Being a coach and building a coaching practice today is much more than just providing one on one coaching. Many coaches are conducting workshops and speaking to promote their coaching practice and to create additional revenue streams. We want you to be outrageously successful in 2011 and have planned a great evening to kick the year off right. Learn from the experts on how to conduct workshops and speaking events to promote your coaching business.

We’ll begin the evening with our Business & Coaching Excellence program as our expert panel of coaches share best practices on how to use workshops and speaking to build a successful coaching practice. Learn what’s working and what’s not and the various types of workshops from live to tele-classes to webinars. Our expert panel of coaches Doug Gfeller, Anita Goldin, & Scott Hunter conduct workshops and speak as a major part of their business.

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Please click here to register for the BCE, or Business and Coaching Excellence Program Only (5:30pm-6:30pm)

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Please click here to register for the Dinner Event Only (6:30pm-9:00pm)

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Please click here to register for the full monthly event: BCE (Business and Coaching Excellence Program) and Dinner Event (5:30pm-9:00pm)

Holiday Party

Please join us at the ICF OC Annual Holiday Party for fun, food, and games
Plus our special guest performer,

Barryn Vaughn, Professional Magician / Corporate & Family Entertainer.

He will absolutely amaze us with close-up magical miracles! Barryn is a ‘Master’ in the art of ‘Engaging People.’ He will begin with strolling table magic during the cocktail hour and a Puzzle Bar area with some interesting brainteasers. He hands out tickets for puzzles and other things during the cocktail hour which is later used to create teams and win prizes. After dinner, he will facilitate an interactive Game Show with lots of audience participation.

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Our monthly meetings are every second Thursday of the month.

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December 9, 2010 meeting:
5:30-6:30 – Guest Registration / check in
5:45 -6:45 – Cocktail Reception – walk around Magic & Puzzle Bar
6:45 -7:45 – Dinner & Announcements
7:45 – 8:30 - Game Show
8:30 – 9:00 – Mix & Mingle/ Group Photos

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Our monthly meeting is at:
The Sports Club – Irvine
1980 Main Street (just off MacArthur), Irvine, CA 92614
949-975-8400
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Core Competencies Revealed with Master Coaches Carly Anderson, MCC and Michael Stratford, MCC

Last year, Dr. Shelly Zavala was a huge hit in her session about the Brain and Neurobiology. This November, Shelly will talk with us about Life with Purpose and Possibility.

• Gain insight of how to generate possibility and purpose.
• Understand the four personality traits needed for living a purposeful life.
• Create a life that comes from your inner truth (no one else’s).
• Learn the 7 essentials that give life purpose and possibility.
• Explore the science of neurobiology and how important this is in creating a meaningful life.

About the presenter:

Dr. Shelly Zavala is a recognized presenter in neurobiology and spirituality and assists clients by teaching them to take ownership of their lives by creating a Life Through Intention. Dr. Zavala has been working with clients on understanding intention for the past ten years and has appeared on Bravo television and numerous radio shows. Dr. Zavala has a bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology, a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

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At some point in our lives, many of us realize we have been successful in our careers, we have our family and friends, we’ve travelled, or run a marathon and now we begin to consider “What else am I meant to do in with my life”?  It is the shift from “Success to Significance”.   Allison Haynes will present at our BCE about her recent trips to Guatemala building vegetable gardens and chasing her wildest dream, the end of global hunger.   Her efforts inspired a group of 8 women to join her on her most recent trip and to continue on their own journey of self discovery and making a difference.

Allison will share her inspiring story of how she ended up El Remate, a small rural village in Guatemala, how she began working with a small group of 18 women building vegetable gardens and how that become a group of 75 women strong.  Allison will challenge us to consider our wildest dreams and will discuss a process for setting goals and intentions to see it happen in our lifetime.   Whether it is for ourselves or our clients, this story is sure to provide inspiration to all of us to make a difference in our own way.

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Group coaching is a great way to leverage your time, reach more clients, and offer cost effective solutions to those on a budget.  But putting together a group program comes with unique challenges.  For example, how do you coach several people at once while keeping the sessions safe, productive, and valuable for everyone?  And how do you find enough clients who want to start coaching at the same time, so that you can fill a group?

