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• Power Networking in Sarasota

  • When
    23 Apr 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Yard House in Sarasota

  
  

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• Monthly Meeting - Make Your Story Perfect: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire

  • When
    26 Apr 2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Online Webinar (Zoom/call-in link in confirmation email)

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  Make Your Story Perfect: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire 

  Webinar 12-1:30pm

  1.5 RD

  It’s not enough to tell a story - how you tell one makes a difference in the experience. Today’s world values connections and clear and compelling information. Your ability to connect the hearts and minds of your clients determines your success. The most impactful way to do this is storytelling. It’s memorable, informative, and builds trust. 

  Join Karen as she shares the new science of storytelling and her approach to telling stories that inform, influence, and inspire. Come prepared to participate. You’ll be pairing up in breakout rooms to apply the concepts. Learn practical steps for telling the perfect story for any occasion.

  Learning outcomes include:

  • Coaches will be able to describe the Five Factory Settings of the Brain and how to apply them in storytelling. 

  • Coaches will practice how to build a toolkit of story ideas.

  • Coaches will apply the four-part story structure to their stories and tell them in pairs.

  
  

  About our Speaker:

   Karen Eber is an international leadership consultant and keynote speaker. Her TED Talk, How your brain responds to stories – and why they’re crucial for leaders, continues to inspire millions. As the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, Karen helps companies build leaders, teams, and culture, one story at a time. 

  Karen works with Fortune 500 companies like General Electric, Facebook, Kraft Heinz, Kate Spade, and Microsoft—she guest lectures at universities, including the London School of Business, MIT, and Stanford. 

  She is a former Head of Culture, Chief Learning Officer, and Head of Leadership Development at General Electric and Deloitte. She is a frequent contributor to Fast Company, Thrive Global, MSN, and Business Insider.

  Karen’s book, The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories That Inform, Influence, and Inspire published this October with HarperCollins. 

  
  

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• Community of Practice – Amplify Your Learning: Make Your Story Perfect: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence and Inspire

  • When
    10 May 2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  2024 Communities of Practice Events

  Community of Practice Learning Circles 

  Amplify your Knowledge - Professional Coaching Conversations.

  Sessions are all from 12 noon to 1 pm

  This year we are doing something very exciting for our Communities of Practice. We want you to take your learning even farther and practice what you learn in the online sessions.  Approximately 2 weeks after each online learning session, we will have a Zoom session where you can discuss how you have implemented what you have learned.  We will discuss the challenges and the wins and learn from each other.  

  Instead of a one and done, you will have the chance to apply what you have learned then discuss the outcomes. There are many benefits to applying learning concepts to practical application.  It enhances understanding, memory, problem-solving skills, and motivation and it transforms learned concepts into practical wisdom, fostering a more comprehensive and applicable form of learning.

  Below are the online learning sessions along with their corresponding communities of practice (COP): 

  All Community of Practice Zoom sessions are 12:00pm to 1:00pm (ET)

  Online Learning Session Date	Title	Community of Practice – Amplify your Learning Conversation
  January 19th	Amplify your ability to hit your Target on the Core Competencies!	Tuesday, January 30th
  Feb 23	How to Grow Your Professional Coaching Business –	Friday, March 8th
  March 22nd	RIM: A Pioneering Approach for Processing Emotional Blocks	Monday, April 1st
  April 26th	Make your Story Perfect: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire	Friday, May 10th
  May 24	The Power of Networking for Business Development	Monday, June 3rd

  
  
  

  Registration is FREE for members, so take advantage of these valuable opportunities to enhance your learning and improve your coaching. 

  
  

  For more information contact Judy Holcomb, Community of Practice, Coordinator – judy@dgravitycoaching.com 

  
  

  
  

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• ICW- Meditation

  • When
    13 May 2024
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    12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
  • Location
    Online Webinar (Zoom/call-in link in confirmation email)

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  ICW- Meditation

  Celebrating International Coaching Week! Take a midday break and join us for some centering practices. Join Andrea Gemma, PCC, certified yoga instructor and certified meditation teacher, with a 20-minute, high-noon meditation kick-off for ICW 2024. A bit about Andrea: combining her business acumen, training in yoga, meditation, wisdom teachings, and coaching skills, she partners with her clients to illuminate the unseen, break through barriers, and go beyond their goals. In addition to coaching individuals, Andrea teaches an International Coach Federation (ICF)-accredited coach training program and mentors developing coaches.

