From the Editor

From the Editor

Hello there,

Spring is making its first timid appearance here in New England and many of us are grateful! Although I have spent the last week enjoying books by the fireplace and appreciating the light snowfall in the evening, I am ready for some warm weather, flowering gardens, and outdoor celebrations!

This month our contributors take an internal look at support, empathy, and innovation. They highlight how these factors become an important aspect in developing a strong relationship with our communities and our clients. I hope you find valuable knowledge and insight in these articles.

Thank you for reading! Is there something you’d like to see in the VOICE? A particular subject you’d like us to address? Please don’t hesitate to contact us at voice@certifiedcoach.org with comments, questions, event notices, or article contributions. We are always looking for new perspectives and look forward to hearing from you.

Best,
Beth Ann

Beth Ann Miller is an MFA candidate in Writing and is a native New Englander. She has a professional background in editing and higher education, and enjoys working with youths in the arts. Her stories have appeared in online and print journals and she is perpetually at work on new creative projects.

Contents

From the President – Vicki Zanini
Vicki expresses her appreciation and admiration of the strong community of coaches that surround us in the IAC.

Empathy – Martha Pasternack
What do we think of when we think of empathy? Martha suggests a new way to look at empathy that can help you clients grow through their own unique experiences.

Innovation – Natalie Tucker Miller
The Board of Governors and the Certification Board have been hard at work expanding and improving the certification process, while remaining true to the IAC’s high standards.

Starting Out as a Self-Employed Coach – Maite Baron
Are you self-employed coach, or considering being one? Check out these 5 essentials for exploring the world of self-employed coaching.

Updates on the Santiago, Chile Conference
Information and updates about an important upcoming conference to take place May 15th and 16th.

IAC Coaches Reading Club
Hosted by Terri Hase on April 16th, discussing Benjamin Hoff’s books “The Tao of Pooh” and “The Te of Piglet”.

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