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President's Message:
Dear Friends,
I recently spent a week in Gulf Shores, Alabama, a beautiful place anytime but especially so in April and May. Thought you might enjoy this picture of Lake Shelby at sunset. The first four months of my year have been very busy. It was nice to have some time to "lean back".
Now that I am at my desk again, I'm turning my attention to all things ICFP, including International Coaching Week (ICW) which starts May 20th. Our chapter has put together a week long celebration of events designed to showcase the power of coaching.
Please consider attending some of the ICW events and inviting a business colleague, a nonprofit leader or anyone else you know who has curiosity about coaching. The events are affordable and feature incredible speakers/coaches.
In our individual coaching practices, we will be doing our part during ICW in service to humanity flourishing. In addition, by giving our support to ICW, we help advance the profession of coaching in a bigger and broader way. We know first hand that coaching works. Here's our opportunity to spread the word.
I invite you to "lean in" to our profession during this special week by attending the events and inviting others to attend as well. What a great way to show the world that "Coaching works"!
Warm Regards,
Clare Sautter, ACC
President, ICF Philadelphia
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May 16 Dinner Meeting:
Conflict Coaching
This meeting is sponsored by
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Speakers: Dr. Tricia S. Jones & Neill Edwards, M.A.
Conflict coaching is a one-on-one process to develop the client's conflict understanding, interaction strategies and/or interaction skills. The training is highly interactive and experiential. The trainers are tops in their field but also like to laugh and have fun.
Dr. Tricia Jones, literally wrote the book on conflict coaching called "Conflict Coaching: Conflict Management Strategies for the Individual," the best selling book on the topic in the world. Co-author: Ross Brinkert. Publisher: Sage.
Neill Edwards brings years of experience from leadership consulting in large organizations and a background as a psychotherapist. Both teach in the Adult and Organizational Development program at Temple University.
 Dr. Tricia S. Jones is Professor of Adult and Organizational Development at Temple University. She has been a conflict communication scholar, practitioner, and consultant for 25 years. Tricia has written, edited or co-edited 5 books, published over 50 articles or book chapters, presented over 100 presentations at national or international conferences, and received over $2.1 million in grant funding for her research in the area of conflict processes. She is immediate past editor of Conflict Resolution Quarterly and serves as a guest reviewer for other conflict management journals.
Tricia brings considerable knowledge of conflict theory and research that can be applied to conflict coaching. In addition, she has been an active conflict management trainer for a variety of Fortune 100 and national non-profit organization for the past 20 years. She appreciates the need for a strong blend of theory, research and practice. Due to her emphasis of theory and practice integration, Tricia received the Jeffrey Z. Rubin Theory to Practice Award in conflict management from the International Association for Conflict Management in 2005.
 Neill C. Edwards, M.A. is a Lead Trainer for Conflict Coaching Matters and a Certified Conflict Coach. He is also the Founder and CEO of Redstone Leadership, a consulting company, which specializes in executive coaching and leadership training focused on conflict management and creating performance accountability.
Neill holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and has taught Interpersonal Communication, Negotiation Processes, Conflict Communication and Facilitating Group Decision Making at Temple University. He has coached leaders and teams at companies such as State Farm, KPMG, Kaiser Permanente, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and The University of Pennsylvania among many others.
Neill has been published in Strategy and Leadership: How to Combat a Culture of Excuses and Promote Accountability, (2006). He is currently a contributing author for a book published by McGraw Hill in March 2010 titled: Leadership without Excuses.
Location:
350 Sentry Parkway East, Building 640 2nd Floor
Blue Bell, PA, 19422
For detailed directions to the NHS Learning Center Click here
Date & Time:
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 6:00-9:00 PM
6:00-6:30 New Member Meet & Greet and Registration
6:30 Dinner served
6:45-9:00 Program
9:00-9:15 Informal Networking
Optional Happy Hour at the Double Tree!
NHS has a no alcohol policy. If you would like to visit with your ICFP friends for Happy Hour, meet at 5:00 pm at the Double Tree Hotel, just 5 minutes away,
640 Fountain Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA.
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By Laurie Gripshover Taylor, ACC, CUCG
VP, Marketing
International Coaching Week is finally HERE!
Wow! Take a look at the exciting calendar of events for ICF Philadelphia's 2013 celebration.
