The July 2017 newsletter from ICF Colorado provides information on upcoming events and programs for coaches. It summarizes the keynote speakers and topics for the annual fall conference on "Fearless Leadership" in November. It also previews upcoming virtual and in-person programs in July, August, and September on topics like quieting the inner critic, discernment vs. judgment, and leveraging assessment instruments. The newsletter provides details on registering for the events and encourages coaches to get involved through sponsorship or program proposals.

1. July 2017
Message from Dr. Lisa Hale
2017 President
"Every system is perfect for the result it produces" Steve said from the front of
the room. He turned his back to the audience who were to a person madly
scribbling down this pearl of wisdom, and wrote on the giant whiteboard provided
by the hotel.
What is Your System?
Caryn raised her hand and asked questions – how do I define system? What do
you mean by system? And the fog cleared. Your system is whatever combination
of actions, attitudes, practices and mechanisms that produce the elements of
your life! The audience members were writing furiously now and Darrin blurted
out: "Oh this applies to everything right!? My health, my marriage, my coaching
business, my finances – all of it!" And Steve smiled and said, "Yes it does." So, what is your system?
For us, as professional coaches, we might ask the following questions:
• What is my system for acquiring clients (look at the last 3-5 clients and describe how they came into
your practice)?
• What is my system for moving with a person from "prospect" to client?
• What is my system for creating agreements with my clients?
• What system of coaching I use to really serve my clients well?
• What system do I use for ---- what is the question for you? [referrals, maintaining a full practice,
selecting who I want to coach and who I don’t, keeping my own self well balanced and cared for ... ?]
• What system produces healthy relationships in my personal life?
• What system keeps me personally healthy of body, heart and spirit?
And there are many more questions to inquire about of course. And once the system is identified here are
some excellent questions to ask next:
• What do you LOVE most about your system?
• What surprises you most about how your system operates?
• What frustrates you about your system?
• What doesn't work in your system?
• Is there a different result you want your system to produce?
ICF-CO is dedicated to helping you hone your system of providing professional coaching using a standard
of excellence that fulfills you!
What's coming:
QUIETING THE INNER CRITIC: Helping your clients move beyond self-doubt and into playing
bigger (Virtual Program)
July 11, 2017 from 1:00 - 2:30pm MT
Click here for more information and to register
Annual Summer Picnic bash just around the corner!
July 13, 2017 from 6-8pm at Sloan's Lake
Click Here for More Information and to Register
Coaching in Organizations
Pilot is coming soon – stay tuned for a dedicated email on this subject.
Discernment versus Judgment (Virtual Program)
July 24, 2017 from Noon- 1:00pm MT
Click here for more information and to register
"Leveraging Assessment Instruments for Better Coaching: Which Tools Do You Want in Your
Tool Box?" (In-Person Meeting)
August 10, 2017
Panel of Speakers: Sandy Blaha, Lisa Hale, Terry Hildebrandt, Amanda Trosten-Bloom
Click here for more information and to register
"Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion" (In-Person Meeting)
September 14, 2017
Speaker: Gregg Levoy
Click here for more information and to register
IN THIS ISSUE:
President's
Message
Dr. Lisa Hale
July 13, 2017
Summer Picnic
Life Transitions and
Our "Right Stuff"
by Charlie L. Barrett,
C.P.C.
Coaching the
Person, Not Just the
Problem
by Walt Hastings
Save Now!
Keynotes
Announced for
"Fearless
Leadership:
Creating Powerful
Results - ICF-CO
Conference
Make Your Biz
Presence Known -
Sponsors for Fall
Conference
Upcoming Programs
July 11th Virtual
Program; July 24th
Virtual Program;
August In-Person
Meeting and
September In-
Person Meeting
Credential Corner
Do You Have an
Amazing Program
for ICF Colorado?
ICF Converge - Join
Lisa Hale and
Jacquie Fedo in
Wash D.C.
