About the
Connecticut Chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF-CT
Chapter, Inc.)
Who
Are We?
The Connecticut
Chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF-CT Chapter, Inc.),
is a non-profit organization of personal and business coaches in the
State of Connecticut.
We are also the state chapter of the International Coach Federation
(ICF), and as such, all ICF-CT members
are members of the ICF. The
ICF-CT has been in existence since 1997
and became chartered in 2001. Our membership has
grown dramatically, from fewer than 10 members in 1997, to over 100
members -- and still growing!
Our Mission
The ICF-CT’s Mission is to:
·
Become a strong, inclusive and
unified voice for the coaching profession in Connecticut;
·
Be a resource for the general
public and media, providing awareness of the many benefits of working
with a professional, personal or business coach;
·
Support the efforts of
individuals interested in exploring a career as a professional coach;
·
Support and provide
ever-increasing value for our membership.
Member Benefits
If you are a coach, or thinking about become one, joining the ICF-CT
offers you numerous benefits to:
·
Grow
professionally by networking with
over 100 CT coaches and through exciting and experienced speakers who
share their coaching expertise at monthly chapter meetings.
Choose a mentor from the new ICF-CT Mentor Program!
·
Grow
your practice through a Coach
Referral listing on the ICF-CT website,
opportunities to advertise your classes, workshops, seminars or other
events on ICF-CT’s newsletter,
listserve and
Bulletin Board page on the website; access to ICF-CT
members, and other opportunities for local publicity.
To become a member of the ICF-CT, you must also
become a member of the ICF, an organization of more than 4000 coaches
worldwide that offers additional member benefits.
Learn
More
Go to the ICF-CT
website at www.icf-ct.com/
for more information about becoming a coach and joining the ICF-CT.
Come to the next meeting to meet some of our members!
Visit the International
Coaching Federation website at www.coachfederation.org
(You can also contact the ICF at 1-888-423-3131)
Take the first step toward a rewarding career
as a professional coach! JOIN the ICF-CT
Becoming a Coach
Do the following
statements describe you?
·
I care a lot about people and
have a desire to help others as part of my profession
·
I am very intuitive and can
sense things that not everyone can
·
I am an exceptional listener
·
I am insightful and can ask
thought-provoking questions
·
I am respectful of people, and
can accept diversity of thought and ways of living
·
I can strategize and help others
plan actions
·
People seek me out to talk about
their personal or professional growth
These statements describe
only a few of the characteristics of a good coach.
If they describe you, and if you are drawn to a profession that
supports others as they grow to their full potential, then coaching may
be for you!
Coaching is a growing
profession offering a diverse array of services to individuals and
organizations. If you
are considering becoming a coach, as a first step, learn all you can
about the world of coaching. The
International Coaching Federation (ICF) web site (www.coachfederation.org)
and the Connecticut Chapter of the
International Coaching Federation (ICF-CT) web site (www.icf-ct.com/)are
great starting places. Next,
consider doing the following…
·
Read articles and books on
coaching
·
Attend an ICF-CT meeting to meet
local coaches (Visit www.icf-ct.com
for
upcoming events)
·
Talk one-to-one to a few
coaches; learn about their practices and get the “insider’s” view
·
Get a coach for yourself!
Coaching is experiential – you can learn how the coaching
process
works from the client’s perspective, and your coach can help
you decide if coaching is right for you.
Go to (www.icf-ct.com) and
click on “Find a Coach” to locate a great coach in Connecticut.
If coaching is right for
you, consider these next steps:
·
Enroll in an ICF accredited
training program (check the ICF website for a list).
·
Join the ICF and the ICF-CT and
begin to build your professional network.
·
Work with your coach to develop
your transition strategy. Many
coaches operate their own businesses, often combining coaching with
other services such as consulting, training or assessments. Some coaches work part-time, and continue with full-time
jobs, while others work as internal coaches inside corporations.
There
are many paths to becoming a coach.
With focus,
commitment, planning and support,
you can build a rewarding career as a professional coach!
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