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Jason Jones	ICF-MN fills my bucket!! I look forward to the in person meetings to connect with my tribe of coaches and enjoy the way of being only coaches embody. It energizes me.	https://s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Jason_Jones_1992631113.jpg
Bev Lutz	ICF membership provides incredible professional networking opportunities, professional and personal growth, and opportunities to explore my strengths as I volunteer in service of my profession. My chapter really helps me stay current with coaching, thought leadership, and learn-n-earn (CEU’s) from professional development events. But it’s the supportive coach-friends and collaborators who have made membership for me priceless.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/BevLutz1_669008720.jpg
Irene Kelly	Being a member of ICF offers me the opportunity for certification by the industry professional standard bearer; being a member of ICF Minnesota connects me to my professional peers for networking and collaboration. Membership in both establishes me as “credible” and provides me opportunities to learn and grow.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Irene_Kelly_1100387880.jpg
Mary Kay Delvo	Being a member of ICF-Minnesota helps me continue to bring my 'best self' to my clients.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Mary_Kay_Delvo_1259784960.jpg
Trish Perry	ICF-MN gives me a place to authentically connect and share with other coaches. I have created long lasting friendships, collaborations and mentorships that have profoundly enriched my life and my business.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Trish_Perry_25161695.jpg
Ann Marie Forshay	ICF MN has provided me with crucial connections to other entrepreneurs and colleagues who share similar goals and challenges in their businesses. It's a welcoming place full of great ideas that have moved me forward both professionally and personally.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Ann_Marie_Forshay_1469170036.jpg
Sara Krisher	ICF Minnesota is the place to be if you're a coach or you're interested in the coaching profession. We come together to connect, grow and give because we are stronger together than we are apart.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Sara_Socwell_63997586.jpg
Lance Hazzard	I chose to get involved with the ICF Minnesota Chapter to be part of a community of coaches who help our clients grow and achieve their goals. This organization brings great content to our coaching community and enables opportunities to learn and collaborate in multiple ways.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Lance_Hazzard_1065569928.jpg

August 2024

Catalyst

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

Welcome to August!

I hope your summer has been full of fun, relaxation, and any summer pastimes you enjoy. I write this on the eve of the Summer Olympics and I am so excited to watch the best of the best showcase their talent and live out their dreams of becoming an Olympian. Their grit, determination, perseverance, and natural athleticism always inspires and you know they have incredible mental and physical coaches at their side along the way!

ICF MN has had a great summer of learning and connecting with each other. We had a fascinating and informative workshop about AI and coaching that gave everyone new ideas on how we can leverage AI to our advantage in our businesses and coaching. We also got together not once, but twice in July for Coaching Connections where we talked all things marketing. The energy was high and we plan to schedule more of these in the coming months. And as we do every quarter, we welcomed new and prospective members in our New Members call which are a chance to learn more about ICF MN and become more involved.

Last but not least, we conducted our Member Survey in June with an incredible response rate of over 170 people sharing their thoughts on how we can serve our membership and community in valuable ways. We heard loud and clear that learning, connecting, and being part of a supportive community are what you’re looking for from ICF MN, and while we dig into the findings in even more detail, we wanted to share existing and upcoming ways you can find all of these.

Learn: Did you know about ICF Global’s Thought Leadership hub? It’s full of wisdom and ideas around coaching trends, well-being, the workplace, and even the health of our planet.

Connect: We have several upcoming events to network and learn, including our next MCC Demo workshop led by Dr. Jo Blackerby, an Ethics Session where we’ll discuss a variety of coaching scenarios we might find ourselves in and how to handle them, and a special awards evening in September to recognize people and organizations making a difference through coaching and service. Head to our ICF MN to register - we’d love to see you there!

Supportive Community: If you haven’t already, check out ICF Engage for a way to communicate with other coaches here in Minnesota and beyond. It’s a great way to feel connected and supported.

Thank you for being a part of this community and sharing your voice. We hope to see you at one of our events soon!

Cheers,
Holly O’Hanlon
ICF MN President

Upcoming Events

HR Strategy Lab: DEIB
Working with the Nay-Sayers
Register here

Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Description:
Have your leaders and organization hit a proverbial wall regarding DEIB initiatives? We are excited about our upcoming event, the HR Strategy Lab DEIB: Working with the Nay-Sayers!

There has been a lull within the DEIB strategies; we are here to reignite the desire for organizations.
Use the promocode: ICFMNAugustProgram when registering to receive $29 off the registration fee.

