I hope everyone is staying healthy and adjusting to being indoors due
to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We, in the coaching profession, are
leading our clients and organizations during these uncertain and
fearful times because at the heart of the situation we are where our
clients (and others) go to maintain equilibrium, perspective and
momentum in their life. Our chapter recognizes the need to support
the coaching community during this time of change. Below, are
opportunities for you to connect with us virtually over the next
month, in addition to other business support resources available.
1) Participate
in Virtual Open House on Thursday,
March 19th at 7:00 pm.
Considering the level of anxiety and uncertainty that we're all
living with, the Board would like to invite you to an open
conversation during our Virtual Open House about how the pandemic is
affecting you personally and professionally. How are you responding?
What impact is it having on your business and work? How are you
taking care of yourself? How are you showing up for your clients?
What peer support would be useful to you? Registration is available on our ICF
Michigan website.
2) Virtual
Coach Cafes
Our coach cafes (Grand Rapids, Royal Oak & Ann Arbor) will be held
virtually via Zoom through the month of April. Zoom information will
be provided once it's available. Attending these calls is a great way
to stay connected and talk to like minded individuals while you are
temporarily indoors. For the most up-to-date information about the
Coach Cafes, please refer to the Events section of our Facebook page.
3) Education
Webinars
Our regular education webinars will remain on schedule and continue
as usual. I encourage you to attend if you have not had a chance to
participate in the past due to schedule, etc. Please refer to our Events Calendar to see all upcoming
webinars.
4) Attend
Small Business Association of Michigan Daily COVID-19 Calls.
One of the benefits of being a member of ICF Michigan is belonging to
SBAM (Small Business Administration of Michigan). In order to keep
business owners up to speed, SBAM is hosting daily briefings everyday
at 3:00pm on their Facebook page. COVID-19 is affecting
all of our daily lives and our businesses. SBAM is dedicated to
helping all of business owners through these unprecedented times,
weeding through the gossip and providing you the facts. I encourage
you to listen and stay up to date on economic impacts of the
COVID-19.
I am both comforted and inspired by the commitment and determination
I see every day, especially in times of uncertainty, from my peers in
the coaching profession. Here is a great article from ICF Global
that captures what coaches are doing to support clients right now. I
am thankful to be a part of such an amazing community! Please
remember to take time to check in with yourself and if you need a
safe harbor or have any questions, please reach out to us.
Cheron Freeman
President, ICF
Michigan
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NEWS & RESOURCES FROM ICF
MICHIGAN
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CHECK OUT THE 2020 ICF MIDWEST REGION COACHES
CONFERENCE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO!
This
is the first of a few upcoming videos showing you what you can expect
at the conference this September 30- October 2 in Milwaukee! For more
information, click here.
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2020 ICF
Midwest Region Coaches Conference Promotional Video
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SBAM (Small
Business Association of Michigan) UPDATES AND RESOURCES
-COVID-19 is affecting all of our daily lives and our
businesses. SBAM is dedicated to helping all of our members through
these unprecedented times, weeding through the gossip and providing
you the facts.
Please join us daily at 3:00pm on Facebook
for a briefing from Rob Fowler and Brian Calley in regard to the most
updated news. Please share the information in regard to the briefings
in your e-newsletters so our members can join in as well.
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NOTE: A NEW NAME FOR THE ICF
A note from ICF's Executive Director, Magdalena
Nowicka Mook, "2020 marks ICF's 25th anniversary as the global
organization for coaches and coaching. We are celebrating this
milestone anniversary by unveiling an expanded organizational
structure and leadership team.
Last month, the International
Coach Federation became the International Coaching Federation.
This is more than a new name. This marks our transition to a new way
of serving coaches, coaching clients, our communities and the world
as we accelerate the pursuit of our vision: ensuring that coaching is
an integral part of a thriving society and every ICF coach represents
the highest quality of professional coaching.
We will achieve this vision through the work of six
unique family organizations. Each organization has a dedicated board
and resources to move its work forward."
For more information about all six ICF family organization, go to
coachfederation.org/leadership
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Please don't hesitate to contact our dedicated Board
members with questions, observations or suggestions.
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A
dynamic, diverse community of coaches, which grows, develops,
connects, and serves
our
members, supporting communities and individuals with the highest
standards of professional coaching.
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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...
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MEMBER
COACH
CELEBRATIONS
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DO
YOU HAVE A COACH CELEBRATION?
If
you are an ICF Michigan member who would like to share your coaching
celebration with our newsletter community, please send the (brief)
info to our administrator, Kathy, at support@icfmichigan.org
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UPCOMING
WEBINARS AND VIRTUAL EVENTS
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VIRTUAL
OPEN HOUSE FOR
ICF MICHIGAN
MEMBERS
For details on this, please refer to the details in
Cheron's letter on the left (Item #1).
March 19 at
7:00 pm
Click here for more info
EXPERIENCED
COACHES' FORUM
Topic:
"The Coach's Self-Reflection"
April 7 at
4:00 pm
Click here for more info
Topic:
"Coaching
Presence"
April 14 at 2:30 pm
Click here for more info
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR
Topic: "Questioning
Coaching: Interrogating our Blind Spots and Precious
Perspectives" April 16 at 1:00 pm
Click here for more info
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WOULD
YOU LIKE TO JOIN ICF MICHIGAN?
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Click here for information about our
membership options and rates.
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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.
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