Special Interest
Groups (SIGs): Only
Executive Coaches
Salon being
conducted in July
General Meeting
Information
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CO:
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Questions? Email us
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2. Annual Networking Event with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and National
Speakers Association (NSA)
Details Coming Soon
2017 Fall Conference
November 9, 2017 at the Denver Marriott Westminster
"Fearless Leadership: Creating Powerful Results"
Click Here for More Information and to Register
Serving you in devotion and professional excellence,
Lisa
On behalf of the entire leadership team for ICF-CO
Dr. Lisa E. Hale, PCC
President
Lisa@focusedleadershipconsulting.com
505-690-3354
Join our July 13, 2017 Summer Picnic at Sloan's Lake
6:00-8:00pm - Picnic
7:00pm - Outdoor Activity led by Kristen Truman-Allen
No Special Interest Groups will be conducted at the July picnic
Summer Picnic
Location:
Sloan's Lake | 1700 Sheridan; we will be about half a mile east, at 17th and Utica.
Come join us for a fun social time and to connect with other ICF-CO members.
It’s more than food, drinks and good company; this will include social time and a great
outdoor activity led by Kristen Truman-Allen.
Bring your family and anyone who would like to meet the great people of ICF-CO!
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PLEASE NOTE: Everyone must register for the monthly meetings & events including ICF
Colorado members
Cost:
ICF-CO Annual Activity Fee pre-paid:
ICF Colorado Members and Affiliates - Free
Pay As You Go or Non-Members - Free
ATD-RMC Member Registration - Free
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the July 13, 2017 Picnic
Life Transitions and Our "Right Stuff"
By Charlie L. Barrett, C.P.C.
To paraphrase a bumper sticker I see often, "STUFF HAPPENS."
Some "STUFF" happens to us, and some "STUFF" happens that is
inspired by us. To insure the "Right Stuff" happens in our lives takes
a little fore thought and planning.
Going through the "Transitions" of life, leaving home, graduating
from college, marriage, a new job, entering retirement, etc. can be
difficult and sometimes the anxiety is overwhelming. Much of that is
caused by the fact "we don’t know what 'stuff' is going to happen
next." However, if we look at the opportunity we have at those
times, to CREATE our next phase of life, and the fact that we are in
charge of actually "crafting" what happens next, it gets exciting.
Click to Read Full Article
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Coaching the Person, Not Just the Problem
By Walt Hastings, PCC and
ICF Colorado Credentialing Director
Perhaps you have heard the often repeated phrase, "Coach the
person, not the problem." What does this mean?
As a coach, my aim is to inspire clients to grow both personally and
professionally, as well as to assist them in dealing with their
presenting issues in a coaching session. I want them to expand
awareness about themselves, as well as gain insight into their
situation.
In the coaching world, we have developed certain words with specialized meanings. These
include the words "who" and "what." There are "what" questions, as contrasted with "who"
questions. What’s the difference?
Questions?
Comments?
Ideas to Share?
info@icfcolorado.org
www.icfcolorado.org

3. Click to Read Full Article
Save Now! Keynotes Announced for "Fearless Leadership: Creating
Powerful Results - ICF-CO Conference
ICF Coaches and Community:
If you attended last year’s amazing event or just heard about it, you
know that the International Coach Federation Colorado Chapter's Fall
Conference is one of the region’s premier personal and professional
development events. This year’s theme is "Fearless Leadership:
Creating Powerful Results," and the event will take place at the
Denver Marriot Westminster in Westminster, CO on Thursday,
November 9.
Whether you are a coach, a corporate or non-profit leader, a finance,
health or legal professional, or just want to learn how to lead
fearlessly, this is the place to be. The learning will be practical and
actionable, including: • How the brain learns fear and how to unlearn it.
• The mindset, actions and "soul" of successful, courageous leaders.
• Powerfully differentiating oneself in business.
• The power of presence, transparency and vulnerability.
Amazing Keynotes Speakers
We have just announced our Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Nelly Radler, MCC will lead a session on how to lead with emotional intelligence so that
you can embody powerful presence, fearlessly. This presentation will offer the audience top
tools for being a fearless leader and coach.
