Editor’s Note
Sharing What Works
Earlier this year, my husband and I celebrated our second anniversary. Since
our wedding day, I’ve enjoyed making use of our gifts, smiling as I do at the
thought of the people who gifted them to us: From the cut-glass pitcher we
use at brunch (a gift from my parents’ antique-loving neighbors) to the dishes
we received from my college friends, Katie and Chris, each piece evokes
sweet memories of our loved ones.
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On the surface, her explanation was practical and no-nonsense,
but I was touched by the sentiment beneath it. When you find a
tool that you love, you want to pass it on to help make the life of
someone you care about a little bit better.
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A few of the gifts also lead me to recall favorite stories, such
as the immersion blender, microplane grater and whisk given
to me at my bridal shower by my in-laws’ neighbor—one of
the most gifted, gracious hostesses I know. As I unwrapped
each item, she explained her rationale: “I looked around my
kitchen, picked the three tools I couldn’t live without and got
you your own to match.”
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That’s what this issue of Coaching World is all about: seasoned
professionals sharing tools and techniques that can empower
you to better serve your clients. From Shelley Carson and Margaret Moore’s guide to
organizing your mind for coaching (page 26) to Barb Pierce, PCC’s, introduction to the
principles of appreciative inquiry (page 24), this issue is sure to give you some fresh
new ideas to apply to your practice, marketing plan and daily life.
As we look for new ways to further ICF’s mission of advocating for quality coaching,
we’re also excited to unveil the new toolbox of resources that we’ve assembled to
help you speak out on behalf of professional coaching in your community and in the
world. Go to page 16 to learn more.
As always, I love hearing what tools, techniques and information you’d like to see more of in
the pages of CW. I invite you to email me at [email protected] to let me
know how we can help you achieve your goals.
Abby Tripp Heverin
Communications Coordinator
The February issue of Coaching World received a 2014 American InHouse
Design Award Certificate of Excellence. Read more about this award here.
Coaching World also received a 2014 APEX Award of Excellence. Read more
about this award here.
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