  
  

  
  

  Andrea Gemma, PCC

  Andrea Gemma, PCC, is a coach, certified yoga instructor, and certified meditation teacher. Combining her business acumen, training in yoga, meditation, and wisdom teachings, and coaching skills, she partners with her clients to illuminate the unseen, break through barriers, and go beyond their goals. In addition to coaching individuals, Andrea teaches an International Coach Federation (ICF)-accredited coach training program and mentors developing coaches.

  
  

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• ICW- Sarasota: Coffee with my coaching friends (in-person)

  • When
    14 May 2024
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    First Watch, Sarasota: 1395 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236

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  Join ICF-CF Chapter Sarasota Ambassador Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein MAPP, PCC, CPQC, and your fellow Sarasota-based coaches for an in-person breakfast event. First Watch is an award-winning breakfast, brunch, and lunch favorite that specializes in both traditional and innovative creations all freshly prepared to order. There is something on the menu for every pallet.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ICW- Evening Brewskis and Breakthroughs (in person)

  • When
    14 May 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Coppertail Brewery, 2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

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  In the Tampa area? Support your fellow coaches as they take the mystery out of coaching for interested brewery guests and staff. Coaches provide pro bono laser coaching at a popular Tampa brewery, Coppertail Brewery. Do you know someone (friend, family, or colleague) who would appreciate or benefit from a complimentary coaching session? Bring them along!

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ICW- Evening Brewskis and Breakthroughs (in person)

  • When
    15 May 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Sideward Brewing Co., 210 N. Bumby Ave. Orlando 32803

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  In the Central Florida market? Support your fellow coaches as they take the mystery out of coaching for interested brewery guests and staff. Coaches provide pro bono laser coaching at a popular Orlando brewery, Sideward Brewing. Do you know someone (friend, family, or colleague) who would appreciate or benefit from a complimentary coaching session? Bring them along!

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ICW- Joint meeting with ACMP (in person)

  • When
    16 May 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Location Pending

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  For the first time since 2021 (and the first time in person), the ICF-CF will co-host an event with the ACMP Association of Change Management Professionals. Coaching and Change Management overlap, complement, and collaborate to optimize change in the workplace. Hear from professional coaches and change management practitioners about how transformational leaders and their teams leverage both disciplines to support and bring value into transformational endeavors. This event follows three April ACMP Florida Chapter Power Networking events in the Tampa Bay area. ICF-CF members are invited to expand their network with Change Management professionals.

  A $10 fee to attend and registration is required in advance. Light bites will be provided; all beverage service is at the attendee’s discretion and expense.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ICW- Meditation

  • When
    17 May 2024
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    12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
  • Location
    Online Webinar (Zoom/call-in link in confirmation email)

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  ICW- Meditation

  Celebrating International Coaching Week! Join Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, MAPP, PCC, CPQC, and RYT200-certified yoga instructor for a 20-minute, high-noon meditation to close out ICW 2024. A bit about Kristen: Kristen is the ICF-CF Chapter Sarasota Ambassador and specializes in coaching mission-driven leaders to do the inner work, linking their power with their passion.

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• IN-PERSON- The Power of Networking for Business Development

  • When
    24 May 2024
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD – Sarasota, area

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  In-Person
  The Power of Networking for Business Development

  .25 Core, 1.25 RD

  Workshop Description: It's no secret that some individuals shy away from networking due to perceived obstacles like fear of rejection, time constraints, or appearing insincere. In this workshop, unlock the potential of networking to supercharge your business development strategies. In today's competitive market, the ability to build and leverage professional relationships is essential for success. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to harness the power of networking, transforming it into a strategic asset for your coaching practice.

  Learning Objectives:

  • Understand Networking Obstacles: This workshop will explore common reasons people avoid networking and provide participants with strategies to address these obstacles. 

  • Master Relationship Building: Participants will learn effective relationship-building techniques, including communication, active listening, and fostering genuine connections. 

  • Develop Networking Strategies: Through practical exercises, attendees will learn to create and implement networking strategies tailored to their coaching practice. 

