Anticipation

As I write this (June 20) I’m sitting at my Marriott Minneapolis Airport hotel room desk finishing up some work before I head out and connect with my coach peeps at the ICF Midwest Regional Conference (http://icf-midwest.com)! Can’t wait! I’m anticipating lots of great conversation, connection, learning and seeing people I rarely get to see face-to-face. Aaahhh…

Beyond this conference, I’m also in a state of anticipation regarding my personal and professional life. I’ve hit one of those times where it seems extra important to really SLOW DOWN and be truly present about where I am (for real) and where I want to go… not only as a coach, but as an artist, producer and teacher. This slowed-down place is actually a great relief to the fast pace I’ve been in recently. I recommend it.

What are you anticipating these days?

And what about ICF Chicago? Huge anticipation here! The board continues to hone in on what it means to Learn, Earn and Engage as well as how we can support Chicagoland coaches on your professional journey. We have landed in a fun place…by focusing on the credential pathway we will support coaches in multiple ways to advance their credibility, impact and viability, both personally and professionally.

As you’ve heard me write before, one way this is showing up is in the form of a new membership program. And as you may have noticed, we keep delaying the launch due to some back-office technical issues we are ironing out with our website provider. There is nothing like having a dream and then having to wait for it (you know the feeling)! So please keep anticipating the launch. We’ll let you know when it’s ready “for real.”

And hey, just in case you are anticipating some not-so-good stuff…don’t dread! I read that message a few years ago from a very wise person and have let that guide me (when I remember) when I start to worry about what I think is ahead. I repeat…don’t dread! Instead join me in slowing down and letting the present be your friend.

I wish you well and hope to see you at our July 8th Chapter Meeting at 6pm which will focus on how to better track and communicate the impact of coaching with current and potential clients!

With Anticipation,

Wendy Balman