Keynote Presentations and Presenter Bios
TERI-E BELF “The Godmother of Credentialing”
“From Roots to Shoots”
Join Teri-E as she inspires us with the amazing journey of coaching from its roots to the many shoots it has sent forth into the world.
Teri-E Belf is one of the pioneers of coaching, and has been called ‘the Godmother of Credentialing’ for her leadership in developing ICF credentials. She is a purposeful and inspiring coach leader who has maintained her passion for the profession for over 30 years with personal and professional coaching on 5 continents and 25 years as a coach trainer and mentor. She helped shape the profession from its very roots, and continues to contribute to its evolution. She educates audiences and readers through speaking, writing, teaching, volunteering, and being a role model demonstrating the ethics and values of coaching.
Teri-E was a board member of the Personal and Professional Coaches Association (PPCA) , founder of G-WAC (Greater Washington Alliance of Coaches) and the creator of the world’s 1st International Coaching Symposium, Sharing Visions, Resources, and Approaches to the Art and Science of Coaching.
She proposed and chaired the 1st ICF Credential, Accreditation and Continuing Education Committee for PPCA and transferred the work to ICF after PPCA and ICF merged. Teri-E led this committee of 13 to design the foundation for our profession. She is the Executive Director of an ICF accredited ACTP program since 2000, training and mentoring coaches and coach trainers. She also founded the SUN Community, a global network of coaches who engage in annual 4-5 day coaching continuing education events (33 to date).
Most importantly, Teri-E enthusiastically fulfills her life purpose by inspiring and guiding people to take steps towards their dreams and inspiring authentic service to the sacred.
MARCIA REYNOLDS, GEORGE ROGERS, and CARRIE ABNER Representing ICF
Beyond the Horizon: News and Updates from ICF Credentialing
With its roots firmly planted in its rich history, the field of coaching continues to grow and thrive, achieving new
heights and expanding its reach through a global network of trained professional coaches. In much the same way, the ICF Credentialing program is constantly growing and evolving to reflect current best practice in professional coaching, to allow for the continued growth in applicants, and to improve the credentialing experience for candidates.
In this workshop, representatives of the ICF Credentialing program will provide an overview of some upcoming changes to the ICF Credentialing process and what these changes mean for candidates, training programs and the coaching profession. ICF representatives will also provide key updates on the PCC Markers process and training opportunities. Come learn what’s on the horizon for ICF Credentialing, and how ICF and training programs can work together to build the road ahead for the future of coaching!
DR. PETER HAWKINS
Training Coaches for the challenges of the 21st Century: What has made coaching so successful in the last thirty years, is not what is needed for the next 30 years.
Day 3 of the upcoming ACTO Conference opens with Dr. Peter Hawkins, streamed live from the United Kingdom! Dr. Hawkins is Professor of Leadership at Henley Business School, Emeritus Chairman of Bath Consultancy Group, Chairman of Renewal Associates, and a Coach, Writer and Researcher.
Dr. Hawkins explores “Training Coaches for the challenges of the 21st Century”: What has made coaching so successful in the last thirty years, is not what is needed for the next 30 years. This talk will present the challenges that organisations and leaders will be facing in the future and how this needs coaching to step up to a new world. Professor Hawkins will also show how coach trainings can make a step change in preparing coaches for the future.
Yes, the future requires new platforms for education and training and we’ll have someone demonstrating it in the moment! With an emphasis on the future, the conference presentations and break-out sessions will stimulate and stretch your thinking as we embrace the future of coach education and training!
Keynote Presentations and Presenter Bios