September 2018 ICF Colorado Newsletter

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September 2018
IN THIS ISSUE
Message from Lisa Hale,
ICF-CO President
September 27th
Virtual Program
October 11th
In-Person Meeting
2019 ICF-CO Election Season
Latest News on Programs
September - November
Education Groups
Recognizing Coaches Who
Have
Earned ICF Credential in
2018
Credentials Corner &
Notice About CCEs
ICF-CO Leadership Team

2. Catchy Phrases and Change that Lasts
by Dr. Lisa Hale, PCC, President, ICF Colorado
Happy September Esteemed Coaches,
This morning I was thinking about the cycles of a coaching business
and the reason why clients keep investing. Cycles occur, of course, on
two levels: the seasons within a year, and the historic cycles.
Within the season, the cycle seems to be that there are times of high interest and low
interest, that seem to run in counterpoint to the seasons of real estate. The question is: how
do we plan for that and make sure we stay calm in the lulls?
Historically, when many of us started in the coaching business, it was widely felt that only
the broken need coaching. Then it became popular to proclaim that coaching is for the
especially successful and wise. And it seems that now, coaching is something most people
have heard of and/or experienced. It’s still not everyone, but at least a lot more people are
aware of it. The question is what does that mean for us? How do we name our articles,
programs, and even our business to make sure that what’s special and unique about each
practice stands out? From a different lens, how do we now understand the role of coaching
in the life of a person seeking it?
What I see many of the coaches do when they begin to consider these cycles and the needs
of their coaching practice as a business is turn their attention to marketing. Marketing, in
this case, means finding the best way to package their services. What are the catchiest
phrases with which to draw attention? How can I stand out? What do I need to wear? Do?
Say? Or invest in to make sure my business gets new clients?
What if we can return to the foundation and leave aside the marketing? What if the best way
to gracefully sail through the seasons of this gift of a profession is to return to making a
difference? What if the best marketing is helping our clients create change that lasts?
Change. That. Lasts.
Where to begin? It is my belief that the beginning of facilitating meaningful change that lasts
is to first make that change yourself. Yes, do your own work! That’s what we are here for at
ICF-CO - to continually provide opportunities for you to keep doing your own work. The
second thing is to be in growing relationships (meaning conversations) with people in which
they begin to see the possibility of meaningful change that lasts for them.
Their experience of change that lasts is the best marketing possible, no matter the season.
Wishing you a glorious, meaningful season of change and growth.
With gratitude,
Lisa

3. Coaching with Engaged Mindfulness
to Manage Progress and Accountability
September 2018 Virtual Program
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: Noon- 1:00pm MT
Topic:
Coaching with Engaged Mindfulness to
Manage Progress and Accountability
Speaker: Ann-Marie McKelvey, LPCC, MCC
Location: Online Webinar
CCEs: 1 in Core Competencies
ICF Master Certified Coach Ann-Marie McKelvey unpacks Engaged
Mindfulness and Somatic Coaching through the lens of the Core
Competency: Managing Progress and Accountability.
The first 30 minutes Ann-Marie will share about managing progress
and accountability through the out-of-the box exemplified works
and practices of Steve Jobs. During the remaining time, she will
hold a demonstration coaching session with a volunteer client and community Q&A.
Learning Objectives:
Understanding what managing progress, accountability, and taking responsibility look
like
Utilizing your body to determine direction
Integrating all available ingredients to help the client move forward
Ann-Marie says, "Mindfulness is essential to a coach. As coaches, we are pioneers in helping
develop new arenas of thinking, perceiving, and living. We are living blueprints, here to
enhance creative vision, support sustainable inner and outer resources, and contribute to
the betterment of the world with our clients."
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PLEASE NOTE: Everyone must register for the programs & events
including ICF Colorado members

