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Last week, at the ICF Conference in Montreal, Dr. Vikki Brock spoke with a group of coaches. This was a special group of 50+ people who attended our Friday evening event to learn more about the Harnisch Foundation and the many initiatives that are important to us at the Harnisch Foundation. One of the initiatives that’s especially important to me is The Gift of Coaching.
To say that The Gift of Coaching has been a labor or love for the past several months would be an understatement. This summer we conducted extensive beta testing with both coaches and non-coaches. We wanted to receive their feedback on what they most like about the powerful software that matches coaches with recipients, and how the software tracks the impact of pro-bono coaching. And, of course, we wanted to know which aspects of the software might be potentially vexing for tech-challenged people. Their feedback was candid and comprehensive. As a result, our developer is making the system even more robust and easier to use.
During the beta testing, I received many requests for some short “how to” videos, to show coaches and registrants the way they will be able to register to either give or receive pro-bono coaching. They asked and we obliged.
We also received many heartwarming endorsements from some of the world’s most well-known coaches. Rather than simply talk about those endorsements, though, wouldn’t you rather read what they said?
Without further ado, we are delighted to present our new The Gift of Coaching information site.
Warmest regards,
Syl Leduc, MEd, MPEC
Leadership Strategist
Advisor, The Gift of Coaching
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Syl,
Thanks for sharing about the Harnisch Foundation event that was held at the ICF conference in Montreal on Friday evening. As you said, over the course of the event we had about 50 people max at one time, with many coming and going, and many coming and staying.
In addition to sharing about the key Harnisch Foundation projects, which include The Coaching Commons and The Foundation of Coaching in addition to the Gift of Coaching, I was able to announce the appointment of Ruth Ann to the ICF Foundation. This was very well received by all, including the past, present and future ICF presidents who were in attendance.
There were many questions and asking for further information, with the highest interest being in the research area. We had the one-page flyers on the tables and people were taking them so they could access the websites and learn more. Attendees hung around until after 7:00pm, most of the food was eaten and the wine was enjoyed.
All-in-all it was a very successful event.