On Thursday, October 14th we will be dedicating our program to answering these questions and more, with a panel of established coaches who have years of experience coaching groups in a variety of formats.   Just some of the questions we will be addressing are:

• What are the different types of group coaching programs and formats?
• What are the distinctions between group coaching, team coaching, masterminding, and teaching or facilitating a content-based program?
• What are different ways to structure the group coaching experience?
• What ground rules should you establish in a group?
• What are some tips for managing tricky group dynamics?
• How do you fill a group?

And, as a program participant, you are welcome to e-mail your own questions in advance to nahid@aspyrre.com. Get your most pressing questions on our list and make sure you get exactly what you need to get your next group going!

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Our Group Coaching Panel:

Linda Denton

Linda’s experience as professional coach and group facilitator includes over 22 years as a senior executive where she has worked in a wide range of national and international organizational settings and industries. She is experienced in creating innovative practices that promote organizational learning, enhance leadership and team development, and has coached leaders and teams at all levels.

Her individual and team coaching clients retain her to identify and improve emotional intelligence skills, build high performance teams, and partner with her to design clear plans to achieve development goals.

Linda is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation and she is a Certified integral Coach through New Ventures West. She has extensive experience as a coach and facilitator and uses a number of different methods to support her clients in attaining the desired results and outcomes. Linda’s toolbox includes a variety of assessments and group processes that can add value in creating a coaching or facilitation strategy.

Doug Gfeller, MCC

Doug was awarded his Master Certified Coach designation in 2002. Doug is an experienced executive who has spent the last sixteen years running a successful coaching practice and prior to that sixteen years as President of his own residential and commercial development company with annual sales of Fifty Million Dollars. Doug is a past president of the Orange County Chapter of the ICF and was a founding member of the Professional Coach and Mentor Association (PCMA) and served on their advisory board for a number of years. Doug also serves on the Board of Directors of Storm Industries, Inc. and has also been awarded the Certificate of Director Education by the National Association of Corporate Directors Institute.

The Coaching Perspective’s (A Critical Mass for Business service) group coaching is about creating a business environment where each individual is not only aware of the company’s vision and goals, but they are clear on their own vision and goals. An environment where each person strives to achieve a new personal best that also drives the company toward achieving its goals. An environment made up of support, encouragement and accountability, not one of just checks and balances or a control and command structure.

Group dynamics need to be coached the same as individual behaviors need to be coached. Having the ability to see how individuals behave in a group setting adds significant value to individual coaching.

We do this by providing:

• Individual coaching from the top executive to the newest entry-level position,
• Individual coaching for people who want to sharpen their business skills,
• Group coaching for work units, departments and project teams,
• Communication workshops
• Change management coaching when there is either a physical or operational change that has a major impact on your staff.

Michael Stratford – Master Coach, Author, Speaker

“Provoking and Invoking Personal and Business Transformation”

Michael Stratford is well known as a leader in the field of coaching, coach training and development. He has trained over 6,000 coaches worldwide.

In realm of Group Coaching he has led the way in clarifying the nature of working with teams and groups from the coaches’ point of view. Michael has coached a range of clients in groups from sales executives and teams in Fortune 100 companies to Rock Bands and actors. In the Philadelphia area he coached over 40 rock bands in 5 years. In particular, he has worked with groups on Leadership Development at Cisco Systems, Quicklogic, Leading Initiatives Worldwide, and Wells Fargo. He has also worked with affinity groups of actors, and open groups.

In the field of Education he teaches at the Brandman College Leadership Services Program having co-created their Coaching Skills for Business Leaders course. For the coach training organization, CoachInc., Michael was one of the authors of the Group Coaching course. He has led many workshops, trainings and even a few retreats as part of his group interaction experience where he always included some group coaching.

Michael specializes in the Art of Provocative Inquiry for Leadership Development. His creativity, love of language, and sensing acuity have helped his clients align with emerging trends and personally congruent solutions. Michael has a light and playful approach. Yet through his keen insights, masterful coaching and training, he quickly reveals a depth of knowledge and understanding on a wide range of human and organizational issues

As part of leveraging his expertise, he has authored IP for many coach training organizations. Most recently he co-developed the Core Dynamics Coach Training with Tom Stone, the founder of Human Software Engineering. Together they have created the Next Generation of personal and professional development.

