March 2018 ICF Colorado Newsletter

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March 2018
IN THIS ISSUE
Message from Lisa Hale,
ICF-CO President
March 21: Virtual Program
April 5th: In-Person Meeting
Latest News on Programs:
March- June
Education Groups
Credentials Corner &
Notice About CCEs
ICF-CO Leadership Team
We Are Pleased to Announce . . .
by Dr. Lisa Hale, PCC, President, ICF Colorado
Dear Members of the International Coach Federation – Colorado
Chapter.

2. Y/our brilliant President-Elect (Jacquie Fedo) and your President
(that’s me! Lisa Hale) received the following email from ICF-Global.
Dear Jacquie and Lisa,
Congratulations! ICF Colorado has been named a finalist in the 2017 ICF
Chapter Recognition program.
Chapter Recognition honorees are selected based on their annual Chapter
Activity Reports and evaluated according to ICF's criteria for high-performing
chapters. Based on these criteria, a high-performing ICF Chapter:
Creates an attractive, credible presence and voice for professional
coaching in its local community
Exhibits qualities of a high-performing chapter (namely, agility,
adaptability, accountability, sustainability, caring, innovation and
relevance)
Creates sustainable governance
Ensures financial viability
Defines and manages culture
Ensures infrastructure
Honorees will be announced during three different general sessions at the
2018 Global Leaders Forum (GLF). If your Chapter is selected as an honoree,
it will be announced on Friday, March 16, from 1:30–1:55 p.m. At that time,
GLF attendees from recognized Chapters will be invited onstage and given 1
minute each to make a brief acceptance speech.
We recommend that GLF attendees from each finalist Chapter come prepared
with a one-minute acceptance speech in the event that their Chapter is
honored.
I look forward to seeing you in Vancouver at GLF 2018. In the meantime,
please feel free to reach out if there’s anything I can do to be of assistance.
Best wishes,
We will both be at the GLF summit in Vancouver in two weeks representing the Colorado
chapter. The GLF is the Global Leaders Forum for ICF Global. ICF Global has over 140
chapters worldwide, on every continent, and 40,000 members. This summit is the
gathering of chapter leaders from around the world to learn from each other, share ideas,

3. and help each other solve problems.
I believe it was a direct result of the GLF summit in Warsaw, Poland last year (2017) that
our chapter leadership got real clarity of vision on how we might best support you to:
Grow your coaching practice through professional excellence
Grow yourself continuously as a coach
Expand and deepen your skills, perspective and resources
Connect with other professionals committed to excellence in coaching
Grow your professional and even personal community
Have fun creating the life of your dreams
And contribute your unique skills and strengths to the continued growth and health
of our chapter and profession
As a result of the board’s efforts this past year, there are a number of changes to the
chapter that directly serve you:
We have changed the format of our Special Interest Groups to a virtual meeting
format that makes them more widely accessible. All but one of these groups used to
meet during our monthly in-person meetings, and now they meet throughout the
month. They are called Education Groups; we have doubled our number of
offerings, and you can sign on for as many of them as you want, as an active
member who has paid the annual activity fee.
1.
We have a vastly improved venue! It is professional, accessible and conducive to
professional excellence!
2.
We have created a sustainable financial model that provides us with options to offer
more resources, better food at our monthly meetings, and excellent business
development opportunities and programming.
3.
We have launched the first ever Leadership Coaching Pilot Program in partnership
with the University of Colorado-Denver, and have plans to create several more
similar programs for all level of coaches. This program provided revenue to the
chapter - and even more exciting This program has:
4.
exposed coaches to institutional clientele. Already it has created private
business for some of the participating coaches;
provided paid coaching hours and experience in this coaching niche;
continued to raise awareness of the efficacy and power of professional
coaching in the successful development ofleaders and the reimagining of
leadership culture in the academic domain.
Our board has instilled a sustainable board governance model with succession
planning.
5.
And our board is large enough that serving is fun, not overwhelming, and we have a
clear shared vision, mission and purpose. We enjoy a tremendous sense of team
and purpose.
6.