  • Build a Strong Network: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to identify and engage industry influencers and potential clients, establishing a robust and diverse professional network.

  Join us for this empowering workshop and gain the skills and insights you need to harness the power of networking as a professional coach. Elevate your business development game and build lasting, fruitful connections in the process.

  
  

  Presenter:  Missy McNabb is a seasoned HR executive, coach and consultant. Over the course of her career, Missy has always had a passion to help people achieve their highest potential, as well as delivering value to her clients. She is well-known for her ability to quickly build trust; her commitment to her clients has resulted in enduring relationships with her clients. Colleagues and clients enjoy working with Missy; she consistently brings warmth, sincerity and positive energy to work and life. After living in Atlanta, Georgia for almost 20 years, Missy now resides in Florida, where she enjoys the opportunity to see palm trees and dolphins on a regular basis.

  
  

  
  

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• Community of Practice – Amplify Your Learning: The Power of Networking for Business Development

  • When
    03 Jun 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  2024 Communities of Practice Events

  Community of Practice Learning Circles 

  Amplify your Knowledge - Professional Coaching Conversations.

  Sessions are all from 12 noon to 1 pm

  This year we are doing something very exciting for our Communities of Practice. We want you to take your learning even farther and practice what you learn in the online sessions.  Approximately 2 weeks after each online learning session, we will have a Zoom session where you can discuss how you have implemented what you have learned.  We will discuss the challenges and the wins and learn from each other.  

  Instead of a one and done, you will have the chance to apply what you have learned then discuss the outcomes. There are many benefits to applying learning concepts to practical application.  It enhances understanding, memory, problem-solving skills, and motivation and it transforms learned concepts into practical wisdom, fostering a more comprehensive and applicable form of learning.

  Below are the online learning sessions along with their corresponding communities of practice (COP): 

  All Community of Practice Zoom sessions are 12:00pm to 1:00pm (ET)

  Online Learning Session Date	Title	Community of Practice – Amplify your Learning Conversation
  January 19th	Amplify your ability to hit your Target on the Core Competencies!	Tuesday, January 30th
  Feb 23	How to Grow Your Professional Coaching Business –	Friday, March 8th
  March 22nd	RIM: A Pioneering Approach for Processing Emotional Blocks	Monday, April 1st
  April 26th	Make your Story Perfect: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire	Friday, May 10th
  May 24	The Power of Networking for Business Development	Monday, June 3rd

  
  
  

  Registration is FREE for members, so take advantage of these valuable opportunities to enhance your learning and improve your coaching. 

  
  

  For more information contact Judy Holcomb, Community of Practice, Coordinator – judy@dgravitycoaching.com 

  
  

  
  

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• Summer Nights with My Coaching Friends

  • When
    12 Jul 2024
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    717Howard - 717 S. Howard Ave Tampa, FL 33606- https://www.717south.com

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  Self Pay Networking Event

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• ICF-CF New Member Orientation (ZOOM Call)

  • When
    15 Jul 2024
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM Call (Call-in link is in description)

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  ICF Central Florida New Member Orientation

  
  

  
  

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  Welcome to the New Members Orientation presented by the ICF-CF Executive Board!

  This Forum is open to all members, but will have a focus on: 

  • New member ICF-CF Benefits
    
  • New member Global Benefits
    
  • Committee review, Invitation to Join committees
    
  • Pathways to accreditation.
    
  • All Member questions

  
  

  
  

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• Monthly Meeting -Transforming Chaos into Client Success: Your Roadmap for Steady Growth

  • When
    23 Aug 2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Online Webinar (Zoom/call-in link in confirmation email)

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  Transforming Chaos into Client Success: Your Roadmap for Steady Growth

  Webinar 12-1:30pm

  1 Core, .5 RD

  Are you juggling leads, clients, speaking engagements, networking, and more? Have you ever felt like you're going the extra mile because your client onboarding falls flat? Or working round the clock to keep up with your brand's promises due to wonky systems? It is time to decode your business systems' secret language about your brand. Think of them as the gossip queens from high school – brutally honest. This interactive presentation spills the beans on why aligning your brand with your systems is a game-changer.

  Learning outcomes include:

  • How mismatched systems damper the snazziest branding and why your brand and systems must speak the same language.

  • Practical tips and real-life examples of weaving brand elements into your systems for a smoother customer journey and supercharged operations.