4. Cost:
ICF-CO Members Program - $15.00
ICF-CO Members Program & CCE - $15.00
Non-Member Program - $20.00
Non-Member Program & CCE - $30.00
COCO Members - Rate listed on registration page
Improvisation for Coaches
October 2018 In-Person Meeting
Date: October 11, 2018
Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm MT
Topic: Improvisation for Coaches
Speaker: Carrie Spaulding
Location:
CU Denver
1380 Lawrence, 2nd Floor, Denver, CO 80204
CCEs: 1 in Core Competencies and 1 in Resource Development
Like all humans, we coaches are creatures of habit, subject to our own filters, learning,
egos, and blind spots. How can coaching professionals—from the newest to the most
seasoned—step out of our default patterns and comfort zones to truly dance in the moment?
In this highly experiential workshop, coaches will learn the basic rules and skills of
improvisation, developing core competencies in an entirely new way. By letting go of control
and engaging in true collaboration, coaches will experience greater freedom, creativity,
listening, presence, power, and willingness to take risks and go deeper into the unknown.
Coaches will walk away with enhanced skills, a greater awareness of their personal blind
spots and growth opportunities, and a toolkit of exercises to use for their own continued
development and with clients.

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PLEASE NOTE: Everyone must register for the programs & events
including ICF Colorado members
Cost:
ICF-CO Members Program - No Fee
ICF-CO Members Program & CCE - No Fee
Non-Member Program - $35.00
Non-Member Program & CCE - $45.00
COCO Members - Rate listed on registration page
2019 ICF-CO Election Season
ICF Colorado Charter Chapter
We have great anticipation as we head into this fall season to elect our 2019 ICF Board
of Directors. We encourage you to take a moment to review the summary slide deck to
familiarize yourself with what it takes to be a voting member, current timeline and
requirements for board service, available here on Basecamp.

6. Mark Your Calendar:
Our ICF Annual Business Meeting to elect our new board members via Zoom on
Thursday, November 8th.
Timeline:
September 13 – Announce Timeline & Open
October 01 – Candidate Applications Due
October 11 – Announce Candidates
November 08 – Elections via live Zoom
November 16 - Announce 2019 Board Directors
December 01 – 2019 Board Retreat for New Board
Our 2017-2018 Board is committed to providing stability and member representation
in serving our chapter. As President for 2019, I want to continue the momentum we
have with our Educational Programming including our commitment to professional
excellence in our coaching skills, create more opportunities to Get Coaches Coaching,
and provide an inclusive environment where all coaches find community and value.
We have several open positions and we invite you to consider sharing your talents and
the opportunity to grow as a leader. If you are not quite ready to step into a Director
role or the commitment of being on the board, please consider joining one of them as
an Associate Director or a valued team member. Several members have already
stepped forward with interest in board leadership (*candidates submitted).
The following positions are officially OPEN for 2019:
President-Elect*
Director of Finance*
Director of Education*
Director of Marketing*
Director of Credentialing*
Director of Administration
Director of Communications
Director of Business Development
We want to express our gratitude to the Election Committee - Judy Sabah, Doug
Slaybaugh & Carolyn Hart for providing the oversight and insight for our election
process. Thank You!
Latest News from
our Co-Education Directors

7. Upcoming Programs
Can you believe it's September already? We have some powerful programs lined up for the
next couple of months, so make sure you take advantage of them. And then coming up in
November, we're planning a really special event during the day on Saturday,
November 3rd.
Have you ever participated in an "un-conference?" Well, it's a format that’s driven by the
participants, rather than just a bunch of presenters showing slides at you. To that idea,
we're also adding significant time for coaching triads, where you'll observe other's
techniques, try out some ideas of your own, and get powerful coaching and feedback. And of
course, we'll have time to connect with this amazing ICF Colorado community over lunch.
This will be shorter and more affordable than the full conference we've had in recent years
and is sure to be a source of inspiration, learning, and community!
Save the date and time on your calendar – November 3rd from tentatively 10:00am -
2:00 or 2:30pm – and watch for future messages about this!
Carl Dierschow and Suzanne Mariner
ICF-CO Co-Directors of Education
Click the button below to register for Education Groups:
Upcoming Programs
IN-PERSON EVENTS
October 11th: Improvisation for Coaches
Speaker: Carrie Spaulding
Click here to register
November 3rd: Un-Conference
More Details Coming Soon!
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
September 27th: Ann-Marie McKelvey, LPCC, MCC
Coaching with Engaged Mindfulness to Manage Progress & Accountability

