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1. August 2011 North Texas Coaches Newsletter
In This Issue President’s Message
President’s Message
Continuous Learning
August 12 Luncheon
Coaching is a profession that honors continuous learning. We coaches need to
August 12 Workshop stay up on our ICF Core Competencies, the methodologies we use with clients,
and new research and practice in our field. We love clients who are open to
LinkedIn Workshops: learning, which helps them move forward faster.
Sept 9, Nov 11, Dec 9, 2011
Monday, a fellow coach gave me a copy of her book to read. I started reading it
ICF Global News and was very happy to see that she included many of the concepts introduced
during coaching school at UTD. Topics such as Appreciative Inquiry, Change
Upcoming Chapter Meetings Theories, Organizational Culture, Emotional Intelligence, the GROW Model,
and Programs Conflict Management, and more. The book contains many familiar concepts and
some new ones too. After reading a bit, I started thinking about my own growth
and development, which led to some reflection around what I need to learn this
year and beyond in order to stay current, relevant, and the best I can be.
The learning objective is something North Texas Coaches takes seriously. This is
why we deliver meaningful luncheon speakers and bring in top-notch educational
programming for you. Are you taking advantage of all of this? Looking at the line
up for the remainder of this year, it contains programs to help you build your
competencies, your business, and your techniques, all of which will bring added
ICF-NT 2011 Board value to your clients. How long has it been since you received your certificate
from a coaching school? When was the last time you attended a seminar,
To contact a Board member became certified in a new assessment or program, or came to one of our
click on his/her name below. luncheons or afternoon educational programs?
President Just as we expect our accountants to be up on the latest tax codes and our
Susan Shapiro physicians to have read all the latest research in their fields, we, as
professionals, need to be masterful in our core competencies and all aspects of
Vice President the coaching profession.
Valerie Sokolosky
I encourage all of you to find a study-buddy and be accountable to each other
Treasurer for your learning for the remainder of this year. We know accountability works!
Jim Cooper Then commit to practicing the competency, model, or new technique you just
learned with that fellow coach. This afternoon, I am meeting with a fellow coach
VP of Membership to practice getting to well-formed outcomes and presuppositions, which we
Susan Potter learned in the July NLP program.
VP of Programs Thanks Diane Brennan, MCC, for giving me a copy of your new book, The
Neena Newberry Handbook of Knowledge-based Coaching, from Theory to Practice, co-authored
with Leni Wildflower. This sparked the thought that generated the topic for today.
VP of Public Relations Continuous learning is the core of coaching.
Martha Newman
VP of Technology
Sara Smith
VP of Development Susan Shapiro
Ed Rankin President, North Texas Coaches, ICF
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2. August 12 Program August 12 Luncheon
RSVP today at www.icf-nt.com Limiting Beliefs: You’re Fired!
or click on the RSVP button
The August 12 Luncheon features Marie Guthrie, CEO and Executive Career
Strategist of The Legacy Track (http://thelegacytrack.com).
Marie has revitalized the careers of thousands of executives who
find their careers stalled, stuck or prematurely finished. The
unprepared are desperate to get their careers back on track given
Pay for this event online that the competition is fierce and the game changes every three
after you RSVP years. Interviewed by Fortune and a 2010 Best Selling Author,
Marie is a futurist, coaching industry pioneer, and thought leader.
She is constantly on the lookout for Best of the Best and is an
MEETING DETAILS early adopter. Marie is building a global tribe of Niche Mates who
share her abundance Conscious Collaboration business approach.
Time: 11:15 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Hackberry Creek Presentation Description:
Country Club
Address: 1901 W. Royal Lane, What if you had a magic wand that could easily and quickly change any aspect of
Irving, TX yourself by changing your beliefs? Better still, what if this magic wand could
accelerate your clients’ success by eliminating a lifetime of old beliefs blocking
Phone: 972.869.2631 the way? That magic wand is the BeliefCloset—a ground breaking methodology
Web: www.hackberrycreekcc.com that removes the barriers that are holding you/coachees back from doing what
you need to do to be successful.
MEETING AGENDA You’ve all been there. You/coachees set a goal—more peace (fulfilling
Networking 11:15 AM—12:00 PM relationships/work, clients, prosperity, abundance) or less stress (difficult
Speaker 12:00—1:15 PM relationships, money worries, drama, body pains). Next, create a plan to get
Networking continues until1:30 PM there. Read self help books, do daily affirmations, attend seminars and hire a
coach. It all works, for a while, and then progress stops. Coachees show up to
calls unprepared or cancel at the last minute. Then they eventually stop, saying
they need to take a break. Call it what it is: You’re Fired—by the limiting beliefs!
