What: 2 day conference for coaches.

2008 Coaching Conference Programme

Why: Bringing coaches together to enhance their skills as coaches and business owners, and to provide them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other coaches.

When: 16 & 17 October 2008

Where: Heritage Hotel, Queenstown, New Zealand

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This year we are proud to support the Kea Education and Community Coaching Trust Trust as our conference charity. Its objectives are to promote the benefits of coaching and coach-like behaviour in schools, and to foster coach-like behaviour in school management and teachers. The charity also supports not for profit organisations. Coachmecca has decided on this charity because we want to fully support a charity directly related to coaching, our coaches and the beneficiaries of coaching. Also, in our support of Coach Trust, we have stipulated certain charities for coaching as put forward by our participants, including RNZFB, Tear Fund and Cure Kids.

The Kea Trust has been set up to provide managers and those in leadership roles within schools and NGO's with access to free professional coaching and low cost training on coaching. Coaching is also available to the clients of NGO's. All coaches are either members of the International Coaching Federation, or an equivalent professional body, and provide the coaching for free, or by being funded by grants.

The 2008 Coaching Retreat theme is BE INSPIRED, CONNECTED & INFORMED.

Inspiration – Take 2 days away from work in a stunning location, add in an inspiring line-up of coaching-related speakers, mix in a whole lot of like-minded people with an intention to make a difference, (oh, and if you like, add in an indulgent massage at the on-site day spa to finish), and you’ve got a recipe for inspiration and rejuvenation!

Connection – The event will bring coaches together, providing a forum to connect with coaching contacts and friends, meet new ones, share learnings, and enjoy spending precious time with other coaches as a collective.

Information – the 2-day programme will offer an excellent line-up of speakers, drawing on successful coaches and business people from both sides of the Tasman. All experience levels and types of coaching (personal, executive, business) will be catered for, and there will be much to inspire and inform everyone.

Queenstown offers many contrasts. Where else can you jet boat down a river at 100 km/hr, go on a winery tour, have a luxury spa package, and look at breathtaking scenery, all within one day?

There are a wide range of activities on offer, from excellent ski fields and a thriving adventure sports sector, to the more sedate vineyard tours, horse riding, golf, and scenic cycle tracks. There is also excellent nightlife, whether you want to have a relaxed, intimate meal or stay out all night! The shopping is great, with many local labels on offer, alongside international designers.

Accommodation in Queenstown ranges from the affordable to the opulent, and with over 200 places to stay, we are sure you will find something perfect!

Travel to Queenstown is affordable, with prices averaging about $240 return from within New Zealand, and about $650 return from Australia. It gets more expensive with time, so get in quick and book cheaper flights and while you're at it, take advantage of our earlybird special!

For more information go to:

  http://www.queenstown-nz.co.nz

 http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz

 http://www.qantas.com.au

Possibly the easiest place to stay is right where the conference is going to be - The Heritage Hotel. The hotel looks over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range. The hotel has a full restaurant and bar, and a day spa for your convenience. Prices start from $150 NZD per night.

To make a reservation, follow this link:

http://www.heritagehotels.co.nz/queenstown/reservation/

Another option is the Millenium Hotel Queenstown, which is about a fifteen minute walk from the conference venue. It is situated right in the heart of Queenstown, with the shopping and entertainment area right on its doorstep! Prices start from $115 NZD per night.

To make a reservation, follow this link:

http://www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/millenniumqueenstown/attractions/index.html

Yet another option is the Autoline motel. Prices start from $105 NZD per night. Email autoline@xtra.co.nz to make an enquiry.

There are many more options available, just have a look on the internet!

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"Thank you for your vision and hard work and for coming up with a conference that was well thought out and delivered. It's the third coaching conference I have attended and it was the best"
 
"On reflection you must be feeling proud and incredibly fulfilled through achieving your objectives and aims and fulfilling this dream. Everyone has made new friends and together want to take coaching to a new professional level in NZ"

"It was a gift to be exposed to so many fabulous speakers and to meet so many wonderful coaches"

"What an incredible way to meet such lovely people and learn more skills and tips on our business building"

"Thank you for putting on such an event - Collegial contact and cross fertilisation is like rocket fuel for those of us practising this amazing craft"

"I am new to the coaching community and felt reassured that Coaching will develop into a Profession I can feel proud of"

"I have attended a few conferences in my time, never one that had so many components that were successful and very well thought-out"

"THANK YOU THANK YOU. I feel privileged to be at the FIRST one"

"It was a wonderful time and so well suited to both beginning and experienced coaches. It was an encouraging and informative time and i feel I have really benefitted by being there. Thanks for following through on your vision"