On September 29, the ICF-NJ Chapter held an Appreciation Event for our volunteers. What we know to be true is two things. First, volunteers are the backbone of our organization and second:
"The number-one reason most Americans leave their jobs is that they don't feel appreciated."
Source: Donald Clifton and the Gallup
We know that the unique qualities that each volunteer has brought to our organization were perfect for helping us generate ideas and execute upon them. Without the dedication and commitment of volunteers, we would not have in person events, webinars, tele-classes, coaching week activities, and much more.
Below is a picture that shows some of the volunteers who were able to attend the dinner at LouCas Restaurant in Edison, NJ.
To our volunteers, we applaud you! I invite you to join me in saying Thank You to our volunteers who have been diligently working to make ICF-NJ the organization that it is today!
Mazher Ahmad: Community Group Lead
Teresa Beattie: Education & Professional Development
Dan Bonitsky: Past Board Member, Past Technology Director
Lynn Buschman: Current Board Member at Large
Tony Calabrese: Past President, International Coaching Week, Regional Advisory Council
Ian Coburn: Strategic Planning Committee, International Coaching Week, Current Board Member
Jo Colontonio: Community Group Lead
Karen Delk: Community Group Director, Strategic Planning Committee
Denise Fountain: International Coaching Week
Susan Jean Gilell-Stuy: International Coaching Week
Andrea Harvey: Immediate Past President, Sponsorship Director, Current Board Member
Jeanette Iglesias: Community Group Lead
Sarah Jack: Membership Director, Community Group Lead, Past Community Group Director, Current Board Member
Samita Loomba: Education & Professional Development
Erica Loren: Education & Professional Development, Volunteer Coordinator, Current Board Member
R.J. MacBain: Past Board Member, Past Membership Director
Brooke Manino: Past President, Treasurer, Current Board Member
Eileen Mansfield: International Coaching Week
Lisa Mashburn: Past Community Group Lead
Fran McTernan: Past President, Past Technology Director
Berry Meister: Past Strategic Planning Committee
Eileen Monesson: Nominations & Elections Committee, International Coaching Week
Kimberly Keefe Pisolkar: Communication Director, Strategic Planning Committee
Belle Riskin: Past Secretary, Current Board Member
Renée Robertson: Community Group Lead
Shefali Salwan: International Coaching Week
Lynn Schaber: Past President, Community Group Lead, Education & Professional Development, Current Board Member
Sharon Stern: International Coaching Week
Karen Sullivan: Current Board Member at Large
Jamie Sussel Turner: Past President-Elect, Education & Professional Development, Current Board Member
Paula Tutein: Education & Professional Development, International Coaching Week, Nominations & Elections Committee
Debbie Wojdan: Past Secretary, Past Board Member
In addition, we pause to offer a special appreciation for our Virtual Assistant, Sue Amdur-Coburn, as well as our Business Manager, Helen Morton. They keep the organization cranking on all cylinders.
We look forward to many future years of GREAT programs and community because of this involvement. If you have been thinking about being more involved and have not raised your hand, we welcome adding your name to the list! Simply send us an email letting us know of your interest.
ICF Global Update
As you know, additional changes to the ICF credentialing requirements for both the ACC and PCC went into effect on October 1, 2015. You can read about the changes on the ICF Global Website.
ICF-NJ is excited to be a part of your support system and look forward to having you at future events!
"Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy-the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light."
~ Brené Brown
~ According to the 2012 ICF Global Coaching Study, credentialed coaches reported a higher-than-average income compared to non-credentialed-coaches. Great motivation to start tracking those coaching hours!
~ The new ICF credentialing requirements went into effect October 1, 2015. The changes and new requirements for applying for the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) or the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) can be seen here.
Members of the ICF receive a subscription to Coaching World, the award-winning digital magazine published quarterly by ICF. The August 2015 issue of Coaching World celebrates the role change plays in your coaching practice and business, and is full of skills- and business-building resources for coaches.
Building a Coaching Culturefor Increased Employee Engagement, a new webcast from ICF and the Human Capital Institute (HCI), will be presented October 8 at 1:00 pm EST. Mark Ruth, ICF's Director of Research and Education, will explore the prevalence of coaching cultures in today's organizations, and determine if strong coaching cultures lead to increased employee engagement. Learn more and register here. Even if you cannot attend live, register to receive a copy of the research report.
The 2015 ICF Global Coaching Survey is available at www.CoachingSurvey2015.com and will be open through December 31. This confidential survey, commissioned by ICF and conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, is collecting vital, up-to-date information on the state of the coaching industry. It only takes 20 minutes to complete. Be part of the most extensive global study of the coaching industry to date!
ICF Advance 2015: Forward is an intensive, highly interactive 2½- day learning journey that will offer experienced coaches a platform to share their stories and insights; identify strategies to remain continuously relevant in a fast-changing world; and engage in provocative, generative discussions of how coaching and coaches can shape the future and ignite social change. October 29 - 31 in Portland, Oregon (USA).
New Research Portal Launches
ICF has launched its upgraded Research Portal at researchportal.coachfederation.org. The upgraded ICF Research Portal contains entries for more than 2,000 articles, case studies, and reports about coaching and related topics. The ICF Research Portal is open to the public, however, access to some resources is restricted to ICF Members. Member-only content is denoted by a gold "M" button next to the entry.
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Hello New Jersey Coaches, 
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