How do some of the HK Coaches see the IAC Certification?

1. Are you receiving IAC Newsletter VOICE currently? (If yes, you are a Newsletter subscriber.)

• Yes (3)
• Not currently. May be I am not a paid member now. (1)

2. Are you currently a IAC paid member? (You require an annual membership fee for US$129 from 1/1/2007)

• No (3)
• will renew within 2 days (1)

3. Did you pass IAC STEP 1 Test?

• Yes (3)
• No (1)

4. Do you still have interest to pursue IAC STEP 2 Test?

• Yes (4) one with note says, "Yes, of course, but I need to do it later when my time allows me as I still have a full time job and some other engagement at present.

5. So far what has been holding you from move on to STEP 2 Test?

• No time - too busy at work; insufficient coaching practice based on IAC proficiencies; no clients - need ideally 3 English speaking coaches who agree the coaching conversation can be recorded.
• language and 需要一些指引和辅导，还有不是很清晰通过的条件是什么。(translation: require some guidance and assistance. Also the requirement of the PASSED is not clear.)
• Time element.
• not passing step 1 and need to hand in English tapes

6. What kind of support will be helpful to you in taking STEP 2 Test and get certified?

• Group practices to receive feedback on coaching proficiencies; more IAC proficiency teleclasses offered during our non-bed-time hours!
• 个人化的指引和辅导，并且更加清晰通过的条件是什么 (translation: Require mentorship, also clear guidance on what is a PASS.)
• Someone just like you who has experienced Step 2 and already passed to share their successful experience (e.g. to do or not to do list if any)
• need mentor coaching

7. Does IAC certification a valuable recognition in your coaching business or career path?

• Yes (4) with notes saying, "Yes, definitely, but due to current workload, will start after Mid 2008" and "Yes, of course - it's an int'l recognized institution."

8. Any other suggestions.

• Certification for coaching conducted in local languages. otherwise, tips on how we can get some English speaking coachees.
• 暂时没有。(translation: not at this moment.)
• To explore if IAC could establish a network in Asia.
• It will be great if Cantonese tapes will be accepted in Step 2.

Thanks for the above coaches' feedback and I have already writtenspeak up on behalf of some local Hong Kong coaches whose native language is Chinese.