Come join us and experience the BeliefCloset Process for yourself. Learn how you
can shift coachees with ease and grace—from CEOs to college students.
Coachees say, “My blocks and barriers simply dissolved.” “What always felt like a
heavy burden lightened up then disappeared.”
Learning Objectives:
1. The BeliefCloset Process
2. The differences between Beliefs and Inner Ego Voices and how they function
within us
3. A new coaching approach
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3. August 12 Workshop August 12 Afternoon Workshop
RSVP today at www.icf-nt.com
Coaching the Six Powerful Ego Voices:
or click on the RSVP button
Inner Critic, Pleaser, Pusher, Skeptic, Protector, and Perfectionist
By Marie Guthrie
Following the July 8 Luncheon
Time: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Pay for this event online
after you RSVP Price: $147 Members
$197 Non-Members
After the Aug 12 ICF-NT Luncheon, our speaker, Marie Guthrie, will conduct a
MEETING DETAILS
three-hour workshop as a follow on to her presentation. These are ground-
breaking, cutting edge coaching methods for both MCC’s and beginners. This
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM workshop is the first of its kind outside of California. Be an early adopter and
Location: Hackberry Creek join us.
Country Club
Daily we all hear a choir of Voices Inside Our Heads. One voice says “Eat the
Address: 1901 W. Royal Lane,
pie. It’s mouth-watering!” Another one scolds, “If you break your diet now,
Irving, TX you’ll never lose that extra weight. Double your exercise.” Another says, “I wish
Phone: 972.869.2631 I had better self-control.” A fourth purrs, “Scrumptious. You deserve this. Eat
More!”
Web: www.hackberrycreekcc.com
You/coachees feel helpless. The most dominant voice takes over, and life is in
disarray. You can’t manage the many voices, thoughts, and feelings that move
you/coachee in so many different directions. The voices sabotage your efforts at
success. They keep you/coachees in safety, comfort, and the status quo. They
are more powerful than limiting beliefs.
Coachees expect you, their coach, to fix this. You are to wave your magic wand
and make a lifetime of behavior sabotage go away. No pressure!
There is great news. There is a coaching solution. In this workshop you will
learn:
1. How to Identify the Six Power Voices: Inner Critic, Pleaser, Pusher, Skeptic,
Protector and Perfectionist.
2. A coaching strategy to connect with each voice.
3. How this process with coachees removes barriers in minutes/hours vs. days/
months of traditional coaching.
4. How this tool can become a key differentiator for you to generate high-end
fees and raving fan referrals.
This ground-breaking workshop is being generously offered to ICF members for
$147 and $197 for non-members.
Southwest Learning Summit & Exposition
August 9, 2011
The 11th annual Southwest Learning Summit will be held on Tuesday, August 9,
2011 in the Plano Centre. The day’s activities include keynote presentations,
educational breakout sessions, and an exhibitor hall.
Click here for more information about the Southwest Learning Summit, including
the program schedule and a registration link.
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4. ICF-NT LinkedIn Workshops: Sept 9, Nov 11, Dec 9 2011
“Get Linked…Or Get Left Behind”
Welcome To Our New
Why every coach needs to be active on LinkedIn!
Members in 2011
ICF is proud to offer the first hands on LinkedIn educational 3-part series
June 16 —July 22 following our regularly scheduled monthly luncheons. We welcome experts
Lucinda Ruch and Diana Gats, Certified LinkedIn Instructors and Certified
Maureen Hannan
Business Coaches. Together they bring over 60 years of consulting
Timothy Kincaid experience to global Fortune 100 companies and local small businesses.
Susan Motheral Lucinda and Diane both have their bachelor and master’s degrees, using
Sharon Parker their expertise for nine years of TAB (The Alternative Board) coaching to
Carolyn Sims small businesses. http://www.thealternativeboard.com/tabboards/
Randy Taylor TABPages1/home.html
Program Description: Offered 1:30 to 3:30 Following the Luncheons:
Each month we have a Bring your laptops to the sessions. Handouts will be provided.
drawing at the Luncheon
for a free lunch. September 9, 2011 you will:
 Learn how to make sure your profile builds your professional brand,
Remember to drop increases your credibility, positions you higher in Google searches, and
your card in the bowl! makes you more attractive to do business with.
 Create or embellish your professional profile to be more eye catching so
that you are differentiated in the marketplace.
 Have the quality of your profile reviewed by the instructors to make sure
the basic LinkedIn functions are used effectively.
November 11, 2011 you will:
 Learn to search and network in ways your coaching can gain new
prospects.
 Find ways to leverage others’ networks, referrals and strategies for
online branding, building your network and search engine optimization.
