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September 18 Program Meeting

Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Credentialing - Icing or Cake or Both? · Heightened Credibility through Credentialing

Mercer Island Community Center

Feeling overwhelmed and confused by credentialing? Unsure of what benefit there is for you to become credentialed? Join us for an informative and enlightening practical conversation and “how to” presentation on credentialing. Through the diverse viewpoints of an ICF portfolio applicant assessor, ACTP school owners/instructors and your incoming PSCA President, learn the ins and outs of navigating the credentialing tracks at ICF.

Register now for our May 8th PSCA monthly program meeting highlighting the current status fo credentialing!

Date:

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Time:

6:30-7:00pm	Registration, Burning Question Networking and Library Access 2006 Conference MP3's are here!
7:10-8:40pm	Program - Get Into Action - Heightened Credibility Through Credentialing with Janet Harvey and Amoráh Ross
8:40 - 9:00pm	Announcements, Networking, Closure, and Cleanup
Please Note:	No Coaching 101 this month If you're interested in meeting other new coaches, consider gathering in the lounge area prior to the start of the meeting

Location:

Mercer Island Community Center
8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA

Conveniently located just off I-90 at the Island Crest Way exit on Mercer Island. Directions available at
http://www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us/Page.asp?NavID=2014

Admission:

Members - $15 pre-registration; $25 at the door
At-the-door registrations cash or check only

Nonmembers - $25 pre-registration; $35 at the door
At-the-door registrations cash or check only

Pre-register no later than Monday, May 7th, 9:00pm.

Food:

Light snacks are available

Note:

If you register and pay for yourself and others, please make note of this in the comment section of the registration.

Pre-registration has closed
Member Registration - $25 at the door - cash or check only

Pre-registration has closed
Non-Member Registration - $35 at the door - cash or check only

Get Into Action· Heightened Credibility through Credentialing

In a recent conversation with students about to graduate from an ACTP accredited program we were discussing the process associated with generating confidence, professionalism and credibility as a coach in the marketplace. The consensus was that confidence is the starting place and that it comes from focus, practice and believing in oneself. The rigor of quality training that forwards a coach’s development towards achieving an ICF credential builds that confidence. From confidence comes the empowerment to show up in the world professionally and this is what generates a sense of credibility in the eyes of clients and prospects.

What struck me about this conversation is the notion that credentialing has for many been an outside-in point of view. Questions such as, “why should I bother if I am having no trouble finding clients?” and, “No one ever asks me about my credentials, what’s the point of all that work?” are good questions.

And, as we shift our perception to inside-out, the students helped me to see that the pursuit of a credential is very personal with the critical outcome of self-confidence and empowerment as coach. That seems to me the best benefit of all for pursuing an ICF credential through whatever means aligns with your vision as coach.

What’s your self-confidence as coach worth to you in this stage of your career? We invite you to join us for an powerful discussion that will both de-mystify the application process and forward your action towards an ICF Credential.

Please register now to reserve your spot.

Getting the Most from the Evening

Credentialing is one of those topics that can be provocative, fascinating, and even fun... or it can be dry as all get-out. A lot of what results depends on your own state of mind, so come prepared with an opinion or a question that gets you engaged in this important topic and help us co-create an evening of useful education.

We also recommend that you look over the new language regarding the core competency skill proficiency levels. When you do, you're likely to come up with additional questions that we can discuss as a group. You can find the skill proficiency information on the ICF website at the following link:
http://www.coachfederation.com/ICF/For+Current+Members/Credentialing/

About the Presenters

JANET HARVEY, PCC
Incoming PSCA President Janet Harvey is a life and leadership coach. She is an experienced, versatile professional in the domains of organizational effectiveness and executive leadership development for the 21st century. A former officer with Charles Schwab and General Mills, Janet is a seasoned executive operating for the past ten years as an entrepreneur in organizational consulting and coaching. As a published author, personal growth workshop conductor and national conference speaker Ms. Harvey coaches leaders becoming better leaders in every domain of their lives. As the founder of Invite Change, Janet's purpose is to induct awareness, potential, mastery and magnificence in individuals who choose growth, learning and transformation as a way of being for themselves and everyone they touch in their lives.

Amoráh Ross
“My life's work is about stirring your soul – re-awakening your inner passion, your aliveness, your sense of adventure - and helping you thrive in a fully lived life.” Passionate about celebrating life as a grand adventure, Amoráh is an Intuitive Life Coach for those who choose to live their lives fully expressed and ‘outside the box’ of traditional thinking. In addition to her coaching business, Amoráh is a Master Course Leader; with her unique gift for vibrant language, she enlivens the classroom with warmth, keen insights and wry wit. She brings 20 years experience as a Human Resource professional in a wide variety of industries plus more than 12 years as an independent coach, consultant, trainer and facilitator. Amoráh is currently an ICF assessor for portfolio track applicants and the incoming chair of the Association of Coach Training Organizations (ACTO) Credentialing Committee.

Special Note

This is one of the early program meetings to be organized under PSCA’s new Project Funding Application process. Not sure what that’s all about? Find more information on the PSCA Transition page and then contact us at volunteers@pugetsoundcoaches.org to sign up to facilitate or help out with an event or get more information.

Come ready to discuss how credentialing impacts the professionalization of coaching!

Burning Question Networking

This month's Burning Questions:

What’s keeping me from pursuing my ICF credential?
What’s in it for me to attain an ICF credential?

Coach the Coach

Developing ICF Core Competencies ~ Distinguishing ACC – PCC – MCC Skills
This month’s focus is on the revised competency standards and building understanding for distinguishing the progressively more advanced skills that the ICF examiners seek from credential candidates. We encourage you to come prepared with observations and questions to share on this new language. For a copy of the skill requirements language, please follow this link: http://www.coachfederation.com/ICF/For+Current+Members/Credentialing/

PSCA Library

If you'd care to check out one of the items from the PSCA lending library, please bring a check we can hold as a deposit (to be destroyed on return of materials in good condition). We currently have both 2005 and 2006 ICF Conference proceedings on MP3 in addition to popular coaching-related books.

Announcements Table

Bring your brochures and event information! We'll provide tables for setting out any materials you wish to bring to share with your peers.

Volunteers Celebrated and Encouraged!

Be a part of our growing coaching community at PSCA - we want to hear from you! Please visit http://www.pugetsoundcoaches.org/volunteer.htm or email programs@pugetsoundcoaches.org if you are:

Interested in meeting more people by greeting them at the door
Willing to register attendees at the beginning of the meeting.
Interested in displaying or practicing your facilitation skills by hosting a program meeting on a particular initiative topic.