ICF Colorado Newsletter May 2017

1. May 2017
Message from Dr. Lisa Hale
2017 President
Over the last month, your dedicated board
and I have been digging into the meaning
of Professional Excellence. We have asked
ourselves, how does that theme apply to
all we do at ICF-CO? We recognize that
each dimension of how we serve the ICF
Coaches, clients, and aspiring professional
coaches closely interacts with each of the
other dimensions. We are diligently
sorting out how to move the dial on all of
these dimensions to make your
experience at ICF-CO truly valuable!
This diagram shows the key dimensions we are focused on.
We realize that WE have to be highly effective to support the growth
and recognition of professional coaching throughout this thriving
state. Thus it is this process of up-leveling the quality of our
IN THIS ISSUE:
President's Message
Dr. Lisa Hale
Insider's Deal through May
15th: 2017 Fall Conference
Calling All Speakers and
Facilitators: Submit RFP by
May 31st
May 11, 2017 Monthly
Program
Upcoming Programs
May 8th Virtual Program;
June Monthly Meeting; July
Picnic
Share your Expertise!
Write an Article for ICF-CO
Invite from Jacquie Fedo,
ICF-CO President-Elect
Calling All Members . . .
Note from ICF-CO
Membership Directors
Call for Speakers &
Invitation to Play!
ICF Converge - Join Lisa
Hale and Jacquie Fedo in
Wash D.C.
Special Interest Groups
(SIGs)
General Meeting Information
Check out ICF CO:

2. Professional Excellence that we are focused on.
As always, offering outstanding programming and stellar support of
professionalism is our top agenda for our monthly meetings. In
addition to those monthly meetings, we are putting together a few
key opportunities for both experienced and new professional
coaches to be in front of potential clients in a number of exciting
ways. As part of our effort to drive professionalism and support our
members’ opportunities for growth, here are some of the programs
we are developing:
• Introduce coaching to non-profits and other organizations with
emergent leaders to provide paid coaching hours to members
seeking credentials.
• Make coaching (by our more experienced coaches) more widely
accessible inside organizations that already value professional
development.
Professional Excellence is the theme that drives all our activities. We
all know that a coaching business is something that to date, can still
be claimed, rather than earned. Yet, the coaches who are dedicated
to professional excellence stand out. Clients can tell the difference.
It is our mission to provide a resource for ongoing professional
development for those of us who are devoted to excellence. We
know that is you, since you are with us, reading this newsletter,
attending our programs.
Please tune into our coming live events, or reach out to us to find
out how to contribute to and participate in these exciting programs.
Be sure to join us on May 11 at Lowry for a brilliant program aimed
at professional excellence.
At your service,
Lisa
Dr. Lisa Hale
President
Lisa@focusedleadershipconsulting.com
505-690-3354
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3. Insider's Deal through May 15th: 2017 Fall
Conference
ICF Coaches and Community:
We invite you to take advantage of the lowest tuition for our 4th
annual Fall Conference, "Fearless Leadership: Creating
Powerful Results," to be held November 9, 2017 at the Denver
Marriott Westminster.
If you register online by May 15th, you can qualify for the
$197 tuition rate for our fabulous conference, which includes three
meals. For information and registration:
http://www.icfcolorado.org/fall-conference
Calling All Speakers and Facilitators: Submit RFP by
May 31st
ICF Colorado is accepting submissions for speakers to present at our
2017 Fall Conference.
Share your powerful message and expertise!
You are invited to submit an Request for Proposal (RFP) by May
31st:
http://www.icfcolorado.org/fall-conference
Join our May 11, 2017 Monthly Program

4. 6-7pm - Special Interests Groups
7-9pm - Mini-Presentation and Main Speaker
"Courage—An INside Job!"
Main Speaker: Sandra Ford Walston, The Courage Expert
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will be conducted from 6:00 -
6:50pm before the general meeting.
Location:
Lowry Conference Center | 1061 Akron Way, Building 697, Denver,
CO 80230
What's your definition of courage and why is it vital to claim it for
yourself? Might you be curious to learn how courage plays a role in
the coaching process? Perhaps you believe courage is only
synonymous with being a hero or maybe you're curious about how
you can apply courage to make better decisions, enhance coaching
interactions or transcend rejection. How might your life change if
you discovered that some of your everyday behaviors demonstrate
profound courage?
If you feel your everyday courage is stagnant or you never found it,
then this topic is for you. Ironically, "stepping up" in courage
requires the inverse action: stepping deeper into one's true Self.
In this interactive yet contemplative presentation, attendees will
discover how courage plays a vital (or unconscious) role in their
lives. Ponder these questions:
• How does the true definition of courage play a part in the coaching
process?
• As a coach, is your everyday courage stagnant or you just haven't
recognized it?
• How does courage (or lack of courage) play a role with your
clients' journey?
• What can a coach do to instill courage in the individual being
coached?
• Why recognize the nine courage killers?
Courage is an innate quality that resides within the core of every
human being. Simply by giving ourselves permission to summons
our personal courage, we encourage those around us, making
courage contagious; hence, transforming our environment. How
receptive are you to embracing this ancient virtue?
About Our Speaker:
Sandra Ford Walston, The Courage Expert
http://www.sandrawalston.com/
Global speaker Sandra Ford Walston is
known as "The Courage Expert." Based in
Denver, for over 20 years she has been a
human potential consultant. She is a
certified Newfield Network coach, author
of three books, hundreds of articles and
trainer. She is a trailblazer in the field of
feminine courage, everyday courage and

