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Please join us on Thursday June 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, for a session focused on the ICF Credentialing Exam. The ICF Credentialing Exam is designed to measure a coach's understanding of and ability to apply the ICF Core Competencies, Code of Ethics and definition of coaching, and is an integral part of a coach's credentialing journey. Launched in August 2022, the exam is an exam for coaches by coaches, informed by coach practitioners from around the world who served as subject matter experts at every stage of its development and in the establishment of the exam scoring standard. In this session, Carrie Abner of ICF Credentials and Standards will offer an inside look at the development of the exam, including the situational judgment methodology on which it is based, and offer insights on the exam structure and design that can support current and future candidates in their preparation. 

This session has been approved for 1 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) unit in Resource Development.

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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 CCE units with the completion of the learning checkpoint. CCE units will be listed on your ICF Global CCE transcript.

Mark your calendar for the latest and final installment in this year’s six-part credentialing series on November 7 at 11 a.m. (New York). This series is specifically designed for chapters to use in place of their own credential awareness campaigns. By sharing these opportunities with your members, you will ensure your chapter meets the credential awareness requirement in the annual Chapter Activity Report.

Part 6: Giving Back through the ICF Foundation and Ignite

As an ICF credential-holder, you can give back to your community with the ICF Foundation’s Ignite Initiatives. Join us and learn how to create a ripple effect of positive impact in your community.

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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 CCE units with the completion of the learning checkpoint. CCE units will be listed on your ICF Global CCE transcript. This additional resource can be leveraged by your chapter to enhance member value.

Learn more and access recordings of past sessions here.

Are you a newer coach looking to get credentialed? if yes, we have some exciting news for you. To better meet your experience level, ICF is piloting a new written exam for the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential focused on testing coaching knowledge rather than situational judgment like the current ICF Credentialing Exam. The ACC Pilot Exam will be available beginning January 2024. If you know of any ACC candidates interested in shaping the future of coaching credential paths, send them to https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/acc-pilot-exam for more information.  

Part 4: The ICF Credentialing Exam and a Closer Look at the Core Competencies

July 11 at 11 a.m. (New York) | Register here.

Join Carrie Abner, vice president of ICF Credentials and Standards, and Aileen Gordon, director of operations for ICF Credentials and Standards for a deep dive into the ICF Core Competencies and an overview of the ICF Credentialing Exam.

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 is excited to announce a new credential webinar series hosted by our professional coaches team. The March meeting will be Featuring Joel DiGirolamo, vice president of ICF Research and Data Science, and Rockelle Ward, director of global accreditation for ICF Coaching Education.

March 28 at 8 a.m. (PST). Register here.

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Topic: A Chat with David Clutterbuck, one of the Fathers of Team Coaching

Host: DeBorah (Sunni) Smith, PCC

Speaker: David Clutterbuck

CCEs: 1.5 Resource Development

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Pacific Time

Location: Virtual meeting via Zoom.us / Your link to join the conference will be sent after you register.

 

Description

Today, Team Coaching is one of the most compelling and sought-after interventions by corporate and other organizational entities. This 90-minute talk/ interview with globally recognized David Clutterbuck will focus on his expertise and massive contributions to Team Coaching. Considered the “ one of the Fathers of Team coaching,” he will address how to effectively empower teams to co-create in achieving their common objectives and goals. He also will respond to questions from the various sponsoring ICF Western Region chapters that center on team performance, development, innovation, flexibility, adaptability, and goal alignment.

Learning Outcomes from this webinar include:

• Define and distinguish between team coaching with team training, consulting, or mentoring.
• Learn how to approach coaching the “client team.”
• Recognize the “facilitation-coaching-team coaching” continuum and how to effectively work within its dimensions and intersecting modalities.

About David Clutterbuck

Professor David Clutterbuck is one of Europe’s most prolific and well-known management writers and thinkers. He has written more than 65 books and hundreds of articles on cutting-edge management themes and is an early pioneer in the team coaching field. He co-founded the European Mentoring & Coaching Council, the primary professional organization in the field in Europe, and is now its Special Ambassador, promoting good practice in coaching and mentoring internationally. He founded the International Standards for Mentoring & Coaching Programmes and recently completed a 3-year term as an external examiner for Ashridge Coaching MBA.

David is a serial entrepreneur, having built and sold two consulting businesses. He now works with an international network of mentor trainers, supporting organizations in developing capability in coaching and mentoring. He maintains a continuous program of research into mentoring, coaching, and leader development. He is an accomplished and controversial public speaker in high demand around the world. He likes to practice what he preaches, setting himself the goal of achieving at least one major learning challenge each year – these range from sky-diving to becoming a stand-up comic!

The Power of Being "To be, or not to be" William Shakespeare.  August is upon us! August was named to honor the first Roman emperor (and grand nephew of Julius Caesar). The month of August is marked by majestic dignity or grandeur.

As all of you know, (thanks to me mistakenly sending a message to the entire membership instead of only the registered participants to an event-Oops!) the last several weeks have been important to me, as well as challenging. It brought me to a place of introspection and reflection. I navigated family emergencies and COVID, simultaneously. I also realized the unique responsibility of raising an elite junior athlete. 

