This document is a newsletter from the president of ICF Colorado announcing upcoming events. It discusses an upcoming presentation on finding passion and purpose, as well as an October 14th fall conference at Red Rocks featuring keynote speakers on daring leadership and body intelligence. The president encourages members to get involved in leadership roles to aid professional development and serve the organization. It provides details on the conference speakers and breakout sessions focused on building thriving coaching businesses.

1. October 2015
Message from Dinah Snow
President, ICF Colorado
Hello friends!
This month we have a lot going on; we have a
presentation I am really looking forward to with
Kami Guildner and her topic "The Passion
Inside: Learning to Light Your Next Fire".
And our upcoming fall Dare to THRIVE!
conference is on October 14th (if you haven’t
purchased your ticket, now’s the time as the
number of available seats is shrinking). It’s at
Red Rocks, and it’s going to be a magnificent
interactive experience.
This year, make sure to plan on staying for the
afterglow party with live music on the patio.
And as we move into the fall months, I am calling on ICF Colorado
members to seriously consider being a part of our continued growth. We
will have some openings on the board for new positions, and I’d like to
share with you what I believe are the tangible benefits of joining the ICF
Colorado board.
Professional Development: Service on the Board of Directors can
provide and fine-tune valuable professional development skills such as
public speaking, networking and leadership. Board members are also
exposed to other disciplines that they may not encounter, such as
financial reporting, strategic planning or project management, just to
name a few. Leadership roles also build your coaching skills and
confidence, which telegraph to your clients and potential clients and
positively impact their results.
Contribution: Being on the board and working collectively to advance
the goals of ICF Colorado is an incredibly rewarding way to share your
skills and talents in a way that serves our membership and the
profession of coaching as a whole.
IN THIS ISSUE:
President's Message
Date to THRIVE! October
14, 2015 ICF Colorado Fall
Conference
ICF Colorado Book Club
October 8, 2015:
Monthly Meeting
Special Interest Groups
(SIGs)
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:
Carolyn Rose Hart
FEATURED ARTICLES:
Check out this wealth of
information
Membership: New Member
Sponsors Needed
General Meeting Information
ICF CO Meetup Groups
Our ICF Colorado Meetup
Groups are an opportunity
for our community to
continue conversations and
keep communications going
in-between our monthly
meetings.
ICF CO Meetup Groups
currently in Boulder and Ft.
Collins.

2. Credibility: There is no question that serving on the board, first as
Communications Director, then President-Elect and now President, has
opened doors of opportunity that otherwise would have been closed.
When you are actively involved with your professional organization and
you let people know that, your credibility (and competence) goes up.
As coaches we frequently encourage our clients to stretch themselves,
and now I look to you to do the same for ICF Colorado. So if you have
never considered being on a board, now is a great time.
Greg Aden, our FABULOUS President-Elect, is looking to fill positions on
the board and we are also always looking for new programming ideas
and volunteers who can support the wonderful causes ICF Colorado
supports: Dress for Success and Stand Beside Them.
http://icfcolorado.org/community-outreach/
Please consider how you can help support and grow this chapter and
yourself by getting actively involved.
I look forward to seeing you all this month. Enjoy the fall colors coming
soon!
Dinah
Dinah Snow
President, ICF Colorado
Dinah@DinahSnow.com
303-499-0408
Dare to THRIVE! October 14, 2015 ICF Colorado Fall
Conference
ICF Colorado is all about creating a community of thriving coaches, and
our Fall conference this year is being carefully created to ensure that
every speaker, breakout session and activity contributes to that goal.
We have once again secured the spectacular Red Rocks Conference
Center as the venue, and this year we also have exclusive access to the
Red Rocks Grill for the event, so meeting rooms will be exclusively for
sessions.
Last year’s conference sold out, and based on the success of that event,
we have been able to attract even more top talent to educate, motivate
and inspire our community!
Interested in hosting an ICF
CO Meetup Group in your
area? Let us know:
info@icfcolorado.org
Link on Meetup
*Please check the link
above for any
updates/changes
announced by the Meetup
Group leaders.
Questions? Please contact
info@icfcolorado.org
Check out ICF CO:
Facebook
Like Us on Facebook
Twitter
You Tube
LinkedIn
Questions? Email us at
info@icfcolorado.org
Questions?
Comments? Ideas to
Share?
info@icfcolorado.org
www.icfcolorado.org
Advance Your Practice
and Career with
LinkedIn Discussions
ICF Colorado extends
outside just the monthly
meetings. Jump in and join
the conversation!
Questions about the ICF
Colorado LinkedIn group?
Contact:
Carl Dierschow
carl.dierschow@smallfish.us

