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Speaker Submission Guidelines

Who We Are

ICF Sacramento is a charter chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a not-for-profit, professional organization of trained personal, business, corporate and specialized coaches from the greater Sacramento area, and surrounding counties (Placer, El Dorado, Shasta, Nevada, Yuba, Amador, Solano, Napa and Stanislaus Counties). In harmony with the purpose, mission, and integrity of the International Coaching Federation, we exist to foster an environment that engages, supports and challenges coaches to embody the pinnacle of professional coaching.

We achieve our mission by:

Maintaining the International Coaching Federation’s highest standards of ethics and integrity
Educating the public about the benefits of coaching and working with ICF Credentialed Coaches
Differentiating "ICF Credentialed Coaches" and Coaches pursuing an ICF credential from
"Other Professionals" that practice coaching in their business/roles
- The "Other Professionals" must specify their coaching credentials
- The title of "Coach" may only be used by individuals who have a minimum of 60 hours of ICF accredited coach training
Providing resources for ongoing education and development for our coaches
Creating opportunities for the public to engage with professional ICF trained coaches

All ICF Sacramento Members are committed to abide by the International Coaching Federation Code of Ethics. ICF is the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of credentialed coaches.

Speaking Opportunities

Virtual Monthly Meetings in Sacramento: As a service to our members and those interested in the profession of coaching, our monthly meetings include a professional development portion, no longer than 60 minutes in length, including a Q&A period.

We are looking for dynamic, relevant speakers who can hold our audience’s attention while sharing useful and thought-provoking information. As coaches, we prefer a participatory, interactive presentation, rather than a formal lecture. Presentation topics must be of interest to professional coaches, coaches in training and those interested in the coaching profession or hiring a coach (e.g., strategic partners such as human resources professionals, leadership professionals, training professionals, etc.).

Presentations must be focused on personal development of skills and tools directly applicable to coaches, business development and marketing for coaches or ICF Core Competencies. Preference will be given to speakers who can meet ICF requirements for Coach Continuing Education Units (CCEUs). (See below for more information about CCEUs.)

Chapter Meetings are held virtually the second Tuesday of each month (6:30pm - 8:00pm PT).

Lunch & Learns are held virtually the third Wednesday of each month (12:00pm - 1:00pm PT).

In Person Meetings in Placer, El Dorado, Shasta, Nevada, Yuba, Amador, Solano, Napa and Stanislaus Counties: Occasionally, ICF Sacramento may sponsor and promote meetings to accommodate our members who reside outside of Sacramento. If you are inspired to present in any of the above counties and have an inspiring and relevant topic, you are invited to complete our application process.

Virtual Presentations: We sometimes offer virtual presentations to our members to assist in their professional development. If you are skilled at virtual presentations (audio or webinar), and have a coach-specific topic, please complete our Speaker Interest Form. Your virtual presentation, if approved, will be listed on the ICF Sacramento website calendar.

Speaker Policies

No sales promotions or sales pitches during presentation. You will be allowed 5 minutes at the conclusion of your presentation to tell the audience what you do and share information on your products and services. You may also display your products and/or service offerings on the table in back of the room (if in person) or make sales after the end of the meeting (if virtual).
Handouts are permitted, including information about your services/products and contact information. You are responsible for providing your own handouts.
ICF Sacramento does not pay a presenter fee, but please accept our sincere thanks for your generosity in serving our coach community!
ICF Sacramento member contact information will not be shared with speakers, although members present at a presentation are welcome to share their contact information with the presenter if they choose to. The ICF Sacramento website also lists names and information about our professional coach members.
Speakers may not use the title "Coach" for themselves unless they have received a minimum of 60 hours of ICF-approved coach training.
Speakers are required to submit a bio, photo (JPEG), and description of their presentation at least 30 days prior to the presentation. This information will be posted on the ICF Sacramento website and social media to promote the presentation.
Speakers must comply with ICF Code of Ethics.

Speaker Benefits

Visibility and exposure to ICF Sacramento membership and community.
Information about you and your presentation on the ICF Sacramento website leading up to the date of your presentation.
Information about your presentation on ICF Sacramento social media feeds leading up to the date of your presentation.
Opportunity to set up and sell your products/service offerings at the back of the room after the meeting.

Still Interested? Here’s How to Apply

Ensure you have carefully reviewed these Speaker Guidelines, including review of the ICF Definition of Coaching (the ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential), ICF Core Competencies, ICF Code of Ethics, and CCEUs requirements.
Determine how your presentation (topic, skills, and abilities) can best address the professional development needs of our members, while meeting ICF CCEU requirements and Code of Ethics. We suggest that you review the ICF Sacramento Website Programs and Events page to avoid duplicating programs that have been presented in the past year.
Complete the Speaker Interest Form.
A member of our Programs team will acknowledge receipt of your Speaker Application. We will contact you within 30 days of receipt of your Application to accept, decline, or further discuss your proposal. ICF Sacramento will select speakers based on the needs of our members, our annual program content, and individual merits of the speaker and presentation topic.

Questions? Email: hello(at)icfsacramento.org

ICF Sacramento is the premier source for professional coaches in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Shasta, Nevada, Yuba, Amador, Solano, Napa and Stanislaus Counties.

ICF Sacramento CCEU Guidelines for Speakers

Member coaches applying for, or renewing, a credential primarily benefit from Coach Specific Training. The type of credit recognized for the program is important to ICF member coaches.

Programs that include this focus will be given priority in the selection process.

If your presentation content can be shown to relate to the ICF Core Competencies, in whole or in part, it will be most helpful to the audience of participants. In preparing your application, please indicate which ICF Core Competencies your program will address and how you will tailor your presentation to have a coach specific training focus.

International Coaching Federation CCEU Category Definition and Examples

Continuing Coach Education (CCE) is available in two credit types: Core Competencies and Resource Development.

Core Competencies: Advanced coach training that directly relates to or expands upon the ICF Core Competencies.
Resource Development: Training in skills that contribute to the professional development of a coach (e.g., personal development, coaching assessments or tools, business building, or other material that falls outside of the ICF Core Competencies.)

Education in skills that may be useful to a coach is considered Resource Development; education in using those skills as a coach is considered Core Competencies.

Examples:

Resource Development

Learning a personality assessment
Discovering your path
Building your business
How to apply for an ICF credential
Public speaking
Differences in cultures/generations

Core Competencies

Using assessments in coaching
Helping your clients discover their paths
Helping your clients build their businesses
Coaching for the Portfolio exam
Communication with clients
Coaching different cultures/generations