These experiences have required a great amount of time and energy, and "forced" me to take a deep look at my own mindset as it relates to "being." When everything converges, how do I stay true to myself and what requires my absolute best? How do I prioritize and allow myself to BE? 

The famous quote above is so simple, yet so powerful! While the soliloquy in Hamlet is essentially about life and death: "To be or not to be" means "To live or not to live," it brings to light an important choice we are faced to make. 

The daily choice of being, of accepting what each moment brings, that health, family, ourselves, are the inspirations that propel us to embrace majestic dignity and grandeur… 

In our work as coaches, we often support our clients on their quest to fulfillment, happiness and success-and, as often happens, we may forget to grant the same wisdom and permission to ourselves. 

Thank you to all of you for the kind words of support (loved all the fan mail!); to this amazing Board of Directors for always showing up in your greatness; for everyone being there for me and my family during these interesting times. 

Check out all of the amazing events we have planned  for August!

In the spirit of being, 

Gaby

Pacific College of Health and Science is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of mentor coach / adjunct faculty in the Health and Human Performance program at our San Diego /Online Campus.    

Our current opening is for the following course:

Health and Human Performance Coaching (HHPC): Professional skills (Mentor Coach)

 

Description: In our Professional Skills course, business skills are taught through the lens of the ICF core competencies. Students practice coaching skills on common business challenges and develop success strategies. Group and individual mentor coaching are provided by credentialed mentor coaches to refine and further develop skills in the application of the ICF core competencies. Students are required to complete three mentor coaching sessions outside of class. 

We are seeking a mentor coach with exceptional communication skills who has a passion for teaching/mentoring, and whose enthusiasm for the subject matter will be an inspiration to our students. 

 

Job Summary:  Mentor Coach for Health and Human Performance Coaching (HHPC): Professional skills.

1.     Focus on core competency development by reviewing and providing oral and written feedback on a series of the student’s coaching sessions.

2.     Provide specific verbal and/or written feedback, using targeted examples from the sessions.

3.     Listens beyond content to discern application of the skills related to the core competencies (i.e. skill versus direction, skill versus style or skill versus outcome for the client.)

4.     Listens equally for strengths and areas for growth

5.     Has a working knowledge of the assessment tools used by the ICF in the evaluation of recorded coaching sessions used in the credentialing exam process.

6.     Listens both for the presence of individual competencies and for the overall totality of skill level.

7.     Has the ability to distinguish which critical underlying competency (s) may be giving rise to ineffective or limited coaching impact.

8.     Can discern and articulate the gap between levels of skill demonstrated and next skill level to attain.

9.     Articulates with specific detail and examples, what is being observed and the specific development needed to move to the next skill level, delivered with sensitivity to the impact of the feedback.

10.  Offers feedback that is relevant to each specific coaching core competency, recognizing strengths as well as potential growth areas.

 

Minimum/Required Qualifications:  

·       International Coaching Federation (ICF) PCC certification or higher

·       International Coaching Federation (ICF) Mentor coach training

·       Business related degree or professional experience

·       Experience mentor coaching 

Desired Qualifications:  

·       Master’s degree in business or equivalent

·       Extensive experience in university level online asynchronous and synchronous teaching preferred (2-5 years).  

·       Experience with Zoom, Moodle, Share-point or other learning management platforms (preferred)   

 

Application deadline: June 17^th, 2022. To apply, please send a detailed cover letter describing qualifications and resume/CV, to Dawn DeFrancesco at 

 ddefrancesco@pacificcollege.edu and facultyjobs@pacificcollege.edu 

 

Pacific College of Health and Science is one of the oldest and largest accredited institutions training professionals in integrative medicine, more particularly in Chinese medicine, acupuncture, holistic nursing, massage therapy, human performance, public health education, and herbal medicine, including medical cannabis. Founded in 1986, Pacific College is home to beautiful campuses and busy clinics in New York, San Diego, and Chicago and a rapidly growing online division. Pacific College features an esteemed faculty of over 200 professors from around the globe, which conduct ongoing research and educate approximately 2000 students every year. After 30+ years, the College underwent a rebranding and name change transition in 2020, designed to accommodate the rapid expansion of program offerings and student population.

We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals. We are committed to creating a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.

Pacific College of Health and Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of their qualifications for the position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran's status, or any other personal trait protected by federal, state or local law.

This is a paid job advertisement.

Pacific College of Health and Science is seeking a dynamic individual for the following positions at our San Diego /Online Campus.    

Our current openings are for the following two positions:

1. Adjunct Faculty for Health and Human Performance Coaching (HHPC): Professional skills
2. Mentor coach and coaching student supervisor

HHPC: Professional skills course description:
Business skills are taught through the lens of the ICF core competencies. Students practice coaching skills on common business challenges and develop success strategies. Each class includes peer coaching on their business development goals and solutions. As students prepare to enter private practice, they identify the communities to serve and refine their personal approach to coaching to develop their reputation. They apply cumulative skills from earlier courses to write and execute their business plans. ACC, PCC, or MCC credential with ICF and master’s degree required.

