Vision
Coaching is a trusted and sought-after catalyst for growth in our multicultural community.
Mission
ICF MN promotes the development of a community of multicultural coaches serving others. | Letter from the President | | Stay A Little Longer
Moving into the busy holiday season, I find myself becoming more reflective than usual. Perhaps it is because we are approaching the end of a year and I am thinking through the events, the emotions, the learnings, the disappointments, all the joy and more of almost 365 days. Perhaps because the holidays evoke so many memories of years past. Those memories sometimes race through my mind and other times they linger, mostly beautifully, and surge through my heart. I am attempting to take the time to savor all these feelings despite an urge to rush through and tackle the ever-growing list of things to accomplish. read more...
Karen Failes-Coad
ICF MN President
|  | | With Gratitude
As I move into the Past President role in 2024, I'd like to recognize the board members who will be rolling off the ICF MN board for 2024. These wonderful people served their entire term (and more) and we truly appreciate their volunteerism to advance the ICF MN values of Service, Connection, Growth and Inclusion. Thank you:
Ann Houser
Nirav Sheth
Debra Enloe
Claire Giancola-Belmares
Carol Chamberlain
Jenn Espinosa-Goswami | | End of Year Celebration!
Date: Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Location: Shops at West End - The Cooper Room
Description:
Come celebrate the year and connect with your fellow coaches at our last Coaching Connection of 2023!
Appetizers and 1 drink ticket will be provided. The conversations are up to you!
*Free parking underground or in the parking garage
ICF MN Members who have paid the annual fee: Free
ICF Global & MN Members (who have not paid annual fee) and non-members: Free
We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON!!
| | New Member Call
New and Existing Members - Join us on Jan 9th from 11:30-12:30 PM for casual conversation where you can meet some of our ICF MN Board along with other new and existing members.
We will share our mission and vision, benefits of membership, professional development opportunities, upcoming events, and answer any questions you may have about ICF Minnesota. Great opportunity to meet fellow coaches.
| | |  | | Six Dimensions of Self As Coach
Speaker: Karen Failes-Coad and Jenny Peterson, ECO Faculty
Date: Tuesday, Jan 16, Jan 30 and Feb 13, 2024
Time:6:30 PM to 8:00 PM CST
Location: Zoom
CEU's: TBD/Pending
Program:
Discover the resources you already have - no tips or tricks needed.
Join us for this virtual series of three workshops to explore Pam McLean’s seminal book on coaching, Self as Coach, Self as Leader. We’ll explore the six dimensions of presence, empathy, range of feelings, boundaries, embodiment, and courage along with aspects of the psychology of human development and coaching. Experience how your commitment to these six dimensions can inform your life long learning as a coach and leader.
These workshops are for you if you’re interested in becoming a coach, have a desire to deepen your skills as a coach and leader, and want to explore your own personal insights of development and awareness. All levels of knowledge and abilities are welcome. Come ready to jump in and discover the power you already possess. If you have questions please reach out to President@ICFMinnesota.org.
ICF MN Members who have paid the annual fee: $150
ICF Global & MN Members (who have not paid annual fee) and non-members: $199 (early bird until Jan 5th) then $250
We look forward to seeing you Virtually!
|  | | Growing Your Coaching Business Through Public Speaking
Speaker: Jenn Espinosa-Goswami, ACC
Date: January 25, 2024
Time:6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST
Location: Zoom
CEU's: 2.0 Resource Development
Program:
The biggest myth is that coaches don't have the right skills to become amazing public speakers. The truth is you have all the competencies you need as a coach to create powerful conversations online that lead to clients. In this interactive session, Jenn shares how to leverage your coaching competencies to create powerful presentations that you can deliver as a trusted expert in your coaching niche.
ICF MN Members who have paid the annual fee: Free
ICF Global & MN Members (who have not paid annual fee) and non-members: $25
We look forward to seeing you Virtually!
| | Welcome Nov 2023 New Members!
Betsy Van Hecke
Jen Larimore
Paula Grace | | Newly Accredited ACC, PCC & MCC Coaches in Nov!
Carrie Rodarte, ACC (ICF MN Member)
Emily Lord, PCC
Laura Carson, ACC
Melinda Pedersen, ACC
Noelle Nelson, ACC | | | | Join Our Board
Interested in being part of making the ICF Minnesota a welcoming and valuable community for coaches? We'd love to have you join our board! We currently have board positions we're looking to fill, and are always looking for people who want to serve in the future.
If playing a bigger role in the future of ICF Minnesota interests you, please reach out to PresidentElect@ICFMinnesota.org. We'd love to connect with you! | | | | Meet the Coach is a monthly feature that highlights the amazing coaches within the ICF-MN community.
This month, we are happy to introduce you to Kim Cavalcante. Kim is an Executive and Personal Coach and founder of Coach Kim, LLC. Her passion for coaching and mentoring stems from over 15 years as an executive sales, marketing and management professional within Siemens, Schneider Electric and Medtronic Corporations.
Kim is also the Co-Founder of ASPIRE, a Medtronic employee resource group for the professional development of individuals. She is the Membership Co-Director for ICF MN and holds an advisory role for the training and development of women in the of the Junior League of Minneapolis.
Don't forget to subscribe for more monthly interviews! If you are a member of ICF-MN and wish to be featured in an upcoming newsletter and on YouTube, please reach out to Communications at Communications@ICFMinnesota.org. | | ICF MN Members!
Do you have an upcoming graduation, nomination, or award to announce? We want to share your news in our next Catalyst newsletter. Please email communications@icfminnesota.org to share your celebrations with us.
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After embarking in over 300+ hours of training, coaching and exams, our very own Membership Co-Director Kim Cavalcante has received her professional coaching certification accreditation from the Co-Active Training Institute. Congrats, Kim! | | | | ACC Pilot Exam
ICF Credentials and Standards is piloting a new exam for the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential.
If you are an ACC candidate who intends to sit for your exam in January or February 2024, you could be eligible to take the ACC Pilot Exam. This new exam is shorter and features multiple-choice, knowledge-based questions instead of the situational judgment questions on the current ICF Credentialing Exam. Candidates who pass the pilot exam will earn the ACC, and, if not, will have a second chance and opportunity to take the ICF Credentialing Exam at no additional charge. Please visit coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/acc-pilot-exam for more information. | | | 
ICF MN Coaching Skills Sharpener Series
Bolster your coaching practice in a feedback-rich environment, expand your professional coaching network and earn ICF hours!
Who should attend?
ICF-certified coaches who need to gain mentoring hours toward their ACC/PCC requirements/certification.
What to expect:
Personalized guidance for a highly customized learning experience Peer coaching with opportunities to give/receive feedback Small group work with peers and an experienced, certified PCC-level mentor coach.
What you’ll gain:
8 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units from ICF Skill differentiation between ACC- and PCC-level coaching Improvement in ICF’s 8 core competencies.
Learn more and register no later than January 24, 2024.
| ICF MN has engaging opportunities for special project work within the following areas:
Membership
Professional Development
Diversity & Inclusion
Outreach
If you are interested please contact Amy Davis at: admin@icfminnesota.org |  | | Learning Journeys
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Plymouth, MN 55447 USA | | | |