8. Click here to register
October 22nd: Amy Sargent
How to Coach Social + Emotional Intelligence
Click here to register
Questions or comments about programs?
Carl Dierschow / 970-225-6889 / carl.dierschow@smallfish.us
Suzanne Mariner / 303-910-9534 / integralhealth@solucian.com
Carl Dierschow & Suzanne Mariner
ICF-CO Education Directors
EDUCATION GROUPS
(formerly known as Special Interest Groups - SIGs)
Click the button below to learn more
about each Education Group and Register!
Credentialing & Core Competencies
You are invited to be a part of the Credentialing/Core
Competencies education group that meets on the fourth Friday

9. of each month from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Zoom. (The link will
be provided by e-mail.)
The September session will focus on Core Competency #11:
Managing Progress and Accountability. This is the ability to hold
attention on what is important for the client, and to leave
responsibility with him/her to take action.
In addition, we will hear progress reports of those moving toward their next credential.
Coaches of all skill levels are invited!
Facilitated by:
Walt Hastings | 303-526-9490 | walthastings@hotmail.com
Executive Coaching Mastermind
ICF Colorado’s Executive Coaches are gathering monthly to offer
an exclusive community and collaboration while presenting
opportunities for new knowledge, challenging experiences, and
cross-networking. Expect to discuss professional goals, marketing
niches, coaching techniques, frameworks and tools, best business
practices, and more. Let’s take 2018 to a whole new level!
Commitment is requested from January 2018 to October 2018
and limited to 12 participants. Meetings will be held virtually. Meets the 3rd
Wednesday of the month (March - November 2018) from 10:30am - Noon MT
Facilitated by:
Sheryl Zausen | sherylzausen@gmail.com
Experienced Coaches Salon
Date: October 17, 2018
Time: 7:00-9:00PM
If you are wanting to experience an intimate small group and are
an experienced coach, 5+ years or more of experience, you may
enjoy our Salon. Our focus is on sharing ideas and experiences
and supporting one another and deepening our relationships.

10. *This salon meets the Wednesday evening after the
monthly general meeting; location is provided when RSVP
is submitted to the facilitator.
Hosted by:
Judy Sabah, MCC | judy@judysabah.com | 303-777-1765
Interpersonal Skills in Coaching
During our round table "wisdom pool" for new and seasoned
coaches, we will discuss and practice tools for effective
communication. We will address ways to enhance relatedness
with your clients and how to better support your clients with their
relationship issues. This group will be meeting virtually on
Zoom the fourth Wednesday of each month from Noon -
1pm MT from January - October 2018.
Facilitated by:
Jim Sharon | jim@energyforlife.us | 303-796-7004
Ruth Sharon | ruth@energyforlife.us | 303-796-7004
Best Year Yet & Accountability
Jacquie Fedo will be leading a Best Year Yet© Plan Development and
Accountability SIG. Best Year Yet© is a proven success process of
creative self inquiry, reflection and planning. If you shy away from
strategic planning, this process is truly simple and you can do this. If
you're experienced in business planning and notice that your plans
mainly focus on business results, this process brings YOU back into
the strategic plan as the main recipient incorporating the whole you,
your family, personal health and wellness goals. This education
group will require several investments:
Initial 6 hours of group facilitation to create your 1-page BYY Plan.
2-3 dates will be offered for in-person instruction or may be completed online
individually.
Current dates: February 10th in Centennial, CO & February 24th in CO Springs.
1.
Subscription to the annual online version of Best Year Yet© costs $109.2.
In-person training will cost $125 to cover the cost of beverages and snacks.3.
Monthly virtual Zoom Accountability Group(s) offered on Mondays at 2pm.4.
Groups limited to 6 participants.5.
Meetings are virtual and conducted on Zoom the 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month
at 9am MT.

