Events, Education, and Connection — Join Us!
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ICF Sacramento President Carrie Chown shares her November 2026 president’s message, highlighting several of our upcoming events, including our Winter Celebration on December 8 and Annual Meeting on December 16. (We’d love to see you there!) She also shares about our new Buddy Program for our members, plus more.
Click here to watch Carrie’s video, or click the image above.
View and register for our events here. You don’t need to be a member to join!
| | Have You Taken Our Member Survey? |
If you’re an active member of ICF Sacramento, you received an email from us last week with our member survey. If you haven’t yet completed it, can we ask you to please take a few minutes to share your thoughts? Your feedback will help us shape the next year, and beyond.
We anticipate the survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete, though the time may vary if you choose to include comments.
As a way of thanking you for completing the survey, you’re invited to enter a drawing to win one free year of Gold Membership with ICF Sacramento. (You’ll find instructions on the survey for entering the drawing.)
If you're already a Gold Member, your membership would be extended by one additional year. If you're not yet a Gold Member, you'd gain access to a number of additional member benefits, including reduced or free pricing for CCEU programs and special events, voting rights, and much more.
Please complete the survey and submit your drawing entry no later than November 6. We’re grateful for your time! | | November Coach Business Builder |
The Social Capital Playbook: Build Relationships That Grow Your Business
On Wednesday, November 4 from 12:00pm–1:00pm PT, join presenter Sabine Gedeon, PCC for a Coach Business Builder session that offers a practical playbook for strengthening the networks that matter most. You’ll learn how to align your business goals with the right relationships, map the ecosystems that influence your success, and apply simple strategies to re-engage the connections that hold the greatest potential for impact. Register here. |
Helping Women Put Their Own Mask on First
On Tuesday, November 10 from 6:30pm–8:00pm PT, join presenter Millicent Knight, OD for our November Chapter Meeting. Women juggle a lot every day. This session goes into what that means in real life, why it matters, and how it can be done more efficiently. Discussion includes strategies to meet life’s demands where they are in a way that honors who we are at different stages of life and what’s at stake if we don’t learn to put our own mask on first. Register here. |
Helping Clients Set Compelling Goals
Our November Lunch & Learn will be held Wednesday, November 18 from 12:00pm–1:00pm PT with presenter Julius Ordoñez, MCC. This session will explore a key aspect of ICF Core Competency #3 — Establishes and Maintains Agreement — which involves partnering with clients to define their desired outcomes in the coaching engagement. This is often referred to as the goal the client aims to achieve by the end of the coaching partnership. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to facilitate impactful coaching conversations that empower clients to pursue meaningful objectives aligned with what matters most to them. Register here. | | November Connection Events |
New(ish) Member/Associate Welcome Meeting
On Monday, November 9 from 11:30am–12:30pm PT, join us for a New(ish) Member/Associate Welcome Meeting. This is a great place to meet other coaches, share thoughts, and ask questions about membership, our chapter, or coaching in general. You’ll meet different people each time you attend, so join as many times as you like! Register here.
In-Person Coaches’ Cafes
We have two in-person Coaches’ Cafes coming up in November! These are informal gatherings where coaches, potential coaches, and anyone interested in coaching can connect. Please register to let us know you’ll be attending!
The first is Wednesday, November 4 from 8:00am–9:00am PT at World Traveler Coffee Roasters in Davis. Register here.
The second is Thursday, November 12 from 11:00am–12:30pm PT at Moonraker Millhouse in Cameron Park. Register here. |
Our Buddy Program is designed to help members get to know one another and create connection in our community.
Active members of our chapter are invited to connect with a Buddy — another ICF Sacramento member to share your journey with, ask or answer questions, and help you feel more connected.
The Buddy Program is designed to be informal, welcoming, and low-pressure. Just one conversation can help you create new connections, whether you're a newer member or have been part of our chapter for years.
It’s easy to join in. Click here for complete details on how to get started. (You'll need to log into your ICF Sacramento member account before you can view the instructions.) | | Looking Ahead to December: Our Winter Celebration |
Registration is now open for our in-person Winter Celebration on Tuesday, December 8 from 5:30pm–8:30pm PT.
This year’s gathering offers a relaxed opportunity for mingling and conversation in a beautiful and festive atmosphere at Cafeteria 15L in Sacramento. Enjoy a selection of hors d’oeuvres, from hearty appetizers to something sweet, along with plenty of time to connect and catch up. We’ll also have fun group activities!
Your registration fee includes savory and sweet hors d’oeuvres plus a non-alcoholic beverage. Tax and tip are also included.
This is a wonderful opportunity to unwind, laugh, meet new and old friends, and share stories and experiences.
Special early-bird pricing is available through November 16! Register here. |
- New(ish) Member Welcome Meetings: 2nd Monday (Every Other Month), 11:30am–12:30pm PT
- Maximize Your Membership Meetings: 2nd Monday (Every Other Month), 11:30am–12:30pm PT
- Chapter Meetings: 2nd Tuesday (February–November), 6:30pm–8pm PT
- BEACON Meetings: 2nd Wednesday (March, June, Sept., Dec.), 12pm–1pm PT
- Lunch & Learn Meetings: 3rd Wednesday (February–November), 12pm–1pm PT
- Core Competency Series: 4th Thursday (March–October), 6pm–7pm PT
- Field Trips: 4th Saturday, time and location vary
- Peer Coaching (Reciprocal and Triads): Varies, but rounds typically begin the first week of each month
- Coaches’ Cafes: Varies, but typically at least once a month
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