5. non-gender courageous leadership. She is
certified in the Enneagram and the
MBTI®. Her clients include GE, Agrium,
Inc., QBE, Greenstone, BOC, US Bank and IBM. Sandra says that
she has one calling: to invite people to distinguish and integrate
their innate courage. She enjoys golf, skiing, yoga, travel, cooking,
meditation, reading, and being an 11th Hour Hospice volunteer. Her
article In My Eleventh Hour: "I Wish I’d Had More Courage" has
been internationally published.
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ICF-CO Mini-Presentation:
Presenters: Dr. Lisa Hale
Topic: "Having a Prosperous Coaching Practice"
Dr. Hale will be discussing how to raise
visibility to prospective clients with ease
and grace through service.
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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 - $35 per meeting
ATD-RMC Member Registration (enter code for discount): $30
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the May 11, 2017 Meeting
Upcoming Programs
May 8, 2017: Virtual Program
Drew Bird
"Build Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Assessments into
Your Coaching Practice!"
Help your clients build skills in emotional intelligence…their success
depends on it.

6. What will you take away from this program?
• New thinking on the importance of emotional intelligence in areas
like influence, resilience.
• How developing emotional intelligence can increase personal and
leadership effectiveness.
• An effective approach to work with coaching clients on building
their EQ.
• Knowledge of additional tools & resources on EQ.
• CCEU 1.0 credit through ICF.
Click Here to Register
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June 8, 2017: Monthly Meeting (in-person)
Johnna Bavoso
"Building on Change"
Our June meeting presenter, Johnna Bavoso, will discuss "Building
on Change." Through this presentation, coaches will explore a
deeper understanding of and appreciation for the phenomenon of
change as the most consistent context as we move through life.
We'll review a model that explains the three phases of change,
identifies the difference between chosen and not-chosen change,
and reveals the best way to respond to the anger change creates.
Finally, strategies for managing change effectively are reviewed and
then applied to become an action plan for "Change Builders."
This presentation is sure to be thought-provoking, interactive, fun,
and immediately applicable.
Coaches will learn:
• A model for understanding the three phases of change.
• The concept of chosen and not chosen change and impact on
coachees.
• How to turn anger into energy to facilitate resiliency.
Click Here to Register
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July 13, 2017 Picnic at Sloan's Lake
And The Winner Is . . .
Your vote is in! The April ICF-CO meeting attendees chose beautiful
Sloan's Lake Park for our Annual ICF-CO Picnic to be held on July
13th, at 6:00pm. It's more than food, drinks and good company;
our very own ICF-CO member Paul Duba will lead us in a great
outdoor activity.
Save the date! Bring your family. Invite a colleague. Come join us
for a fun social time and to connect with other ICF-CO members.
Click here for park details.
Thanks for your vote!

7. Share your Expertise! Write an Article for ICF-CO
ICF-CO seeks your article submissions. Our members are our
greatest source of coaching expertise. And, we want our members
to learn from each other. Do you have an idea that might change
someone's perspective? Or, a quick technique that applies to
coaching your clients? Or, a resource to grow your business or
coaching practice? We want to hear from you!
Here's how it works:
• Submit a 750 word or less
article by the 23rd of the month
to be included in the following
month. (For example, submit by
March 23 for the April newsletter).
Include a catchy title, your name,
business name, website, email
address, and a headshot so we
can give you proper credit and promote your business.
• Two articles will be featured each month.
• Submit article to lora@courageouspath.net
Invitation from Jacquie Fedo,
ICF Colorado President-Elect
We would like to get to know you! If you
are available to connect prior to the
chapter meeting at 4pm and/or are
bringing someone new, please contact
me at jfedo@coaching410.com.
I’d love to meet up with you at the
Tavern Lowry!
Calling All Members . . .
Note from ICF-CO Membership Directors
Your ICF-CO Board wants to know you. We would love to know what
your experience has been with ICF-CO so we can better serve you.
Board members will call you individually and request candid
feedback. This is your opportunity to shape the chapter moving
forward. Please be thinking about what's been the best part of your
experience with ICF-CO, and what would make your experience in
the chapter even better? What would increase your participation in
chapter activities?
We thank you, in advance, for chatting with us!
Co-Membership Director:
Donna Read

