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January 2017
Message from Dr. Lisa Hale
2017 President
Happy New Year ICF-CO Community! May
2017 be an inspired year for you and all
you touch!
That's what we do, isn't it? We touch
others. We coach others to be their most
inspired selves.
In order to do that we must keep the four
pillars of a prosperous coaching practice
rock solid. What are they you ask?
1. Coach a lot. This means to coach and
serve often and deeply. No activity allows
you to improve your own skill better than doing it, and getting active
feedback (through results and through running game tape on your
sessions with your coach). Remember, The most prosperous coaches
are in fact superb at what they do.
2. Be coached by an excellent coach. Find someone who is
where you want to be as a coach to work with you; or someone who
has skills or an approach that you can learn from. This supports a
great practice (whatever size and type you wish) by advancing your
ability to coach; by keeping your inner world clean of unconscious
baggage; and by helping you be guided to create exactly what you
wish to create in your life and practice. This keeps your tank full so
that you may serve others. Finally, it is very difficult to believe in
the value of coaching if you are not yourself willing to invest in it for
yourself.
3. Invest in your own professional development. Invest in
expanding your skills, your personal growth and your knowledge.
Books, videos, courses, and programs all contribute to your
professional development.
4. Be part of a community of excellent coaches. This is why our
community, ICF-CO is such a boon to each and every one of us.
Create great relationships with other coaches.
IN THIS ISSUE:
President's Message
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:
Dana Wodtke
2017 ICF-CO
Leadership Team
Members Only Vendor
Savings Program
2017 January Monthly
Meeting
Upcoming Programs
Special Interest Groups
(SIGs)
General Meeting Information
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Just today, I was coached by someone wonderful. This person is part
of our community of coaches. I was asked a question (naturally):
What is great about that for you?
This question is not particularly extraordinary. The space to explore
that question however, is extraordinary.
This is what we bring to the people we serve.
Our chapter is here to serve you, so that you may best serve others.
Please look for our board announcement/vote email coming to you
under separate cover in the next week.
Wishing you a wonderful transition into 2017,
Dr. Lisa Hale
President
Lisa@focusedleadershipconsulting.com
505-690-3354
MEMBERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT:
Dana Wodtke
I’m a dating and career coach for people
that are ready to live the life they want!
Yes, dating and career coaching are very
similar! It is all about you being your best,
confident, authentic self! I help you
translate your emotional desires into a
tangible plan to move forward to find
balance, fulfillment, love, confidence,
spiritual alignment and a soulmate. I
intuitively read your energy using a system
called Higher Alignment, deeply listen and
reflect back to you what I see- the real you. Not the one that you
can fake out on assessment tests or the person you think you are or
the person you were told to be- I see the real you. My mission is to
guide you and support you to be free of all those old patterns so that
you are truly free and can create the life you truly deserve, sharing
your gifts with a partner and the world.
Click here to read more
2017 ICF-CO Leadership Team
Here is our Leadership Team for 2017. We are excited to begin a
new year and continue the momentum we created in 2016.
President: Dr. Lisa Hale
President Elect: Jacquie Fedo
Treasuer: Reuel Hunt
Co-Education Director: Suzanne Mariner
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Co-Education Director: Carl Dierschow
Marketing Director: Andy Scantland
Co-Membership Director: Donna Read
Co-Membership Director: Chris Coward
Communications Director: Lora Polowczuk
Secretary: Monica McNulty
Credentialing Director: Walt Hastings
Conference Chairs: Jim & Ruth Sharon
Past President: Greg Aden
To learn more about each member of the Leadership Team, please
visit http://icfcolorado.org/leadership-team/
Walt Hastings Appointed to New Leadership Position as
Credentialing Director
A new leadership position has been created to emphasize the
importance of ICF credentialing within the Colorado Chapter. Walt
Hastings, PCC, has accepted this responsibility. His work will be to
highlight the value of being credentialed and to assist interested
members through the credentialing process. Several avenues for
accomplishing this are being explored, including a support group for
those seeking credentialing, a monthly ICF Competencies SIG, and a
once-a-year mentor coaching class (several have been led by our
co-founder, Judy Sabah). In addition, we will be honoring members
who have recently attained a new ICF credential.
Whether your interest is in obtaining the ACC, the PCC or the MCC
credential, if you have questions about the credential process, the
right pathway for you (ACTP, or ACSTH or portfolio) and the
requirements for each credential, please contact Walt Hastings at
303-526-9490 or e-mail at walthastings@hotmail.com
Suzanne Mariner and Carl Dierschow,
2017 Education Directors
Carl Dierschow and Suzanne Mariner are looking forward to serving
the chapter as Co-Education Directors. They are in the process of
reviewing programs and events for the year and incorporating the
feedback provided in our recent survey. If you have questions or
ideas regarding programs for the year, please contact them:
Suzanne Mariner 303-910-9534
integralhealth@solucian.com | 303-910-9534
Carl Dierschow
carl.dierschow@smallfish.us | 970-225-6889
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January 2017 Monthly Meeting
Mark your calendar and join us!
January 12, 2017
"Inner Connection Motivates – An Introduction to Compassionate
Communication"
Speaker: Kathy Ziola, MA
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
This interactive presentation will provide an experience of
Compassionate Communication, a powerful model that coaches can
use for professional and personal development, as well as add to the
toolbox for supporting clients. Using the rich set of principles and
skills of Compassionate Communication we will explore inquiry that
leads to clarity of purpose and commitment to effective action.
Participants will gain insight and tools to:
• Get to the heart of the matter
• Help Clients move out of stories and resistance and into action
• Support self-responsibility
About Our Speaker, Kathy Ziola, MA:
Kathy Ziola, MA, Center for Nonviolent
Communication Certified Trainer. Kathy has
facilitated workshops and retreats in
communication, relationships, personal
growth, and stress management over the
past 35 years. She has been teaching
Compassionate Communication/Nonviolent
Communication since 2005. Through her