Dr. Cathy Greenberg, Ph.D., MCC will empower us to "Lead with Emotional Brilliance,"
showing how Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Cultural Intelligence (CI) are critical to
overcoming inherent bias and to enhancing our success at home and at work.
Overall, you will have access to numerous thought leaders and experts.
Register Now and Save
This is certain to be an amazing event. Now is the best time to register because you can save
$40! Our early bird price of $227 includes breakfast, lunch, a full day of sessions and a fun
evening reception. Be sure to register by July 31 to get the Early Bird pricing! Don’t risk
missing out; register and get this dynamic event on your calendar today. We want to see you
there!
Make Your Biz Presence Known
Want to further your impact? Do you know a business that would benefit from showcasing
their talent to over 200+ business professionals, coaches and trainers?
We're seeking Sponsors for our annual Fall Conference, Fearless Leadership: Creating
Powerful Results to be held November 9, 2017 at the Marriott Westminster.
For information about the various sponsorship categories and benefits, please contact one of
these Sponsorship Committee members: Chris Coward: chris@chriscoward.com or Jim
Sharon: jim@energyforlife.us
Join our July 13, 2017 Summer Picnic at Sloan's Lake
Click to Register
Upcoming Programs

4. July 11, 2017 Virtual Program
Tara Mohr
"Quieting the Inner Critic - Helping Your Clients
Move Beyond Self-Doubt and into Playing Bigger"
CCEUs: 1.5 in Core Competencies
We are excited to offer a very special
virtual event on Tuesday, July 11th.
Seventeen ICF Chapters in the Western
US Region have come together to bring
you Tara Mohr speaking about Quieting
the Inner Critic. It’s a webinar from an
author and leading coach!
Since it’s a webinar, you’ll be able to
participate right from the comfort of your
office or home using a PC, tablet, or
smartphone. You’ll get CCEUs, of course, and we’re able to offer a
fantastic price.
Have you ever worked with clients who struggle with those inner
doubts and fears? Surely you’ve conquered that yourself, right?
Well, Tara will be speaking specifically to coaches who could use
some new tools in this area.
You’ll need to register by July 9th, so go check out all the details
right now. This is going to be a really special event.
Click Here to Register
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July 24, 2017 Virtual Program
Ron Renaud, PCC, CPCC
"Discernment versus Judgment"
*Revised pricing
Help your clients build skills in emotional intelligence…their success
depends on it.
CCEUs: 1 in Core Competencies
We all know that masterful coaching doesn’t
just happen. It’s the product of being
exquisitely present with your clients and
having the capacity to quickly perceive —and
apply (dare I say?) wisdom.
It’s in the misunderstanding and
misapplication of the distinction between
discernment and judgement where the
client’s and coaches’ wisdom gets lost and
potentially excellent coaching gets bogged
down in the impotence of mediocrity.
This hour-long webinar begins with a 20-minute lesson, followed by
powerful discussion time. It also includes a short demo coaching,
where you’ll make some of the key distinctions necessary to do
more masterful coaching, now!
Click Here to Register
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August 10, 2017 Monthly Program (In-Person
Meeting)
Panel of Speakers: Sandy Blaha, Lisa Hale, Terry
Hildebrandt, Amanda Trosten-Bloom
"Leveraging Assessment Instruments for Better
Coaching: Which Tools Do You Want in Your Tool
Box?"
With a multitude of assessment instruments available for coaches
to use, it’s no wonder that many coaches are not always sure what
the best assessment tools might be for their clients. Knowing which
tools to use and when (if at all) is not necessarily obvious. This
panel presentation & discussion will give us an opportunity to
unpack this complex and multifaceted subject, and hear from a
panel of experts on the subject.
Click Here to Register
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5. September 2017 Monthly Meeting (In-Person
Meeting)
Gregg Levoy
"Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion"
Passion is a concept that’s talked about a
lot in the business, career, coaching and
leadership arenas – employee
engagement, mission statements, finding
a calling. But passion is much bigger (and
deeper) than what happens M-F 9-5. It’s a
life skill – a stance – that helps bring
vitality to all our engagements: work life,
family life, school life, love life, creative
life, social life, and spiritual life.
