31 Jan 2012

SCA Monthly Meeting February, 2012 New Location! Mimi’s Café 3511 North Freeway Blvd, Sacramento (Natomas area) 95834  Networking/Meeting/Speaker: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m February 13, 2012

31 Jan 2012

Alicia Fruin Alicia Marie has become a national leader in the field of coaching and training for small business owners. For over a decade, she has coached managers, presidents and sales professionals on how to build businesses truly worth having. She has been an entrepreneur for almost 20 years. Through her business, People Biz, Inc., [...]

30 Jan 2012

  New Membership Categories begin April 1, 2012 In line with ICF’s new membership eligibility requirements (MER)*, there will be three ICF membership categories beginning April 1, 2012: ICF Provisional Member, ICF Coach Member, and ICF Credentialed Member. ICF Provisional Member: If you have less than 60 hours of coach specific training (or your training [...]

30 Jan 2012

Welcome to the Metro Chamber… Each month the Metro Chamber hosts an orientation to teach you how to access the programs and services that are provided through membership. We would like to invite you as our guest to learn how membership will allow your business to grow and prosper. This is a great chance to [...]

30 Jan 2012

February is when Sacramento Coaches has their annual board retreat. This year we are inviting the membership to get involved.  The first two hours will be dedicated to you so we can hear from you directly. Please join us from (10am to 12pm.) and then join us for lunch! We recently sent to you an [...]

1 Jan 2012

It’s January 2012 and Sacramento Coaches is making a few changes.  Please read below; 1)    We changed our venue. We will be meeting at Mimi’s Café located at 3511 North Freeway Blvd, Sacramento (Natomas area) 95834.  Our first lunch meeting will be Tuesday, January 10th @ 11:30 am.  We will also have our evening meetings [...]

1 Jan 2012

ICF membership categories in effect April 1, 2012 At this point, you have heard about the new membership eligibility requirement (MER)…but what does it mean for your membership with the ICF? What it says: Beginning April 1, 2013 all ICF members will be required to have completed at least 60 hours of coach specific training [...]

1 Jan 2012

Thirteen years ago, I was a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by day and the mother of a seven-year-old son newly diagnosed with ADHD by night. Despite my experience and education in the medical field, I felt helpless as to how to help him manage and overcome his challenges. Shortly thereafter, I discovered ADHD Coaching and [...]

1 Jan 2012

New Location!  Mimi’s Café 3511 North Freeway Blvd, Sacramento (Natomas area) 95834  Networking/Meeting/Speaker: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   How To Make Your Connections Count Join us for this interactive, fast paced presentation! You will be introduced to: What to do with the contacts you make How to make your networking event a success How [...]

29 Dec 2011

Welcome to the Metro Chamber… Each month the Metro Chamber hosts an orientation to teach you how to access the programs and services that are provided through membership. We would like to invite you as our guest to learn how membership will allow your business to grow and prosper. This is a great chance to [...]

26 Oct 2011

It’s hard to believe that November is here with this beautiful weather we are having in late October!  The leaves are falling and if you go up high enough you can see the colors of fall. Fall brings change and Sacramento Coaches is no different.  We were asked by the Bay Area Coaches (the other [...]

26 Oct 2011

Attending the 2011 ICF Conference in Las Vegas was an amazing experience. I would like to extend my gratitude to the Sacramento Coaches Association Membership, Board of Directors and to President Stella Du Pont for allowing me the opportunity to be there as the chapter leader stand-in. There was an enormous amount of valuable information [...]

26 Oct 2011

International Conference Summary More than 1,000 coaches, volunteers, exhibititors, and ICF staff gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the last week of September for the 2011 ICF Annual International Conference. Attendees from 39 countries came to meet, share experiences, and ultimately take coaching to the edge. Next year the conference will be held in London, [...]

26 Oct 2011

  By Linda Mercier, Vice President Spam Policy All email and electronic communications with members should adhere to the following principles. 1. You should have a prior relationship with the person receiving your email. (Someone giving you their business card is acceptable in this regard-it implies permission to get in contact. Similarly if someone has [...]

26 Oct 2011

The Art of the Close:  How to Turn Prospects into Clients Monday, November 7, 2011, at Coco’s Restaurant, 1830 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA.  Networking/Meeting/Speaker: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join us for this interactive, fast paced presentation! You will be introduced to: Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) to Build Rapport A Brain Based Model to Reduce Threats, [...]

26 Sep 2011

SCA Monthly Meeting, Oct. 11th, 2011 Join us at 3009 F Street, Sacramento, CA 6:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  Questions That Make A Difference An Overview  Just as a carpenter’s tools include a hammer and saw; just as a surgeon’s tools include a scalpel and forceps; a coach’s tools include the words that he or [...]

