ICF Vancouver Newsletter | April 27, 2023
Courtesy of Your ICF Vancouver Volunteer Board
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President’s Message
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Hello!
We are getting closer to the most nourishing time of year for us as Coaches, The International Coaching Week! This year I really want to commend the Board of Directors for putting this together, for the thought that went into each and every experience and the momentum we have as a Board to serve you our community is inspiring. We are committed to Engagement, Growth and Diversity and would love to continue to hear from you our community what it is that you’re looking for as members.
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Who would you like to hear from, what would you like to see, how do you engage and most importantly, how can we support you?
On another note, we have had some changes on our board this year. We do feel stronger than ever! I would love to re-introduce our Board of Directors so you can reach out to them and say hello.
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We also wouldn’t be able to do what we do without Patricia Wilson and Heather Walker.
We will continue to always do our best and are so ecstatic to be serving as your Board!
Cecily + The Board of Directors
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Diversity Month: What’s in the numbers?
465,000! 18,000! 44%!
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Those numbers, respectively, represent the projected newcomers to arrive in Canada in 2023, the increasing population of nonbinary and transgender people living in British Columbia and the percentage of Indigenous people who experience discrimination while on the street or at work.
When I reflect on these numbers and as a coach that identifies as a person of colour, I am curious about the services available to our newest residents and existing members of our country and province as they participate in life or the workplace in this month known as Diversity Month?
According to the Society of Human Resource Management, diversity refers to the collective mixture of differences and similarities. To my mind, it goes beyond what makes us different from one another, it also comes with the responsibility to promote inclusivity (where diversity flourishes) and fosters a sense of belonging that should lead to acceptance without judgment. Given the change in the makeup of our country and workplaces, we as a coaching community need to recognize the challenges faced by our diverse makeup. Nellie Borrero, Managing Director, Senior Global Inclusion & Diversity Lead at Accenture said, “diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice we make every day”.
Based on the above, diversity is so much more than a month of celebration, it is an opportunity for a call to action on being more inclusive while learning and growing as we build a more inclusive country. By embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we can create a stronger, more resilient Canada and province.
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As part of our chapter’s call to action, during International Coach Week, Nicole Beauregard (our Vice President & Treasurer) and I will be presenting two interactive Cultural Competency workshops designed by ICF Global to increase cultural awareness in coaching. I am thrilled to see our members are truly interested and the event is sold out!
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Our goal for these workshops is to challenge our own ideas around culture so we can build more inclusive spaces for our clients and coaching community. To build on that, our chapter wants to increase our membership of under-represented communities of coaches who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) as well as members of the LGBQS2+ community. Finally, we want to increase our coach giving partners to include not for profits that serve under-represented communities within our geographic area. We are always interested in hearing from our members so if you have any ideas of not for profits that could be potential partners, please drop me a note at [email protected].
Let’s continue to honor the diversity that makes up this great country and reflect on what will be our own personal call to action. If you are interested in learning more about the Coach Giving Program, please reach out to me personally.
Stephen Hinds, Director of Coach Giving Program & Diversity Inclusion Equity
Thank you to our Cultural Competency workshop Sponsors:
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Welcome to our Newest
ICF Vancouver Chapter Members
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Sofia Arisheh
Tiniko Basilaia
Lisa Bergot
Judith Bird
Timothy Chan
Leighann Christian
Paula Funk
Cheryl Gifford
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Jade Jiang
Armin Kermani
Livia lau
Catherine Melville
Cal Misener
Danielle Nagel
Lorne Prupas
Barbara Steele
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Membership Perk
ICF Vancouver Free & Subsidised Events | #ICW2023
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Since January 2023, ICF Vancouver has been offering free online speaker programs to our members. We recognize that many of you have faced hardships as uncertainty around a recession impacts organisations and the ability of individuals to pay for coaching.
In International Coaching Week, we are extending our offerings by subsidising our in-person events by 50%.