  • Coaches will practice using these new skills by revising the most essential client success system in their business.

  
  

  About our Speaker:

   Mary Sue Dahill is an accomplished Automation Expert and author of “The Boutique Effect”, renowned as the Hot Mess Tamer. Her mission is clear: she helps ambitious entrepreneurs regain control over their businesses by eliminating the chaos generated by overwhelming marketing tactics and excessive technology, often leading to unproductive work with minimal conversions.

  Mary Sue's journey began when she experienced the relentless pressure of must-do marketing strategies that promised growth but ultimately failed to deliver results. Frustrated by this, she shifted from complex marketing tactics, instead embracing streamlined systems that prioritize authentic relationship-building. This transformation proved highly successful, allowing her to achieve more while avoiding the industry's pushy sales tactics.

  With over two decades of expertise in technology management, Mary Sue empowers entrepreneurs to foster genuine connections without sacrificing their precious time. She offers an all-in-one CRM solution and shares her boutique methods with clients, facilitating a seamless transition from the chaos of client chasing to a pipeline filled with high-paying clients.

  
  Beyond her professional pursuits, Mary Sue takes pride in being a mother to two young adults and dotes on her two mini dachshunds.

  
  

  
  

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• IN-PERSON- Leveraging LinkedIn Profile to Grow Your Business

  • When
    27 Sep 2024
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD – Orlando, area

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  Leveraging LinkedIn Profile to Grow Your Business

  1.5 RD

  Workshop Description: Do you want to find new customers using LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network? This interactive session, led by LinkedIn marketing expert Sheryl Cattell of BizHack Academy, will show you how. Sheryl will share practical tips and tools that B2B companies – businesses that sell to other businesses – as well as consultants and marketing and sales professionals can use to immediately increase their visibility and thought leadership on LinkedIn. The workshop will cover the key elements your LinkedIn profile and company page must include to make the most of this powerful selling tool. Participants will receive a checklist of best practices for your profile. 

  The topics covered in the presentation include: 

  •  Tips on profile enhancements every businessperson needs to make 

  • How your social selling score compares with others in your industry and network 

  • How to leverage features only on the mobile app – video cover stories, name pronunciation, QR code connections 

  • Tips on growing the size and quality of your network

  • How to get more mileage from your posts (from hundreds to thousands of views)

  
  

  Presenter:  Sheryl Cattell, an award-winning digital marketer, former VP/CMO of marketing, and educator, has worked with Fortune 500 companies and startups, nonprofits and small businesses. She is excited to share her hard-won insights to help grow your business and accelerate your career using the LinkedIn platform.

  
  

  
  

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• Fall Brunch with My Coaching Friends

  • When
    11 Oct 2024
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    (Tampa) @ White Oak Cottage - 105 South County Line Road 39 Lithia, FL 33547 - https://thewhiteoakcottage.com/

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  Self Pay Networking Event

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• ICF-CF New Member Orientation (ZOOM Call)

  • When
    21 Oct 2024
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM Call (Call-in link is in description)

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  ICF Central Florida New Member Orientation

  
  

  
  

  Description:
  

  Welcome to the New Members Orientation presented by the ICF-CF Executive Board!

  This Forum is open to all members, but will have a focus on: 

  • New member ICF-CF Benefits
    
  • New member Global Benefits
    
  • Committee review, Invitation to Join committees
    
  • Pathways to accreditation.
    
  • All Member questions

  
  

  
  

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• Monthly Meeting -Essential Tools for Group and Team Coaching

  • When
    25 Oct 2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Online Webinar (Zoom/call-in link in confirmation email)

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  Essential Tools for Group and Team Coaching

  Webinar 12-1:30pm

  1.5 Core

  Are you interested in learning how to coach groups and teams effectively? Do you want to discover the best practices and tools for facilitating group and team coaching sessions? Do you want to hear from an internationally recognized expert in the field of group and team coaching?

  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you don’t want to miss this webinar!

  Join Jennifer Britton, the founder of Potentials Realized and the author of several group and team coaching books, for a 1 ½ hour virtual webinar on Group and Team Coaching Tips. 

  
  

  In this webinar, learning outcomes include:

  • The difference between group coaching and team coaching and when to use each approach.

