Practice ICF Core Competency 5 & 6, Earn CCE Units
Maintains Presence and Listens Actively – Fundamental coaching competencies. Let us use this opportunity to learn and practice these skills together in a safe environment.
How do we maintain presence and listen actively? By being fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded, and confident. Focus on what the client is and is not saying to fully understand their communication in the context of their systems and support their self-expression.
Understand and consistently apply these skills: Maintains Presence and Listens Actively. Together, let us learn, practice, and apply!
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm HKT, Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Host: Helen Tse, ICF PCC, and Wu Yue, ICF HK Board Member
Format: Interactive Zoom discussion
Fees: Complimentary for ICF members; non-members welcome with a fee
CCE Credits: Earn 1.5 CCE credits for Core Competencies.
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain insights and stay ahead of the curve in the coaching industry!
Explore Theory U in Coaching Conversations
Hello everyone! We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming online session where we’ll delve into the application of Theory U in coaching conversations.
Theory U, developed by Otto Scharmer, is a transformative management method that helps individuals and organizations achieve deep and sustainable change through reflection and innovation. It focuses on breaking through traditional thinking patterns with an open mindset, empathy, and intention to create new solutions and strategies.
Here’s how Theory U and coaching align:
Deep Listening and Empathy: Both emphasize understanding the true needs and challenges through deep listening and empathy.
Reflection and Innovation: Both encourage reflecting on existing thinking patterns and behaviors to discover innovative solutions.
Open Mindset: Both require an open mindset, willing to embrace new perspectives and methods to drive personal or organizational growth.
In this session, we’ll cover:
What is Theory U? How Theory U is applied in organizational development Real-world applications of Theory U Role-playing and practice
Date: August 20, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM HKT
Speaker: Crystal Liu, ICF PCC, Theory U Practitioner
Language: Mandarin
Fee: Free for members, HKD 100 for non-members
CCE Credits: Earn 1.5 CCE Units
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn and apply Theory U in coaching. Join us to enhance your coaching skills and grow together! Looking forward to seeing you online!
WENStart Mentorship: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
We are delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the WENStart annual mentorship program, in partnership with WEN, at the end of June. This year, five talented women entrepreneurs were matched with experienced mentors and coaches, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback.
The program offered guidance, truths, and companionship through Zoom sessions, where mentors and mentees developed easy rapport. The mentorship helped participants reconnect with their business purposes and gain a clear vision of their paths forward.
Sharon McEneff, Chairwoman of WEN, highlighted the partnership’s success, noting that the collaboration with ICFHK has been instrumental. The exceptional support from ICFHK coaches helped mentees achieve their business goals, and we are proud and grateful for this partnership.
The ICFHK Board extends heartfelt thanks to all mentors and coaches for their dedication and support. Your contributions have been truly inspiring.
We look forward to next year’s program and supporting more women entrepreneurs. Stay tuned for more news!
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🌟 ICF HK July Board Meeting 🌟
During the summer, our board members joined the monthly meeting from various parts of the world. We are thrilled to share some fantastic updates with you! 🚀
We’ve made great progress in partnerships, digital journey, social impact, member engagement, professional development, and our overall operations. 🔥
As we prepare for the second half, our momentum is building! We’re committed to continue fostering a vibrant coaching community. 🤝
Let’s grow, learn, and make a difference together. Your involvement drives us forward! Please stay tuned for more updates from us.
🌟 Practice Makes Perfect – ICF Core Competency 4🌟
🎉 On July 30th, ICF HK hosted an enriching session on Core Competency 4: Cultivate Trust and Safety, led by Janna and Patrick. Fourteen committed coaches participated, aiming to enhance their coaching practices and deepen their skills. The interactive session focused on the importance of creating a safe, supportive environment for clients, fostering open sharing, and maintaining relationships of mutual respect and trust. This event highlighted the significance of cultivating trust and safety as a crucial competency for effective coaching.🚀
🌟 Join ICF Hong Kong and Elevate Your Coaching Career! 🌟
At ICF Hong Kong, our mission is to connect our diverse community through partnerships and growth, building an inclusive and sustainable future. We bridge the gap between East and West, creating value for our local community through coaching, benefiting both givers and receivers alike.
By joining the ICF Hong Kong Chapter, you’ll access:
- Professional Development: Attend regular ICF Core Competencies CCEU events and coaching tools learning sessions.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect at quarterly in-person social events with like-minded coaches, industry leaders, and potential clients.
- Credentialing Support: Engage in ICF Credentialing Tutorial sessions.
- Peer-to-Peer Coaching: Join a supportive group of coaches for mutual professional growth.
- Exclusive Indemnity Insurance: Enjoy discounted rates for better professional protection.
- Member Materials: Access exclusive content, including research, tools, and best practices in coaching.
- Discounted Fees: Save on ICF credentialing, events, conferences, and training programs.
- Leadership Opportunities: Contribute to the coaching community in Hong Kong through chapter leadership roles.
- Social Impact Initiatives: Participate in pro bono coaching projects and social impact initiatives.
- Partnership Projects: Collaborate on low bono coaching projects and partnership initiatives.
Act Now: Join ICF Hong Kong today and start enhancing your coaching journey immediately!
Join us at ICF HK Social Media Groups
To better connect with our members, we created two social chat groups: WhatsApp (link as below) and WeChat (name: ICFhongkong, QR code as shown on the right). Welcome to click the link or scan the QR code to join the social communities. If you have any questions on WhatsApp or WeChat groups, please contact us at communications@icfhk.org.
Building on the momentum of growing our community of coaches and increasing our presence and visibility across channels, ICF HK invites you to follow us on Instagram where you can stay updated on the trending news on coaching and leadership development. Tag us at @icfhongkong if you have anything valuable to share!
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