4. In short, our chapter stands for Professional Excellence in Coaching – for the visibility of
professional coaching in Colorado and for the enhancement of community among our
professional peers.
One of the reasons this chapter has grown so beautifully in this last 16 months is that we
assembled our board with the following intentions:
Good Will
From Good Will comes Great Energy - When we bring our best selves, we in turn give
each other Great Energy.
Many Hands
Many hands make light work. There isn't a person who coaches and supports others who
isn't spinning a LOT of plates. Truly many hands make light work. Why does this work?
There is an inherent pay off in serving: Above all, credentialing and professionalizing
coaching serves us all. It is worthwhile to give our energy to furthering the profession of
which we all are a part.
Enthusiasm
It is my intention that each of us will contribute to the brain trust that is ICF-CO and bring
our gifts for all of our members to see and enjoy. From being on YOUR purpose, you will
naturally bring enthusiasm to whatever post you hold. Together we can amplify what is
great about ICF-CO with a willingness to make it even better.
Creativity
We have an opportunity to bring creativity to our roles. Creativity comes from open hearted
curiosity and produces innovation.
Commitment
This board needs to work - being on it must work for each of us; and our service ust work
for ICF-CO members. To that end, our board leadership supports members in making their
lives, and their businesses work.
I think you will agree that this is now what our chapter feels like! And it is clear that
committing fiercely ripples out to those we serve. Imagine how this applies in your life!
What are you fiercely committed to?
We are here to serve you. We invite you to reach out if you would like to be part of a
dynamic team and experience the learning, the personal and professional development
that board service provides, and the opportunity to give to your own community in
meaningful and creative ways!

5. Blessings to you all,
Lisa
Getting To a Powerful “Yes” –
How to Enroll Clients to Fill Your Practice with Ease
March 21st Virtual Program
Date: March 21, 2018
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm MT
"Getting To a Powerful “Yes” – How to Enroll Clients to Fill Your Practice with Ease"
Location:
Virtual Program (Webinar)
CCEs: 1.5 in Core Competencies
Speaker:
Tara Butler Floch, PCC
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
One of the biggest challenges that Coaches face is powerfully enrolling committed clients.
Did you know that the average coach has only 1 paying client a year after they’ve been
certified? Furthermore, there are countless number of talented coaches who are
undercharging for their transformational work in order to get a “yes” from potential clients
because they can’t enroll prospects effectively at the rate they deserve. If you want to
have a sustainable, full practice full of committed clients then it’s key to master the art of
client enrollment. Unfortunately, most enrollment methods taught by the Marketing “Gurus”
don’t work well for coaches, who want to have an authentic and genuine connection with
their prospects and not be too “salesy." Conversely, giving away free sample sessions
may give the prospective client a great coaching experience but rarely leads to a powerful
conversation about working together. This presentation Getting To a Powerful “Yes” –
how to enroll clients to fill your practice with ease you will learn how to:

6. Create the coaching container to have deep learning and insight, and lead your
prospect down a path to work with you, simultaneously
Create your own enrollment template using our methodology and process for client
enrollment conversations
Frame your enrollment conversations to create clear expectations for the experience
(no bait and switch!)
Hold a perspective that serves your ideal outcome and serves the client
Handle and navigate sticky issues around money
Get to a clear and powerful “yes” or “no”
(no more wishy washy-ness!)
Whether you have been a coach for a year or a decade, there will be great nuggets for you
to learn from this presentation. This methodology works well for both coaching and
consulting services and can be used effectively with either individuals or a corporate
environment. Whether you are a leadership coach and consultant, or a life coach, this
methodology can be customized to create a powerful enrollment conversation that will
create a powerful, committed “yes” from clients who you know are meant to work with you.
ABOUT TARA BUTLER FLOCH, PCC
Tara is known as the Coaches’ Coach. She has helped hundreds
of emerging entrepreneurs create prosperous businesses since
2000, when she started her coaching and training company,
Broadview Coaching. Prior to starting her business, she was a
Sales & Marketing Executive of 3 global companies, managing
teams of up to 80 people. Tara has always been passionate about
helping others fully step into their full potential, passion and gifts.
She loves combining that passion with her love of Branding,
Marketing, Client Experience, and Business Development.
Through her Entrepreneurial Edge Coaching Program, most of her clients create thriving,
sustainable, full practices in about a year. They also have more freedom, work fewer
hours, and focus on work that truly inspires them so they can make an even bigger impact
in the world.
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PLEASE NOTE: Everyone must register for the programs & events
including ICF Colorado members
Cost:
ICF-CO Members Virtual Program - $20.00
ICF-CO Members Virtual Program & CCE - $20.00