  • The key skills and competencies required for group and team coaching.

  • The common challenges and pitfalls of group and team coaching and how to overcome them.

  • The essential elements of designing and delivering effective group and team coaching programs.

  • The latest trends and research on group and team coaching

  You will also have the opportunity to ask Jennifer your questions and interact with other participants in the webinar.

  Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the pioneers and leaders in group and team coaching. Register today and prepare to take your group and team coaching skills to the next level.

  
  

  About our Speaker:

   Jennifer Britton, coach, author, and thought leader in group and team coaching has pioneered the virtual and remote coaching space.

  Since the early 1990s, she's led teams and programming online, first in the international humanitarian sector, later through her company, Potentials Realized, an award-winning coaching skills training company.

  Since 2004, she has focused on virtual programming with a coaching approach. Most days you'll find Jenn leading a myriad of virtual programs—from remote team development to virtual retreats for business owners to group coaching programs leveraging journaling.

  Jennifer Britton is the author of seven books including—Reconnecting Workspaces (June 2021), 90 Day Guide for Success: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World (October 2021), Effective Group Coaching (Wiley, 2010), From One to Many: Best Practices for Team And Group Coaching (2013), Effective Virtual Conversations (2017), and Coaching Business Builder, and the  PlanDoTrack Workbook and Planner for Virtual and Remote Professionals (2019).

  Jennifer's also the co-host of the Remote Pathways podcast , which explores the people, places, and pathways to remote work.

  
  

  
  

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• IN-PERSON- Amplify Your Coaching Expertise: A Demonstration of ACC, PCC, and MCC Level Coaching Techniques

  • When
    15 Nov 2024
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD – Tampa, area

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  In-Person
  Amplify Your Coaching Expertise: A Demonstration of ACC, PCC, and MCC Level Coaching Techniques

  1.5 Core CCE

  
  

  Workshop Description:  Are you a coach looking to take your skills to the next level? Don't miss this opportunity to expand your coaching skills and grow as a professional coach, regardless of your level of experience. Witness real-time coaching demonstrations that highlight best practices, adaptive strategies, and innovative techniques. Whether you're just beginning, have a few years under your belt, or consider yourself a seasoned pro, this session promises valuable insights and hands-on practice to elevate your coaching techniques.

  This session will address the following learning objectives:

  • Demonstrate Adaptability in Coaching Techniques: Participants will be exposed to a range of coaching techniques suitable for various client scenarios. Explore advanced coaching methods and strategies that will empower you to work with a broader spectrum of clients and complex coaching challenges.

  • Enhance Deep Listening and Powerful Questioning Skills: Experience demonstrations on the nuances of active listening and the art of asking transformative questions. 

  • Enrich Your Coaching Presence: Participants will learn to cultivate a commanding coaching presence, allowing them to establish trust and rapport with clients more effectively. 

  This workshop isn't just about theory; it's about practical application. Through interactive coaching demonstrations, you'll gain hands-on experience in addressing common coaching dilemmas. You'll leave with a toolkit of adaptable coaching strategies that can be immediately applied in your coaching practice, ensuring you're better equipped to drive positive change in your clients' professional lives.

  Presenter:  

  Elias is a leadership and executive coach with the primary focus of empowering leaders on how to incorporate the coach approach into their leadership style. Elias is also a coach trainer at 3 different ICF accredited coaching training schools, including University of Texas - Dallas and International Coaching Group in Canada. He is an official certification assessor for the ICF and a registered mentor coach, supporting coaches to further polish their coaching skills, to successfully build and maintain their coaching practices as well as successfully prepare for ICF certification.

  Elias is also a co-founder of the newly established PRIME Coaching Academy, where he is creating the next generation of coach training with high emphasis on the balance between the science and the artistry of coaching.

  Elias' practice also has a strong emphasis on DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) being particularly mindful of providing his clients with the space and the structure that enables them to refine their voice and to establish a solid place at the table.

  Prior to coaching, Elias built a successful career in marketing working for an agency in the NYC metro area. Elias has a master’s degree in Music from the Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ. He is also a photographer, a meditator in the Vipassana tradition, and an opera lover. Elias is originally from Brazil and after living in the NYC metro area for over 30 years, his home now is in sunny St. Petersburg, FL.

  
  
  

  
  

  
  

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