A prolific author, Michael has written four books on coaching including Masterful Questions and The Game of Coaching, as well as Haiku, two children’s stories and 4 articles in his “Provocation Series: Challenging the Constructs That Limit the Human Experience.” He has been featured in Men’s Health Best Life, as well as in a special profile on coaching for the NBC Evening News. Currently his writing projects include 11 more Provocation Articles, Quintessential Leadership: 5 Timeless Practices for Successful Leaders and Playing and Winning the Game UR Built4.

Michael lives in Southern California with his brilliant, gorgeous and talented wife Carly. His creative and loving son currently works for Blizzard in Austin, Texas.

“To be called a leader all one needs is followers, little more than sheep. To be a great leader, one needs to be worthy of being followed. Leadership is not a job description, it’s Being in action. Great leaders are known for their ability to develop self-leadership in others, not for directing traffic and putting out fires. It is a ‘given’ that all human beings are unique. It takes a great leader to recognize the essence of that divine diversity and then take time to develop that magnificent potential into its fullest capacity.” from “QuintEssential Leadership” by Michael Stratford

Participate in a group experience with Nahid Casazza where you will practice several exercises she uses when she facilitates live groups.  During our hour, we will:

• Learn the top challenges Nahid has experienced in her groups, and the processes she has incorporated to manage these up front.
• Practice exercises that you can use and modify to fit a variety of group situations.
• Experience group coaching when it goes well, and when it doesn’t, so you can get a more tangible feel for how to prepare for and structure your own program.

Please come on time because we will close the door to create a safe and quiet space for participants right at 5:30pm.

About the Presenter:

Nahid is founder of Aspyrre Professional Coaching Services. She works with business leaders in two key areas: (1) to navigate professional transitions, and (2) to master personal awareness and interpersonal skills so they can powerfully influence the organizational environment.

Nahid has a Master’s in Business Administration from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Michigan State University. In addition she has three years of post graduate training specifically in coaching, from CoachU, an International Coach Federation fully accredited coach training program. Prior to starting her business in 2001, she spent fifteen years in the high tech arena, where she was inspired by entrepreneurial leaders who provided employees the freedom to grow and develop their natural talents.

Nahid served as the President of the International Coach Federation, Orange County Chapter in 2007, leading our coaches to win the “Finding your Voice” award, distinguishing the team amongst 150 chapters worldwide. From 2006 through 2008, she led the development of the Success Team Program at NAWBO (National Association for Women Business Owners) where members work together in professionally facilitated groups to accelerate their business success. Currently Nahid is on the advisory board and co-teaches a unique, ICF competency-based coaching program specifically designed for business leaders at Chapman University’s Extended Education Leadership Services Program.

Nahid currently works with clients individually, organizationally, and in small groups. To learn more about programs and pricing, visit www.aspyrre.com or call (949) 495-1021 to schedule a consultation.

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We extend our best wishes to our members and guests who will not be attending September’s “2nd Thursday of The Month” chapter meeting in observance of Rosh Hashanah.  We will miss your participation and look forward to seeing you at our October event.

Do you want to go to the next level in your business and enjoy the recognition, money and prestige that comes with it, but feel overwhelmed and aren’t sure how to actually get there?

Are you looking for an easy way to attract your perfect customers without having to “sell something”?

Are you feeling stuck in your business and want to enliven the passion and drive that brought you into this industry in the first place?

If you said “yes” to any of these questions, we have fabulous news for you!  Cynthia Kersey, the UNSTOPPABLE COACH and one of the country’s foremost experts in creating UNSTOPPABLE SUCCESS is joining us for a very special evening.

Cynthia has pioneered an entirely new system for coaches and entrepreneurs that will help you generate more revenue, attract customers who are raving fans and exponentially grow your business while making a positive difference in the world.  You’ll catapult your business to a whole new level while experiencing more passion and satisfaction than you ever thought possible.

Join Cynthia Kersey and discover:

• A step by step process to move from STRUGGLE to SUCCESS & SIGNIFICANCE in your coaching business.
• Simple ways to ATTRACT CUSTOMERS without having to “sell something”.
• The key to EXPONENTIALLY growing your business while earning respect in your industry.
• The MOST EFFECTIVE strategy to get more CLIENTS with no marketing or advertising budget!
• The GREATEST financial advice for growing your business from a billionaire who become the leading investment advisor of the 20th Century.
• How to bring more passion and authentically to your business and be GENEROUSLY REWARDED for doing it!