11. Facilitated by:
Jacquie Fedo | jfedo@coaching410.com | 303.748.4161
Continuous Coaching Development
We are calling the next sessions of the Continuous Coaching
Development Education Group, "Working on the Core" -- those things
at the heart of what makes us grow. You’ll gain 2.5 CCE Units towards
your ICF certification, and .5 Resources credit.
Here's the agenda:
6.00 – 6.10pm:
Meet and Greet
6.10 – 6.30pm:
An icebreaker/warm up to get us in the frame and perceptually ready
6.30 – 6.55pm:
Brief Introduction to a model or thought process which might help you as you work with
your clients, and then a chance for you to select one of the ICF Core Competencies to work
on.
6.55 – 8.30pm:
Small Group Triads or Quads. This is a process of “close in coaching” where one person acts
as the coach, someone else the client, and then either one or two observers, depending
upon attendance. Our aim is that everyone has the opportunity to practice some “how to’s”
on a competency or indicator of a competency they select. For instance, deepening our
listening, or designing actions, etc. These will all start from establishing a “coaching
agreement” for the first 5- 10 minutes of their practice session. Then, each coach will have
10 minutes to coach the client, with observer(s) collecting evidence of how the coach did in
practicing their chosen skill area. There will be a “time-out” of 10 minutes during the
practice period for either the client, coach or observer(s) to spot the coach doing something
well, ask for help, or simply make an observation. So 30 minutes total, then swap roles until
all have completed. Quads will have to work faster, but will get more learning!
8.30 to 9.00pm:
Review, summarize, and commit, plus share any announcements.
Come get yourself ready for a set of fantastic evenings of exploring why coaching is the best
way of leading and learning there is on the planet.
These workshops are highly interactive "live coaching" practice of all the ICF core
competencies. This offering is designed for seasoned coaches to keep their skills sharp
through practicing their contracting, listening, partnering, questioning, designing actions,
etc., and getting feedback from other coaches on how well they did on their chosen area of
practice. Also designed for those new to coaching to see how they might incorporate the
coach's toolkit in how they lead others.
Benefits:

12. Live coaching practice and feedback on chosen core competencies
Introduction to new material/models and tools used by other coaching training
organizations approved by the ICF
Increased understanding of how coaching applies to leadership in a variety of
situations and groups of people
Growth in confidence to use a coaching approach in our lives and in our work
Exploration is becoming a credentialed coach is the right career path
Mixing with other coaching professionals in the region to share best practice
Feel the stretch and learn something new to practice each and every time!
Meeting Logistics:
Monthly in-person meetings in Colorado Springs.
First Thursday of the month, 6:00-9:00pm, except when that clashes with Denver ICF-CO
meetings.
Light snacks and refreshments provided.
Minimum 6, maximum 20
Facilitated by:
Geo Roberts | geo@georoberts.com
"Bolder in Boulder" an MCC-led group to refine and deepen coaching
This six-month education group is designed to challenge and support
seasoned coaches, as well as those new to the profession, or people
using coaching skills in a leadership role or therapeutic practice.
Each session introduces a specific theme, and includes an expert
coaching demonstration as well as peer coaching practice with
structured feedback and reflection.
Come with a willing heart and an open mind (and perhaps some healthy food to share);
leave with fresh ideas, greater awareness of your own coaching strengths and style, and
enhanced skills!
Each month has a different theme presented by the group leader.
Benefits:
Be challenged and stimulated to rethink your coaching approach
Raise the bar on your coaching skills in all 11 core coaching competencies
Practice specific skills in a supportive environment, with focused feedback
Connect with and mobilize your own body, intuition, humor, and creativity
Observe a Master Certified Coach in action during coaching demonstrations
Know and trust your personal coaching strengths and style in greater depth
Draw on, adapt and re-purpose skills you have learned in other professions
Co-create a community of professional peers who share the coaching ethos

