In the art, science and practice of professional coaching, like a skilled surgeon probing, poking, pondering and processing feedback from ever evolving technological tools, so to the effective coach with the scalpel of active listening delves deeper into a client's agenda to bring healing and clarity. It is by cutting away non-essential from essential matter, that a listening coach can see more deeply and with surgical penetration into that which troubles a client and leads in partnership toward the light of new awareness and truth.

In the beginning stages of one's coaching practice, one must employ the science of listening most carefully. As listening skills develop, the flow and art of coaching takes on a more masterful level of efficiency and value to one's clients. It is this journey into the heart of active listening, once genuine presence has been established, is that which we'll be focusing on at the May Chapter meeting. Please come join us and sharpen your listening tools together with us.

The April 21st Dave Buck Coachville Tour at the Scottish came in two parts: Coaching Business / Wealth Creation and Power of Play to free oneself from the Tyranny of Work. It was enthusiastically attended by some 50 coaches and visitors. Dave gave a nice history of his early years in coaching. In 1996, while working with Thomas Leonard, ICF was started and the origins of Coachville Center became a reality. Be a 'PLAYER', learn your unique moves and let your energy and confidence literally "ooze" forth as the world is starving for your message and modeling. Thanks to the many Coachville graduates in our Portland community who helped advertise, register and make this event a huge success for professional coaching.

Finally, I wish to call your attention to the wonderful work that Feroshia Knight is leading in the Strategic Planning Committee. Stay tuned for updates soon. The Education Committee, led by Susan McKay and Deborah Reedal Munhoz, is shedding new light and clarity on a very essential element of our Chapter services to our membership. A big THANK YOU to both committees and their fine leadership for the advancement of coaching.

Bob Renggli
NWCA 2008 President

Membership expiring? Renew now for 2008!

After the pre-meeting, we are offering a formal networking time that allows all attendees to meet and talk with one another. During this time, we are offering a "New Member Orientation" that helps both new and old members learn how to take advantage of their NWCA membership. Ronnie Noize has been leading the New Orientation group and is dedicated to each new member receiving relevant information regarding membership. New SIG groups have also been developed and include a Corporate Coaching, Media, "Get Clients Now" and Leadership Development SIGS.

Another focal point for 2008 is the ICF's Core Competencies. At the NWCA meeting, one competency is being highlighted each month. Board members Susan McKay and Deborah Reedal Munhoz are presenting a Core Competency at the beginning of the Main Meeting. The theme for the 2008 year has been to "let our core competencies shine" and Susan and Deborah present material that highlights powerful aspects of these vital principles.

Our Main Meeting, which begins at 7:30pm, is dedicated to the "Art of Coaching." The presentations highlight important aspects of being an effective coach. The Main Meeting presentations are meant to emphasize skills sets that demonstrate effective coaching. The past several presentations have highlighted tools, theories and assessments that develop core competencies including, Coaching Presence, Creating Awareness and Designing Actions. Continuing Coaching Education Units (CCEU's) are being offered to those attending the main meeting. Evaluations are providing to attendees at the end of every meeting. The evaluations of the past several meetings include a "10 out of 10" for both presentation and content. Members and attendees have expressed interest and appreciation for all presentations that have been provided.

Joe and I welcome your input and ideas! If you know of a speaker that would benefit the NWCA membership and bring new ideas and fresh inspiration to our meetings, please contact us. We want each meeting to be useful and stretch our skills and abilities in new directions. Please contact either Joe Lyons joseph@josephlyons.com or Susan Schwarz susan.schwarz@comcast.net with your input and ideas.

Sincerely,
Programs Team:
Joe Lyons
Susan Schwarz

Your Education Committee,
Susan McKay, MCC
Deborah Reedal Munhoz, PCC

• Defining corporate coaching
• Getting started as an inside coach
• Balancing the client and company agenda
• Leveraging company coaching stategies and culture
• Coaching niches within the corporate world
• Common corporate coaching topics and approaches

Bio: Summer Miller has been working in the Financial Industry since 1995, building a career first in Retail Banking, then in Training and Development with two major Commercial Banks. She currently holds a position as a coach, Consultant, and Facilitator with U.S. Bank. She serves on the NWCA board as Secretary.

NETWORKING (6:45 - 7:15 p.m)

MAIN PROGRAM (7:15-9:00 p.m.)
Presenters: Susan McKay, MCC, and Deborah Reedal Munhoz, PCC
Topic: Artful Questioning-The Heart of Coaching
Description: Expand your understanding and ability to transform any coaching session. The power in coaching is in deep listening and questions that illuminate insight and motivate aligned action. Experience for yourself how listening and asking powerful questions releases the commitment to excel. Join them for an experiential presentation of the Transformative Coaching Paradigm. Through the lens of the ICF's Core Competencies, you will witness, experience, and practice asking powerful questions that move your clients toward their goals.

Bio: International Coach Federation (ICF) credentialed coaches, Susan McKay, MA, MCC and Deborah Reedal Munhoz, MS, PCC are co-owners and faculty members of inviteCHANGE Academy for Coach Training. The Academy provides transformative coaching courses and programs, including its Certified Professional Coach training program, accredited by the ICF since 1999. InviteCHANGE also provides ICF accredited courses and training for pioneering leaders based on the Transformative Coaching Paradigm.

COST: $15 for guests and non-member coaches; free for chapter members.

Sincerely,
Programs Team:
Joe Lyons
Susan Schwarz

DIRECTIONS:

FROM THE NORTH:
- I-5 South
- Merge onto I-405 S via EXIT 302B toward BEAVERTON / US-30 W / ST. HELENS.
- Take the COUCH ST. exit- EXIT 2A- toward BURNSIDE ST.
- Stay STRAIGHT to go onto NW 15TH AVE.
- Go 0.1 mile to 709 SW 15th Ave.

FROM THE EAST (From I-84):
- I-84 West
- Merge onto I-5 N / US-30 W toward SEATTLE
- Merge onto I-405 S via EXIT 302B toward ST. HELENS.
- Take the COUCH ST. exit- EXIT 2A- toward BURNSIDE ST.
- Stay STRAIGHT to go onto NW 15TH AVE.
- Go 0.1 mile to 709 SW 15th Ave.

FROM THE WEST (US-26):
- US-26 East to PORTLAND
- Merge onto I-405 N via the exit on the LEFT toward ST. HELENS / SEATTLE.
- Take EXIT 2B toward EVERETT ST.
- Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto NW 14TH AVE.
- Turn RIGHT onto NW EVERETT ST.
- Turn RIGHT onto NW 13TH AVE.
- Turn RIGHT onto NW COUCH ST.
- Turn LEFT onto NW 15TH AVE.
- Go 0.1 mile to 709 SW 15th Ave.

FROM THE SOUTH:
- I-5 North
- Merge onto I-405 N via EXIT 299B on the LEFT toward US-26 W / BEAVERTON / CITY CENTER.
- Take EXIT 2A toward SALMON ST./PGE PARK.
- Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto SW 14TH AVE.
- Turn LEFT onto SW MORRISON ST.
- Turn LEFT onto SW 15TH AVE.
- Go 0.1 mile to 709 SW 15th Ave.

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