I want to introduce myself to those who do not know me. My name is Virginia González-Vélez, and I live in Madrid, Spain. Since June, I have assumed the position of president of ACTO, and I am very proud to be in this role. I am a partner of Radiance Partners LLC, a coaching [...] The post President’s Message: September 2023 appeared first on ACTO Online ..read more

Dear members and friends of ACTO: After a few months of silence but intense work, we are back to communicating with everyone to tell you what's new at ACTO. Before going into the news, I would like to make a reflection with you about what I understand by diversity and inclusion after these years [...] The post President Elect’s Message: April 2023 appeared first on ACTO Online ..read more

As 2022 draws to a close and one reflects on the year gone by, there is plenty to be thankful about and honour. We @ ACTO are grateful for your continued association, partnership and contribution to making ACTO what it is. In the years to come, we welcome your active participation and shaping the narrative [...] The post President’s Message: December 2022 appeared first on ACTO Online ..read more

Wishing all of us a joyful and prosperous 2022! No matter where we may be located in the world at this moment, we have all been impacted by the pandemic and also the current surge of infections through the Omicron variant. As I observe conversations with my colleagues, friends and family, I notice the [...] The post President’s Message: January 2022 appeared first on ACTO Online ..read more

Dear ACTO members, It is a pleasure and privilege to be able to serve you through the platform of an ‘evolving’ ACTO. There is much to accomplish in the times to come, and we invite and seek your active engagement. I chose to say yes to being the president at ACTO because it is a [...] The post President’s Message: July 2021 appeared first on ACTO Online ..read more

Legacy Planning – What’s in Your Future? Have you ever wondered what you would do with your coach training organization and associated intellectual property, a.k.a. your life’s work, if, and when, you decide to take a different path in your life?  While I don’t see retirement in my future, I do think about lightening my [...] The post President’s Message: May 2021 appeared first on ACTO Online ..read more

Growing Good Coaches Spring has arrived here in Washington, DC and, as much as I love sunshine, I am appreciating the rain today, knowing that beautiful flowers and budding cherry trees are not far behind. Spring is a time of growth and we are in the business of growing coaches. I applaud the diversity of [...] The post President’s Message: April 2021 appeared first on ACTO Online ..read more

"If you're always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." – Maya Angelou As we celebrate, recognize, and honour the International Women’s Day (March 8th), we invite you to take some time out to reflect on what might it mean to honour the feminine in these times and within [...] The post President’s Message: March 2021 appeared first on ACTO Online ..read more

“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence – it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” - Peter Drucker. Greetings and Happy New Year! Did you miss us in January? We did miss sharing about ACTO and all that is happening behind the scenes. 2021 promises to be an exciting year at [...] The post President’s Message: February 2021 appeared first on ACTO Online ..read more

As I near the final half of my two-year presidency, I am thinking about my journey with ACTO and the highlights of my 10+ years of membership in this outstanding organization. What prompted me to join ACTO and attend an ACTO Conference? A mentor told me about this amazing conference where I could connect with [...] The post President’s Message: December 2020 appeared first on ACTO Online ..read more