APRIL  2017
President's Message

 

Happy Spring! It's a wonderful time of renewal and watching the forsythia bloom in NYC.

I recently returned from ICF's Global Leaders Forum in Warsaw, Poland where ICF announced the 2017 Strategic Goals and Priorities.

What does this means for you? 
  • Professional coaching organization with global brand recognition, and more than 30,000 members in 140 countries
  • Coaching industry research on the highly effective nature of coaching
  • Credentialed coach finder
  • Professional development, Communities of Practice, and so much more!
In summary, the focus areas are:
  • Global Presence - Deliver and maintain presence at high-quality global events such as ICF Converge in August 2017
  • Credentialing - Research new and cutting-edge thinking and develop standards, governance, operation procedures/structures, applicant requirements and implement the best possible professional credentialing system.
  • Expanded Scope - Further expand ICF's scope and influence with a Thought Leadership Institute, expanded ICF Foundation activities, and offerings for organizations building coaching cultures, and further exploring Credentialing Program and Accreditation functions separation.

Thanks to the many hands that made the March 7th event possible.  Aligning Coaching with Organizational Goals to Drive Success was an inspiring conversation with seven panelists discussing their organization's initiatives and sharing their successes and strategies. Thanks to ICF CEO Magda Mook, and our sponsors, Dr. Jonathan Kirschner - AIIR Consulting and Amy Friedman - Partners in Human Resources for generously supporting the event. The panel highlights recording will be available soon.

Upcoming In-person Events
  • April 18 - Applying for Your ICF Credential - What You Need To Know. This is a small group workshop focused on navigating credential requirements for the three application paths.  Credentialed coaches willing to support others are most welcome.  Please email me or Yana Blackwelder, PCC for more on how you can help.
  • May 17 - Coach Salon - Join us for guest speaker Dr. Pat Williams and cocktail reception to celebrate International Coaching Week at The Terrace Club.
 
Membership - Please join me in a warm welcome to our 25 newest members! ICF memberships expired on March 31. Your membership matters - keep your membership current here, and please select NYC as your local Chapter.  Let's stay connected!
 
Credentials - Congratulations to our newest credentialed members. An ICF Credential carries clout in a competitive market. It's an effort worth the journey! Renewing your credential this year? Be sure to include three CCEs on ethics. Take ICF's complimentary online Ethics course here. For ACCs renewing in 2017, get your additional ten mentor coaching hours. We will be offering support on this.
 
That's all for now! Thanks for your membership and continued participation and support.


Margaret
Margaret McLean Walsh
President, ICF NYC Chapter

Member Updates
 
Please Welcome Our New 
ICF-NYC Members

As well as members who have rejoined the Chapter

Melissa Iglio, Gina Soloperto , Mattie Clark, Beth Tunis , Darla Price, Shivani Shah, Alessandro Borrelli,
Samir Bali , Vallori Johnson, Clare Davis
Pamela Brown, Theresa Sarbeng , Susan White,
Emily Ferguson,  Louise Holmes, Erika Kaller ,
Markis Nicholson,  Marion Brooks , Angela Trainor, Tanya Valle Robyn McLeod, Ali Khadivi ,
Carol O'Connor,  Yasuko Sawada , Marina Savitsky

 
Congratulations Coaches on Earning Your Credential!

Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

Chantal Weinhold, ACC; Milena Trevisani, ACC;
Timothy Merrick, ACC; Jennifer Malach, ACC;
Simone Sloan, ACC; Michelle David, ACC;
Gerald Cauley, ACC



Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

Chandra Llewellyn-Travis, PCC; Emily Amdurer, PCC; Moishe Chanin, PCC

ICF - NYC Announcements
International Coaching Week
Save the Date to join us May 17th for our 4th Annual Coach Salon at the Terrace Club featuring presenter Dr. Pat Williams. More details will be provided shortly.

A New Website for ICF-NYC Members
To show our appreciation, we've revamped our site  www.icfnycchapter.org to be more user friendly for you. E ach and every member has access to our site which includes a complimentary profile and listing in our ICF-NYC Coach Directory as well as  access to special member only offers including discounts to recorded past events! You can access the Members Area here.
ICF Global Announcements
Membership Renewals
All ICF Memberships that were not renewed expired on March 31, 2017Renew your ICF Membership today by  clicking here As an ICF Member, you'll also continue to enjoy the many benefits of ICF Global Membership, including discounts on ICF Credential applications (Initial and renewal), discounted registration for ICF Converge 2017, and products and services from ICF's Business Solutions Partners.  Invest in yourself and your career---rejoin ICF today! Be sure to select the NYC Chapter when renewing!  Note: If an ICF Member has already renewed or joined as a new member in 2017, their ICF Membership will not expire until March 31, 2018.

ICF Converge 2017
ICF Converge 2017, scheduled for August 24 - 26, 2017 in Washington, DC (USA), is ICF's first large-scale global event since 2012. This first-of-its-kind global event is designed to strengthen connections within the coaching community and offer cutting-edge learning opportunities.

New Member Onboarding Calls
ICF Global is scheduling New Member Onboarding Calls every two weeks, and inviting new members to attend these meetings to leverage their ICF membership benefits. Attendees will learn how to update their information on the ICF website, connect with their local ICF Chapter, and apply for an ICF Credential.   

In This Issue
ICF-NYC Events
Other ICF Events
The following events are hosted by other ICF Chapters - you will be directed to each Chapter for registration and CCE information.

4/3 - ICF Philly Teleclass
Core Competency #4: Coaching Presence

5/1 - ICF Philly Teleclass
Core Competency #5: Active Listening

5/11 - ICF Atlantic
Bi-annual Conference: INNOVATE 2017: NEW HORIZONS IN COACHING
3 day Conference 

6/5 - ICF Philly Teleclass
Core Competency #6: Powerful Questioning

Quick Links
ICF Global 
Recorded Events
ICF-NYC Member Access
Become a Speaker
ICF NYC 2017
Board of Directors 

President 
Margaret McLean Walsh, PCC

President Elect
Wendy Mantel, PCC

Secretary
Susan Ginsberg-
 O'Sullivan

Treasurer
Carolyn K. Carlson

Director - Strategy
Robin Schletter

Director
Strategic Alliances
Yana Blackwelder, PCC

Director - Professional Development
Amy Bloustine, ACC

Director - Community Outreach and Marketing
Joy Passey

Director - Membership
Mary D. Walsh, ACC


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