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From the Editor

Linda

Welcome to the December 2012 issue of the IAC VOICE!

President's Message – Year-End Roundup
Susan R. Meyer, MCC (IAC)
In her President’s Message, Susan R. Meyer highlights the many accomplishments and adventures at the IAC over the past year, and honours three Board of Governors members whose terms have ended. She also paints a compelling picture of what’s ahead for 2013—the IAC’s 10^th anniversary year. Scroll down or click to read more.

Research-Based Coaching Mastery
Suggestive Techniques in Coaching – Andrew Armatas
Recently, Andrew Armatas published a paper in Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, titled, “Suggestive Techniques in Coaching.” IAC members, scroll down for a link to this members-only article and discover how to use suggestions more skillfully in your coaching.

The Greatest Ever Coaching Outcome Research Project
The Greatest Ever Coaching Outcome Research is a global quantitative coaching research project, the largest of its kind, which has already collected data from more than 1,400 coaching clients, 800 corresponding coaches and 100 of their sponsors, including responses from more than 30 countries. There is still time for you to participate. Scroll down to read more.

Hong Kong College Students Become IAC’s First Student Members
IAC Chapter News – Bonnie Chan
While some view the post-90s generation as lazy, selfish or confused, three Hong Kong coaches feel it is their mission “to connect and nurture Hong Kong students with a proactive personal development approach and a global vision by involving them in an international coaching culture platform.” Click to read more about this exciting pilot project.

Welcome to the Age of Relationships Marketing
Janet Slack
This month's business-building feature article is from marketing expert Janet Slack, who takes us through the five phases of relationship marketing. She explains each concept clearly and offers practical tips for carrying out each phase. Click to read more.

Coaching Confidence – Are You Nurturing Yours?
Sue Johnston, MCC (IAC)
Our coaching feature article this month is a new piece by Sue Johnston. She explores the theme of self-efficacy and the four factors that are key for its development, tying everything neatly back into the IAC Coaching Masteries. Click to read more.

Submissions to the VOICE are welcome anytime through the month. Click here to read our submission guidelines.

If there are topics you would like to read about in future issues, or if you have feedback about today's issue, please contact me directly.

Warm wishes,
Linda

Linda Dessau, CPCC
Editor, IAC^® VOICE
Email: voice@certifiedcoach.org
www.contentmasteryguide.com

P.S. Are you on Twitter? You can follow the IAC at http://twitter.com/IACCoachMastery. There is also a list of VOICE authors, columnists and IAC BOG members at http://twitter.com/lindadessau/iac-voice-contributors.

From the Editor

Linda

Welcome to the November 2012 issue of the IAC VOICE!

President's Message – In the Eye of the Storm
Susan R. Meyer, MCC (IAC)
Hurricane Sandy got Susan R. Meyer thinking about what’s real and what’s hype when it comes to the coaching industry. She also has some important questions for you to answer. Scroll down or click to read more.

The IAC Coaching Masteries: A Beautiful Interdependence - Mastery #1 [Infographic] Inside Scoop – Natalie Tucker Miller, MCC (IAC)
In her latest instalment in this series of infographics, Lead Certifier Natalie Tucker Miller puts Mastery #1 in the center and explores its relationships with the other Masteries. Click to read more.

Social Media 101 – Expand Your Coaching Practice through Social Media
Featured Member Benefit – Sara Sims, CoachingWebsites.com
This month's featured member benefit is the CoachingWebsites.com website service for coaches. In this article, Sara Sims offers some tips for coaches who are just getting started with social media. Scroll down to view the full article, or click to read the article online.

How to Coach a Viking
Tools for Coaching Mastery – David Papini
IAC Licensee David Papini found himself watching a children's cartoon movie for the nth time, but this time he discovered a masterful and efficient coaching session between two Vikings. Read the very creative way he spotted the IAC Coaching Masteries throughout this brief exchange. Click to read the article.

Submissions to the VOICE are welcome anytime through the month. Click here to read our submission guidelines.

If there are topics you would like to read about in future issues, or if you have feedback about today's issue, please contact me directly.

Warm wishes,
Linda

Linda Dessau, CPCC
Editor, IAC^® VOICE
Email: voice@certifiedcoach.org
www.contentmasteryguide.com

P.S. Are you on Twitter? You can follow the IAC at http://twitter.com/IACCoachMastery. There is also a list of VOICE authors, columnists and IAC BOG members at http://twitter.com/lindadessau/iac-voice-contributors.

From the Editor

Linda

Welcome to the October 2012 issue of the IAC VOICE!

President's Message – Communities of Practice
Susan R. Meyer, MCC (IAC)
Susan R. Meyer had a powerful insight while attending a recent women's business conference, and she's putting it into practice immediately to better serve IAC members. If you've ever felt isolated as a coach, or if traditional meetings just don't work for you, have a look at what she is offering. Scroll down or click to read more.

Ask the Certifiers is Going Live
Inside Scoop – Natalie Tucker Miller, MCC (IAC)
Aside from Susan's new event, Lead Certifier Natalie Tucker Miller is announcing another new opportunity to engage with IAC leaders. The first of these quarterly events will take place on January 18, 2013, and you can read more in this month's Inside Scoop. Click to read more.

Difficult Client Behaviors? New Tools for Coaching Confidence and Success
Featured Member Benefit – Doris Helge, MCC (IAC), Confident Coach Connection
This month's featured member benefit is the Confident Coach Connection training programs including IAC certification preparation classes and advanced coaching and business-building classes. Founder Doris Helge shares insightful tips that will help you move past frustration into confidence and coaching magic. Scroll down to view the full article, or click to read the article online.

