Friday, May 23, 2014

President's Letter for June 2014


Personal Mastery
One of my favorite elements of coaching is “personal mastery”. I was first introduced to this phrase through Peter Senge’s book “The Fifth Discipline” where he introduced the dynamic of creative tension and the role it plays in the change process. Creative tension can be inspiring and motivating as well as uncomfortable, and even painfull, as our clients navigate the gap between their goals/dreams and their current reality. Recently I heard the quote: “There are two kinds of pain. The pain of regret and the pain of mastery.” So true! As coaches, we help our clients navigate that gap (and pain) through planning and goal setting. (Here’s a short video for more on creative tension.)

 Something to consider…as coaches, how conscious are we of creative tension when we
are planning and goal setting with our clients? How might we use creative tension more
effectively in service to our clients?

How about your own plans and goals? Take some time this month to re-visit your own
goals/dreams and notice how creative tension is present to catapult you forward as well!

June Core Competency: Planning & Goal Setting!
Are you in a rut with planning and goal setting with your clients? Attend ICFC’s in-person and virtual programs this month and inspire your creativity and refresh your effectiveness!    


ICF Global 2014 Conference—North America Midwest in Cleveland, OH on June 19-21, 2014!

Hey, are you heading to the global coaching conference? If you are still on the fence,
check out the amazing lineup of speakers and keynotes and sign up! And, let me know
so we can meet up during the reception on June 19th!

Wishing you an inspired and creative month!

To your success,
Wendy Balman, CPCC, ACC
ICFC President