June 2018 ICF Colorado Newsletter

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June 2018
IN THIS ISSUE
Message from Lisa Hale,
ICF-CO President
Save the Date!
ICF-CO Summer Picnic
Get Coaches Coaching!
Message from Jacquie Fedo,
ICF-CO President Elect
Message from ICF-CO Business
Development Director
Chris Coward
August 9 In-Person Meeting
Latest News on Programs:
July - October
Education Groups
ICF Global Credentialing
Changes
Credentials Corner &
Notice About CCEs
ICF-CO Leadership Team

2. C.I.S.
by Dr. Lisa Hale, PCC, President, ICF Colorado
Dear Friends,
Last week, one of our members, a coach who has been practicing the
art of the tremendous gift of coaching for 2 decades now, called to
lament that she had been suffering from C.I.S. lately.
C.I.S.?? What's that?
"You know," she quipped, "Chronic Insufficiency Syndrome!"
After we chuckled, I asked her to tell me more. She said, in short, that the isolation, the
hunkering down focus on her full practice, and the constant pouring out had her wondering if
she was really making any kind of a difference. She said, "I always feel like I'm not quite
enough – and I'm embarrassed because I'm a coach! I assist others every day with feeling
that way. It seems I should somehow be beyond that." She went on to say, "I don't think I
felt this way last year. What is going on?"
After I commiserated and explained that I feel that way too sometimes (I think most of us
do), she and I considered what are the practices that she had gotten away from that had her
experiencing C.I.S. these days? She thought about it for a while and then listed them:
Constant learning, reading and growing1.
Having fun in life2.
Do something creative (paint, draw, cook)3.
Get outside4.
Protect white space – vigilantly5.
Exercise6.
Hang out with colleagues7.
Take a vacation8.
I loved her list and I thought for June, as we're heating up in our gorgeous state of
Colorado, it's time to remember to recharge our own batteries in order to not fall prey to
C.I.S.
ICF-CO invites you to continue learning, hanging out with colleagues, getting creative and
having fun with us!
With love and gratitude for the work you do in the world,
In Service,
Lisa

3. SAVE THE DATE!
ICF-CO Summer Picnic
Come join us for a fun social time and to connect
with other ICF-CO members.
Your significant other, guests and fellow coaches are
welcome to come!
DETAILS
Date: July 12, 2018
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free for ICF-CO members and non-members.
Bring your family. Invite a colleague.
Food: Please bring a dish to share
(A-M = side dish; N-Z = dessert)
Location: Central Park in Denver Stapleton neighborhood; MLK and Beeler picnic site
Central Park
8801 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Denver, CO 80202
Get Coaches Coaching!

4. Who is ICF Colorado? We are committed to the advancement of professional excellence in
coaching. To support that vision, we intend to: (1) Support the health, growth and success
of our members, and (2) Champion access to professional coaching.
I believe that most of us share the same love and passion for what we do as coaches, and
we just want to do more of it! There are many ways that you can "play in the space" and be
part of this exciting initiative to create new coaching opportunities with Chris Coward,
Director of Business Development and me with mission-driven non-profit and for profit
organizations.
We need warm introductions to individuals in organizations you already know who you think
are open to a conversation about professional coaching. We want your help co-creating our
Coaching Specialty document (located in Basecamp) to share with these potential
organizations and accurately represent both our collective community of coaches, while
highlighting our unique diversity. Lastly, keep an eye out for our ICF Colorado Coaches
Profile template coming in June, which you will want to submit in order to participate in
any upcoming coaching engagements.
Celebrating our individual and collective success!
Cheers,
Jacquie Fedo
ICF-CO President-Elect
News from New ICF-CO Business Development Director
Chris Coward
I recently shifted board positions from being Co-Membership Director to Business
Development Director. This is a new and exciting role that's beginning to shape up to
serve the membership in big ways. There are two main areas of focus for this year:
increasing partnerships with ICF Coach Training programs and developing coaching
work for our member coaches. As you know, we have already begun this work with
our relationship with CU Denver (thanks to Lisa Hale!) where several member coaches
are coaching leaders at CU Denver.

5. A recent opportunity has come up that I want to share with you. CI International is a
coaching/consulting company based in Washington DC. They are increasingly securing
contracts with federal government agencies in the Denver area as well as Denver area
businesses who would like face-to-face coaching. Here is their website to learn more
about them: http://www.ciinternational.com. The requirements to apply as a coach
are that you are credentialed with the ICF (ACC, PCC, or MCC). If you would like to
apply to be a coach with CI International, please contact Shelly Heath-Watson
at sheath-watson@ciinternational.com. (She requested that you connect with her via
email and not phone).
One of my passions is helping great coaches get work doing what they do best, which
is to coach! To that end, we are looking for partnerships with non-profit organizations
that we can support by coaching leaders/employees/clients either pro bono or at a
cost that is affordable to the organization. Unlike some of the other partnerships that
are geared toward Executive Coaching, there are opportunities to structure the
coaching engagements for life coaching, health and wellness or other types of
coaching that would be of value to the organization.
Here is my request - if you work in or have a relationship with a non-profit in Colorado
who might be interested in discussing how we can help, please connect me with them.
You can do that through my email at chris@chriscoward.com or call 267-226-7935.
I look forward to hearing from you and together we can help grow our coaching
presence in Colorado!
Chris Coward, PCC
ICF-CO Business Development Director
Learning from our Master Certified Coaches
August 2018 In-Person Meeting
Date: August 9, 2018
Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm MT

6. Topic: Learning from our Master Certified Coaches
Location: CU Denver,
1380 Lawrence downtown, 2nd Floor, Denver, CO
CCEs: TBA
Join us for a very special deep learning experience with our very own chapter MCCs! We’ll
spend the time with some great exercises designed specifically to tap their experience and
bring their feedback on our own coaching skills in a small-group format.
Come learn from the best!
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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
Latest News from
our Co-Education Directors
Coaching Education continues to grow!
We know that our variety of education opportunities continues to be one of the most
valuable reasons why you're a member of ICF Colorado. From our monthly speakers, to a
growing list of webinars, to the wonderful May retreat at Sunrise Ranch … we’re always
looking for new ways to deepen our coaching skills and business success!

