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Speak for the CCF
You are invited to submit a proposal to present a program to the Chicago Coach Federation (CCF), a chartered chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF).
The Chicago Coach Federation (CCF):
The CCF is a volunteer organization of more than 1000 coaches (of which 323 are ICF members) whose practices include personal life coaching, business and executive coaching, and leadership development. About half the members are full-time independent coaches, while the balance are part-time independent or full-time internal corporate coaches. While most of the members have been coaching for less than five years, there are many who have been professional coaches for as long as 15-20 years. Membership in the ICF automatically provides eligibility in the Chicago Chapter.
Meeting Schedule:
The CCF meets monthly (except August) on the second Monday of the month. The meetings typically begin at 5:30 p.m. with the first 45 minutes for socializing and a light meal, then about 15 minutes allocated to Chapter business. The guest speaker / presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. with the final 30 minutes available for presentation time, Q&A, or optional networking.
Guidelines:
At least one-half hour of experiential exercises is usually a good idea, but not required. Include plenty of time for questions & answers; our group generally enjoys interaction. If you have something to market / sell please be discreet and brief and remember that the more value the group receives from your presentation the more likely they are to seek your services.
Special Events:
Special Events of half day, full day, and weekend workshops are possible, and proposals are invited for those events as well. We also occasionally have special presentations on evenings other than Monday. These Special Events are usually for speakers with a national reputation and a substantial email list of their own. Once your proposal has been accepted we will expect you to commit to a presentation date three to twelve months in advance.
Topics Should Relate To:
- Specific Coaching Skills--effective intake procedures, assessments, helping clients' vision, corporate coaching skills, coaching for organizational development, and more.
- Human Potential and Growth--language/communications skills, leadership development, emotional intelligence, and more.
- Small Business Management--marketing for service businesses, sales skills, creating multiple revenue streams, financial issues, effective presentation skills, and more.
- Technology for Small Businesses--e-commerce, creating web sites that generate traffic and sales, publishing e-books, and more.
Target Audience:
The Chapter recognizes several target audiences and your presentation can be aimed at one or more of the following groups:
- Experienced coaches with more than five years full time professional experience.
- Emerging coaches who have a growing practice and have been coaching for less than five years
- Executive and corporate coaches who work either independently or within a corporation
- Individuals new to coaching or exploring coaching as a possible career
- There may also be individuals present who are potential coach clients who are interested in personal growth or learning about coaching. (CCF sometimes has programs designed primarily for this audience.)
CCF Will Provide:
Up to three microphones, an overhead projector and screen, and flip chart(s) if requested. We will also provide for videotape presentation if needed. Presenters using computer driven presentations are asked to bring their own projection device. We encourage presenters to provide handouts of salient points for all attendees.
Interested in Applying to Speak for the CCF?
Download the and submit it to the Chicago Coach Federation Program Co-Chairs.
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