Meet Pamela. Not only does she lead our Executive Coaching Masterclass at Nova Terra, she has been at the heart of the ICF since its very early days. It’s a privilege to have her on board at Nova Terra. Read on to find out more (and at the bottom there’s a little gift just for you).
So without further ado, please allow us to introduce you to:
Pamela Richarde, Master Certified Coach.
Pamela Richarde is a Master Certified Coach and has been in the coaching industry for over 32 years. Even considering her long legacy in the profession, her impact on the industry is outsized. A founding member of the ICF, Pamela’s [influence] is engrained in the fabric of our organization. She partnered in the creation of ICF’s core coaching competencies, served as President of ICF in 2006, and has currently just completed her commitment as Vice Chair of the ICF Coaching Education Global Board of Directors.
She also contributes to the coaching community as a trainer, speaker, assessor and facilitator, contributing significantly to curriculum, design, standards and systems development for coaching and coach training in multi-cultural environments across the globe.
ICF 30th Anniversary Features
To honour the past 30 years of passion and commitment, we are featuring impactful people and moments from ICF’s legacy.
What is your favorite memory with ICF?
My favorite memory is actually a series of experiences I’ve had in the work of growing coaching and developing the ICF. Particularly the amazing coaching conferences that we have had over the last three decades. There is nothing like meeting with many coaches face-to-face, enjoying global partnering in bringing this thing called ‘coaching’ to the world! It is invigorating, inspiring and joyful.I’m looking forward to continuing these connections each year at conferences and various other volunteer connections with my peers. — Pamela Richarde, MCC (United States)
How many years have you been active in the coaching industry?
Thank you for these questions! I have been in business, actively training & coaching for 31 years. Prior to that, for 13 years I served as faculty in a collegiate level of education.
How would you describe your current role/s?
This one is a bit more challenging as I serve in many roles. Technically, I serve as owner/president of InnerVision Enterprises. I am an Executive & Personal Coach, Mentor Coach and Coaching Supervisor, a Trainer/Facilitator and a Consultant in the field of leadership development, coaching and personal evolution. As well, I am the Vice Chair of Coaching Education for the International Coaching Federation. There are many other roles I fill, but that is probably what is relevant here!
What would you say is your biggest achievement to date?
Another interesting question! I find that each day is a masterful achievement of learning and growth. If I share projects that I am proud of, that would be my contributions and collaboration in the development of coaching across the planet the last 30 years. If I share more personally, the extended family of humans in this world that are a part of the joy of my existence.
What has been your biggest learning?
(laughs out loud)… daily NEW ones. As a passionate, life-long learner, I know that my biggest learning is to keep on learning! And with each moment, I step more and more into ‘not-knowing’ and non-attachment. So to put it succinctly: My biggest learning is that I know some things…and I know no-things!!!
What’s your favourite quote?
Well, this tends to adjust as I have many favorites. Today I would say:
Out of the soil of friendliness grows the beautiful bloom of compassion,
Watered by the tears of joy,
Sheltered beneath the cool shade of the tree of equanimity.
Longchenpa (14th Century)
What would you say to the younger you when starting out?
Slow down a bit, contemplate and then make your choices. (This would have saved me from quite a few choices that were challenging). Having said that, there is learning in all things and there really is not anything I would do differently (except perhaps to move to Oregon earlier in my life…
What else would you like us to know about you?
For me, care, compassion and the quality of presence we bring are the secrets, quite often, to bringing about successful collaboration and compromise, as well as connecting more deeply with others. Frankly, I believe that universal love is powerful and that this is what will contribute to peace and wellness in the challenges of our world today. Guess that is why ‘peacecoach’ is my handle since my first AOL email address in 1992! That’s it!
Our Gift To You:
USE CODE ICF30 to receive a 10% reduction off our Executive Coaching Masterclass with Pamela. Just follow the link to our website and when registering, include the above code stating you wish to receive your 10% reduction.