A Personal Manifesto, Why You Need One
Marcy Nelson-Garrison
This month's feature article explores the popularity of the manifesto. Marcy Nelson-Garrison calls the manifesto "a creative and exciting way to take a stand for your wisdom, develop a message that resonates deeply with your ideal client and create a true north guidance system for business decisions. What a powerful foundation for your coaching business!" Curious? Click to read more.

The Three V’s of Listening
Tools for Coaching Mastery – Aileen Gibb
Inspired in part by her work with sound therapist Gary Diggins, Aileen Gibb presents three aspects of listening that will help coaches deepen this skill that is so integral to the masterful practice of coaching. Click to read more.

Submissions to the VOICE are welcome anytime through the month. Click here to read our submission guidelines.

If there are topics you would like to read about in future issues, or if you have feedback about today's issue, please contact me directly.

Warm wishes,
Linda

Linda Dessau, CPCC
Editor, IAC^® VOICE
Email: voice@certifiedcoach.org
www.contentmasteryguide.com

P.S. Are you on Twitter? You can follow the IAC at http://twitter.com/IACCoachMastery. There is also a list of VOICE authors, columnists and IAC BOG members at http://twitter.com/lindadessau/iac-voice-contributors.

From the Editor

Linda

Welcome to the September 2012 issue of the IAC VOICE!

Getting Set for Our Fall Season
President's Message – Susan R. Meyer, MCC (IAC)
Susan R. Meyer has plenty of news for us this month, including conferences, upcoming initiatives, new IAC volunteers and member benefits. Click to read more.

I Guarantee My Coaching Results – Do You?
Featured Member Benefit – Kim Ades, JournalEngine™ Software
Kim Ades is back this month to describe a client situation where accessing the client's online journal in between sessions helped Kim be a better coach. In fact, she guarantees her coaching results. Click to read the article online.

How Do Coaches Really Become Masterful?
Inside Scoop – Natalie Tucker Miller, MCC (IAC)
After returning from the Global Summit on the Future of Coaching (more below), Natalie Tucker Miller found herself pondering the above question, and decided to revisit an earlier article by Nina East and Karen Van Cleve. Click to read more.

Are You a Coach in a Drama Triangle?
Tools for Coaching Mastery – Doris Helge, MCC (IAC)
As coaches we may be unconscious of the roles we play in our clients' drama triangles. We set ourselves up for self-sabotage, conflict or failure when we don't test beliefs and assumptions regarding client relationships. Doris Helge illuminates this process in this month's Tools for Coaching Mastery article. Click to read more.

Productivity Tips to Build Your Business
Claire Thompson
Self-employed folks usually love the freedom of being on their own and adore working with their clients. What they don't enjoy so much is the business building and "administrivia." In this month's business-building article, professional organizer Claire Thompson shares three of her favorite tips for dealing with these necessary tasks. Click to read more.

The Global Summit on the Future of Coaching
Natalie Tucker Miller, MCC (IAC) and Kristi Arndt, MCC (IAC)
Natalie and Kristi have lots to share from their time at this ground-breaking event. In this compelling summary, you'll find out who was there, what was discussed and how the discussions were framed. Click to read more.

Submissions to the VOICE are welcome anytime through the month. Click here to read our submission guidelines.

If there are topics you would like to read about in future issues, or if you have feedback about today's issue, please contact me directly.

Warm wishes,
Linda

Linda Dessau, CPCC
Editor, IAC^® VOICE
Email: voice@certifiedcoach.org
www.contentmasteryguide.com

P.S. Are you on Twitter? You can follow the IAC at http://twitter.com/IACCoachMastery. There is also a list of VOICE authors, columnists and IAC BOG members at http://twitter.com/lindadessau/iac-voice-contributors.

From the Editor

Linda

From the Editor

Welcome to the August 2012 issue of the IAC VOICE!

How to Listen for Where the Masteries are Present
Inside Scoop – Natalie Tucker Miller, MCC (IAC)
This month's question about certification was: "I’m finding it difficult knowing when to apply a Mastery at a certain time. Are there guidelines to help me know when the timing is right for a particular Mastery?" If you've been wondering the same thing, Lead Certifier Natalie Tucker Miller has some suggestions for where to start. She points out that it's the same approach that was used to develop the IAC Coaching Masteries^®. Click to read the article.

The Importance of Continued Coach Education
Mike Goonan, MCC (IAC)
In this issue we hear again from Mike Goonan, who at age 24 became the youngest IAC-certified coach to date. He provides suggestions for creating your own personalized continuing education plan, and says that your willingness to take action will be the most essential ingredient. Click to read more.

Paradigm Shift: From Fear to Freedom
Tools for Coaching Mastery – Deborah Williamson
Returning contributor and Coaching Masteries^®-Licensed Mentor Deborah Williamson offers a simple coaching process for turning fear into excitement and forward motion. You'll discover how one coaching client learned that it's harder to sink than swim, and conquered her fear in the process. Click to read more.

Susan R. Meyer will be back with a new President's Message in September.

Submissions to the VOICE are welcome anytime through the month. Click here to read our submission guidelines.

If there are topics you would like to read about in future issues, or if you have feedback about today's issue, please contact me directly.

Warm wishes,
Linda

Linda Dessau, CPCC
Editor, IAC^® VOICE
Email: voice@certifiedcoach.org
www.contentmasteryguide.com

P.S. Are you on Twitter? You can follow the IAC at http://twitter.com/IACCoachMastery. There is also a list of VOICE authors, columnists and IAC BOG members at http://twitter.com/lindadessau/iac-voice-contributors.