World Cafe Notes from Membership

At our December World Cafe meeting,
we experienced an energetic and enthusiastic outpouring of information
about what our ICF Chicago members want to have, be, and do
within our organization. 

We were delighted to receive all this information! 

Your ICF Chicago Board is working with the results, and deciding
how to implement the changes: which changes to make first,
what to maintain as is, and what and how to best serve
the future of this organization. 

Watch this space for more details,
and thanks again for your generosity of spirit, time, and ideas! 

MARCH 2015 NEWSLETTER

"Today you are You, that is truer than true.  There is no one alive who is Youer than You"-- Dr. Seuss

In March, we'll celebrate many birthdays and one of the most famous is that of
Theodor Seuss Geisel, fondly known as Dr. Seuss.  Happy birthday to our Chicago coaching community members who will turn a year older this month.

You may have noticed that our website is currently being reconstructed with a
newer look and more intuitive navigation.  We appreciate your patience as we make
significant changes to the site.

If you missed our February chapter meeting, "What Inspires Passion" led by nationally recognized coach and author Gregg Levoy, you missed a gift of riches for your coaching practice.  True to his word, Gregg provided a set of inspirational questions for all our members.  You will find this gift on the home page of the ICF-Chicago website.

Mark your calendar now for our March 9th chapter meeting, when former ICF-Chicago president and MCC Ben Dooley will present "The ATEBAR Formula."  He will share a proven formula to accelerate your coaching.  The presentation is designed for the member and nonmember whether you are new to coaching or a seasoned veteran.  For more information on this exciting program and to register, visit the website
(www.ICF-Chicago.org).  Sign up early, we anticipate this program will sell out fast!

Other opportunities to connect with the coaching community are through our Community Coach Cafes which will feature the "Direct Communication" core competency.  Don't forget the IFC-Chicago Core Competency calls, open to all. 

Our Midwest Conference, “Getting to the Heart of the Matter” will convene June 18-20 in Kansas City, MO.  Registration is open for the Conference. http://icf-midwest.com/ Check the website for additional information on these must attend events and calls.

When you renew you membership in ICF, you invest in your future success as a coach.  Renew today!!!

Renewal deadline is March 31, 2015.  http://coachfederation.org/members/landing.cfm?ItemNumber=859

We look forward to welcoming you to our March 9th meeting.  Until then,

Be authentic, be passionate and be truer than true!

Your 2015 ICF-Chicago Board

2015 February ICFC President's Letter

We all have the extraordinary coded within us, waiting to be released.

– Jean Houston, author of The Possible Human and The Wizard of Us.

Finding Our Passion and Living Our Calling is ICF Chicago’s February Theme.

As coaches, we are blessed to reflect and act upon our passion for coaching daily. Many clients seek us out wondering how to discover or reclaim their own passion and life’s vocation.

At our February 9 chapter program, Gregg Levoy, acclaimed author of Vital Signs and Callings,
will facilitate a guided approach to support our clients in activating the passion that is within, gathering the courage to answer what calls and creating a more authentic life. Register here: icfcfeb2015.eventbrite.com.
ICFC’s newly elected Executive Board looks forward to seeing you there.

Speaking of elections, our Chicago community welcomes:

Cheryl Procter-Rogers,        President Elect             

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Terrell,  Vice President of Governance
Evie Burke,                           Vice President of Finance
 

What is Your Passion and Calling Around Our ICF Chicago Community?

 

In 2015, a key chapter goal is to evolve our strong community of professional coaches. When communal bonds unite people, great success is possible. A community's true power lies not in its numbers, but in the passion, diverse skills and resources of its members.

We are asking you to contribute to creating a shared vision for ICF Chicago. Later this year, we will be conducting interviews, launching a chapter-wide online survey and establishing other forums for you to provide input on the future direction of our chapter.

We are creating more opportunities for you to connect with and learn from other coaches this year. There are many ways for you engage in our coaching community and to sharpen your coaching skills.  Check them out on our website at www.ICF-Chicago.org

An important way you can join us in reaching our 2015 goal is by volunteering – for 2 hours, 2 days, 2 months or even 2 years. No contribution of your time is too little - every minute brings us closer to realizing our shared vision! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Betty Terrell at vpgovernance@ICF-Chicago.org.

With gratitude,

 Murray

Murray A. Mann
President, ICF Chicago