The document is a newsletter from the President of ICF Colorado announcing upcoming events. It discusses the success of a recent networking event and encourages registering for an upcoming conference on October 14th featuring world-class speakers. It also provides information on new opportunities like an ICF book club and participating in coach-related research. Details are given about the September monthly meeting, including location, speaker, and topic on behavioral patterns at work and home.

1. September 2015
Message from Dinah Snow
President, ICF Colorado
Hello friends!
Wow! What a great turnout for our second joint
networking event with NSA CO and ATD-RMC.
We sold out again! What I heard from people
was that it felt easy to connect and be real with
each other.
A big THANK YOU to Elke Saeubert for
coordinating and organizing it with her
counterparts at ATD-RMC and NSA CO, and
THANK YOU to Mary Gail Becker and other
volunteers who made the check-in table run
smoothly.
Exciting news ... Our October 14 Dare to
THRIVE! conference is more than half way to sold out, so if you haven’t
registered, make sure you do that right away (http://icfcolorado.org
/events/oct-2015-fall-conference/) AND invite your clients, colleagues
and friends before it’s too late. It’s not just for coaches: consultants,
trainers, business owners, and leaders will benefit from the content our
speakers are providing.
Did you know ... that this year we have reserved the entire Red Rocks
Grill for breakfast, lunch, facilitated networking, sponsor tables and the
afterglow party? That’s right. We’ve got the entire place to ourselves
and can keep the breakout rooms exclusively for presentations.
Here’s an easy way to spread the word. Include a one-liner in your
email signature and social media posts. Here are two done-for-you
examples:
Join me at the ICF-CO Dare to THRIVE! conference on October 14 with
world class speakers http://bit.ly/ICFCO2015Conf or ...
Want to do better than just okay in your business, leadership and life?
IN THIS ISSUE:
President's Message
Date to THRIVE! October
14, 2015 ICF Colorado Fall
Conference
ICF Colorado Book Club
NEW! Opportunity to
Participate in Exciting Coach
Related Research
September 10, 2015:
Monthly Meeting
Special Interest Groups
(SIGs)
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:
Check out our featured
members!
FEATURED ARTICLES:
"Reality Check 1-2: 1
Principle, 2 Contexts" &
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

2. Join me Oct 14 at the ICF-CO Dare to THRIVE! conference. http://bit.ly
/ICFCO2015Conf
Friends, we all play an integral part in advancing our profession,
growing and serving our chapter and making our events successful for
all. I ask, challenge and encourage each of you to BE DARING and help
us connect with potential sponsors who are excited to serve coaches.
Do you know a brilliant graphic designer, web developer, social media
manager, or email service provider that would add value to our
coaching community as a sponsor? Simply introduce Greg, Amanda or
me to your contact and we’ll take it from there.
greg@adenleadership.com
amanda@lightyourselfup.com
dinah@dinahsnow.com
Your support is uber appreciated!
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!
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.
in-between our monthly
meetings.
ICF CO Meetup Groups
currently in Boulder and Ft.
Collins.
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

3. 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 (Facilitated by Greg Aden): John Wittry, Burke Miller, Jacquie
Fedo, Dr. Laura Belsten - Breakout Session (afternoon):
"Productivity Through Relationship and Leadership: Creating Powerful
Results in the Workplace"
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
We look forward to some rich learning together!
Tom Lietaert
Treasurer, ICF Colorado
(419) 699-6100
carl.dierschow@smallfish.us

4. NEW: Opportunity to Participate in Exciting Coach
Related Research
On behalf of fellow coach and ICF member, Valerie Charles, we invite all
qualified coaches to participate in her exciting research to help advance
the coaching profession and assist Valerie in fulfilling a requirement to
complete her PhD program.
Her dissertation research investigates the relationship between
emotional intelligence and performance among executive coaches. Click
here to read more
The above link was created for the sole purpose of this research, with
the full invitation and consent form, along with a link to Survey Monkey
so people may begin participating immediately, if they choose.
September 2015: Monthly Meeting
Date: September 10, 2015
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Speaker: Brian Miller
Topic: "Behavioral Patterns: At Work and Home"
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: TBA
The power of paradigms, stories or perspectives can be brought into
every business and family home. Experience creates a “Story” based on
the meaning attached and in turn, a “Story” creates a reaction and
eventually the end result. Learning how a “Story” can determine
perception and judgement is one key element to creating powerful
relationships that go beyond the surface level. It gives people an
opportunity to learn and grow together, provided leaders are well
trained in behavioral patterns and “Stories” that are essentially hidden
fears running.
About Our Speaker, Brian Miller:

5. His one of a kind lasting impression with people in business, personal
relationships and prison reform continue producing extraordinary
results. All attest to Brian’s unique style of facilitating awareness,
leadership and organizational transformations. He is dedicated to
helping humanity by identifying personal belief systems, sharpening
talents and building a high trust culture based on truth and compassion.
Brian’s approach is to customize each of the IAM seminars by focusing
on the needs of the organization or participants. Based on results of
students Brian has personally facilitated, he consistently compresses
months of training and development into high impact seminars. Brian
brings over 25 years of experience and facilitation into the seminar
room. He empowers people to build fulfilling personal lives,
communities and organizations that support a world in creating value,
purpose and profitable results. Brian believes the world problems can
only be solved together, requiring innovative leadership that partners
government, business and non-profit organizations to produce healthy
communities, economies and nations. He creates visionary solutions to
problems that touch every realm of society — supporting people with
learning self-leadership and taking this one concept into a world of
serving a higher purpose through contribution: a mindset of abundance
on all levels.
Brian is the inventor of fifty-two inventions ranging from games and
toys to convenience items. In addition, he sailed for over eight years
while studying and experiencing the philosophy presented in the IAM
program. Brian believes, “A decision based on perception is no more
than a speculation. A decision based on fact is no more than a
calculated risk. A decision based on truth is made only by great leaders
of integrity, commitment and honor.” Brian lives with his wife, Karen, in
Southern Oregon and they are currently writing books based on the
philosophy and concepts, while facilitating in the classroom
Information and Registration Page:
http://icfcolorado.org/events/icf-co-sept-monthly-meeting/
Location:
PPA Event Center
2105 Decatur Street
Denver, CO 80211
CCEUS: TBA
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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 September 10, 2015 Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
EXECUTIVE COACHING CASE STUDY SIG
September 10, 2015
6:00PM - 6:50PM
Facilitated by: Julie Holunga

6. 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.
Email Julie Holunga, jholunga@chinookexecutivesolutions.com, with
interest and to receive the case study in advance.
Facilitator:
Julie Holunga
jholunga@chinookexecutivesolutions.com
720-442-3938
EXPERIENCED COACHES SALON
September 16, 2015
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: see information below
Facilitated by: Judy Sabah
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
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
September 10, 2015
6:00PM - 6:50PM
Facilitated by: Nancy Chen
CRAFTING A COMPELLING MESSAGE TO YOUR TARGET
AUDIENCE
In this session, we will provide 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.

7. **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
Check out our featured members!
Take a moment to visit our In the Spotlight page to learn more about our
members and their areas of expertise.
Click here to read more
FEATURED ARTICLES:
Reality Check 1-2: 1 Principle, 2 Contexts
Read #adenleadership's latest blog post.
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.

8. ICF Colorado
Membership in the ICF Colorado: New Member Sponsors Needed
We now have 9 persons serving as New Member Sponsors, but have 6 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.
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

9. 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
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

10. 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
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