach with the International Coach Federation or International Association of Coaches, Jackie Browning can give you more information.