International Association of Coaching


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Starting a new IAC chapter is easier that you think! IAC provides plenty of information, guidance, and support so you can establish a strong chapter that attracts many high-quality coaches to your meetings. The following are the basic steps you need to follow to prepare for and launch a new IAC chapter.

Commit to leadership. Starting a new chapter requires a significant investment of time and energy to properly market, recruit, organize and administer information rich meetings that support IAC members. Your full commitment as a chapter leader is crucial to setting up the chapter for success.
1. Acquire approval through IAC to start a new chapter.
2. Read policy information and guidelines and commit to adhering to them.
3. Clearly define your vision and goals for the chapter you wish to start
Prepare. Before launching your first meeting, consider establishing these support tools:
1. Find another supportive member or coach to collaborate with and provide additional perspective.
2. Determine meeting times and secure a meeting room location that you can expect to repeatedly reserve.
3. Prepare an invitation message to send to potential participants.
4. Prepare a questionnaire to send to potential participants.
5. Design a plan for handling email, paperwork, and phone inquiries regarding chapter information.
Advertise. Work with the IAC to distribute your meeting information to IAC subscribers in your area.
1. Submit invitation message to the IAC for distribution.
2. Advertise locally via a press release, posting at local coaching schools, universities, and professional organizations.
3. Follow up with meeting details prior to the first meeting.
Launch. To successfully launch your first meeting, complete these administrative and organizational tasks:
1. Print a sign-in sheet to collect participant information.
2. Print copies of policy information for participants to review and agree to.
3. Create an agenda (see sample agenda).
4. Foster introductions and a sense of acceptance (easy to do with a coaching organization!)
5. Collaborate on the vision, mission, and culture of your chapter with the chapter members.
6. Commit to action items in the first meeting to set the stage for forward momentum.
7. Delegate responsibilities to foster teamwork and collaborative growth and development of the chapter.

For more information on how to get started, contact the Chapter Coordinator at chapters@certifiedcoach.org.

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