About the Presenter:

Cynthia Kersey is a renowned performance and productivity expert, success coach, best-selling author and Chief Humanitarian Officer of her non-profit foundation. She has spent almost two decades researching and interviewing some of the world’s most successful people and has developed powerful, effective programs based on her findings. Her best-selling books are Unstoppable and Unstoppable Women. Cynthia has helped thousands of people achieve unstoppable success in their lifethrough her wildly successful Unstoppable Challenge Coaching Program. www.unstoppable.net & www.unstoppablefoundation.org

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We extend our best wishes to our members and guests who will not be attending September’s “2nd Thursday of The Month” chapter meeting in observance of Rosh Hashanah.  We will miss your participation and look forward to seeing you at our October event.

We have all been stuck in our lives at some point and experienced the dissatisfaction that comes from not achieving results, experiencing our full potential and having an inner sense of fulfillment. We may have felt inadequate, disappointed, lonely and even frustrated but not understood how to move forward effectively. As coaches, our work with clients often surrounds this challenge and while we can empathize, ultimately it is our role to help guide individuals toward their desired outcome. In this presentation, learn what core issues prevent clients from moving forward and the powerful questions and techniques that can help move them from being Stuck in a Rut to Kicking some Butt! BONUS: This information can be used in any areas you find yourself stuck in your personal life… as well as being able to help your clients.

• Why being stuck in a rut is a breakthrough just waiting to happen
• Learn the most common reasons why clients get stuck and a way to assess these key areas
• Questions and techniques that can be used to generate positive activity
• How to offer feedback and guidance that encourages movement and not stagnation
• Share success stories that have worked for you both personally and professionally

About the Presenter:

Heather Wieshlow is a Certified Coach, Author, Speaker and Owner of Turning Point Coaching and Consulting. Since 1998 she has helped thousands of professionals gain clarity during their career transitions and creates success plans for their lives. She has worked with individuals in businesses, organizations and government programs in all aspects of Career Discovery, Career Design and Career Development.

Her energetic, personal, insightful and interactive style combines over 20 years of business expertise with a solid foundation based on wholistic principles and real-world common sense. Heather is a Graduate of the Newfield Coaching for Professional and Professional Mastery Program (CPPM), Master Career Director (MCD), a certified Job and Career Transition Coach (JCTC) and holds a Career Transition Coach Certification from Chapman University. www.aturningpoint.com

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Yeah Summer

is Here!

Come join us for a night of fun on July 8th at 5:30 as we change things up and have a little fun.  Throughout the year we are focused on learning and building our business. As coaches you know the importance of having balance celebrating all the good things we have in our lives and July is the perfect time to do that.  At our July summer celebration we’ll have networking, table topic discussions, music, food, a game and prizes that are sure to be fun.

Nothing says fun more than music and we want to make sure we have your favorite tunes at our July event.  Please send the song name and artist of your top 3 favorite summer songs and we’ll be sure to have them at the summer celebration.  Our summer celebration will be held at Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ in The District, Irvine, CA.  Please make note this is a different location than our regular monthly meeting.

Make sure to send your top 3 favorite songs to mike@bluerockcoaching.com

Location:

Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ (The District)
2550 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
714.259.1227

Pricing Structure:

Early Registration fee – $20.00 until June 30th

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After June 30th – $25.00

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Timeline:

5:30 – 6:00 pm – Networking
6:00 – 7:00 pm – Table Topics
7:00 – 7:30 pm – Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 – Music and games

Greg Winston, a pioneer in high-performance sales, will share innovative sales methods guaranteed to increase your personal and professional success at June’s ICF headliner event.

Greg’s proven tools have enhanced motivation and created achievement for many hundreds of marketing professionals through his corporate seminars and training programs.

Greg began his sales career with the Xerox Corporation and became one of their lead sales professionals with year-to-date sales 10 times more than the average representative. Most averaged 125% of budget. Winston set a branch record of 1003%.

Immediately following that success, he took over new hire training for IBM. He later used those same concepts at CBS Television and Radio, and Warner Bros.

Greg Winston is the author of Opting for Opulence: 14 Proven Strategies to Master Selling in the Luxury Market. Meet Greg at www.GregWinston.com

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