 Learn from these experts the benefits of Company Profiles vs. a normal
Advertise your services, website.
offer your books,
or tout your expertise to
December 9, 2011 you will:
ICF-North Texas members
 Discover ways to use the LinkedIn tools in a more robust way.
Sign up now to advertise in both  Learn how to embed your brochures/resume, a video, blog and more.
our monthly newsletter and on  Begin to leverage several social medias more expediently.
our web site for only:
 Make sure you are using new features in LinkedIn that might have been
$100 quarterly for members and added since your prior training.
$150 quarterly for non-members
If you are already on LinkedIn or have been for a long time, you may think
Discounts for submissions you can skip the first class. Many believe that because they’ve loaded their
extending beyond quarterly resumes on and have more than 200-300 connections that they qualify for
entering the intermediate class. Wrong! With over 80 components, they’re
 High Res (300 dbi) jpeg ad most likely still beginners with no strategy of how to use the power tool.
 jpeg no wider than 250 pixels Ask yourself, does your profile stand out from the masses? Are you one of
 Ads are subject to approval the norm in the 100M, whose profile is light weight, or do you have a highly
of ICF-NT’s Board credible profile constructed with the end game in mind. Are you getting
 Artwork and content must be attention? Prospects? In other words, after the Instructors take you step-by
approved and payment made -step through the profile differentiating a beginner from an advanced
prior to placing ad LinkedIn member you will be glad you took the first class. By the time you
get to the second class the reasons for the first class training tips and
Contact Meryl Frank Harari today techniques become obvious and your strategy becomes so much clearer. So
(mhnextlevel@gmail.com)
don’t think you can skip class 1 and figure out what you missed in class 1.
to have your ad posted for
September-November, 2011
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5. LinkedIn Workshops (Continued)
Financial Notes:
Don’t miss all three sessions. Sign up now for early bird pricing and take
advantage of this dynamic series that has been customized for our ICF
Payment Now Required coaching community.
at Registration:
We now require full payment Members: 1 Workshop $79
by credit card at the time of Non-members: 1 Workshop $99
registration for monthly
meetings and workshops. Member Combo: First 2 Workshops $150
Non-member Combo: First 2 Workshops $190
We took this action because
we have had a high Member Combo: All 3 Workshops $240
incidence of people
Non-member Combo: All 3 Workshops $270
registering without paying
and then not attending the Neither Workshop #2, nor #3 will be offered as an individual item.
session. That leaves the
chapter having committed to
buying that meal from Each of the questions below will be addressed to demonstrate the
Hackberry Creek Country potential of LinkedIn as an “untapped opportunity.”
Club with no money to pay
for it.  What is social networking? Why use LinkedIn versus other options?
We will delete unpaid  Would you like to have another tool to assist in your business development
registrations before we efforts?
finalize our headcount to
Hackberry. After the
 What are some of the advantages of LinkedIn over traditional marketing,
registration deadline, we will
advertising and networking? Here’s just a tease of an answer: LinkedIn is
collect the late registration
a “Free” website where you can post events, brochures, videos,
fee at the door for all
whitepapers, catalogs, and many more items, plus the benefits of growing
attendees without a paid
a network in multiple ways and leveraging others’ networks. It’s who you
registration.
know and leveraging who they know.
Registration Fee  How can LinkedIn help calm any cold calls into warm greetings and
Reminder: business development?
Attention members, Non-  Why are recommendations in LinkedIn stronger than any testimonials on
Members, and Guests: traditional websites?
Please remember to register  What is the purpose of a profile on LinkedIn.com and what is in it? Is it
for the monthly meetings by just a resume? Do you realize that there is also a company profile for your
the published reservation products and services? What’s the distinction between LinkedIn
deadline (the Monday before participants reaping the benefits vs. a novice still trying to figure out
the meeting) to avoid the where the instructions are to power up the tool?
late registration fee, which is
$10.00 higher than the  Have you noticed how many people are looking at your profile? Do you
regular fee. want to get noticed more? Better yet, do you know how to check out your
competitors?
Registering by the deadline
ensures all registrants will  How many connections do you have? Is it better to have quantity or
enjoy the meeting program quality?
and the planned meal, and
the chapter will avoid the  How to join groups? And why would you?
added costs associated with
late reservations.  As a Coach, do you know how to find the specialty areas (candidates) in
LinkedIn? Better yet, do you know how to get found?
Thanks for your
understanding.
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6. ICF Global News
Members Made Aware of Coming Membership Eligibility Requirements (MER)
All ICF members have now been officially informed of the policy change around membership eligibility
requirements.
