Greetings ICF Sacramento Coaches and Community!

 If you are like me you might recall that Labor Day typically marked the end of summer and we’d all head back to school just after then. Well I’m hearing school is starting now for many of our youth. Just like that we’re on to new beginnings!

Which brings me to my topic for this month. We’re about to start the recruitment process for our 2024 Board of Directors. For those who are interested in running for a Board position with the Chapter next year, I can’t say enough good things about being on it. For Robin and I it’s been about new friendships, personal and professional development, and fun! 

Pictured here is our current Presidents’ Team - including myself (current President), Amy Shuman (past President) and Lisa Laughter (President-Elect). Lisa will be leading a committee that meets with prospective Board members, answers their questions, and ensures all candidates are eligible (i.e. you have to be a member of the Chapter and ICF Global).

After settling in Davis, she joined the chapter and made herself known by volunteering in various capacities and eventually took on the role of Director of Membership. Currently Lisa works for UC Davis as the Senior Career Coach. 

For additional insights on the benefits of being in a leadership role I’d encourage you to watch the replay of the August 8th Chapter Meeting. Click here and use passcode: x#2YCpbz to hear guest speaker Janet Harvey’s inspirational message.  Janet has served as an ICF Global leader, as a Director from 2009-2013, as Past President in 2012, as Chair for the ICF Foundation from 2013-2017, and more recently as Treasurer for the ICF Thought Leadership Institute in 2020-2021. 

As we start to make plans for a new year (just like our students) I hope you will consider joining this energetic board! As always, if you have any questions or feedback for me, continue to reach out at president@icfsacramento.org, I’d love to hear from you!

Steve Matthews, ACC (he/him/his)

Come join us!

In Lieu of 8/16 Life Coach Panel

While the Life Coach Panel we had planned for this Wednesday is unfortunately canceled, that won’t stop us from bringing you more resources to learn and grow from! 

Click on the links below and enter the provided passcodes to dive into our previous panel discussions. We hope you find some nuggets of wisdom in these community favorites:

• Explore and Understand Coaching for Personal Development

 Passcode: aJJb=3.u

• Explore and Understand Coaching for Professional Development  

Passcode: *+&GK89!

• Explore and Understand Coaching as a Career

Passcode: aJJb=3.u

Learning Series Update 

For those who were unable to attend the ICF West Learning Series event with Dylan Watkins on 4 Levels of ChatGPT, click here to view the recording.

Almost 120 participants joined, representing chapters from across the ICF Western Region - including some folks from our very own Sacramento chapter! 

Stay tuned for more information about the next event in the series. We hope you can make it!

Did you know? 

That you earn CCEUs for attending most chapter events & ICF Sacramento tracks your CCEU awards for you? That’s pretty cool if you ask us!

Contact Katie Kanowsky at directorprogramdevelopment@icfsacramento.org and Robin Matthews at assocdirprogramdevelopment@icfsacramento.org with questions. We’d love to hear from you!

WELCOME new, renewed, and student members!

CONGRATS new and advanced certified coaches!

Ignite Update

Ignite coaching engagements with Sac State’s EdD program participants concluded this summer. Here are a few comments from clients about their coaching experience: 

“Coaching has increased my confidence and mindset to help me to make sound decisions without second-guessing myself. . . This confidence carried over outside of the workplace as well.”

“My coach was an excellent listener. She helped me to step out in confidence and apply for positions I may have never considered before. Coaching allowed me clarity in my next step in my career.”

“Coaching helped me figure out my goals and realign them to what I really wanted to focus on in my career. . . I overcame conflicts and resolved issues due to the help of my coach. I would recommend this to anyone struggling in their career.”

“The most significant changes have been personal. . . My coach helped me consider how I used my personal time and develop staff members' leadership in the process.”

A BIG thank you to the Ignite coaches who volunteered their time to coach a pro bono client from the Sac State EdD program, including:

Pro bono coaching engagements continue with the following social impact partners: Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program, Women’s Empowerment, and 3Strands Global Foundation.  

 Learn more about the Ignite program and contact Tracy Kreiss at tracy@transitionmuse.com with any questions. 

ICF 2023 Credential Webinar Series 

Part 5: Mentor Coaching Versus Coaching Supervision
September 5 at 11 a.m. (New York) | Register here.

Join Anik Clemens, ACC, regional director for ICF Professional Coaches, to better understand the differences between mentor coaching and coaching supervision, the benefits of each, how they impact the coach, and how they apply to the credentialing and renewal process. Plus, experience live demonstrations of both approaches.  

Save the Date for the 6th and FINAL Session:

• Part 6: Giving Back Through the ICF Foundation and Ignite
  Featuring staff from the ICF Foundation.
  November 7 at 11 a.m. (New York). Register here.

Click here to access past session recordings.  

ICF Converge: There’s Still Time!

It's not too late to join us in person for Converge 23, but don't wait — time is passing quickly!

Register now to avoid missing out on:

• Five content themes designed to guide your learning experience.

• Six session types to maximize your learning and networking opportunities.

• 50+ Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units with a full-conference, in-person registration (which includes complimentary access to on-demand recordings after the event).

• Chance for deeper learning with a pre-conference workshop.

• The opportunity to connect with coaches from over 60 countries.

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