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business, Communication Works, Kathy
provides communication training, Empathic
Life Coaching and psychotherapy to a wide
variety of individuals, couples, and
businesses. She is delighted to be facilitating her 8 month NVC
Immersion and Trainer Development program for the sixth year. It
is her passion to support others in having the quality of relationships
they truly desire, relationships based on honesty and compassion,
and true presence. www.nvctrainingsource.com | 970-216-8597 |
Kathy@nvctrainingsource.com
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ICF-CO Mini-Presentation:
Presenter: Jacquie Fedo
Topic: G.R.O.W. Coaching Model
Let’s dig into the powerful G.R.O.W. model
with an interactive coaching exercise!
Jacquie Fedo has over 21 years of business
experience in the medical device industry
working for companies like Medtronic, Inc.
and Baxter Healthcare. She is highly skilled at
facilitating complex yet collaborative efforts
to drive new market development growth and
real business results.
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PLEASE NOTE: Everyone must register for the monthly meetings &
events including ICF Colorado members
Cost:
ICF Colorado Members (Professional and Affiliate): Free
Non-Members: $30
ATD-RMC Member Registration (enter code for discount): $30
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the January 12, 2017 Meeting
Upcoming Programs
February 9, 2017:
Micki McMillan
"Direct Communication – Where Courage Meets Integrity"
April 13, 2017:
Michael J. Marx, MBA, EdD, PCC, CPCC
"How Would You Feel if Someone Complained About You as a
Coach?"
May 11, 2017:
Sandra Ford Walston, The Courage Expert | "Courage — An INside
Job!"
To learn more and register, please visit http://icfcolorado.org
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Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
January 2017
BUSINESS MENTORING SIG
January 12, 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.
Facilitator:
Stephanie Wachman
Stephanie@coachinglib.com
CREDENTIALING & CORE COMPETENCIES SIG
January 12, 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!
COACHING CREDENTIAL SUPPORT GROUP
Are you interested in working toward an ICF credential? Would you
like peer support and accountability? If your answer is “yes,” we
invite you to join our support group. Beginning in January, the Core
Competency SIG, led by Walt Hastings, will be expanded to include
those interested in working toward a credential at any level. This
modified SIG will be facilitated by Walt Hastings, Carl Dierschow and
Ralph Datema. We will have our initial meeting at 6:00 p.m.,
preceding our January ICF meeting, on January 12, 2017. At this
meeting, all present will have the opportunity to provide wisdom on
how this group can best serve your needs.
Facilitator:
Carl Dierschow
carl.dierschow@smallfish.us
Facilitator:
Ralph Datema
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Facilitator:
Walt Hastings, PCC
walthastings@hotmail.com
TASKAGE™ SIG: Why Things Aren't Getting Done
January 12, 2017
6:00PM - 6:50PM
The best predictors of enduring success
and exceptional performance are
perseverance and attitude. Powerful
coaches leverage frameworks addressing
Grit, Mindset, and Taskage™ (‘baggage of
the task’). Discover how to help your
clients realize their REAL goals more
efficiently, more effectively ... PERIOD!
Facilitator:
Michelle Sugerman | PMP, PCC
Michelle@LeadingSynergies.com
EXPERIENCED COACHES SALON
January 18, 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

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General Meeting Information
Regular Monthly Meetings
Members: No Charge
Non-Members / Guests: $30 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

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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

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Greg Aden
Past President
Greg@AdenLeadership.com
469-879-8211
info@icfcolorado.org
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