Nearly three years ago, and about 14 years after I became the reluctant recipient of the title “that gay kid from School of Rock,” I decided to do a figurative coin flip on the way I was approaching my life. It was a gamble, but I knew I could either stick with the side of the coin I was already familiar (and unhappy) with: running away from my own self and hiding behind exhausting expectations, destructive relationships, and menial social approval. Or I could find out what’s on the other side.
So, for the first time, I paused and thought to myself, “What if I embraced who I am?”
Since we kicked off the first call for proposals in the GCA Book Project in September, more than a dozen chapter proposals from GCA members have been accepted. Thank you to chapter authors Jeff Nally, Harry Faddis, Brian Gorman, Mathew Bennett, Damian Goldvarg, Tom Keydel, Mike Kline, Cator Sparks, Brad Krueger, Garry Schleifer, Mark Kennedy and Jim Lopata!
Are you still interested in contributing a chapter to this book?
The marketing group is looking for volunteers to help promote our upcoming events and broaden the reach of the GCA to encourage more gay men to discover and become part of the community.
There are tasks for people with many different skill sets and it’s a great way to connect with guys in the alliance. We’re a fun team that meets briefly twice a month and it’s a minimum time requirement. Email Patrick (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Chris (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information.
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We are so PROUD of Brian!! Here is a press release of the event, along with a roster of speakers. Go Brian Go!
Brian will speak about The universal path to navigating change on the individual level in times of transition and transformation.
In harmony with the theme of the harvest/thanksgiving season, thanks to all the GCA Members for your faithful enthusiasm for the mission of the GCA: that is, to grow the number of gay coaches and to increase the number of gay men who hire coaches. We have a lot to offer each other, our communities, and our nation.
It seems an appropriate time to express our gratitude to Arnie Katz for faithfully producing
Before we focus on Coaching, I want to clarify the differences between being a mentor, sponsor and coach. When exploring differences with respect to words or languages, I always like to start with the actual definitions.
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As a gay man who has always struggled to connect with men (most of my friends are wonderful women), EVRYMAN has been a beacon of light since I first heard about them several years back in the New York Times.
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GCA is creating an anthology of writing by our members about what our experiences can offer the field of coaching and other helping professions.
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Our biggest news at the GCA is our steady increase in membership; we are now up to 83 men and I join with the Board in extending a warm welcome to all the new men.
Join us on October 9 and 10, 2020 to learn how you can take action in your leadership and coaching practice. Over the two-day coaching conference, you will learn how systemic coaching can move us collectively toward the social changes our times demand.
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The inspirational LGBTQ anthem and accompanying music video will be available on all streaming platforms and digital retailers on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
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Dear GCA Members,
I feel happy to be able to share a lot of good news with all of you; I hope it will lighten your burden for a while.
Our 9th Annual International Gay Coaches Conference was held on Thursday, April 39th and Friday, May 1st. This event was conceived
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Dave Allen announced plans to step back from his formal roles with the Gay Coaches Alliance, as an officer on the organization’s executive committee. The GCA Executive Committee and membership salute Dave’s many years of service to the members of our organization. We wish him well.
Dave is a pioneer and visionary in the coaching profession as well as
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