3. During the course of this one day conference, you can expect to learn:
The inner game of building a thriving coaching business that is in
alignment with your WHY.
Practical marketing and strategy how-to’s to attract more clients and be
well paid.
Networking and collaboration skills to help create winning business
partnerships.
And much, much more!
Our Keynote Speakers and Breakout Session Leaders:
Larry Gilman - Keynote Speaker (morning):
"Do You Want to Be Daring or Just Okay?"
Katie Hendricks - Keynote Speaker (afternoon):
"Making Big Leaps with Body Intelligence"
Burk Moreland - Breakout Session (morning):
"The Biggest Problem Standing in Between You and Success: YOU"
Jeff Patterson - Breakout Session (morning):
"What Would You Dare To Do Or Die Trying?"
Kim L Miles - Breakout Session (afternoon):
"5 Proven Networking Strategies for Business Success"
PANEL: John Wittry, Burke Miller, Jacquie Fedo, Dr. Laura Belsten,
Karen Davis (Facilitated by Greg Aden) - Breakout Session (afternoon):
"Productivity Through Relationship and Leadership: Creating Powerful
Results in the Workplace"
During the reception / networking time after the conference, we have
music being provided by the Sean Plumb Jazz Worx Trio.
DON'T MISS OUT - REGISTER TODAY!
Click here for more information and to register.
NEW: ICF Colorado Book Club!
FREE to Professional Members and Affiliates.
We will be starting a book club soon, and we'll meet by conference call
so you can join us from any part of the state. Dates and times will be
listed on the ICF Colorado Meetup.
Please check in on the list and let us know what dates/times would work
best for you.
The first book in the queue:
Brian Whetten's Yes, Yes, Hell No! The Little Book for Making Big
Decisions.
Some future suggested readings:
Coaching to the Human Soul, vols 1-3, Alan Sieler
The Prosperous Coach, Chandler & Litvin

4. We look forward to some rich learning together!
Tom Lietaert
Treasurer, ICF Colorado
(419) 699-6100
October 2015: Monthly Meeting
Date: October 8, 2015
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Speaker: Kami Guildner
Topic: "The Passion Inside: Learning to Light Your Next Fire"
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will be conducted from 6:00PM - 6:50PM
before the general meeting.
Location:
PPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur Street, Denver, CO 80211
CCEUs: 1.25 in Core Competencies
Your passions. Your yeses. Your calling. Your purpose. Through
appreciative questions, storytelling, essence diagramming and playful
planning, coach Kami Guildner will help you listen to—and act upon—the
whispers within. She’ll help you start an inner fire for what brings
meaning in your life, work and play.
You’ll weave this awareness into the essence of your brand and how you
serve in our big gigantic world. For you have gifts to share that matter.
It’s time to play bigger – to reach more souls and confidently shine your
light brightly into the world. There is a ripple effect you’re creating and
you’re meant to matter. Come light your next fire.
About Our Speaker, Kami Guildner:
Kami Guildner, a life and leadership
empowerment coach helps women “Live Out
Loud” into a passionate and meaningful life.
Her boutique coaching agency, Syzygy,
guides her clients to connect to their inner
gifts, discover new meaning and new paths,
and step into intentional action fueled with
vitality and courage. In addition, Kami
founded Extraordinary Women Connect – a
series of intimate events for wildly successful
women connecting in meaning, purpose and
shared support.
Kami stepped into the world of entrepreneur
and coach after 20+ years in executive roles in technology, energy,
aerospace and smart home industries in both large and small
companies. Kami brings her strong leadership, branding, marketing,
strategic planning and business growth expertise to her clients.
Prior to founding Syzygy, Kami served as VP of Global Marketing for IHS
where she led global integration efforts and multiple brand launches. In