Mentor coach and coaching student supervisor job summary: 
The mentor coach and coaching student supervisor observes student coaching sessions, provides feedback to students based on recorded coaching sessions performed by the student and mentor students to achieve the coaching competencies defined by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) to support the student’s continued growth. PCC or MCC credential with ICF required.

Qualifications for adjunct faculty for HHPC: Professional Skills 

Minimum/Required Qualifications:  

• International Coaching Federation (ICF) certification
• Master’s degree or equivalent
• Business related degree or professional experience
• Experience teaching in asynchronous and synchronous online environments

Desired Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree in business or equivalent
• PhD in business or equivalent  
• Extensive experience in university level online asynchronous and synchronous teaching preferred (2-5 years).  
• Experience with Zoom, Moodle, Share-point or other learning management platforms (preferred)   
• An extensive teaching resume coupled with a student-centered teaching philosophy
• Prior student course evaluations in psychology or coaching
• Familiarity with instructional technology 

Qualifications for mentor coach and coaching student supervisor 

Minimum/Required Qualifications:

• International Coaching Federation (ICF) - PCC or MCC Credential
• A high-level of knowledge and skill with the ICF core competencies
• Computer proficiency and skill in the Microsoft Office suite of software and beyond
• A high-level of administrative skills and a passion for this aspect of faculty work

Desired Qualifications:

• Accustomed to the virtual environment and utilization of the web‐based technology
• Familiarity with use of Zoom and Moodle (preferred)
• Employs diverse and contemporary approaches in teaching and mentoring
• Master’s degree preferred

Application deadline: February 7^th, 2022. To apply, please send a detailed cover letter describing qualifications and resume/CV, to John Murphy at 

 jmurphy@pacificcollege.edu and facultyjobs@pacificcollege.edu 

 

About Pacific College:

Pacific College of Health and Science is one of the oldest and largest accredited institutions training professionals in the areas of Oriental medicine, acupuncture, massage and Chinese herbal medicine. Founded in 1986, with the mission of training primary healthcare providers in the field of Oriental medicine. Pacific College has campuses in New York, San Diego, Chicago, and Online and features an esteemed faculty of professors from around the globe that conduct ongoing research and educate approximately 1,500 students every year. We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals. We are committed to creating a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.

Pacific College of Health and Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of their qualifications for the position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran's status or any other personal trait protected by federal, state or local law.

When I took on the role of President of our Board, I knew we needed to be connecting, growing and learning in 2021, more than ever. We had accepted that Covid-19 had become a part of our life, though we secretly hoped we would wake up one day and learn it had just faded away somehow. We are Zooming, creating relationships with people we have never met in person and even hiring people without meeting them. It feels like a scene out of a futuristic movie. What I’d love next is a hologram Zoom capability!

In preparation for the transition of Presidents, I created three questions between myself and our President-Elect, Gaby Alvarez Pollack. She asked me three questions about 2021 and I’ve asked her three questions about the year ahead.  

Questions from Gaby to Shahrzad:

Q. Shahrzad, what are you most proud of for 2021?

A. We have a strong committed group of board members, the Chapter is financially healthy, we’ve had 24+ events throughout the year and we’ve done our best to remain connected with our growing membership. I also aimed to connect with members on relevant topics throughout the year in our monthly blogs (highlights and links here).

A Motto as Fuel in Tough Times

On Developing Good Judgement

On Hope and Optimism

On Transition, Resilience and Agility

The Power of a Declaration

On Voice and Identity 

Celebrating Coaching and Supporting DEI

 

Q. What was the toughest part of the year?

A. Not being able to see one another in person. Although, it is remarkable how close I feel to some of our members despite never meeting in person.

Q. What advice do you have for me as I embark on the role of President in 2022?

A. Know that our members deserve the best. We need to provide them with resources, learning and information on credentialing. More so, we should aim to create a safe place where coaches can connect and build community.

Questions from Shahrzad to Gaby:

Q. What stood out to you about 2021?

A. That it went super-fast! One minute we were kicking off the year, the next minute we are planning the year ahead!

What really stood out for me was how a small group of people – the board of directors, most of whom “met “each other for the very first time while volunteering for the board, was able to work together and keep things moving for the benefit of our members and the coaching profession at large. I have been amazed by the authenticity, drive and commitment to find great programs, engage great people and build community.

 

Q. What drove you to take on such a big role for our ICF Chapter? 

A. I am a natural Achiever (smile) and most important, I am an eternal learner. While I have been coaching for many years, it is not until recently that I became more engaged with ICF. It is exciting to be part of building a strong profession in service of others. I also think being part of such a young chapter is an incredible opportunity to build and create and really shape the future of coaching in San Diego. 

Q. What do you have cooking for 2022?

A. Exciting times ahead! I am looking forward to strengthening our offerings and bringing even more value to our members through additional professional development and learning. We will engage with other chapters, partner with other professional associations, serve the community (not only the coaching community, but the community at large) and continue the purpose of helping people in their journey live better, happier lives. Oh, and a big celebration of ICF San Diego’s 5^th Birthday!

Sincerely,

Shahrzad Sherry Nooravi, PsyD, MCC 

Chapter President

ICF San Diego