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. | 
“We do the work ourselves so that we have the privilege to work with others”
Doug Silsbee
At ICF Minnesota, our values of Service, Connection, Growth and Inclusion help us focus on the importance of “walking the talk” of coaching. We are on a continuous learning journey. Learning about ourselves in service of helping our clients so they can clearly identify their desires and their “greatness by working on the hard things” to quote Michael Bungay Stanier.
I’ve been extremely fortunate to be able to participate in significant learning experiences in the last month:
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The Center for Coaching in Organizations Summit- entitled “Unleashing Human Potential Through the Power of Coaching in Organizations.”
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A webinar hosted by Pam McLean of the Hudson Institute of Coaching entitled “Humanizing Work in Turbulent Conditions.”
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An IOC (Harvard’s Institute of Coaching) webinar featuring my colleague Leslie Goldenberg, on “Coaching with Lacan”
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The Hudson Institute of Coaching learning conference (in-person!) entitled “here, now”
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An IOC webinar about the misconceptions of neurodiversity featuring Farah Jamil
As I reflect on themes that emerged from these learning experiences, it seems the thread that weaves through each of these events is the immediate and essential need for connection and belonging in our current chaotic world. At the Hudson Conference Melissa Hankins pointed out, that every human in the world has now experienced trauma, based on the experience of the COVID pandemic. The word “trauma” can be used interchangeably with overwhelm, stress, and anxiety. Many of our clients are suffering in silence for a variety of reasons including read more...
| | Coaching Demonstration by an MCC
Facilitator: Joanne (Jo) Blackerby, MCC
Date: Friday, June 2nd, 2023
Time:11:30 AM - 12:45 PM CST
Location: Zoom
CEU: 1.25 Core Competencies
Topic: Inclusive Coaching: Judgement / Assumptions
Description:
When coaching individuals, it's important to help them become aware of their judgements and assumptions, as these can often limit their ability to see things objectively and make informed decisions. As a coach, how do you check your own judgement and assumptions?
In this session we will: Learn, discuss and practice appreciative inquiry to disrupt judgement and assumption. Every human being judges and assumes, the curiosity lies in knowing how we judge and what we assume.
ICF MN Members who have paid the annual fee: Free
ICF Global & MN Members (who have not paid annual fee) and non-members: $25
We look forward to seeing you Virtually!
|  | | Coaching Connection -
Leading Your Coaching Business from the Heart
Facilitator: Seetha Karuppiah, Professional Development Co-Chair
Date: Monday, June 19, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM CST
Location: Zoom
CEU: Pending
Description:
Come, meet your tribe, share your heart with them while holding theirs!
ICF MN Members who have paid the annual fee: Free
ICF Global & MN Members (who have not paid annual fee) and non-members: Free
We look forward to seeing you Virtually!
| | Join Our Board
Interested in being part of making the ICF Minnesota a welcoming and valuable community for coaches? We'd love to have you join our board! We currently have board positions we're looking to fill, and are always looking for people who want to serve in the future.
If playing a bigger role in the future of ICF Minnesota interests you, please reach out to PresidentElect@ICFMinnesota.org. We'd love to connect with you! | | | | Welcome May 2023 New Members!
Dan Burns
John Armstrong
Lindsay Read Feinberg
Michelle Hoff
Paul Oppedahl
Sharon Bishop | | Newly Accredited ACC, MCC & PCC Coaches in May!
David Krull, PCC
Katie Morisch, ACC
Kelly Wei, ACC
Kristin Roepke, ACC | | |  | | Converge 2023 (in person)
As a global coaching community, we’re at our best when we learn, grow, connect, lead, and inspire together. And after four years apart, we’re excited to bring the global coaching community together in person for ICF Converge 2023 on August 23-26 in Orlando, FL.
Group at Converge 19
Converge provides opportunities for you to advance your professional development, discover new avenues for personal growth, and learn about current trends and practices in the coaching profession. Plus, you can earn Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units towards the renewal of your ICF credential.
You can earn up to 16 CCE units (10.75 in Core Competencies) by attending the in-person event and a pre-conference workshop. Maximize your in-person experience and overall learning opportunities by choosing the bundled package when you register. This package includes an in-person registration and access to on-demand recordings after the live event. With the bundled package, you can earn up to 53 CCE units (23.5 in Core Competencies).
Advanced: June 1 - July 31 $1,146 - $1,318 USD Regular: August 1 - 23 $1,246 - $1,433 USD
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ICF Credentialing Series Recordings
Recordings are now available for Parts 1 & 2.
Part 1: The Value of ICF Credentialing The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Credentials and Standards organization provides the most globally recognized credentials for coach practitioners that recognize the competence of coaches across their coaching journey through independent, valid assessment and rigorous eligibility requirements. Whether at the Associate Certified Coach, Professional Certified Coach, or Master Certified Coach levels, working with an ICF Credentialed coach offers an important and independently verified quality assurance of coaching competence, along with a commitment to abiding by the ICF Code of Ethics.
Takeaways from this webinar include:
- What value does the ICF Credential offer to the client?
- How are candidates assessed as part of the Credentialing process?
Are you a team coaching practitioner or interested in becoming one? In today’s complex workplace, organizations increasingly recognize the power of teams to innovate and drive their business or mission forward. Now more than ever, private companies, government agencies and nonprofit organizations are turning to team coaches to harness a team’s collective expertise, energy and wisdom to advance their efforts and achieve greater results.
Part 2 of our Credentialing Webinar Series is all about how ICF is Advancing Team Coaching through advanced certification and accreditation.
Takeaways from this webinar include learning about:
- The Team Coaching Competencies
- The NEW Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC), including eligibility, team coaching education requirements, coaching experience, coaching supervision, the exam, and application fees
- Team coaching education provider accreditation requirements
| It is time for the Gaston & Pathfinder Award Nominations!
The Gaston award recognizes a coach who exhibits distinguished service to the coaching profession and the ICF MN chapter. The award is in honor of Elaine Gaston, one of our founding members who received the first Gaston Award in 2006 for lifetime achievement and dedication to the coaching profession.
The Pathfinder is awarded to a coach who demonstrates clear and strong leadership within the ICF Minnesota chapter in support of the ICF MN mission and vision. The Pathfinder Award originated in 2021 as a way to recognize outstanding change, growth or innovation with a new ICF MN initiative.
Submit your nomination for either the Gaston or Pathfinder award by July 15, 2023.
Both awards will be given at our annual “Celebration of Excellence & Service in Coaching” in September 2023 (date & time TBD).
Our intention is to ensure that everyone has time and opportunity to nominate individuals who exemplify the true nature of the coaching profession.
| | ICF MN Members!
Do you have an upcoming graduation, nomination, or award to announce? We want to share your news in our next Catalyst newsletter. Please email communications@icfminnesota.org to share your celebrations with us.
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Membership
Professional Development
Diversity & Inclusion
Outreach
If you are interested please contact Amy Davis at: admin@icfminnesota.org |  | | Learning Journeys
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