Global Conversations at this Year's ICF Annual Conference
June 24, 2010 We at Interculturalist pride ourselves in offering quality coaching which aligns with the philosophy of the world’s largest professional coaching association, the International Coach Federation (ICF). As such, here is an update on the ICF’s new direction in utilizing the expertise of Master Certified Coaches (MCCs).
The ICF is implementing a new format for some of its educational sessions at this year’s ICF conference. (See a report by Mark Joyella on The Coaching Commons.)
We like this change. 
One of the reasons is that the ICF is utilizing the expertise of the most experienced coaches (Master Certified Coaches) and offering a place for them to take active roles in facilitating learning at the conference. This means they will be moderating table discussions on the topics considered most relevant to the current practice and future of coaching profession.
MCCs are the role models and leaders of those who follow them — and, they should be. This new conference session style can be an opportunity for all of us to know who are ready and willing to step up and lead us, all coaching professionals, and engage all of us in the dialogue and action.
Among the five trends to be discussed at discussion tables are:
1. Internationalism Becomes the Norm
2. Transforming the Fragmented Community
3. Embracing Complexity and New Roots to Change
4. Aging: Increased Lifespan and How Long We Will Work
5. Listening Organizations: What Is a Chief Listening Officer?
As a company which specializes in training and coaching individuals and organizations interact and dialogue beyond differences across cultures, we are excited to see these particular topics.