October, 2024

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How to Make the Most of A Professsional Development Conference

Let's Grow Leaders

One Way to Turn Over-whelm into Practical Takeaways at Your Next Professional Development Conference You’re attending an industry conference or professional development event, and are fired up with ALL THE IDEAS. You want to do all the ideas right away. And you know that doing everything, everywhere, all at once isn’t realistic. So what should you do?

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Matrescence: An Expert Interview with Dr. Hila Sachs

International Coach Academy

This interview covers the topic of matrescence , the biological, emotional, psychological, and social rebirth into motherhood. This is a transformational time in a woman’s life, during which a lot of self-reflection can happen. Dr. Hila Sachs is a New York and Florida-licensed clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal and postpartum mental health and the founder of Bloom Parenthood.

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International Coaching Federation Announces 2024 Coaching Impact Award Winners

International Coaching Federation

– The annual award program recognizes excellence in professional coaching across four key categories – Lexington, Kentucky — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced the winners of its annual ICF Coaching Impact Awards , celebrating outstanding achievements in the professional coaching industry. The 2024 awards span four categories: Professional Coaches, Coaching Education, Organizations, and the newly introduced Social Impact category.

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Understanding the 3 Types of Employee Engagement and How to Improve Them

Vantage Circle

Understanding the different types of employee engagement is essential for creating a workforce that’s not just content, but motivated and driven to excel. It’s about tapping into the deeper connections employees have with their work, which fuels productivity, innovation, and long-term loyalty. When companies truly grasp how engagement takes shape, they can better navigate challenges, seize growth opportunities, and build teams that thrive under any conditions.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Best Coaching Certification Programs Worth Considering

Master Coach University

The best coaching certification programs have seen huge growth in recent years, as more people are seeking coaches to help them reach personal or professional goals. As interest in coaching continues to grow, so have the number of coach training and certification programs.

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Stop procrastinating! 20 ways to get you back into action. Now.

The Creative Life

We all procrastinate at times. Here's how to get unstuck and moving again. The post Stop procrastinating! 20 ways to get you back into action. Now. appeared first on The Creative Life.

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Maximizing Impact, Minimizing Costs: A Strategic Approach to Coaching in Resource-Constrained Government Institutions

International Coach Academy

Abstract Academic literature extensively focuses on the potential benefits of coaching for public officials but rarely addresses an equally important aspect: the financial implications, specifically how coaching in public institutions can be implemented cost-effectively. Decision-makers tend to consider multiple factors – beyond just the benefits of a new practice, they also weigh the financial constraints – before deciding to implement it within their organizations.

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International Coaching Federation and ACMP® Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Foster Collaboration Between Coaches and Change Managers

International Coaching Federation

Lexington, KY– The International Coaching Federation (ICF) and The Association of Change Management Professionals® (ACMP®) are pleased to announce the signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration between the coaching and change management professions. The agreement solidifies a shared commitment to fostering mutual growth, sharing knowledge, and driving excellence in their respective fields.

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13 Barriers To Employee Engagement To Break Down

Vantage Circle

Employee engagement can enhance productivity by 18% and profitability by 23%. It is also worth noting that engaged workers are 78% less likely to be absent. Thus, in today's highly competitive world, it is not only wise but also of utmost importance to develop a culture of engagement. However, owing to such encouraging figures, even in the most recent 2024 Gallup data, only 23% of workers could be categorized as engaged at their workplaces.

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Why are Employee Engagement Levels Dropping?

Up Your Culture

Have you ever looked around at work and thought, “I wish everyone else was as invested in their job roles as I am?” Or, maybe you’ve felt like you’re the one just ‘going through the motions’ and everyone around you seems like they have a sense of purpose in their work that you’re missing. Both of those feelings are related to engagement levels: your personal level of engagement in your role, along with the levels of engagement in your coworkers and direct reports.

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Preventing Workplace Violence and Complying with New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act

Speaker: Speakers:

On September 4, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (S. 8358B/A. 8947C) into law, requiring retail employers in New York to adopt workplace violence prevention policies and implement training programs by March 2025. This webinar will provide a detailed overview of the Act’s requirements, including developing and providing a retail workplace violence prevention policy/plan and delivering annual interactive training to employees.