8. Co-Membership Director:
Chris Coward, PCC
Call for Speakers and Invitation to Play!
Do you have an amazing program for ICF Colorado?
We now have the speaker submission form available on our website.
This includes both in-person presentations for our monthly meeting
as well as virtual programs or workshops delivered outside the
meetings. So if you have a powerful program for our members or
know of someone who does, please fill out one of these forms. Feel
free to contact our Education Directors: Carl Dierschow -
carl.dierschow@smallfish.us or Suzanne Mariner -
integralhealth@solucian.com. Also contact them if you’re thinking of
starting a Special Interest Group (SIG).
Invitation to Play!
The ICF Colorado Education Committee has a few openings for
people who would like to lead a fun and creative brief (10-15
minutes) community-connection activity at the beginning of our
monthly meeting. If you are interested, please contact our
Education Directors, 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.

9. 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
Early-bird (April 14 - May 15): $865
Advanced (May 16 - July 17): $995
Regular (July 18 - August 24): $1,040
Non-Member
Early-bird (April 14 - May 15): $1,080
Advanced (May 16 - July 17): $1,245
Regular (July 18 - August 24): $1,300
Attendance is limited to 1,500 participants.
Registration Open: https://www.eventscribe.com/2017/ICFConverge
/index.asp?launcher=1
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
May 2017
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Q&A SIG
May 11, 2017
6:00PM - 6:50PM
This is an active group of ICF-CO
members seeking to both give and receive
mentoring in building a successful
coaching business.
Guest Facilitator for May SIG: Steve Replin
Steve Replin’s education includes a Bachelor of
Science degree in accounting; a Masters
Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from
NYU with distinction; a Juris Doctor (JD)
degree from the University Of Denver College
of Law; and an LL.M. (master of laws) from the
NYU School of Law, in Taxation. He has had
experience in the areas of intellectual property

10. law, business and commercial finance and early
stage business planning and development.
Facilitator:
Stephanie Wachman
Stephanie@coachinglib.com
CREDENTIALING & CORE COMPETENCIES SIG
May 11, 2017
6:00PM - 6:50PM
This SIG supports coaches who are navigating the process of ICF
Credentialing, with special focus on the key criteria that ICF uses –
the Core Competencies!
It has been exciting to see this group grow, and to see that there
continues to be a significant interest in pursuing additional levels of
credentials. Looking forward to seeing you at our next SIG. If you
have questions, please contact me at 303 974-0947 or e-mail me at
ralphdatema@comcast.net. Thanks - Ralph Datema
People interested in working toward a credential are encouraged to
attend. Please bring the following information:
1) The certification being sought
2) Time line
3) Focus this month
4) What you need from the group this month
Facilitator:
Ralph Datema
ralphdatema@comcast.net
Facilitator:
Walt Hastings, PCC
walthastings@hotmail.com

11. You.On Purpose.TM Create Your Strategic Accountability Plan
SIG
May 11, 2017
6:00PM - 6:50PM
Jacquie Fedo believes that each of us is
created with unique gifts and talents, and
that our greatest purpose is to use them
in service to others. She specializes in
helping those who want to be intentional
with their influence and impact develop a
Strategic Accountability Plan. Is
something holding you back? Want to
achieve what matters most? You. On
Purpose.
Facilitator:
Jacquie Fedo | President-Elect, ICF-CO | CTA Certified
jfedo@coaching410.com
EXPERIENCED COACHES SALON
May 17, 2017
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: see information below
Hosted by: Judy Sabah
5+ Years of Coaching Experience? You’re
Invited to Check Us Out!
The Salon format is a safe place in the home of
one of the participants where experienced
seasoned coaches share their journey as coaches
with other like coaches in open, safe intimate
dialogue, while boring deep into shared
seasoned coach's issues.
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

12. 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
Chris Coward
Co-Membership Director
chris@chriscoward.com
267-226-7935
Donna Read
Co-Membership Director
donna.read@managing4wellness.org
571-217-1434

13. 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

14. info@icfcolorado.org
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