5. addition she led best practice initiatives for web, product launch and
thought leadership strategies.
Kami holds a BS from the University of Colorado at Denver in
International Business and Marketing and is trained in Appreciative
Inquiry change management methodology, holding a certificate in the
Practice of Positive Change. Kami is also a certified Equine Guided
Coach. www.syzygy-co.com; kami@syzygy-co.com
Information and Registration Page:
http://icfcolorado.org/events/icf-co-october-monthly-meeting/
Location:
PPA Event Center
2105 Decatur Street
Denver, CO 80211
CCEUS: 1.25 in Core Competencies
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PLEASE NOTE: Everyone must register for the monthly meetings &
events including ICF Colorado members
Cost:
ICF Colorado Members (Professional and Affiliate): Free
Non-Members: $30
ATD-RMC Members: $25
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the October 8, 2015 Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
EXECUTIVE COACHING CASE STUDY SIG
October 8, 2015
6:00PM - 6:50PM
Facilitated by: TBA
Are you an Executive Coach who wants to grow your skills and bounce
ideas around with peers? Join us for discussions on real executive
coaching cases. The group reviews both live examples from coaches in
the room, as well as case studies. Learn and gain new perspectives with
others in a safe and engaging environment.
EXPERIENCED COACHES SALON
October 21, 2015
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: see information below
Facilitated by: Judy Sabah
We usually meet the Wednesday after the regular meeting of the
ICF CO chapter, which is Oct 14. That is the date of the fall
conference, Dare to THRIVE! We hope to see you all there.
5+ Years of Coaching Experience? You’re Invited to Check Us
Out!
The Salon format is a safe place in the home of one of the participants
where experienced seasoned coaches share their journey as coaches

6. with other like coaches in open, safe intimate dialogue, while boring
deep into shared seasoned coach's issues.
Location: Judy's home in Denver, CO
(address and phone sent to RSVP’s)
Please RSVP to judy@judysabah.com for the salon.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Facilitator:
Judy Sabah
judy@judysabah.com
BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS SIG WITH NANCY CHEN
October 8, 2015
6:00PM - 6:50PM
Facilitated by: Nancy Chen
CRAFTING A COMPELLING MESSAGE TO YOUR TARGET
AUDIENCE - Session 2
We will continue our work from the last session in providing constructive
feedback on your Elevator Speech and Expansion Speech.
Read Pages 41-49 of "Guerrilla Marketing for Coaches" by Levinson and
Neitlich.
Following their guidelines, write a 1 sentence Elevator Speech: your
response to the question, "What do you do?"
Then write a 1 paragraph Expansion Speech: your response to the
request, "Tell Me More."
In the Expansion Speech, be sure to address your target audience's
biggest problem; your solution and its benefits; and your unique
competitive edge as a service provider in that market.
**Stay up-to-date with assignments and the latest news for the
BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS SIG by JOINING OUR NEW
LINKEDIN ICF COLORADO SIG SUBGROUP (located on the lower
right of the ICF CO group page)
Facilitator:
Nancy Chen
nancychen1@gmail.com
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Carolyn Rose Hart, M.Ed.
Carolyn Rose Hart, M.Ed. has been coaching and training individuals for over
20 years. Working as a team leader and department chairperson, she is now
an ICF Certified Coach.
In addition, she is a Licensed Academy Trainer, Life Mastery Consultant and
the author of the award winning book and #1 Amazon best seller, Step Up