You won't want to miss our kick-off event on May 20th - and be sure to invite a guest. This is a public and member event with something for everyone. We'll start with informal networking over hors d'oeuvres and drinks, followed by a panel discussion, "Connection * Progress * Transformation - Celebrating the Power of Coaching!" This program was developed for non-coach guests and coaches alike. There will be a coaching demo and an opportunity to sign up for on-the-spot coaching at the event. We'll continue to enjoy dessert and more conversation-as well as a raffle. Register yourself, a friend, colleague, or potential client, today! Register Here! (Only $10 online until 5/14)
The rest of the weeklong celebration includes opportunities for the community to learn more about the value of coaching and how it can make a difference in their businesses and lives. Small business owners are invited to attend a free seminar on Tuesday, 5/21, "Create Success with Small Business Coaching", led by Karen Greenstreet, Paula Gregorowicz, Sue Guiher.
Register Here!
On Wednesday, 5/22, we'll be at the Exton Chamber Business Success Seminar - "It's All About Relationships!" The seminar will be led by ICF Philadelphia Past President Marjorie Johnson and ICF Philadelphia area coaches will conduct the 1-to-1 coaching sessions. Follow link to register or forward this information to your contacts:
http://www.ercc.net/news-events/event-calendar/
Thursday, 5/23, Neumann University and the Habit Change Company are sponsoring, "Introduction to Habit Change Coaching". Habit Change Coaches have helped students, patients, executives and countless others, lose weight, manage stress, improve relationships, increase productivity, and more. To RSVP Contact Chris Coward, 215-472-1572 or
ccoward@thehabitco.com.
Please be sure to go to the ICF Philadelphia website for more details and to register for any or all of these outstanding events. Be sure to share this invitation with those you know-these are public events and we'd be thrilled if you spread the word! You'll find more information here.
Looking forward to celebrating with you the week of May 20th!
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New Coach Member Buddy Program (NCMBP), aka: "Big Buddy/Little Buddy"
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By Chris Coward, Program Coordinator
I am thrilled to report that the New Coach Member Buddy Program (NCMBP) initiated last year by Lisa Waldman and Jeff Kaplan is thriving!
What is this member initiative? The Big Buddy/Little Buddy program is an opportunity for a new member and an experienced member/coach of ICF Philadelphia Chapter to "buddy up" to help the newer coach "navigate" ICFP and/or the coaching world in general. The relationship is co-created by the big and little buddy to maximize the support being offered.
In April we started another round of NCMBP and I'm happy to report that we have five new pairings. If you missed that opportunity, the good news is that we are operating on a rolling admissions basis. If you are inclined to participate, please let me know and we can get you started fairly quickly when the timing is right for you. Currently I have a few Little Buddies awaiting assignment so we do need additional Big Buddies (and Little Buddies as we want to grow the program).
What's the commitment in this program? All we ask is that the Big and Little Buddies meet one time per month for six months. The meeting can be in person, on the phone, by Skype or whatever works best for each pair. Here are some testimonials from the last round:
-- "I found my Big Buddy, Laurie Gripshover-Taylor, to be well versed on a number of topics related to coaching. She was flexible and very willing to address my needs whether it was about a specific coaching issue, obtaining my certification hours, or discussing the role of Global. I felt very comfortable sharing my thoughts, hopes and concerns." Dolores Davis
-- "This was a very good experience - my buddy was a delight! I enjoyed interacting with and supporting my buddy on her coach journey." Laurie Taylor
If you would like to participate in this program, please contact me at ccoward@thehabitco.com or call 215-472-1572.
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Community Coffees
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Suzanne Perry, MSOD
VP, Communications
Community Coffees are held monthly to give you the opportunity to connect with other coaches in your local area. It's an opportunity to network and share professional opportunities, best practices, issues and concerns with other ICFP members and non-members. Each Community Coffee is facilitated by an experienced member of ICFP. Non-members are welcome to attend. Please be prompt so you will be present for introductions.
Please RSVP to the facilitator for the Community Coffee you plan to attend.
If you are a member of ICF Philadelphia and would like to facilitate a Community Coffee in your local community, please send an email to Suzanne Perry communications@philadelphiacoaches.org.