7. We’re even working in partnership with other chapters in the western region of the US and
Canada to bring world-class webinars to an even larger audience. David Drake was one of
these on June 6th, and look for another one later this year.
We recently formed an ICF-CO Education Leadership Team who is focused on expanding the
value of our offerings. To that end, we’re incorporating a more experiential format in our
meetings, where every member will have a chance to practice and get feedback. The August
9th meeting will be designed around this approach, where we’ll be getting feedback directly
from our MCC coaches. Expect to see this as a part of all our meetings from now on.
ICF Colorado is committed to professional excellence in coaching. So take advantage of all
these resources, and work on your own coaching excellence!
If you know of excellent educational leaders that we should bring to the chapter or if you
want to share your own expertise, please contact Carl or Suzanne.
Click the button below to register for Education Groups:
Upcoming Programs
IN-PERSON EVENTS
July 12th: Summer Picnic
Central Park: MLK/Beeler Picnic Site
Click here to register
August 9th: Learning from our Master Certified Coaches
Speakers and Details Coming Soon
Click here to register
September 13th: The Power of Conflict Coaching
Speaker: Robin Amadei
Click here to register
Please note that the August - October meetings will be held at the University of
Colorado, in downtown Denver (UCD), 1380 Lawrence, 2nd Floor.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

8. September 27th: Ann-Marie McKelvey, LPCC, MCC
Coaching with Engaged Mindfulness to Manage Progress & Accountability
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)
NEW GROUP IN BOULDER:
"Bolder in Boulder": an MCC-led group to refine and deepen coaching
Click the button below to learn more
about each Education Group and Register!

9. Credentialing & Core Competencies
You are invited to be a part of the Credentialing/Core
Competencies education group that meets on the fourth Friday
of each month from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. The next date is June
22nd, and we will be meeting on Zoom. (The link will be provided
by e-mail.)
The Core Competencies/Credentialing education group will have
Dr. Michael Marx as the guest leader at their next meeting on Friday, June 22nd at 1:00
PM. The core competency is Creating Awareness.
Dr. Marx holds an EdD degree, an MBA, and the PCC credential. Michael leads the ICF Global
Ethics Community of Practice and sits on the Internal Review Board – the team that reviews
coaches who have been charged with an ethical violation. He is the author of the book Ethics
in Risk Management for Christian Coaches.
Participate in this Zoom virtual meeting and learn how to better create awareness in your
clients. His Zoom link is: 570 840 140.
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:

10. Sheryl Zausen | sherylzausen@gmail.com
Experienced Coaches Salon
Date: June 20, 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.
*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:

11. 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.
Facilitated by:
Jacquie Fedo | jfedo@coaching410.com | 303.748.4161
Continuous Coaching Development
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:
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:
PLEASE NOTE: No meetings will be conducted in June or July.
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

12. "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
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@boastl.com
ICF Global Credentialing Changes
Recently ICF Global made some changes to the credentialing process for the various
credentials available. From now on, ICF Global will announce credential changes on an
annual basis in February. Here are the changes, summarized according to credential level.
ACC Credential

13. Coaches applying for their initial ACC credential via the portfolio pathway must have1.
completed a 60-hour program from a school approved by the ICF. (No longer can they
submit random training hours or continuing education units from a non-approved
school.) – Effective July 31, 2018.
Coaches applying for their initial ACC credential through both the portfolio and the
ACTH pathways must submit a recording and transcript of a live coaching session. –
Effective July 31, 2018.
2.
ACC coaches must complete a full cycle (three years, up through renewal) before they
can become a mentor coach. - Effective July 31, 2018.
3.
ACC coaches who are applying for renewal can count the 10 hours of mentor coaching
toward their required 40 hours of continuing education units. – Effective immediately.
4.
PCC Credential
Coaches applying for their initial PCC credential via the portfolio pathway must have
completed a 60-hour program from a school approved by the ICF. (No longer can they
submit random training hours or continuing education units from a non-approved
school.) – Effective July 31, 2018.
1.
MCC Credential
MCC applicants will be required to complete all their 2,500 hours of client coaching
experience after the start of coach-specific training. - Effective July 31, 2018.
1.
MCC applicants will be required to hold the PCC credential prior to applying for the
MCC credential. – Effective February 28, 2019.
2.
Here is a link to the full description of these credentialing changes:
https://coachfederation.org/credential-updates
If I can be of assistance in clarifying these changes or in helping you move forward toward
your next ICF credential, please get in touch with me.
Walt Hastings
ICF-CO Credentialing Director

14. Credentials Corner 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
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.

15. 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
Carl Dierschow
Co-Education Director
970-225-6889
Suzanne Mariner
Co-Education Director
303-910-9534

16. 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
Secretary
720-840-7501
Walt Hastings
Credentialing Director
303-526-9490
Chris Coward

17. Business Development Director
267-226-7935
info@icfcolorado.org
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