Agenda:
8:00am - 8:30am - Welcome/Light Breakfast
8:30am - 8:45am -TCSHRM Updates
8:45am - 10:00am - Main Presentation
10:00am - 10:20am - Exhibitor Break
10:20am - 11:00am - Panel
11:00am - 11:30am - Wrap Up

Meet our Speaker & Panelists:

Coaching Demonstration (Virtual)
Register here

Facilitators: Joanne (Jo) Blackerby, MCC
Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM CST
Location: Zoom
CEU: 1.25 Core Competencies
Topic: Inclusive Coaching: Coaching Metaphors

Description:
In this session, we will discuss Metaphors used in coaching.
We will explore metaphors from the lens of the clients and the lens of the coach.

Let's Get Ethical: Ethics Scenarios for Coaches
Register here

Speaker: Prof Dev Team
Date: Monday, August 26, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM CST
Location: Zoom
CEU's: 1.5 Core Competency

Program:
Give your ethics muscles a workout in an interactive discussion about scenarios covered by the ICF Code of Ethics.

Discuss common situations and share your experiences and questions. Send in questions or share an ethical issue you’ve come across by emailing programs@icfminnesota.org.

ICF MN 2024 Coaching Recognition Awards (Gaston & Prism)
Register here

Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
5:00pm-6:00pm Cocktail Hour, Hors d'oeuvres, and Networking
6:00pm-8:00pm ICF MN Celebration

Location:
Minnesota Humanities Event Center
987 Ivy Avenue East
Saint Paul, MN 55106

Lights, Camera, Action!
Join the ICF Board, Members, and our partners as we celebrate the impact of coaching on our lives, businesses, and communities. During the celebration we will recognize companies and individuals who are creating meaningful impact through their coaching practices.

Chapter News

Loretta Diez image
Announcing The Loretta Diez Coach Training Scholarship for 2025
Apply by 11/15/24

ICF Minnesota established the Loretta Diez Coach Training Scholarship in honor of Loretta Diez, an ICF Minnesota coach and board member who exemplified the character traits we wish to honor and celebrate. Loretta was paralyzed in a car accident at the age of 22 and her attitude, accomplishments, contributions, and approach to life inspires us to pursue our dreams with courage, tenacity, resilience, honesty, kindness, humor, integrity and hope.

ICF Minnesota is on a mission to promote the development of a diverse community of coaches dedicated to serving others inclusively and equitably and awarding this scholarship to an ICF accredited educational organization for individual coaching education opportunities is one of the ways in which we will support this mission.

The Scholarship recipient will receive the following benefits:

● Tuition Scholarship of $2500 to help cover the costs of an assigned Level 1 (60+ hours) ICF accredited Coaching Education program. Education can be provided virtually or in-person.

● Complimentary ICF Minnesota membership for length of scholarship/training.

● Access to a certified coach partner to support you throughout your Level 1 accredited training program.

Evaluation criteria:

We will be evaluating applicants based on need, personal narrative, and potential for impact.

Eligibility requirements:

● Annual Household Income of $80,000 or less

This requirement was established after an in-depth examination of attendance costs at ICF accredited coach training programs. In alignment with ICF Minnesota’s mission to expand access, the Loretta Diez Scholarship Program has been specifically designed for those who come from households earning $80,0000 annually or less.

● Minnesota resident (based on most recent tax return)

● Participating in a 2025 ICF accredited coach training program

Click and download the application below and complete the information then email it by November 15, 2024, to: PastPresident@ICFMinnesota.org.

Loretta Diez Scholarship Application Coach Training FormV2

Welcome July New Members!

James Timmons

Paula Bickel

Newly Accredited ACC, PCC & MCC Coaches in July!

Brad Lekang, ACC

Cache Barnes, ACC

Karin Petty, ACC (ICF MN Member)

Tina Schuricht, ACC (ICF MN Member)

ICF Global

2024 ICF Credentialing Webinar Series

ICF Global launched the first session of the 2024 Credentialing Webinar Series on the Value of an ICF Credential!
This year, the entire series will be presented within the ICF Global Learning Portal. The first session is live now within the portal and all sessions will be in one course this year. Within the course, members will be able to find additional information about the series. Links to attend the live sessions will be available on the date and time of the session. In addition, members will be able to access the recordings of the webinars as they become available.

*Note: individuals must have an ICF account to access the series. If non-members need assistance in creating an account, please have them contact ICF Customer Support Team.

September 5th - Part 5: Renewing Your Credential (On Demand)
October 3rd - Part 6: Mentoring Coaching vs. Coaching Supervision (On Demand)
November 7th - Part 7: Giving Back Through the ICF Foundation and Ignite (LIVE)

2024 Credentialing Q&A Calls
Below are the dates and times when ICF Credentials and Standards staff will be available live to answer questions about the credentialing or credential renewal process. These are one-hour calls and are not recorded. Individuals must register for the call in order to receive the link to attend.

October 2nd 10:00am (EST) – Registration Link
October 2nd 6:00pm (EST) - Registration Link
December 4th 10:00am (EST) – Registration Link
December 4th 6:00pm (EST) - Registration Link