Newark, Delaware
Wed., May 15, 7:30 - 8:30 am
(usually the second Wed of the month; date changed for this month only)
Brew Ha Ha
45. E Main St
Newark, DE 19711
Facilitator: Dominic Kayatta
RSVP: dominickayatta@comcast.net
Jenkintown, PA
Tues., May 28, 8 - 9:30 am
(fourth Tues of the month)
West Avenue Grill in Jenkintown
718 West Ave
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Facilitator: Josaif August
Thurs., May 23, 8-9:30 am
(fourth Thurs of the month)
The Commons of Thornbury Shopping Center
66 E. Street Rd., West Chester, PA 19382
Facilitator: Suzanne Perry
May 21, 8-9:30 am
(second to last Tues each month)
Gavin's Café, 2536 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA
Facilitator: Laurie Gripshover Taylor
RSVP to: laurie@resourcefulcoach.com
May 15, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
(third Wed each month)
New venue!: Corner Bakery at Suburban Square
2 Coulter Ave Ardmore, PA 19003
(Free parking in the lot across the street)
Facilitator: Lisa Tuttle, 610-348-8384
RSVP: lisatuttlecoaching@verizon.net
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Organization Coaching Special Interest Group -- Come Join Us!
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By Eddy Mwelwa, VP Corporate Affairs
I am pleased to announce that Kande McDonald (kande.mcdonald@gmail.com) and I are re-starting the Organization Coaching Special Interest Group. This group is for internal and external coaches who would like to learn from one another about successes and challenges of coaching in the workplace. Our first meeting will be at 5:30pm before the next Dinner meeting on May 16th. We will meet for one hour then go on to the dinner meeting. Therefore, the location will be the same as for the dinner meeting:
NHS Learning Center
350 Sentry Parkway East, Bldg 640, 2nd Flr
Blue Bell, PA (610) 825-4135
Phone: 610-825-4135
Please do join us. We want to hear from you what you want and how we can work together to support each other in HONING our coaching skills.
If you cannot join us that day please feel free to e-mail either of us (Kande or me) with your suggestions and/or express your interest in participating.
One of my other functions as VP of Corporate Affairs is to forge links with local organizations and interest them in using ICF Philadelphia as a resource for their coaching needs. I am sure you will agree with me that such links could be of benefit to our members. This is where I need your help. If you would like to suggest someone that I should contact in an organization to talk with them about ICF Philadelphia, please send me their name and contact details and I will follow-up.
Many thanks for your consideration!
Eddy Mwelwa, VP, Corporate Affairs
corporateaffairs@philadelphiacoaches.org
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ICFP Marketing Minute
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Laurie Gripshover Taylor, ACC, CUCG
VP, Marketing
How is your balance?
Do you give and share more than promote?
What am I talking about?
For those of you active in social media, especially Twitter, you've probably followed someone unaware of social media etiquette. You know the type-the one who tweets and posts endlessly about their own "stuff", primarily promotional and rarely conversational or engaging. They put out a lot and interact very little.
Then there are those rare gems who seamlessly flow from providing truly interesting links to other people's articles and posts, occasionally adding a quote here and there for inspiration, a personal shout-out or acknowledgment, and then every once in a while-a post that is designed to inform or promote something about them or their company. That's where the 10-to-1 rule comes in handy. A good goal should be ten posts about someone or something else (of value) and one promotional post of something important to you or your business. That's an easy guide to follow, right?
How about Facebook? Well, a Facebook fan page is different than a personal page. People expect you to post "your stuff" on a personal page. On a business or fan page, it's wise to keep promotional posts in balance as well. About 50% of your posts should include something engaging and valuable beyond your own photos, special offers, promotions and campaigns.
There's so much rich material to share: inspiring videos, thoughtful blog posts by insightful thought leaders, links to spark creativity or an article that changes the way we think about a topic. Be sure and share those links and make the effort to start a conversation. The goal is finding a healthy balance between giving/sharing and promoting.
Remember-the most important part of social media is the SOCIAL part. Engaging, discussing, sharing, learning, connecting and interacting...these are all components of a highly enjoyable and successful social media endeavor. Give it a try-literally... Focus on giving and sharing when involved with social media. I think you'll be surprised by what you receive in return. Real connection with real people. That's one great reason to keep your balance on social media. What other reasons can you think of?
Share your thoughts and comments with us on Twitter: @ICFPhilly or Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ICFPhilly
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Get your message in front of 700 coaches for just $10????
