ICF Vancouver Newsletter | February 23, 2023
Courtesy of Your ICF Vancouver Volunteer Board

President’s Message

As you may know, this year we have two goals, the first is to Increase Membership Engagement and the second is to focus on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to make sure we’re including you, your perspective and your voice as a part of this year.

Please join us for our upcoming events in March, reach out and we hope to see you at some of the events we are planning this year, such as in-person gatherings, online educational experiences, a strong volunteer program and at certain conferences around BC.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you, wishing you a successful March and looking forward to seeing you soon.

In gratitude,

Cecily Elmas, President

Black History Month

Moreover, in another report entitled, Expose of Women’s Workplace Experiences Challenges Anti Racist Leaders to Step Up, they reported that over half of women from marginalized racial and ethnic groups around the world experience racism at work. I recently posted about the experiences of a Black Canadian woman’s experiences with anti-Black racism within her profession in a LinkedIn post earlier this month.

In learning more about her experiences, I was left wondering how we, as a coaching community, can create more inclusive spaces for clients who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour? I wish I had all the answers, but we can start with respectful curiosity and reflection on our own cultural competence and lean into that uncomfortable feeling that comes from questioning our own biases and privilege. This is a continuous journey of education, patience, humility, curiosity, and questioning. As part of our efforts, your ICF Vancouver Chapter has recently developed and adopted our own Anti Discrimination statement as we continue our journey of being a more inclusive chapter.

In the meantime, please feel free to view some attached Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion resources available from the University of Waterloo.

In gratitude,

Stephen Hinds, Secretary & Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Congratulations to Our

Newly Credentialed Members

Since January 1, 2023

Welcome to Our Newest

Chapter Members

Since January 1, 2023

As you may have heard, February was not a great month for our digital ecosystem. First our website got knocked out and then our email server was blocked.

While our email was quickly back up and running, the website is a whole other story. It was due to be retired in the coming months as it was running on (very) old technology (i.e. read very difficult to maintain with limited functionality).

Instead of trying to recover the old site we decided to fast forward our plans for a new site. This pivot meant that we had to quickly set up a temporary site which you can find here: icfbc.ca

During the transition we’ll also be relying more than ever on our social media channels to share information with our members. If you’re not already following our social media feeds, you can find them here:

• Linkedin

• Facebook

• Instagram

If you need to connect with us directly, please use the direct message option on your favourite social media platform or email us at [email protected].

We expect to launch the first version of the new site in May 2023 and continue to build it out over the summer months. When it’s fully developed it will have great new content and functionality including:

• Event registration and payment collection

• Members only community forum

• Find-a-coach

• Board transition support

• …and more!

Learning Outcomes

• Learn to manage and minimize stress in this interactive workshop led by author and MCC, Carrie Williams

• Understand the science behind stress and how your perspective and choices impact your stress level

• Learn practical techniques to take control of your stress and tips to reduce, prevent and cope with stress, including shifting mindset, increasing discipline, and raising your positivity ratio

  CCE credits - Pending

We have created a new tool to help support chapter leaders as they communicate the value of ICF membership and credentials — a new six-part series hosted by the ICF Professional Coaches team.

Join us for the second part of our Credential Webinar Series to learn all about how ICF is Advancing Team Coaching through advanced certification and accreditation.

Takeaways - Part 2 - ACTC

• The Team Coaching Competencies

• The NEW Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC), including eligibility, team coaching education requirements, coaching experience, coaching supervision, the exam, and application fees

• Team coaching education provider accreditation requirements

• CCEs: 1 Resource Development CCE

Panel of experts: Joel DiGirolamo, VP of Data Science; Rockelle Ward, Director of Global Accreditation & Kate Jayes, Credentialing Support Coordinator

Facilitator: Anik Clemens, Strategic Regional Director

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More information, including additional registration links, will be shared closer to webinar dates.

The schedule for the year includes the following topics:

Part 1: The Value of ICF Credentialing - February 21st

Part 2: The ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) - March 28th

Part 3: The Nuts and Bolts of Credentialing - May TBC

Part 4: The Value of Membership and Credentialing - July TBC

Part 5: Mentor Coaching Versus Coaching Supervision - September TBC

Part 6: Giving Back Through the ICF Foundation and Ignite - November TBC

Participants in the live webinars will receive CCE certificates after the event. Recordings of the webinars will be posted in the ICF Learning Portal for those not able to participate live. After viewing the recordings, participants can also earn CCEs with the completion of the learning checkpoint. CCEs will be listed on your ICF Global CCE transcript. Translation will be available for all webinars using Wordly, an AI translation app. Wordly currently has 26 languages available and after selecting your language, you will be able to view the transcription in real time in your preferred language.

ICF Global News

Ways to Support Earthquake Relief in Turkey & Syria

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria earlier this month. In times of crisis, it is important that we come together as a global community to support those in need. The ICF Global Board of Directors is working to finalize a donation on behalf of ICF. If you are interested in providing your own support, you can find links to a number of reputable disaster relief organizations on our website. Every little bit helps, and your contribution can provide essential supplies, shelter, and medical care to those in need. Together, we can help to make a difference in the lives of those affected by this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Turkey and Syria during this difficult time.

Upcoming: ICF Communities of Practice (CPs)

ICF CP sessions are a great way to improve your knowledge and earn Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units. Plus, CP sessions are free for ICF members. Mark your calendar for these upcoming opportunities:

• Team and Group Coaching: The Neuroscience of Resilient Teams on February 23 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. (New York). Join Etienne van der Walt and Karsten Drath, PCC, to examine the collective energy of teams as a living entity and share new research driven maps that allow a team coach to facilitate collective growth.

• Health and Wellness: Your Value-Driven Firework Experience on March 1 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (New York). In this session, Cat Stancik, PCC, will share strategies to leverage your coaching business efforts to increase your reach and impact with a bang. Use the Value-Driven Firework Experience to help your ideal clients find you.

   

ICF Foundation Call for Volunteers: Coaching Emerging Leaders in Ukraine

We each believe that coaching has the power to make incredible change in our clients’ lives. If you’re ready to amplify change and envision a better world, the ICF Foundation encourages you to consider pro bono coaching opportunities.

The ICF Foundation, in partnership with the ICF Ukraine Charter Chapter, has launched an Ignite program with Academy DTEK to provide professional coaching to 15 leaders in Ukraine and around Europe. Already, participants in the project have experienced measurable success, thanks to the commitment and professionalism of the ICF Ukraine Charter Chapter coaches.

Now we would like to expand this program to support an additional 485 leaders in Ukraine and Europe. The ICF Foundation is seeking an additional 450 ICF credentialed coaches from around the world provide five pro bono sessions to emerging leaders. To participate, you must speak either English or Ukrainian. The ICF Foundation is also partnering with coaching.com to help expedite the coach and client matching process. All timelines will be provided to all coaches who are interested in this continued partnership.

If you are interested in creating positive transformation, the ICF Foundation invites you to apply today!

Announcing the ICF Impact Awards

ICF has set the gold standard for coaching for over 25 years and in that time, we have seen significant changes in the profession. As ICF and the coaching profession continue to grow and evolve, we are evolving our awards program to better recognize the many diverse impacts of coaching worldwide. The ICF Coaching Impact Awards will celebrate the best of coaching and ICF through a variety of categories that reflect the different facets of the profession. Learn more in the video below.

ICF Member Resources

• Liability Insurance for Coaches

   

• Developing a Business Plan via Penn State University

   

• ICF Events Calendar

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