26 Sep 2011

26 Sep 2011

Dear SCA Member, I have some important information to communicate to you this month. Please take a few moments to update yourself on these important developments. The Margaret Wheatley Event early bird special ends September 30th. If you cannot attend the event in person, the Bay Area Coaches is offering a simulcast where you can [...]

26 Sep 2011

Here are a few ethics and applications I found helpful and wanted to pass on to you.  I hope you find them as informative as I did. 1) I will at all times strive to recognize personal issues that may impair, conflict, or interfere with my coaching performance or my professional coaching relationships. Whenever the [...]

26 Sep 2011

Sacramento Coaches is a member of the Metro Chamber. If you would like to attend any of these events contact Stella DuPont. 10/4: Metro Chamber Referral Round Table, Cort Furniture, 8 a.m. 10/14: Metro Chamber Power Lunch at Hot Italian, noon. Register for these events and view more here: http://metrochamber.org/wcevents/eventssplash.aspx

29 Aug 2011

How to Create an Effective Business Acceleration Plan Eliminate any uncertainty you have in growing your coaching practice. ·        Discover how to attract more of your ideal coaching clients based on your strengths ·        Avoid wasting time working on the wrong components of your plan ·        Identify the 3 question to ask so you can [...]

29 Aug 2011

On October 22, 2011 the Sacramento ICF Chapter is co-hosting an event with the five Bay Area Chapters!  We need your help in getting the word out and would love and appreciate your support for this event.  This event will benefit our chapter(s) and our community and of course YOU! If you would like to [...]

29 Aug 2011

Sacramento Coaches Association along with S

24 Aug 2011

This special event invites you to explore your personal and collective power to serve others planet-wide in these challenging times in a community of forward-looking thinkers in organizational leadership, coaching, training, and human potential.  Engage in deep inquiries about who you choose to be as you claim your voice and your power.  Nourish your body [...]

24 Aug 2011

Q: Do I have to provide client records in case of subpoena or ethical complaint? A: This will vary by country and jurisdiction, but generally, yes. Consider carefully what you put in your records. Q: May I accept a contract for a corporate mid-level manager when I am already coaching his boss? A: You may [...]

24 Aug 2011

Interested in knowing more about the areas ICF is focusing on? Want to hear about ICF’s plans for the future? In late July, an update on ICF’s strategic plan detailing the global ICF Board’s most recent work was emailed to ICF members. The update included a refreshed vision statement and core purpose, as well as [...]

28 Jul 2011

28 Jul 2011

We’ve had some warm days in July and I think there are more to come in the days ahead! We were so tired of the cold spring so we need to enjoy the summer as long as it’s here. We will NOT be having a general meeting in August; we’re taking it off. We will [...]

28 Jul 2011

Six years ago I met the coaching hours criteria to apply for PCC Certification, and have since doubled the hours required. There were many reasons I never actually applied, and as the years passed, the reasons mounted (e.g., no time, didn’t want to bother my clients, not wanting to have my coaching reviewed by an [...]

28 Jul 2011

This is a reminder that the Global Coaching Study 2011 is now live and you are invited to participate. Your response is vital as this study will be one of the most comprehensive pieces of global industry research that has ever been conducted on the field of professional coaching. The International Coach Federation (ICF) has [...]

28 Jul 2011

We hope that in lieu of our August meeting you will hop on over to the Metro Chamber website and look for an opportunity to promote coaching and Sac Coaches. To view their upcoming events just click on the following link: http://metrochamber.org/events

28 Jun 2011

23 Apr 2011

23 Apr 2011

Utilize your membership! Have you signed up yet to be part of the Master Mind Group?  These will be held in addition to the monthly meetings we have!  This is another way to meet and interact with other coaches and work on developing your style, and your business! Sacramento Coaches is expanding!  We are now [...]

23 Apr 2011

One of the messages we’ve heard from our members is that you are looking for effective ways to network. At the same time the board of directors is charged with promoting our professional coaching community in the Sacramento Region. We have found the perfect vehicle to do both! The board of directors voted last month [...]

23 Apr 2011

On October 22nd, 2011 you will have a rare opportunity to spend a day with Margaret Wheatley, internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and co-founder of The Berkana Institute. Be prepared for a day of inspiration, paradigm changes and a heightened awareness about the leadership role you play in the world. For a special treat, Barbara McAfee, [...]

