Tue.Jul 18, 2023

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Failure vs. Lesson

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Power Tool By Alex Chu, Transformational Coach, TAIWAN Failure vs. Lesson Definition What is Failure? The definition of failure is the inability to perform a duty or an expected action. We often have this feeling of failure when we are not able to meet the expectations either from others or from ourselves. Success, on the other hand, means the achievement of the desired outcome.

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International Coaching Federation Announces Inaugural Coaching Impact Award Winners

International Coaching Federation

-The new award program recognizes the best of professional coaching across three key categories – Lexington, Kentucky, USA — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced the winners of its brand-new annual ICF Coaching Impact Awards , recognizing excellence in the field of professional coaching. The awards are divided into three categories: Professional Coaches, Coaching Education, and Organizations.

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Unlocking the 5Cs of Employee Engagement: A Pathway to Organizational Success

Vantage Circle

Employee engagement is not just a buzzword anymore. It has become a necessity in every organization that wishes to improve its work culture. And to effectively develop an engagement strategy, understanding the 5Cs of employee engagement is necessary. These 5Cs represent the critical components that, when addressed and nurtured, can lead to a highly engaged workforce and pave the way for organizational triumph.

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Investing in careers: What is career guidance worth?

Adventures in Career Development

Today I am with my co-authors Chris Percy and Siobhan Neary, presenting the new iCeGS paper in parliament with the aim of engaging policy makers in thinking about, and ultimately funding and improving the career guidance system. The new paper is available to download for those that are interested in reading it in full. Investing in careers Download About the paper In the paper we explore how career guidance can support individuals and groups to discover more about work, leisure and learning and

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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Professional Development and Training

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ - transforming video engagement with two-way interactivity. With Qvio viewers can ask questions and get instant answers from the content owner's Author-Controlled AI™️.

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5 Strategies for Securing Tech Startup Funding

Harvard Business School Online

Before launching your tech venture, it's crucial to understand how to raise capital and the challenges you'll likely encounter. Here's an overview of the startup financing process and five strategies for securing funding.

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Introducing the Disability Inclusion Training Manual

International Coaching Federation

We are excited to introduce our comprehensive Disability Inclusion Training Manual , designed specifically for coaches, educators, and organizations. According to our 2022 Member Belonging Survey, nearly 9% of respondents disclosed having a disability. Many coaches have also expressed their commitment to supporting clients with disabilities and serving as allies.

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How to Use 100% of Your Brain

BetterUp

Here are 10 tips to learn how to use 100% of your brain, if it’s possible, and tap into your brain’s natural potential

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Unlock Professional Development Opportunities and Save!

International Coaching Federation

ICF Converge 2023 promises to be the coaching event of the year as we learn, grow, connect, lead, and inspire together. Whether you join us in person or choose the on-demand + livestreaming option, Converge 23 not only offers you the chance to stay abreast of the latest industry trends and explore the future of our profession, but you can also earn more than 40 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units.

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Curiosity is an Essential Trait for Success

Your Work, Your Way

When I was hiring team members, one of the most important interview questions came at the very end. “Do you have any questions for me?” was more than a courtesy; it was a way to see how a candidate’s mind worked. If a candidate didn’t ask any questions, it was a red flag for me. I value curiosity, and I expected the best potential hires to be intensely curious about the job, their new team, the company’s values – everything that will affect their daily lives for the next few years.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Share Your Knowledge With ICF Credentials and Standards

International Coaching Federation

ICF Credential and Standards is seeking subject matter experts (SMEs) to help develop and maintain ICF credential programs. As an SME, you will work closely with the ICF Credential and Standards staff to contribute to the certification process and ensure ICF credentials continue to reflect the highest standards in coaching. To be eligible, you must hold an active ICF credential, and be willing to commit time and effort to improving the exam development process.

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Shelley Carson on enhancing our creative brain [audio interview]

The Creative Mind

“Learning to loosen up this mental filtering system to allow more novel ideas and stimuli into conscious awareness is one of the biggest challenges for people who don’t think of themselves as creative.” (Read more from Q&A about her book below.) Shelley Carson earned her Ph.D. in psychology from Harvard University, where she continues to […] The post Shelley Carson on enhancing our creative brain [audio interview] appeared first on The Creative Mind.

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Share Your Expertise: Apply for 2024 ICF Global Boards

International Coaching Federation

The contributions of our credential-holders not only make ICF stronger, but also help to advance the practice and profession of coaching. If you want to contribute your expertise and enhance your leadership skills, we encourage you to consider serving on one of our global boards of directors. ICF Credentials and Standards The ICF Credentials and Standards Board works to elevate professional standards so that ICF credential-holders can empower the world through coaching.

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Is Snoozing Bad? What You Need to Know and 10 Ways to Stop Snoozing

BetterUp

Whoever invented the snooze button did not have your best sleep interests in mind. The innocuous-looking bar that tempts you with 5 or 10 more minutes of rest in fact wreaks havoc on your natural sleep cycle. It also sets you up to be tired and cranky for the rest of the day rather than high performing or productive as you’d likely prefer.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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ICF Credentialing Exam: Expanded Language Options Available

International Coaching Federation

The ICF Credentialing Exam now offers language aids in Italian, German, Korean, and Hungarian. Thanks to the support of volunteers, ICF Credentials and Standards has published the ICF Credentialing Exam with language aids in Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish. Additional language aids in Czech, Polish, and Portuguese are scheduled for release in the coming months.