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Boooo…. Beware of Ghost Jobs

Your Work, Your Way

(Thanks to our friends at MyPerfectResume for sharing this data.) MyPerfectResume released the findings of its Recruiting Trends Survey revealing a trend that is likely seems unfair to serious jobseekers. A staggering 81% of recruiters admitted to posting jobs that don’t genuinely exist or are already filled. This practice of ghost jobs (posting positions that are either fake or already filled) could have some deep implications for professionals searching for their next real role.

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Shaken, Not Stirred: 4 Examples of Workplace Conflict and How to Build Stronger Bonds

Let's Grow Leaders

Crafting the Perfect Chaser: Powerful Phrases That Turn Conflict Cocktails into Care-Filled Collaboration If it feels like you’re experiencing more conflict at work over the last few years, you’re in good company. Our research shows that not only is conflict more frequent, but it’s also getting more challenging to navigate. Today’s examples of workplace conflict can best be described as a complex cocktail of challenges: tired workers in an uncertain economy; a pandemic ha

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Clarity vs. Confusion

International Coach Academy

Clarity vs. Confusion is a power tool to help individuals gain a clear understanding of their goals, values, and priorities, enabling them to make informed decisions and take action toward their objectives. Clarity vs. Confusion What is CLARITY? Clarity refers to a state of clear understanding, vision, or purpose. When someone has clarity, they have a clear understanding of their goals, values, and priorities.

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Coaching Strategies to Navigate and Overcome Climate Anxiety

International Coaching Federation

Every day, the news highlights the growing impact of climate-related disasters. We hear about catastrophic flooding in Brazil, Kenya, and China. Near-record breaking heat waves in India. Widespread wildfires in Chile. And the Caribbean’s earliest Category 5 hurricane, Hurricane Beryl, in July 2024. Unsurprisingly, many people are feeling anxious about the state of our planet.

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The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Your Training Program

Learning how to promote your training courses online is key to growing your training business. In this Ultimate Guide to Marketing we cover effective and modern marketing strategies that will help you market your training program, and sell more courses. You’ll learn how to: Harness the power of SEO to drive website traffic Convert more website visitors to sales Create smart email marketing campaigns Get the most out of course marketplaces Establish a referral program And more… Get ready to see y

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How to Improve Employee Engagement in Retail: Importance, Ideas & Solutions

Vantage Circle

A McKinsey study discovered that the turnover rate in the retail industry is 70% higher than in other industries. This alarming figure raises questions about the working conditions in retail sectors. Are retail employees truly motivated and committed to their workplace? What drives them to leave? Has this always been the case in the retail industry?

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Developing Talent with Expectations, Feedback, and Recognition

Up Your Culture

Imagine this scenario for a moment: You were assigned to a project or a client with little direction from your manager. You jumped in to tackle this with enthusiasm, doing your best with the limited information you have. You’re working hard and feel you are making progress, but then your manager steps in, redoes your work, and takes over. You are left wondering, “What just happened?

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You've Completed a Cause Mapping® Workshop. Now What?

Think Reliablility

I still remember how I felt after attending my first Cause Mapping ® workshop twenty years ago. My mind was buzzing with fresh ideas, and I couldn’t wait to put them into action. Every problem felt like an opportunity to dig deeper, connect the dots, and uncover solutions I hadn’t seen before. But as the excitement settled in, I found myself wondering—where do I start?

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One Critical Communication Skill Every Busy Leader Needs

Let's Grow Leaders

Episode 275: Have you ever felt that your communication skills were strong but still found your team misunderstood key points? What if you could master a simple tool to eliminate those misunderstandings for good? Even the best leaders face communication challenges in today’s fast-moving work environment. This episode offers a practical solution to help you ensure your messages are clear, reduce frustration, and boost your team’s performance.

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Shaping a Better Future by Uniting Corporate and Higher Education Content

With the increased interest in reskilling and upskilling existing workforces, companies are looking for more training and development content and realizing that higher education has a lot to offer. Similarly, companies are finding value in providing training to students and preskilling their future workforce. The challenge is that the technology and platforms used to serve these two audiences have never had to work well together—until now.

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The FOCUS Coaching Model – For Individuals

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Model by Paul Martin Business Coach, EGYPT Paul graduated from the Advanced Coach Training Program at ICA and is an Egypt-based Business Coach. An award-winning, best-selling author, mentor, and coach, Paul founded The Brian Tracy International Club by Paul Martin, an innovative platform for personal, professional, and business development.