7. Non-Member Virtual Program - $25.00
Non-Member Virtual Program & CCE - $35.00
A Simple Process for Lasting Change
April 5, 2018 In-Person Meeting
Date: April 5, 2018
*Please Note - the April meeting is the first Thursday of the month
Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm MT
"A Simple Process for Lasting Change"
Location:
CU Denver, 1380 Lawrence downtown, 2nd Floor, D, enver, CO
CCEs: TBA
Speaker: Laurie Weiss, MCC, Ph.D., and Jonathan B. Weiss, Ph.D
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
*Please Note:
The April meeting is the first Thursday of the month.
Drs. Jonathan and Laurie Weiss will teach us about Logosynthesis®, a deceptively simple
technique for removing obstacles to lasting change. Based on a spiritual point of view, this
approach frees up the basic life energy that gets stuck in reaction to past, present or
anticipated stressful situations.
Participants will learn to identify and diffuse the triggers to these reactions and support
clients in using the freed-up energy to achieve their goals.

8. The presentation will focus on how to use Logosynthesis® for coaching others and for Self-
Coaching and stress reduction. Coaching demos with volunteers from the group will
provide an opportunity to see how this approach is used in facilitating deep and lasting
change. We will then break out into small groups to practice a key part of the process.
About Laurie and Jonathan Weiss
Laurie Weiss, MCC, Ph.D., and Jonathan B. Weiss,
Ph.D., are partners in life and work. These internationally
recognized authors, psychotherapists and relationship
specialists have been married (to each other) more than
55 years, and have more than 45 years’ experience as
business partners, coaching people in powerful ways to
improve the quality of their lives and relationships.
The Weisses have been introducing State-of-the-Art personal development tools to
Colorado since they opened their practice:
Transactional Analysis, 1969 (Games People Play, I’m OK, You’re OK)
Money & You: Management by Agreement, 1980 (which inspired the Win/Win
Forum)
Effective Inner Child Work, 1989 (recommended by John Bradshaw)
And now, Logosynthesis®
They are the only Certified Logosynthesis® Practitioners and Trainers in the United States.
Laurie is the recent author of Letting it Go: Relieve Anxiety and Toxic Stress in Just a Few
Minutes Using only Words, an introduction to Logosynthesis® for the public.
More information: http://logosynthesiscolorado.com/
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PLEASE NOTE: Everyone must register for the programs & events
including ICF Colorado members
Cost:
ICF-CO Members Program - No Fee
ICF-CO Members Program & CCE - No Fee
Non-Member Program - $35.00
Non-Member Program & CCE - $45.00

9. Latest News from
our Co-Education Directors
We’re always looking for great programs for the chapter. If you’d like to lead a program
yourself (webinar or in-person), fill out the form which we use to capture all the essential
information. And if you’ve heard of a great speaker, please contact Carl or Suzanne so we
can make the connection!
And I’d like to recognize the great work of our Education Group leaders:
As you’ve seen, we changed how we support smaller education groups in 2018. The new
structure is much more based on using virtual tools, so you can sign up for multiple groups
and participate from the comfort of your home or office. This change has been quite
popular, and groups are filling up. Please check out the groups and sign up for the ones
most valuable for you!
The virtual groups are also accessible for other coaches across the state. If you know of a
coach who might find them useful, make sure to let them know they can sign up! We
welcome all, as long as we have space available.
And we’d like to recognize the brilliant work by the coaches leading these groups. They’re
talented, skilled, and wonderfully generous!
Click the button below to register for Education Groups:
We now have the Education programs set through June:

10. IN-PERSON EVENTS
April 5th: Jonathan & Laurie Weiss
A Simple Process for Lasting Change
*Please Note - the April meeting is the first Thursday of the month
May 10th: Denise Hedges
The Coach as Communicator: How to Create a Masterful Speaking Presence
June 14th: Lisa Hale
Lessons From the Field: Reflections on the UCD Leadership Coaching Pilot Program
July 12th: Summer Picnic
Location TBA
Please note that the April - June meetings will be held at the University of Colorado,
in downtown Denver (UCD), 1380 Lawrence, 2nd Floor.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
March 21st: Tara Butler-Floch
Getting to a Powerful & Committed "Yes" - How to enroll clients to fill your practice with
ease
Click here to register
April 20th: Lynn Taylor
Change Lives with the CVI (An Introduction to the Core Values Index)
Click here to register
Questions or comments about programs?
Carl Dierschow / 970-225-6889 / carl.dierschow@smallfish.us
Suzanne Mariner / 303-910-9534 / integralhealth@solucian.com

11. Carl Dierschow & Suzanne Mariner
ICF-CO Education Directors
EDUCATION GROUPS
(formerly known as Special Interest Groups - SIGs)
Click the button below to learn more
about each Education Group and Register!
Credentialing & Core Competencies
The Credentialing/Competencies SIG will be meeting on the 4th Friday of each month from
1:00 to 2:00 PM via Zoom. (The Zoom link will be provided as the date draws nearer.) We
will spend approximately two-thirds of our time focusing on the ICF Core Competencies,
and one-third reporting our individual progress toward out next credential.
This SIG is continuing to be led by Walt Hastings and Ralph Datema. All members and
prospective coaches are welcome to participate at no cost. If you are interested, please
contact Walt or Ralph.
Facilitated by:
Walt Hastings

12. walthastings@hotmail.com
303-526-9490
Ralph Datema
ralphdatema@comcast.com
303-974-0947
Executive Coaching Mastermind
ICF Colorado’s Executive Coaches are gathering monthly to offer
an exclusive community and collaboration while presenting
opportunities for new knowledge, challenging experiences, and
cross-networking. Expect to discuss professional goals,
marketing niches, coaching techniques, frameworks and tools,
best business practices, and more. Let’s take 2018 to a whole
new level! Commitment is requested from January 2018 to October 2018 and limited to 12
participants. Meetings will be held virtually. Meets the 4th Thursday of the month
(March - November 2018) from 10:30am - Noon MT
Facilitated by:
Sheryl Zausen | sherylzausen@gmail.com
Experienced Coaches Salon
Date: March 14, 2018
Time: 7:00-9:00PM
If you are wanting to experience an intimate small group and are
an experienced coach, 5+ years or more of experience, you may
enjoy our Salon. Our focus is on sharing ideas and experiences
and supporting one another and deepening our relationships.
*This salon meets the Wednesday evening after the monthly
general meeting; location is provided when RSVP is
submitted to the facilitator.
Hosted by:
Judy Sabah, MCC | judy@judysabah.com | 303-777-1765

13. Interpersonal Skills in Coaching
During our round table "wisdom pool" for new and seasoned
coaches, we will discuss and practice tools for effective
communication. We will address ways to enhance relatedness
with your clients and how to better support your clients with their
relationship issues. This group will be meeting virtually on
Zoom the fourth Wednesday of each month from Noon -
1pm MT from January - October 2018.
Facilitated by:
Jim Sharon | jim@energyforlife.us | 303-796-7004
Ruth Sharon | ruth@energyforlife.us | 303-796-7004
Best Year Yet & Accountability
Jacquie Fedo will be leading a Best Year Yet© Plan Development
and Accountability SIG. Best Year Yet© is a proven success
process of creative self inquiry, reflection and planning. If you shy
away from strategic planning, this process is truly simple and you
can do this. If you're experienced in business planning and notice
that your plans mainly focus on business results, this process brings
YOU back into the strategic plan as the main recipient incorporating
the whole you, your family, personal health and wellness goals. This education group will
require several investments:
Initial 6 hours of group facilitation to create your 1-page BYY Plan.
2-3 dates will be offered for in-person instruction or may be completed online
individually.
Current dates: February 10th in Centennial, CO & February 24th in CO Springs.
1.
Subscription to the annual online version of Best Year Yet© costs $109.2.
In-person training will cost $125 to cover the cost of beverages and snacks.3.
Monthly virtual Zoom Accountability Group(s) offered on Mondays at 2pm.4.
Groups limited to 6 participants.5.
Facilitated by:
Jacquie Fedo | jfedo@coaching410.com | 303.748.4161

