LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 25, 2012 — Janet M. Harvey, MCC(1) took office as the International Coach Federation (ICF) Global President on January 1, 2012. She leads a team of 12 officers/directors from five countries who will serve on the 2012 ICF Global Board of Directors.
Harvey is an ICF Master Certified Coach with over 25 years' experience as a corporate and entrepreneurial business executive. Utilizing coaching for leadership development of individuals and teams Janet has worked in diverse private and public sector settings around the globe. She is the President and Director of Training for inviteChange, a recipient of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) Innovation Award, published author and a national conference speaker.
"Tremendous growth generates responsibility to build an organization that will endure and adapt through multiple generations of leaders. I have the privilege to be the 2012 steward, laying the foundation for the next decade of quality growth," Harvey commented. "Together the volunteer leaders of the ICF will build an organization that operates with greater attention to diversity and agility so that our federation and profession are welcoming in all the places and for all the populations of humanity around the globe."
Joining Harvey on the 2012 ICF Board are: (*Indicates new member to the global ICF Board of Directors.)
- President-Elect: Damian Goldvarg, MCC (Argentina/USA);
- Past President: Ed Model, PCC(2), (USA);
- Secretary/Treasurer: Bernie Siegel, PCC, (USA);
- Vice President: Jeffrey Auerbach, MCC (USA);
- Vice President: Meryl Moritz, MCC (USA);
- Vice President: Cheryl Vermey, PCC (USA);
- Director: Kara Exner, ACC(3), (Canada)*;
- Director: See Luan Foo, PCC, (Singapore);
- Director: Patricia Mathews, MCC, (USA)*;
- Director: Ajay Nangalia, PCC, (India)*;
- Director: Marilyn O'Hearne, MCC, (USA); and
- Director: Dave Wondra, PCC, (USA)*
The International Coach Federation is the leading global organization for coaches, with over 19,000 members in more than 100 countries worldwide. ICF is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high ethical standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of credentialed coaches. Coaching is a distinct service and differs greatly from therapy, consulting, mentoring, or training. ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.coachfederation.org.
Credentials awarded by the ICF: (1)MCC: Master Certified Coach; (2)PCC: Professional Certified Coach; and (3)ACC: Associate Certified Coach.
ICF HEADQUARTERS CONTACTS:
Sam Elliott, +1.859.219.3550
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