THE CULTURAL COMPETENCY WORKSHOP
1.5 Core, .5 RD
It is undeniable that technology and travel has helped to make the world a smaller place, and many of us engage fellow coaches and coaching clients whose cultural norms differ from our own. What is culture? How would you know if you’ve dishonored or crossed a cultural line? How does it feel when it happens to you? The answers are unique as we all are. Working with individuals from different countries and cultures is common in a global organization. However, even within a country, culture does vary. Cultural competency encompasses increasing cultural knowledge, awareness, and sensitivity. Increasing this skillset is not only enhances personal development, it’s good for the bottom line.
After completing this workshop, you will have the ability to:
1. Recognize the differences among cultural knowledge, awareness and sensitivity
2. Display personal cultural proficiency during coaching
3. Distinguish the six stages of cultural competency
4. Define intercultural communication and describe its importance in coaching
Individuals who attend the workshop will receive 2 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units in Resource Development.
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT:
ICF is committed to creating a more just and equitable world for coaches and coaching clients. Through this effort, we are providing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and justice (DEIBJ) resources to ICF Chapters.
Diversity, as defined by the Society for Human Resources Management, is “the collective mixture of differences and similarities.”
Equity – Providing resources to ensure everyone has access to the same resources and opportunities.
Inclusion – an environment where acts are intentional and deliberate to embrace diversity.
Belonging – a feeling of being valued and being oneself without judgment.
Justice – Dismantling barriers to resources and opportunities in society so that all individuals and communities can live a full and dignified life.
The topic of DEIBJ is vast, complicated and far reaching across the globe, and ICF prioritizes efforts that enhance the toolkits of member coaches, so we contribute to a thriving society. DEIBJ workshops allow us to share knowledge, expand the conversation, and foster favorable impact on the communities we serve. These workshops will be offered at least twice annually. We invite our members to join us in these important efforts. Our August session will be hosted by Vice-President Angelica Alexander Defillo who serves as the chapter’s Vice President and Chapter Diversity Champion.
ANGELICA ALEXANDER DEFILLO
MBA, SPHR, CPC, ELI-MP
LIFE COACH | LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT
Seed of F. A. I. T. H. Coaching LLC
“Her”story: Life Coach and Leadership Consultant with nearly 30 years Human Resources experience supporting senior and executive level corporate initiatives and HR expertise in the areas of leader and employee development, culture improvement, performance management, and leading change.
My personal journey to coaching began while serving in a volunteer role as President of a non-profit where I gained leadership experience, connection and purposeful reach beyond the traditional scope of HR work. Participation in advocacy for social justice, diversity, equality, inclusion and the national legislative agenda on issues impacting underserved and marginalized communities heightened my desire to expand my own personal and professional reach in a deliberate and purposeful way.
Seed of F. A. I. T. H. became my metaphor and business acronym for being in service to others towards uplift in personal fulfillment, abundance, inspiration, triumph and healing. My life coaching practice exists for clients seeking purpose-driven alignment, personal development and growth. Clients can expect solutions-oriented support, increased awareness, and strategies for sustainable results. I provide a full range of services, including one-on-one coaching, team/group coaching, Energy Leadership Index (ELI) assessments and debriefs, educational workshops, and leadership consulting.
I am married, actively involved in community service and in courageous pursuit of increase in my F.A.I.T.H. community, planting the seed one client at a time. We reside in New Orleans, Louisiana in close connection to our family and friends. I enjoy travel, reading, journaling and genealogy. Professional credentials include a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), iPEC Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner (ELI-MP).
I am a member of the International Coaching Federation and I currently serve as ICFGC Chapter Vice-President and the Chapter’s Diversity Leader.