No one gets to the top without a little help. Does anyone look at an Olympic Gold Medal winner and think “They had a coach, so they really don’t deserve that medal?” Of course not! You can be the gold medal winner of your career by taking advantage of the free resources offered through the ICMA Coaching Program.

ICMA Coaching Webinars give local government professionals of all career stages an opportunity to bolster skills and learn about new and leading practices, strategies, tactics, developing issues, and trends in the local government management profession.

Register now for our six free 2021 Coaching Webinars! The webinars, available to members and nonmembers, are a great platform for a professional development or team-building session. The Coaching Webinars also qualify for ICMA-CM (Voluntary Credentialing Program) credit. And the best part is that you will have access to the digital archives, allowing you to watch the webinar at a time that works best for you.

2021 Webinars

• March 17: Response to Emergencies That Impact All Citizens: Rights of the Individual vs Health and Welfare of Community
• April 21: Best Practices to Manage Public Spaces
• May 19: Leading from the Middle
• September 15: Leading Your Community in an Era of Anxiety: How Do You Make Sure You Hear Them and They Hear You
• October 20: The Future of Work: Strategies for Adapting to a New Reality
• November 17: Growing Your Career: Tips for Redefining Yourself in the Minds of Others

Additional Coaching Resources

Sign up to be a coach or learner through the CoachConnect program, which provides one-on-one coaching opportunities for all career levels. CoachConnect is available to members and nonmembers and is a free resource to help you get ahead in your career.

Subscribe to receive Career Compass articles written by ICMA Senior Advisor Frank Benest. The Career Compass articles focus on top concerns in the local government profession and provide tools and best practices on how to overcome challenges.

The ICMA Coaching resources are free thanks to the support of our nine state coaching partners: Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Become a state coaching partner and start reaping the benefits of the coaching program.

Join the complimentary coaching email list to receive program information.

Be on the lookout for our 2021 speed coaching events!