From the Editor

The
official start of summer has meant two things to us New Englanders: humidity
and severe thunderstorms! Additionally, for me, summer has been a whirlwind
of work and travel, including a trip to Washington, D.C. Visiting the many monuments
and memorials was an overwhelming and beautiful experience. In a place that
is dedicated to honoring the past, it is also a thriving community that is just
as focused on moving forward.

This sentiment of appreciating the past, present, and future, is a strong thread
in our articles this week. Our wonderful contributors discuss “compassion
fatigue” within coaching, archiving client records, while taking glimpses
into the future of coaching and revisiting the IAC’s foundation and past
methods. There is much to look forward to!

I’d like to send out a big thank you to Elizabeth Nofziger who volunteers
her time each month to help with the VOICE; she is an important asset to the
team and we very much appreciate her time!

Please feel free to contact us at voice@certifiedcoach.org
with comments, questions, event notices, or article contributions. I hope you
enjoy the month of July, no matter the weather.

Best,
Beth Ann

Beth Ann Miller
holds a B.A. in Creative Writing and is a native New Englander. She
has a professional background in editing and higher education, as
well as working with youths in the arts. Her stories have appeared
in small online and print journals and she is perpetually at work
on new creative projects.

Contents

From
the President – Susan Meyer
Susan shares her many adventures from the past few months and addresses the
importance of collaboration, experimentation, and playfulness in coaching.

The
Future of Coaching – Tripp Braden
“The year is 2023”… Tripp ruminates on the future of the coaching
industry and how our current trends will influence us in the long term. Where
will you be in ten years?

The
Ethics of Record Keeping in the Business Coaching Milieu –
Marissa Afton
How do you organize your client records? Marissa delves into the potential outcomes
of record-keeping techniques and the importance of maintaining client confidentiality.

Can
Coaches Care Too Much? – Martha Pasternack
Martha shares her experiences with nursing and “compassion fatigue,”
drawing parallels with the coaching world.

An
Original IAC Vision Finally Comes to Light – Natalie Tucker
Miller
Revisit an article from our archives that discusses the past and future
of learning agreements.

Events

New Licensed Schools