23 Apr 2011

In order to clarify roles in the coaching relationship it is often necessary to distinguish between the client and the sponsor. In most cases, the client and sponsor are the same person and therefore jointly referred to as the client. For purposes of identification however, the International Coach Federation defines these roles as follows: Client: [...]

23 Apr 2011

Wayne Manning is a graduate of the rigorous credentialing program of the Academy for Coaching Excellence in Sacramento, California. He is certified by the Academy as a coach, and currently serves the Academy as a faculty member, mentor coach, and course leader. He is also a member of the International Coach Federation and has earned [...]

29 Mar 2011

29 Mar 2011

Greetings Coaches and Friends! Here are a couple of nuggets relating to the ethics of coaching in a couple of different situations. Enjoy! Coaching: Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. A professional coaching relationship: A professional coaching relationship exists when [...]

29 Mar 2011

I work with corporate leaders and professionals to achieve greater success, fulfillment and balance in their work and lives. I specialize in career/professional development and work/life integration. I provide encouragement, tools and support to help my clients clarify their goals, take action, and attain their goals more quickly. This results in greater job performance, satisfaction, [...]

29 Mar 2011

By Elizabeth Adler-Lund   “That which does not kill you makes you stronger.” ~ Mom   The strongest trees of a forest aren’t the most protected ones, but those that must struggle. Whether the struggle is against the wind, rain, fire or competition from other trees, the struggle to survive makes them stronger. When the [...]

24 Feb 2011

24 Feb 2011

Membership Involvement One of our priorities is to inspire you, our members, to participate in your chapter. One of the ways to do that is on our new, interactive website! (Log in instructions were recently sent out.) Let us know what you’re doing; what’s on your mind. Share your success stories with us! Promote your [...]

24 Feb 2011

I will conduct myself in accordance with the ICF Code of Ethics in all coach training, coach mentoring, and coach supervisory activities. Q: I work for an organization and supervise coach training, am I bound by the ICF Code of Ethics? A: Yes, indeed. Q: Does this mean that practice-coach sessions during training are confidential? [...]

24 Feb 2011

My specialty is working with individuals, couples, partners, teams, groups, and organizations that are experiencing conflict, change, uncertainty, or just general “churning.” As a Conflict & Relationship Systems Coach, I work with my clients to build their own skills and capacity to work with increasing effectiveness inside their important relationships, especially when the circumstances are [...]

24 Feb 2011

Coaches add extra value when they help clients align their conscious and subconscious minds with these mind-blowing techniques.

2 Feb 2011

2 Feb 2011

Goals for 2011 If you haven’t set your goals for 2011 yet, it’s time to get cracking! If one of your goals is to expand or grow your coaching business, let Sacramento Coaches Association help you. We have designed our monthly meetings to bring you speakers who will introduce you to new and innovative coaching [...]

2 Feb 2011

As coaches we are continually holding the space for our clients to evolve into greatness. It is the same with an entity such as Sacramento Coaches Association. The board is holding the space for our organization to be great. At the end of last year the board agreed to invest in a new website platform. [...]

2 Feb 2011

I will maintain, store, and dispose of any records created during my coaching business in a manner that promotes confidentiality, security, and privacy, and complies with any applicable laws and agreements. Q: Do I have to provide client records in case of subpoena or ethical complaint? A: This will vary by country and jurisdiction, but [...]

29 Dec 2010

“I will suggest my client seek the services of other professionals when deemed necessary or appropriate.” As coaches we often hold a unique position in our client’s lives.  We become their close confidantes and they trust us with some of the most intimate details of their lives.  Oftentimes, our clients will ask, and perhaps expect, [...]

29 Dec 2010

One of the goals for SCA is to reach out to our membership and create supportive and professional community for our coaches. I am honored to be your new Membership Chair. We plan to have a good time while we build our membership numbers. SCA Membership Goals 2011: Support SCA President in the goal of [...]

29 Dec 2010

If you have been seeking a way to network at a higher level and interact with “movers and shakers” in our industry then we want YOU! The Professional Development committee is looking for a couple of warm and supportive members who would like to interact with our monthly speakers by being our speaker liaisons. Duties [...]

29 Dec 2010

I understand how busy all of us are and just how important it is to generate more business and to stay current in terms of the ever-changing coaching market and the all of technology and sales/marketing trends related to creating, owning and operating your own business and I want to help the members with the [...]

29 Dec 2010

Hello Sacramento Coaches!! I am excited to be in the role of President for the 2011 year.  The vision I see for Sacramento Coaches Association (now being called SCA) in the coming year is to introduce our professional membership to the Sacramento community.  The community needs to know who we are! I also want to [...]