Speakers Wanted for 2010 ICF Conference

2010 ICF Annual International Conference Request for Proposals (RFP)

The 2010 ICF Educational Steering Committee cordially invites you to submit a proposal for the 15^th Annual International Conference to be held in Fort Worth, Texas, USA from October 27-October 30. The Committee is looking for exceptional presentations that forward the art, science and practice of coaching. This is an opportunity for presenters to share their expert knowledge with their colleagues and to contribute to the growth and sustainability of the coaching profession.

In response to attendees' requests for a conference that provides professional quality presentations and opportunities for connecting with other attendees, several new criteria have been added to the selection process. Each selected presentation will meet strict standards of excellence and will stretch all levels of coaches. Each proposal must be accompanied by a video of the presenter(s). Proposals that do not have a link to a video will not be considered. Presentations must be interactive so that attendees have the opportunity to learn in the moment. To promote interaction and connection, break-out rooms will be set up with round or rectangular tables or with chairs set in groups of circles.

Ideal presenters will have the following characteristics:

• They will be subject matter experts; and
• They will have professional quality presentation skills.

To enable our international audience to benefit fully from the presentation, presenters must:

• Speak slowly;
• Enunciate clearly;
• Avoid jargon or colloquialisms;
• Maintain a light-hearted atmosphere;
• Be humble;
• Be confident with large audiences (300+);
• Be able to engage and maintain the interest of the audience; and
• Be culturally sensitive.

Questions? Join the March 10 call to learn more. More info.

Deadline: 12 p.m. (New York) on Wednesday, March 31.