7. Step Out, Share Your Gifts and Be an Agent for Change.
She has a special love for supporting individuals to identify a vision for the life
they would love to live, stepping up to their gifts and stepping out with
conviction, confidence and compassion.
Click here to read more
FEATURED ARTICLES:
Click here to access previously featured articles
In our ongoing efforts to add value to your
membership, we have the Featured Article section in
our newsletter and on the website. We'd love to
receive submissions from YOU about coaching in your
niche, particular processes that you use, interesting
client issues you've coached or anything interesting or
fun you'd like to share. This is a win-win for all of us!
While this is not intended to be a sales pitch piece, we
would be happy to link the article submitted back to
your website. Feel free to recycle great articles that
you've already written.
If you'd like to submit an article for consideration,
send them to: amanda@lightyourselfup.com. Be sure to include an article (up to one page, ~500-750
words preferred), your name, company name, contact info, link back to your website (or the blog link if
you’ve already published it) and a brief bio.
We look forward to more great stuff from YOU.
ICF Colorado
Membership in the ICF Colorado: New Member Sponsors Needed
We now have 9 persons serving as New Member Sponsors, but have new members waiting for a
sponsor. Your help is needed!
As the Membership Director, it is my hope that new members are welcomed into our Chapter and
quickly find a home in our "family." To ensure this happening well, we are starting an experiment
called New Member Sponsors. A new member sponsor is someone who has been in the Chapter for
perhaps a year or more who will help welcome a new member and make sure they become integrated
into the life of the Chapter. For the first few months, the sponsor will befriend the new member,
become acquainted, introduce him or her to others in the Chapter, explain the various benefits and
programs of the Chapter, and perhaps have coffee or lunch with the person.
If you have been a member of our Chapter for a year or more, please consider becoming a New
Member Sponsor. It is a four-month commitment to make friends with someone and ensure that they
become actively involved in the Chapter. You will be provided with some orientation and suggestions
on how to best sponsor someone. Please contact Walt Hastings to express your interest in welcoming
new members. Call Walt at 303-526-9490 or e-mail him at walthastings@hotmail.com.

8. Why Join ICF Colorado?
* A community of individuals committed to making a difference in the lives of their clients.
* Connect with other coaches.
* Become engaged in the work of learning together and creating a strong community.
* Receive valuable training each month that you can directly apply to your life or work with clients.
Click here to Join or Renew
Click here to learn about Member Benefits
If you have questions about membership, please call Walt Hastings at 303-526-9490.
To your success!
Walt Hastings
ICF CO Membership Director
General Meeting Information
Regular Monthly Meetings
Members: No Charge
Non-Members / Guests: $25 per meeting fee
When: 2nd Thursday of every month (unless otherwise noted)
6:00PM - 9:00PM
SIGs start at 6:00PM, and the General Meeting starts at 7:15PM sharp.
Where: PPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur Street, Denver, Colorado 80211
Phone: 303-433-8247
The PPA Event Center is on the corner of 21st Avenue and Decatur Street
PPA Event Center website: www.ppaeventcenter.com

9. Map to PPA Event Center:
2015 ICF Colorado Board Members
Dinah Snow
President
Dinah@DinahSnow.com
303-499-0408
Greg Aden
President Elect
greg@adenleadership.com
469-879-8211
Walt Hastings
Membership Director
walthastings@hotmail.com
303-526-9490
Amanda Yuill
Communications Director
amanda@lightyourselfup.com
720-464-6336
Lisa Hale, Ph.D.
Education Director
lisa@focusedleadershipconsulting.com
505-690-3354
Tom Lietaert
Treasurer
tom@sacredodyssey.com
419-699-6100
Mary Gail Becker
Secretary
marygailbecker@gmail.com
720-320-7977
Elke Saeubert
Marketing/Outreach Director
elke.saeubert@gmail.com
303-968-6366
Stephanie Wachman
Past President
stephanie@coachinglib.com
720-232-3693
info@icfcolorado.org
Copyright 2015 ICF Colorado