Passion is the impulse toward growth and
aliveness, and not only helps awaken us from the trances and
torpors of daily life, but is a survival mechanism, because our
attachment to life depends on our interest in it.
This presentation is about what inspires passion and what defeats
it, how we lose it and how we get it back – both for ourselves and
our clients. It’s not just about finding a passion, but living
passionately. Not just passion as a place we get to, but a place we
come from, whether in the arenas of creativity and self-expression,
service and spirituality, adventure and discovery, or relationship.
Click Here to Register
Credential Corner
Total Pre-Paid Fee Coaches: 62
Credentialed Coaches:
ACC: 12 (19.4%)
PCC: 11 (17.7%)
MCC: 6 (9.7%)
Total Credentialed Coaches: 29 (46.8%)
Non-Credentialed Coaches: 33 (53.2%)
This information is supplied to give you a "bird’s-eye" view of where
our Chapter stands in having ICF credentialed coaches.
Do You Have an Amazing Program for ICF Colorado?
Are you looking to speak at an ICF Colorado in-person or virtual
event? Do you know somebody who could bring great value to our
chapter by being a presenter?
Check out the speaker submission form available on our website, or
contact Carl or Suzanne with ideas and suggestions.
Carl Dierschow - carl.dierschow@smallfish.us or Suzanne Mariner -
integralhealth@solucian.com.
Join Lisa Hale & Jacquie Fedo in Wash, DC!
Join the global coaching community at the intersection of coaching
and potential for ICF Converge 2017.
ICF Converge is a dynamic, first-of-its-kind global event designed
to strengthen connections within the coaching community and offer
cutting-edge learning opportunities.
ICF Converge 2017 Registration
Member
Advanced (May 16 - July 17): $995
Regular (July 18 - August 24): $1,040
Non-Member
Advanced (May 16 - July 17): $1,245
Regular (July 18 - August 24): $1,300
Attendance is limited to 1,500 participants.

6. Registration Open: https://www.eventscribe.com
/2017/ICFConverge/index.asp?launcher=1
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Only the Executive Coaches Salon
is being conducted in July
EXPERIENCED COACHES SALON
July 19, 2017
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: see information below
Hosted by: Judy Sabah
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.
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!
Hosted by:
Judy Sabah
judy@judysabah.com
General Meeting Information
Regular Monthly Meetings
ICF Colorado Members and Affiliates (with ICF-CO Activity Fee paid): No Charge
Non-Members / Guests: $35 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: The Lowry Conference Center
1061 Akron Way, Building 697, Denver, Colorado 80230
Phone: 303.595.1693
Map to Lowry Conference Center:
2017 ICF Colorado Leadership Team
Dr. Lisa Hale
President
lisa@focusedleadershipconsulting.com
505-690-3354
Jacquie Fedo
President Elect
jfedo@coaching410.com
303.748.4161

7. Chris Coward
Co-Membership Director
chris@chriscoward.com
267-226-7935
Donna Read
Co-Membership Director
donna.read@managing4wellness.org
571-217-1434
Suzanne Mariner
Co-Education Director
integralhealth@solucian.com
303-910-9534
Carl Dierschow
Co-Education Director
carl.dierschow@smallfish.us
970-225-6889
Andy Scantland
Marketing Director
ascantland@upside-partners.com
720-493-8888
Monica McNulty
Secretary
tmjmcnulty@msn.com
720-840-7501
Lora Polowczuk
Communications Director
lora@courageouspath.net
301.221.0546
Reuel Hunt
Treasurer
rjhunt@earthlink.net
303-734-0444
Walt Hastings
Credentialing Director
walthastings@hotmail.com
303-526-9490
Jim & Ruth Sharon
Conference Chairs
jim@energyforlife.us
303-796-7004
Greg Aden
Past President
Greg@AdenLeadership.com
469-879-8211
info@icfcolorado.org
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