That means you pay $30 and we pay the rest.
Come and join us and take advantage of this great opportunity!
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SPONSOR of the #ICW2023 MAY 8th & MAY 12Tth WEBINARS
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#ICW2023 Celebration | ICF Vancouver Coaches’ Breakfast with Lesley-Ann Marriott, CEC, PCC
When: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | Time: 8:30 - 10:00am
Format: In person at the Terminal City Club or Online
Cost: $30/ members/students - $45/ non-members | Online free
0.5 CCE credits
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When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm | Online
Members/students: Free / Non-members: $15
2 CCE credits
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When: Thursday, May 11, 2023 | Time: 6:30 - 10:00pm
Where: Steamworks Uber Lounge
Serving: Buffet style dinner + cash bar
Cost: $30/ members/students - $45/ non-members
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SPONSOR of the #ICW2023 MAY 8th & MAY 10th & MAY 12th WEBINARS
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Call for Sponsorship for #ICW2023
Dear ICF Vancouver coaching community,
The highlight of our ICF Vancouver calendar is fast approaching! International Coaching Week is May 8-12, 2023 and you are invited to partner with us as a sponsor. Our calendar features live in-person and virtual events that will offer broad exposure to our hundreds of participants!
We are welcoming members and non-members who are coaches, business owners, coach training program teams, coaching insurance brokers, marketing experts, website designers and more to showcase what you have to offer to our thriving ICF Vancouver coaching community.
There will be a total of five events (in-person and virtual) for you to choose to sponsor.
Benefits for you as a Sponsor of International Coaching week include:
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Your logo on ICW Speaker Event slides
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Your one-line headline describing your services
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Your Sponsorship will be announced at the beginning and end of the Speaker Event by the host
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Your logo will be featured on various ICF Vancouver Chapter’s communication channels leading up to ICW, including our monthly newsletter, social media platforms, and our Chapter website.
You’ll be delighted to know that ICF Vancouver has a mighty reach. Here are the STATS!
Program Attendees Per Event ~ 50+
Total Newsletter Subscribers ~ 1,550+ & growing
Newsletter Open Rate ~ 65%
Total Chapter Membership ~ 840+ & growing
Want to be a Sponsor? Here’s what to do next!
Email our Sponsorship Chair, Sanika Bhurke ([email protected]) by April 30th, 2023 for next steps. You’ll be provided with further details on the benefits, stats and the upcoming calendar and Sponsorship Rates for International Coaching Week 2023.
Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity. We are excited to partner with you!
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SPONSOR of the #ICW2023 MAY 8th & MAY 10th WEBINARS
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Save the Dates | June 2023
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June 13 - presented by ICF Global “The Nuts and Bolts of Credentialing” Series - Learn the details you’ll need to know as you pursue your next ICF credential.
June 16 - ICF Vancouver New Member Orientation - discover the many benefits and advantages available to you as a member of our global community of coaches!
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Webinars Presented by Other Chapters
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To Niche or Not to Niche?
That is the question!
April 28th, 2023 | 9:00am PDT
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Hosted by ICF Central Florida
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Impostor Syndrome
Crash Course for Coaches
May 11th, 2023 | 9:00am PDT
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Hosted by ICF Atlantic Canada
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To see more events hosted by ICF Global and local chapters check out the ICF Event Calendar
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ICF Global News
2023 Global Coaching Study Results Are In!
The study features data gathered from 14,591 coach practitioners across 157 countries. We are appreciative to all of you who participated in this important research, which provides critical insights into the coaching profession’s growth and impact.
Don’t miss out on this valuable resource for your coaching practice - Get your copy!
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ICF Resource Spotlight
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The ICF Reciprocal Peer Coaching program creates opportunities for professional growth and is accessible to all ICF Members.
The aim of the ICF Reciprocal Peer Coaching program is to make coaching more accessible for coaches, thereby strengthening the ICF coaching
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ICF Quick Links
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