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What if you could get your service in front of 700 coaches in the Greater Philadelphia area for as little as $10/month? ICFP is considering a classified ads column HERE, in this monthly newsletter. Our circulation just topped 700, so what are you waiting for? The Yahoo Group circulates to members only, about 145 coaches.
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Member News
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Congrats to Marjorie Johnson who passed her ICF exam for the PCC designation!! Way to go Marjorie!
Congrats to Dena Lefkowitz who wrote an article titled "Channeling Tim Gunn" that was accepted for publication by ICF Global.
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New ICFP Website Coming Soon!
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By Suzanne M Perry, MSOD, VP, Communications
Did you know that ICF Philadelphia will soon have a new website? This project has been in the works for many months and is quietly, steadily making headway. We expect to go live by July 1, if not before. Here's how you can help -- if you are a current member with a profile in the current ICF Philadelphia website -- make a copy of your profile. This will enable you to easily install the same profile in the new website. An important part of the new website will be an expanded capability for users to find a coach and hire a speaker. We are unable to move over our current member profiles. You will have the opportunity to create a new profile in the new site, or copy and paste from your current profile, if you have saved it.
Please join me in recognizing the hard working New Website Implementation Team: Blythe Hoyle, Laurie Gripshover-Taylor and Linda O'Neill. If you have any questions about making a copy of your profile, feel free to email or call me. Thanks!
610-742-3102
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| How to Use LinkedIn to Get Leads | |
By Lisa Tierney, CLSC
 There are many tactics you should employ to generate leads on LinkedIn. Following are three quick tools & techniques to get you started:
1. Complete Your Profile. Aim for 100% completeness using these tools:
- An appropriate, professional profile photo to reflect the image you want to convey.
- A summary about yourself and what you can (and will) do for your clients. be aware of the ratio of "you" vs. "I"
- At least five skills on your profile. LinkedIn has standardized skills, and you can make your own. Once you come up with five, you will come up with more.
- Full education and work history. Your past school mates, professors, instructors, teachers, bosses, supervisors and colleagues could be your next referrals and clients.
2. Update and Engage. Update your profile often and include any written articles, white papers, etc. You can also integrate power-point presentations, or video testimonials from happy clients. Include a link to your blog and update it regularly. You can join your Twitter and LinkedIn accounts but for more freedom consider HootSuite or Posterous to schedule your posts.
Engage with your connections so that you remain top of mind. A simple status update such as: Working on a new book about shoes will be more effective by including details and a request for opinions: Working on a new book about women's shoes. Do you prefer heels or flats? Let me know and you could be featured in my forthcoming book!
3. Fish Where the Fish Are - In Groups! According to Alexa, LinkedIn is the 10th most visited website in the United States and the 12th most visited website worldwide. So there is a high probability that your target market is on LinkedIn - and most likely hanging out in a group. Want to reach Red Hat Certified Professionals in Iceland? There's a group for that! Interested in networking with early adopters of cloud computing in Sweden? That group is nearly 2,000 members strong.
Participate and comment in discussions, and start your own meaningful discussions. If you don't see a group that fits your interest exactly, create one and invite people to join! It's simple to do and you will have a rapt audience.
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Lisa Tierney, CLSC, is a certified coach and member of ICF Philadelphia. You can reach her at (267) 470-4250 or at LisaTierney@comcast.net
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| Member Spotlight:
"Just Getting Started"
An interview with Suzanne M. Perry, MSOD
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By Patricia Weeks, ACC, RTTP
One of the most revealing comments Suzanne Perry made at the outset of the interview for this column is that she is "just getting started." If stepping into the job of VP of Communications for ICF Philadelphia and starting her coaching business just weeks after retiring from sales last September is "just getting started," we have a lot to expect from Suzanne in the future.
Suzanne's entree to coaching came with her undergrad degree in Psychology. She expanded on this interest when studying at the University of Pennsylvania in the Organizational Dynamics program. There, Suzanne was exposed to principles of organizational and leadership development. Penn's program provided an academic underpinning to Suzanne's 12 year stint as a sales executive with Ceridian's LifeWorks division. Suzanne views her expansive two-week Org Dynamics course in London as her formal introduction to the world of coaching and consulting."I knew then that coaching and consulting would be my next career."