April 1, 2012 to April 1, 2013 will be a transition year allowing current members to retain their
membership status while completing (or compiling records of) the necessary coach-specific training
hours needed for membership eligibility. The new policy states that as of April 1, 2013, individuals must have
completed at least 60 hours of coach-specific training to become a full member—or remain a full member—of the
ICF, in addition to paying membership dues and agreeing to abide by the ICF Code of Ethics.
Anyone who does not yet have 60 hours of coach-specific training, but is working on obtaining them, may become
a Student member for up to one year.
Recognizing the need for equivalencies, we are in the process of developing a formula to acknowledge experience
and education equivalent to 60 hours of coach-specific training similar to other professions. We will work with the
Credentialing and Program Accreditation Committee (CPAC) to align potential membership and credential
equivalencies that best suit professional coaching. Please continue to watch for additional announcements
regarding MER and visit Coachfederation.org/MER for more information.
Action you can take: If you have questions around this new policy, please go to
Coachfederation.org/MER for additional information on this policy change including a frequently asked
questions (FAQ) document and additional other supporting materials.
Be a Part of Coaching Research History
The survey is still open for the 2011 Global Coaching Study! Coaches from more than 80 countries have already
taken part in this industry research. Have you?
In addition to being compatible with mobile devices, the study, officially launched in June by
PricewaterhouseCoopers, is available in nine languages, including: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish.
All members are encouraged to take part in this research. Every country that has at least 100 people participate
in the study will receive nation-specific data tables when the results of the study are released in 2012. This data
will be valuable in promoting coaching and the ICF locally. You will not want to miss out!
And remember, you do not have to be affiliated with the ICF to take part in this study. All coaches are invited to
participate. Take our survey now: www.coachingstudy2011.com.
Action you can take: Take the survey yourself, if you haven’t already. Encourage members, colleagues,
and other coaching acquaintances to participate. Post the survey link www.coachingstudy2011.com on
your social media updates, on your website, your blog, and in your chapter’s newsletters and eblasts.
Don Whittle
Director of Membership
ICF Global
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7. Upcoming Chapter Meetings and Programs
Aug 12 ICF-NT August Aug 12 Workshop:1:30-4:30 PM.
Luncheon. Limiting Marie Guthrie will follow up
Beliefs: You’re Fired! her luncheon program with
Presented by Marie Coaching the Six Powerful
ICF Global News Guthrie, CEO and Ego Voices (inner critic,
Executive Career pleaser, pusher, skeptic,
Please click here Strategist, of the protector, and
Legacy Track. perfectionist).
to read the latest
ICF Global News!
Sept 9 ICF-NT September Sept 9 LinkedIn Workshop #1:
Luncheon. Colleen 1:30-3:30 PM, following
Barrett, President Sept. luncheon. Get Linked
Emeritus, Southwest ...or Get Left Behind: Why
2011 ICF Annual
Airlines, will present Every Coach Needs to be
International Conference
Servant Leadership. Active on LinkedIn!
September 24-27 Presented by Lucinda Ruch
and Diana Gats.
The 2011 ICF Annual
International Conference is
Sept 24-27 2011 ICF Annual Oct 14 ICF-NT October Luncheon.
scheduled for Sept 24—27
International Spicy Hot Business
(Saturday—Tuesday) at
Conference at Mandalay Systems That Streamline
Mandalay Bay in
Bay in Las Vegas, NV. Your Time, Engage
Las Vegas, NV.
Prospects, and Turn Your
Clients into Raving Fans.
ICF is seeking presenters
Presented by Tanya Smith,
for this conference.
Founder and President of
Learn more here.
Be Promotable.
Oct 14 Workshop: Nov 11 LinkedIn Workshop #2:
Chapter Toolkit 1:30-3:30 PM, after the 1:30-3:30 PM, following
October luncheon. Take Nov. luncheon. Get Linked
www.coachfederation.org the Overwhelm Out of ...or Get Left Behind: Why
has a wealth of information
Your Business with Every Coach Needs to be
available to us as members.
Spicy Hot Systems: 2 Active on LinkedIn!
We encourage you to peruse
the online Chapter Toolkit. Essential Programs That Presented by Lucinda Ruch
Will Boost Your Backend and Diana Gats.
It contains all sorts of and Engage Your Best
resources for our chapter Clients for Life.
leaders and all members,
including sample coaching Dec 9 LinkedIn Workshop #3:
agreements, 1:30-3:30 PM, following
marketing plans, white papers, Dec. luncheon. Get
media preparation, Linked...or Get Left
getting agreement from your Behind: Why Every
clients to publish their
Coach Needs to be
information on your web site,
checklists, Active on LinkedIn!
project plan templates, Presented by Lucinda
and more, all to help you Ruch and Diana Gats.
grow your business.
International Coach Federation—North Texas Chapter
www.icf-nt.com
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