ICF Michigan 2014 State Conference
October 23, 2014
Okemos Conference Center
Okemos, Michigan
This conference is offered by the International Coach Federation (ICF) Michigan, a chartered chapter of the International Coach Federation.
Our Mission
The mission of ICF Michigan is to support and promote the highest standards of professional coaching in Michigan, and to be a vibrant community where coaches learn, grow and succeed to best serve our clients.
Theme For The Conference
The overall theme of the 2014 State Conference is to present relevant and timely information to advance the participant’s coaching skills and business, both today and tomorrow .
Our Request For Proposal
ICF Michigan is requesting proposals for presenters that can provide either real, concrete, practical tools and sensible information that participants can use today to enhance their coaching skills and business or presenters that can provide insight into the future of the coaching profession.
Conference Purpose and Desired Outcomes
Purpose: Participants will take with them specific tools to enhance their business immediately or ideas they can implement into their business planning and goal setting.
Desired Outcome: ICF Michigan values the development of education, networking, collaboration, community, and resources. Your presentation should reflect these values.
PROGRAM FORMAT
The program for the one-day conference provides multiple structured learning formats including featured speakers, exhibits and breakout presenter sessions. (For purposes of ease, speakers and breakout presenters will be referred to as Presenters). Conference participants have various levels of experience, from brand new coaches to seasoned professionals.

Conference Agenda: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
– 9:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Welcome
Opening Speaker
Morning Networking Break
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
Lunch & Anniversary Celebration
Afternoon Speaker
2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Afternoon Networking Break
Breakout Sessions
Conference Wrap-up & Closing Ceremony
CONFERENCE SYNOPSIS
RFP Proposal Deadline: July 31, 2014
Number of Anticipated Participants: 80
Conference Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014
Conference Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; (Lunch is provided)
Conference Location: Okemos Conference Center
2187 University Park Drive, Okemos, Michigan, 48864
Telephone for Okemos Conference Center: 517.381.7300
( http://www.okemosconferencecenter.com/ )
PRESENTER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
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Presenters will instruct participants on a coaching or business-building themed topic in a dynamic, interactive style
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Presenters will provide information, materials and resources that coaches can use today and/or guide them towards tomorrow
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Breakout sessions will be designed to support the conference purpose, be action oriented and resource rich for new or experienced coaches
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Presenters will conduct 60 minute session for approximately 30
– 40 participants
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Presenters will provide all necessary resources for participants to be able to fully engage in the experience (any equipment, instruments, handouts, materials, etc.)
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Presenters will coordinate, as needed, with the ICF Michigan State Conference Planning
Committee regarding possible assistance with equipment needs for the session
 Ensure that the session is not perceived as an “infomercial” for your company and that you do not sell your company’s products/services to participants before or during the session,
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Following the session, distribution of flyers and business cards are permitted
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Presenters are responsible for their travel, hotel and other session related expenses
(excluding AV equipment rental)

RFP PROCESS
If you are interested in being a Speaker or Breakout Presenter, we invite you to submit a proposal to Dr. Lori Kerlin at lkerlin@progressive-dev.com by July 31, 2014.
You must use the form provided at the end of this document, RFP Details, to submit your proposal.
All proposals must be aligned with the ICF Michigan organization values and contribute to the conference theme, “Today and Tomorrow’s Coach”
Proposals will be reviewed and considered for selection by members of the Conference
Planning Committee with potential input from the ICF Michigan Board.
Selections will be based on sessions that are topically aligned with business building, are engaging, action oriented, and of interest to new and/or experienced coaches.
Once proposals are selected, and all respondents notified, those selected will be contacted by a
Conference Planning Committee Member for review of their session and possible application to
ICF for CCEU’s (Continuing Coach Education Units).
The selected Speakers and Breakout Presenters will receive free admission to the ICF Michigan
2014 State Conference and lunch, refreshments are provided.
Are you applying to be a Speaker or Breakout Presenter? The Speaker will be talking to the entire conference, while Breakout Presenters will address the breakout audiences. The
Speakers topic should be applicable to coaches of all skill levels. Breakout Presenters may include topics that pertain to specific niches or coach’s skill set.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DUE DATE
Please submit all proposals by July 31, 2014 to: Dr. Lori Kerlin, lkerlin@progressive-dev.com
.
QUESTIONS REGARDING SUBMISSIONS
Thank you in advance for considering submitting a proposal for the ICF Michigan 2014 State
Conference.
Please direct all questions about this RFP to: Dr. Lori Kerlin, lkerlin@progressive-dev.com
or visit the ICF Michigan website at www.icfmichigan.org
for more information.

PRESENTER BACKGROUND:
Presenter ’s Name(s):
Contact Name (if different than Presenter):
Company Name:
Company Website:
Mailing Address:
Phone of Main Contact:
Email of Main Contact:
Length of time Presenter(s) have been in coaching/relevant business:
Presenter(s) Bio – indicate your education and/or professional experience as it relates to the session subject matter, in addition, you may also submit your vita:
DETAILS OF YOUR PROPOSAL
If known, does your session fall under one or more of the ICF CCEU categories?
____ Core Competencies (list specifically which apply) ____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
____ Resource Development

Title of your session:
Groups or segments of ICF Michigan members and participants to whom you will target your session: (examples may include new and/or experienced coaches, executive coaches, personal coaches etc.)
Describe the content of your session (what do you intend participants to learn?)
Describe the methodology of your session (how will your presentation be interactive, action oriented; aligned with conference purpose and outcomes)
What core coaching competencies do you feel the session will address? (I.e. Setting the
Foundation, Co-Creating the Relationship, Communicating Effectively, Facilitating Learning and
Results)
Presenter References – references from those who have experienced such a session/workshop by you previously. However, if this is your first time presenting or speaking, then describe why you decided to begin this new endeavor.
Equipment needed (that you cannot supply)
Anything else you would like us to know about your session (50 words or less)