14. Continuous Coaching Development
These workshops are highly interactive "live coaching" practice of all
the ICF core competencies. This offering is designed for seasoned
coaches to keep their skills sharp through practicing their contracting,
listening, partnering, questioning, designing actions, etc., and getting
feedback from other coaches on how well they did on their chosen
area of practice. Also designed for those new to coaching to see how
they might incorporate the coach's toolkit in how they lead others.
Benefits:
Live coaching practice and feedback on chosen core competencies
Introduction to new material/models and tools used by other coaching training
organizations approved by the ICF
Increased understanding of how coaching applies to leadership in a variety of
situations and groups of people
Growth in confidence to use a coaching approach in our lives and in our work
Exploration is becoming a credentialed coach is the right career path
Mixing with other coaching professionals in the region to share best practice
Feel the stretch and learn something new to practice each and every time!
Meeting Logistics:
Monthly in-person meetings in Colorado Springs.
First Thursday of the month, 6:00-9:00pm, except when that clashes with Denver ICF-CO
meetings.
Light snacks and refreshments provided.
Minimum 6, maximum 20
Facilitated by:
Geo Roberts | geo@georoberts.com
Credentials Corner
February 2018
Total Pre-Paid Fee Persons: 81
Affiliate: 4
(provide supportive role for coaches)
Important: Notice about CCEs
Our Colorado ICF Chapter encourages all
members to be credentialed with the ICF
and to continue to improve their coaching
skills by striving to achieve the next level
of credentialing. Many coaches find that

15. Professional Coaches: 77
Coaches who are global members:
68
Credentialed Coaches
ACC: 19 (25%)
PCC: 19 (25%)
MCC: 8 (10%)
Total Credentialed Coaches: 46
(60%)
Non-Credentialed Coaches: 31
(40%)
This information is supplied to give
you a "bird’s eye" view of where our
Chapter stands in having ICF
credentialed coaches.
.
the choice to pursue credentialing is often
driven less by any external requirement
and more by the desire to up-level the skill
and range of our coaching and attain
greater mastery, thus enabling us to
deliver more value to current and future
clients.
To qualify for a credential, a certain
number of coach-specific training hours
are required. To renew a credential, 40
CCE’s (Continuing Coach Education)
hours are required. Our Chapter can
supply some of these hours for you
through attendance at monthly meetings or
participation in special events, such as
webinars, workshops, and the ICF-CO
Conference. If you anticipate needing
CCEs, you can register to receive them
when you sign up on our website to attend
any of our events for which CCE's are
being offered.
Even if you’re not currently pursuing
credentialing (or advanced credentialing),
we suggest that you request the CCE
certificate whenever the option is offered,
and keep it on file for later use, as
needed. You can also ask our Virtual
Assistant, Kelly Johnson, to provide you
with CCE certificates going back as far as
two years previous (but no farther than two
years). Kelly may be reached at
303-840-5994 or at
kjohnson@cornerstoneva.com. Please
allow at least two weeks advance notice to
process your request.
ICF Colorado Leadership Team

16. Lisa Hale
President
505-690-3354
Jacquie Fedo
President Elect
303-748-4161
Carl Dierschow
Co-Education Director
970-225-6889
Suzanne Mariner
Co-Education Director
303-910-9534
Donna Read
Co-Membership Director
571-217-1434
Sarah Roberts
Co-Membership Director
303-507-6305
Reuel Hunt
Financial Director
Andy Scantland
Marketing Director

17. 303-734-0444 720-493-8888
Monica McNulty
Secretary
720-840-7501
Walt Hastings
Credentialing Director
303-526-9490
Chris Coward
Business Development Director
267-226-7935
info@icfcolorado.org
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