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The Psychology Behind Effective Coaching

International Coaching Federation

Have you ever wondered what makes a coaching session truly transformative? Coaching isn’t about giving advice; it’s rooted in psychological principles that guide individuals toward meaningful and lasting change. Coaching in itself can be a truly transformative experience for both the coach and the client. Let’s explore the psychology behind effective coaching, examining how various theories and practices contribute to successful outcomes.

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We are Hiring: Job Opportunities

International Coaching News

We are Hiring: Job Opportunities Join Our Team We are actively seeking individuals to join our team as Freelance Journalists and Business Development Managers. Freelance Journalist Location: Remote Type: Project-based About Us: International Coaching News (iCN) is a leading online magazine focused on the life, business, executive coaching, and personal development industries.

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Overcoming Resistance to Behavioral Coaching

Up Your Culture

Have you ever wondered why some football players take ballet lessons? At first glance, football and ballet seem to have no connection, but both require flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance. Football players may never perform a plié on the field, but they recognize the value of improving their overall physical and mental agility through complementary skills.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Cultivating Leadership Resilience Through Gratitude

Crestcom

The holiday season is approaching, and in the U.S., it starts with Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday — it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of gratitude both at home and at work. For leaders, practicing gratitude isn’t seasonal. It’s an essential strategy that builds resilience and creates a positive workplace culture. Research shows that expressing gratitude and appreciation in the workplace not only boosts morale but also enhances team dynamics and strengthens emotio

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3 Vital Questions You Must Answer to Manage Up Effectively

Let's Grow Leaders

Episode 276: Do you ever feel like your attempts to manage up leave your manager more frustrated than satisfied? If you’ve answered their question without adding your perspective, you might miss a key opportunity to increase your influence and reduce their stress. As a leader, your ability to communicate effectively directly impacts your success and your team’s performance.

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The BLOOM Coaching Model

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Model by Stephanie Vailas Business Coach, USA Stephanie is a graduate of the Advanced Coach Training Program at ICA. She currently serves as the Director of Product & Business Strategy at Gap. With a background in merchandising and category strategy, she brings a unique blend of business acumen and people-focused coaching to her work.

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The Art of Unbiased Coaching

International Coaching Federation

I was in a peer coaching scenario the other day. After having the first go as the client, when it was my turn to coach, I continually sensed my peer bringing her biases into our conversation. As a peer, I understood where it was coming from, but had I been a client without any coaching education, it would have been hard for me to continue the conversation.

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Your Guide To Transitioning Into Product Management: Essentials For New PMs

Speaker: Leslie Grandy, Product Executive & Drew Weaver, Senior Program Manager

Are you considering a shift to product management or just starting your journey as a Product Manager? Join Leslie Grandy and Drew Weaver for an insightful webinar designed to help you seamlessly transition into this dynamic role. Whether you're looking to pivot your career or enhance your existing skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed!

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Best Practices for a Performance Improvement Discussion

CMOE

Even the most exceptional team members encounter challenges or plateaus in their performance from time to time. Recognizing this, it’s essential to approach such instances as opportunities for growth rather than setbacks or obstacles. Performance improvement discussions, when conducted thoughtfully, can foster trust, growth and development. Effective leadership necessitates the ability to conduct meaningful performance discussions.

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6 Ways Scrabble Can Teach Us About Creative Resilience

Creativity at Work

6 Ways Scrabble Can Teach Us About Creative ResilienceYou may be wondering, What can Scrabble teach us about creative resilience? Turns out, quite a bit! As someone who helps people develop creativity and resilience, I've noticed something intriguing: Scrabble mirrors some of the same building blocks we need to be creative and resilient in both life and work.

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What Will You Learn as a Relationship Coach? Q&A

The Coaching Blog

Our Relationship Coach Certificate Program is packed with the essential skills you need to help others strengthen their personal and professional relationships. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn: How to set clear, strong boundaries Conflict resolution techniques Effective communication strategies How to increase intimacy and connection Guiding clients through dating and family dynamics These are just a few of the valuable tools you’ll take away from this program!

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How To Recruit Leaders In Your Volunteer Organization

Let's Grow Leaders

To attract volunteer leaders, invest in connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment. Shortly after joining a new church, the council president enthusiastically revealed that I (Karin) was part of their “volunteer leadership succession plan.” I politely declined and spent the next month working to act less “leader-like” at church. Plus, I figured if I skipped coffee hour, I could dodge the recruiters.

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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™️.