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For 2023 we are excited to partner with the ICF Ukraine chapter to support Ukrainian coaches and help them adjust to changes they are facing due to the war in Ukraine. As a chapter we would like to provide three to five, hour long coaching sessions to support 20-25 ICF Ukraine Chapter Members who are Ukrainian Citizens either currently in Ukraine or evacuated/in refugee status in another country that is not part of the Russian Federation or subject to US sanctions.  This project is aimed to help Ukrainian coaches better adjust to their new reality by partnering with a coach to build change management and resilience skills: 

  • find new goals in what they are doing
  • cope with stress and overload
  • find new meanings
  • discover internal resources, support, and reliance

Coaches who volunteer for this coaching opportunity will have met or exceed the following qualifications:

  • ICF Ohio Valley Chapter member in good standing
  • ICF member in good standing
  • Currently hold an ICF credential: ACC, PCC, or MCC  (preferred based on availability)
  • Experience/awareness of Mental fitness, crisis coaching, neuro coaching, change management, would be beneficial
  • Willing and able to coach pro bono
  • Willing and able to coach virtually 

Ukrainian candidates to participate will have met the following requirements:

  • ICF Ukrainian Chapter members
  • 100+ hours of coaching experience 
  • Primarily working with Ukrainian clients (80% clients are Ukrainians)
  • English level -  Intermediate + 
  • Ukrainian Citizens  either currently in Ukraine or evacuated/in refugee status in another country that is not part of the Russian Federation or subject to US sanctions.  

Project Timeline

February 2023 - engaging volunteers and participants

March-June 2023  - run coaching sessions




We are excited to partner with Fayette County Public Schools, the second largest school system in Kentucky.  Supporting teachers identified as future leaders, as they manage change and start the 2021-2022 School year.

We are currently seeking to gauge ICF Ohio Valley Chapter members interest in participating in this year’s project. Volunteers would commit to working with their assigned coachee to schedule and provide six 1-hour coaching sessions between October and December 2021. Coaching will focus on issues of greatest importance to the coachee, allowing them the opportunity to talk through issues, consider different perspectives, and practice new behaviors.

Educators have been challenged to excel as the world navigates the pandemic and significant social unrest. Teachers are on the front line dealing daily with the full complement of societal issues present in their communities. We, as professional coaches, have an opportunity to support their development as they strive to enhance performance in the classroom, school and community.

We are looking for Coach volunteers who:

  • are members in good standing of the ICF Ohio Valley Chapter
  • are credentialed at the ACC, PCC, or MCC level
  • have previous experience coaching educators, non-profit, or corporate executives
  • are willing and able to coach pro bono
  • are willing and able to coach virtually or by phone 

If this project is of interest and you wish to volunteer, please email our Admin Meredith Williams. 

Coaching Goals for Pro Bono Coaching Project for 2020

The objective of the coaching program is to:

·       Support Metro United Way’s Executive Leadership Team as they process 360 assessment results*, create development plans based on 360 feedback and practice new behaviors

·       A focus on individual development of the Metro United Way Executive Leadership Team will shift thinking and drive behavior change throughout the organization

Objectives

·   Partner with ICF Ohio Valley to engage professional coaches for this pro bono initiative

·   Create a leadership coaching experience for the Executive Leadership Team

·   Professional coaches from ICF Ohio Valley Chapter

·   Coaches and leader engage in four 75-90 minute one on one coaching sessions over an 8-12 week period





ICF Ohio Valley Supports Stand Beside Them, a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization that Offers Pro-Bono Coaching to Veterans, their Families, and Caregivers. ICF OV coaches partner with SBT at veterans’ job fairs for on the spot coaching, and through matched individual engagements on an ongoing basis since 2016. www.standbesidethem.org







May 2018 International Coach Week Happy Hour Discussion: Best Practices for Pro Bono coaching




Short Term Projects:


Since 1867, Masonic Homes have provided housing and services to individuals and families, regardless of ability to pay. The legacy of caring continues today through Masonicare, which offers nursing care and other services to those who are unable to fully pay for their care and who meet specific requirements . Eighty-six percent of Masonic Homes of Kentucky employees are women, fifty-four percent of leaders are women. In 2018, five ICF OV coaches will lead Group coaching sessions for six women each, to accelerate the development and shift in leadership to include more women leaders in higher level leadership roles.


Social Venture Partners is Greater Cincinnati’s home for engaged philanthropists. Part of an international network of 3500 Partners in 40 cities around the globe, the sixty Cincinnati partners collectively invest time, talent and grant money in innovative ways to strengthen local nonprofits. Our purpose is simple: to enable our investees to make the Cincinnati region a stronger and healthier community. In 2018, nine ICF OV coaches will donate at least 3 pro bono hours of executive coaching to the nonprofit finalists of the SVP FastPitch competition, on an issue of their choosing.