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How to Have Better Meetings with Andy Bounds

Crestcom

How to Run More Effective Meetings with Communications Expert, Andy Bounds How much time did you spend in meetings last week? How many more will you spend this week? Do you leave those meetings feeling good about what was accomplished, or do you wish you had your time back? In this week’s episode of The Leadership Habit, Jenn DeWall welcomes back Andy Bounds.

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Renew Your Credential Early for Exclusive Benefits

International Coaching Federation

Hundreds of ICF credential-holders have already met the criteria for access to a free course by renewing their credential. Given the success of the program, we are pleased to announce that c redential-holders eligible for renewal in 2023 who renew or upgrade their credential by September 30 will receive a free course to earn CCE units for their next renewal cycle.

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12 Best English Degree Jobs

BetterUp

You have a bright future with one of the best English degree jobs. Discover 12 diverse and exciting careers that use your skills.

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eWOW 2023 Virtual Summit #OwnYourGrowth

At eWOW, we are all about holistic growth – personal and professional. Growth that goes beyond a job title and paycheck. This year, eWOW 2023 virtual summit focuses on owning your growth – an action plan that will help you chart your path to success that is unique to you.

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Renew Your Credential Early for Exclusive Benefits

International Coaching Federation

Hundreds of ICF credential-holders have already met the criteria for access to a free course by renewing their credential. Given the success of the program, we are pleased to announce that c redential-holders eligible for renewal in 2023 who renew or upgrade their credential by September 30 will receive a free course to earn CCE units for their next renewal cycle.

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Let’s Discuss: Quiet Firing

Corporette

The WSJ just had an interesting story on “ quiet firing ” — so let’s discuss. Are you seeing evidence of possible quiet firing in your workplace? In general, do you feel like layoffs or firings may be in the cards at your company? I’ve watched with obvious interest all of the return-to-office discussions amongst the commenters — including the fact that people who took wholly remote jobs are now being forced to return to the office several days a week.

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It’s Never Too Soon: Tips for Professional Development and Credential Renewal

International Coaching Federation

ICF credentials are valid for three years following the award date or the date of the last renewal. It’s never too early to create a professional development plan for your next credential renewal cycle! Mentor Coaching Hours Can Fulfill CCE Requirements in Core Competencies To support ongoing development of coaching skills, ACC credential-holders are required to receive 10 hours of mentor coaching for credential renewal, which may be used toward the required CCEs for renewal.

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Your Feedback Requested: ICF Website Usage

International Coaching Federation

As ICF continues working toward an enhanced digital experience for all stakeholders, we invite you to participate in a brief survey that will help us understand how you use our website, coachingfederation.org, and how we can improve it. We anticipate that the survey should take about 15 minutes of your time. You’ll find questions about your more frequently used resources, ideal experiences, and more.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Now Open: Applications for the 2024 ICF Foundation Board of Trustees

International Coaching Federation

The ICF Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Board of Trustees. If you’re passionate about accelerating and amplifying social change through coaching, we encourage you to apply. Why Serve on the ICF Foundation Board of Trustees? As the ICF Foundation, we envision the greatest possible contribution of coaching to a thriving society.

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Support Zebra Youth and Other Local Orlando Nonprofits

International Coaching Federation

On August 24, ICF Converge 2023 attendees will have the opportunity to test their LGBTQ+ knowledge during an educational trivia night — hosted by TV celebrity and drag queen Jaidynn Diore Fierce from RuPaul’s Drag Race— to benefit  Zebra Youth , a local Orlando nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower LGBTQ+ youth to thrive. Zebra Youth accomplishes its mission by providing high-quality, culturally appropriate programming designed to meet the unique needs of homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+

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Enhance Your Coaching for Individuals With Disabilities

International Coaching Federation

At Converge 23, you can gain the knowledge and skills necessary to support individuals with disabilities in their journey to enhance their lives through coaching. Register today for the pre-conference workshop, “ Disabilities: Strateg i es for Coaches and Clients.” Drawing on extensive research, best coaching practices, and real-life case studies, facilitators Jennifer Mitchell, EdD, and Aikyna Finch, PCC, DM , will provide critical strategies for coaches working with individuals with disabili

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Share Your Thoughts on the ICF Website

International Coaching Federation

As ICF continues working toward an enhanced digital experience for all stakeholders, we invite you to participate in a brief survey that will help us understand how you use our website, coachingfederation.org, and how we can improve it. We anticipate that the survey should take about 15 minutes of your time and can be completed at your leisure. You’ll find questions about your most frequently used resources, ideal experiences, and more.

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Cancel Quiet Quitting: Detoxing Corporate Culture & Engaging Top Talent

Speaker: Jennifer Brick, Career Strategist and Author

Your employees have checked out. The last few years have been a wild ride, with countless changes to how we work and our workplace cultures, like the sudden shift to remote work, the return to office, and trends like quiet quitting. With productivity, profitability, and your employer brand on the line, leadership is turning to HR to engage employees and recreate your culture in different working models.