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Empower Michigan 
What is Empower Michigan?Empower Michigan is the title of and the purpose behind ongoing PCAM Community Outreach projects. These projects are intended to provide opportunity for:
Current Community Outreach Projects Michigan Coaching Awareness Month - February 2009 Formal Kick-off February 1, 2009 In celebration of the 11th Annual International Coach Week International Coach Federation (ICF)  Press Release, February 2009 (93 KB) Empower Michigan Brochure (139 KB)What is Michigan Coaching Awareness Month – February 2009? Beginning in February, qualified volunteer coach members of PCAM will provide two free hours of coaching by phone per client in celebration of the ICF’s International Coach Week, February 1 – 7, 2009. "I am really pleased that so many coaches are participating in International Coaching Week. It is very gratifying to know that so many people are offering pro bono coaching and other community events in such a heartfelt way. When I started National Coaching Week (which later became International Coaching Week) in 1999, I had no idea that it would soon take on a life of its own. I really am delighted that this week is becoming a focal point for both publicizing coaching worldwide and providing the public with a sense of the possibilities that coaching offers."Who Can Participate? Michigan residents who are impacted by the current economy and who possess a "can do" attitude with readiness for change are encouraged to participate. Why Participate? Here is what one past participant has to say: "Thank you so much for pro bono coaching...I found our sessions very helpful. You gained an initial understanding of me and my situation very quickly. It's funny how some of us, when we lose our jobs, seem to forget everything we have learned...and so don't use that knowledge in our job search. You enabled me to realize that I have a lot of skills that I just plain wasn't using towards my search.Who Are the Coaches? The volunteer coaches are members of PCAM who are certified or are working towards certification. Volunteering coaches are listed below in alphabetical by last name. To learn more about the coaches and the areas that they service, please choose from the list below. Volunteer Coaches - Current Participants
Here is what one past volunteer coach has to say: "I'm very grateful that PCAM sponsored such a wonderful event (the 2007 Michigan Coach Month) and that I was able to give back as a volunteer coach. My experience with my clients was extremely positive and resulted in one finding a job of her choosing and inspired the other into appropriate action to follow her desired career path. I was inspired by the courage each of them demonstrated as they committed to doing the challenging and important work needed to achieve their goals."Where does the coaching take place? The coaching sessions will be conducted by telephone, as most coaching is done worldwide. The coaching is provided on a pro-bono basis (i.e., at no fee), any costs for the phone call is the participants responsibility. What is expected of me? The participants are expected show up to all coaching appointments, ready for coaching, and follow-through on the commitments made during the coaching sessions. Individuals who take advantage of this coaching opportunity are under NO obligation to continue coaching once their two sessions are completed. This program is being offered solely as a benefit to our Michigan community and no remuneration is expected from individuals who chose to participate. How do I sign up?
For your information, when a coach has completed their intended number of voluntary coaching hours their profile will no longer be available through this link and a note "Volunteer Coach Hours Completed."
Vision In celebration of International Coach Week (established by the International Coach Federation - ICF) the Professional Coaches Association of Michigan (PCAM) intends to create awareness of coaching throughout the state. During February 2009, "Michigan Coaching Awareness Month," volunteer coach members of PCAM will offer valuable transitional coaching to individuals of the state challenged by the current economic conditions. Through collaboration the coaches and participants will promote growth and opportunity in Michigan. Core Values  
ContactFor more information about the February 2009 Michigan Coaching Awareness Month project, please contact:
Joyce@michigancoaches.org 248-390-6591 Archive of Past Community Outreach Projects
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