ADVISORY, Feb. 1, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: On Wednesday, February 7, 2007 members of the Orange County
Chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF) will offer
a day of free workshops and presentations during International
Coaching Week.
Members of the coaching profession work with clients in areas
such as career transition, life/personal growth, executive
development, small business and organizational effectiveness.
As a result of coaching, clients set better goals, take more
action, make better decisions, and more fully use their
natural strengths.
WHO: ICF is the globally recognized professional association of
personal and business coaches that seeks to preserve the
integrity of professional coaching around the world. The
association has more than 11,000 members in 80 countries and
was responsible for establishing the first independent
credentialing program for coaches, which is now recognized
worldwide.
WHY: During International Coaching Week, members of the Orange
County Chapter of ICF will celebrate by educating the public
on the benefits of the coaching process and illustrating the
value coaching can bring to peoples' lives. Throughout the
week, coaches and their clients will acknowledge the results
made through the coaching process and share their progress
with others interested in learning more about coaching.
WHEN: On February 7, 2007 personal and business coaches from the
Orange County Chapter of ICF will offer 12 different 45-minute
workshops on a variety of coaching topics at no cost to the
attendees.
The event is jointly sponsored by ICF -- Orange County Chapter
and Chapman University, Irvine Campus and Extended Education
Program.
HOW: If you would like to attend the February 7, 2007 Coaching Week
event or would like more information on the workshops or the
ICF Orange County Chapter, please go to
http://www.icforangecounty.org/events_Special.htm.
If you are a member of the media and would like to attend an
event, schedule interviews with coaches, or receive more
information on the ICF Orange County Chapter, please contact
Dan Heimer at (562) 420-3080 or visit www.coachfederation.org.