13. Meeting Logistics:
Six monthly in-person meetings in Boulder, May to October 2018
Fourth Thursday of the month, 6:00-9:00 pm
Refreshments provided (feel free to bring healthy snacks to share)
Facilitated by:
Sara (Zora) Boas | sara.boas@boaspartners.com
Recognizing Coaches Who Have Earned a New ICF Credential in 2018
Earning a new credential takes a lot of hard work and determination. Let’s honor those
coaches who have earned a new ICF credential so far in 2018.
These coaches have been awarded their ACC credential:
Catherine Saar - March 20
Carrie Thrall - April 10
Sarah Roberts - June 5
Leanne Jeffers - June 12
Judith Houlding - July 18
Joan Eden - July 23
These coaches have been awarded their PCC credential:
John Lybarger - January 4
Robin Miller - January 16
Shelley Grice - February 8
Andy Scantland - May 25
Tracy Burke - July 3
These coaches have been awarded their MCC credential:
Walt Hastings - January 3
Lisa Hale - June 18
Congratulations to these 13 coaches on achieving these significant credentialing milestones!
In doing so, each of them have strengthened their coaching skills and are serving their
clients more effectively.
If you have questions regarding steps to earn your next ICF credential, please get in touch
with Dr. Walt Hastings at walthastings@hotmail.com.

14. Walt Hastings
ICF-CO Credentialing Director
Credentials Corner
August 2018
Total Pre-Paid Fee Persons: 103
Affiliate: 5
(provide supportive role for coaches)
Students: 9
Professional Coaches: 89
Coaches who are global members:
73
Credentialed Coaches
ACC: 22 (37%)
PCC: 27 (45%)
MCC: 11 (18%)
Total Credentialed Coaches: 60
(67%)
Non-Credentialed Coaches: 29
(33%)
This information is supplied to give
you a "bird’s eye" view of where our
Chapter stands in having ICF
credentialed coaches.
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Important: Notice about CCEs
This is a reminder that Continuing
Coaching Education credits are important!
Even if you’re not pursuing a credential
right now, maybe you’ll want to in the
future. At that point, you’ll be scrambling to
go back in your records to find CCEs from
programs you attended, mentor coaching
hours, and hours of coaching client
sessions. So go ahead and create a
spreadsheet or other document, and
update it at the end of every month. You’ll
be glad you did!
And ALWAYS request CCEs for program
you attend, even if you’re not working
toward a credential right now.
Our Colorado ICF Chapter encourages all
members to be credentialed with the ICF
and to continue to improve their coaching
skills by striving to achieve the next level
of credentialing. Many coaches find that
the choice to pursue credentialing is often
driven less by any external requirement
and more by the desire to up-level the skill
and range of our coaching and attain
greater mastery, thus enabling us to
deliver more value to current and future
clients.
To qualify for a credential, a certain
number of coach-specific training hours

15. are required. To renew a credential, 40
CCE’s (Continuing Coach Education)
hours are required. Our Chapter can
supply some of these hours for you
through attendance at monthly meetings or
participation in special events, such as
webinars, workshops, and the ICF-CO
Conference. If you anticipate needing
CCEs, you can register to receive them
when you sign up on our website to attend
any of our events for which CCE's are
being offered.
Even if you’re not currently pursuing
credentialing (or advanced credentialing),
we suggest that you request the CCE
certificate whenever the option is offered,
and keep it on file for later use, as
needed. You can also ask our Virtual
Assistant, Kelly Johnson, to provide you
with CCE certificates going back as far as
two years previous (but no farther than two
years). Kelly may be reached at
303-840-5994 or at
kjohnson@cornerstoneva.com. Please
allow at least two weeks advance notice to
process your request.
ICF Colorado Leadership Team
Lisa Hale
President
505-690-3354
Jacquie Fedo
President Elect
303-748-4161

16. Carl Dierschow
Co-Education Director
970-225-6889
Suzanne Mariner
Co-Education Director
303-910-9534
Donna Read
Co-Membership Director
571-217-1434
Sarah Roberts
Co-Membership Director
303-507-6305
Reuel Hunt
Financial Director
303-734-0444
Andy Scantland
Marketing Director
720-493-8888
Monica McNulty Walt Hastings

17. Secretary
720-840-7501
Credentialing Director
303-526-9490
Chris Coward
Business Development Director
267-226-7935
info@icfcolorado.org
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