When asked "What is the one thing that has come as a surprise to you about coaching?" Suzanne responds "the importance of silence." She couples this observation with the importance of a good coaching question, which, she says "usually doesn't have an answer in the moment. A good question challenges a client's thinking, creating awareness and insight later that can be very powerful".
Suzanne loves to coach "anyone who is motivated to develop themselves". She believes that everyone has untapped potential. She has been working on articulating her coaching philosophy and shared a "work in progress" which she plans to use as content for her website. It reads, in part... "There is synchronicity and deep wisdom available to you. Most often it comes when we are open and striving, in tune with life's possibilities for us."
Given two weeks of free professional development, Suzanne would use it to study something that would actively challenge her and allow her to grow in coaching skills and insights. She loves to learn and acknowledges that there are many possibilities out there... it would be tough for her to choose!
Suzanne believes her greatest accomplishment has been raising her two college-age children. Her son recently graduated from the University of Tampa with degrees in music and accounting; and her daughter attends Boston University. In the world of work, she is pleased to help her clients achieve their goals and find inspiration in new directions. She coaches sales executives and those making career transitions. She also enjoys consulting with non-profits on marketing and communications. She spent 20 years with United Way prior to her work with Ceridian.
Parting thoughts: Suzanne observes that coaches are very open and generous in their giving to the community. She hopes ICF Philadelphia can continue to foster a collegial atmosphere. Clearly Suzanne models what she believes in.
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If You Aren't LinkedIn, You're Left Out!
Association of Career Professionals International (ACPI)- Greater Philadelphia Network Program |
Friday, May 10, 2013, 7:45 am - 10 am
Pyramid Club, 52nd Floor, 1735 Market Street in Philadelphia
Whether you are highly proficient with using LinkedIn or you are just trying to figure it out, this program will have some important information and tips for you. Bring your laptop or tablet because it's going to be a "hands-on" experience as we walk through crafting a profile to maximize your brand and/or the brand of your clients/customers, and learning to use the extensive job search/career advancement resources available on LinkedIn.
Safiya Edwards, VP and Managing Consultant with Lee Hecht Harrison holds an MBA and an MPH from Yale University. Joining Lee Hecht Harrison, the world's largest outplacement firm in 2000, she currently manages the company's fifth busiest US office and coaches individuals in transition at all levels from a variety of industries and functions. Safiya loves networking and views herself as a LinkedIn "evangelist" because "if you aren't LinkedIn, you are left out"!
She is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group, the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, and the Association of Career Professionals. She also sits on the Advisory Board for Peirce College's Center of Excellence for Improvement of Healthcare Quality, Access, and Cost via Decision Support Software & Analysis. You can find her complete profile here www.linkedin.com/in/safiya
Please register online by 5 pm, Monday, May 6th
click here to register
$25 ACPI Members and Strategic Alliance Members of ICF Philadelphia
$35 Guests
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Welcome New Members
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We extend a warm welcome to the following new members of ICF Philadelphia:
Russell Heath
Carol-Anne Minski
Angeladi Gualco
Robin Otto
Richard Koonce
We're so glad you're with us!
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Connect with ICF Philadelphia!
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Do you have news to Share?
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Have you been: - Covered in the news
- Published in a magazine
- Quoted as an expert?
Then we want to know! Send your good news links to communications@ philadelphiacoaches.org so we can share with the whole ICF Philadelphia community. |
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Yahoo! ICF Philadelphia Discussion Group
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Advertise with ICF Philadelphia!
| Advertise your workshops on ICF Philadelphia's homepage, monthly newsletter, or on ICF Philadelphia's Calendar of Events. ICF Philadelphia members receive special discounted rates!
We have added a new Advertising Opportunity -- Monthly Meeting Sponsorship.
For more information, please contact Suzanne Perry, our VP of Communications, at communications@philadelphiacoaches.org
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May 10 at DeSales University
Presented by the Greater Lehigh Valley Leadership Consortium
2013 Chick-fil-A Leadercast
Check out the great speakers.
Register for the Executive Experience.
Ask about the ICF discount!
Click here for more information!
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Your Classified Ad Here!
What if you could get your service in front of 600 coaches in the Greater Philadelphia area for as little as $10/month? ICFP is considering a classified ads column HERE, in the monthly newsletter. Fivelines for $10. Type only with links. If you're interested, please contact
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Suzanne Perry,
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