As coaches, we have a unique role in fostering inclusive leadership and belonging. This interactive session will explore how the ICF’s Core Competencies align with ICF’s ongoing global commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). We will discuss key insights from the Global DEIB meeting, share strategies for embedding inclusion into our coaching practice, and examine how our work supports leaders in creating equitable and psychologically safe spaces. This session will focus on practical coaching applications, avoiding legal and political discourse while strengthening our impact as inclusive coaching professionals.

CCEUs for this Program: 1 Core Competency Credit

 

ICF-North Texas is exploring a partnership with the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP).

Join us in person for a social gathering on Wednesday, April 9, 5:00 – 7:30 PM at Ford’s Garage, 3904 North Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75093. ACMP is providing light appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. Come network and explore how we might build a local partnership.

For more information on ICF and ACMP’s Global task force to explore this partnership, go here.

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We are thrilled to launch the ICF-North Texas Speakers Bureau, an opportunity for our members to elevate the visibility and transformative impact of coaching with local organizations as a speaker on behalf of our ICF-North Texas chapter. Sign up now for our upcoming workshops. Coaches must attend the workshops to participate. For questions on the Speakers Bureau, please contact alliances@icf-nt.com.

Speakers Bureau Training Session 1: April 23, 12:00 - 1:00 PM CT
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VS4E30xkSca0UXWfhHGLDA#/registration

Speakers Bureau Training Session 2: April 30, 6:00 - 7:00 PM CT
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/39tc4D26TBuOphYrxP1WEg#/registration

Hold the date and make plans to join us for From Burnout to Breakthrough: EQ and Wellbeing for Educational Leaders, a special ICF-North Texas International Coaching Week event presented in partnership with SMU.

This inspiring panel discussion features leaders in the education field sharing stories, strategies, and insights on how coaching supports emotional intelligence, leadership, and growth in schools and across communities.

Whether you’re an education leader, a coach working in the education space, or simply passionate about supporting educators, this event is for you.

Stay tuned for more details. Mark your calendar and plan to join us!

 We are thrilled to share that ICF-North Texas has been recognized as one of the winners of the 2024 Chapter Recognition Awards! Out of 142 chapters worldwide, our chapter stood out for its exceptional contributions and impact in key areas, including:

• Establishing a strong, credible presence for professional coaching in our community.
• Advancing the coaching profession through education, advocacy, and engagement.
• Strengthening membership engagement and infrastructure.
• Building a foundation of sustainable governance.
• Ensuring financial stability for long-term success.
• Championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).

This achievement reflects the dedication and commitment of our incredible members, volunteers, and board members. Thank you for your passion, service, and collaboration in elevating our chapter and the coaching profession!

ICF-North Texas is proud to honor Cheryl Close as the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Service Award! This prestigious award recognizes a chapter member who has made outstanding contributions to both the coaching profession and our chapter.

Cheryl’s dedication, passion, and commitment to advancing coaching and supporting our community have been truly exceptional. Her impact is felt in countless ways, and we were delighted to celebrate her achievements at our February meeting.

Congratulations, Cheryl, on this well-deserved recognition!

Hello ICF North Texas Coaches! We are celebrating our chapter’s 30-year anniversary and want to kick it off by celebrating you! Please share any recent wins or successes with us so we can give you a shout-out at the next meeting. Whether it’s a small triumph or a major milestone, let's inspire and celebrate each other. Share your win here.

The 2025 All Texas Retreat and Conference, held March 20–23 at Camp Allen in Navasota, was the biggest yet—drawing over 150 coaches from across Texas and beyond. Among them were more than two dozen ICF-North Texas (ICF-NT) members who enjoyed three days of dynamic learning, CCEU opportunities, meaningful networking, and some well-deserved relaxation in the Piney Woods.

The annual event is hosted by the Texas Coaches Coalition (TCC), a collaborative effort among the four ICF chapters in Texas. ICF-NT’s own Mina Brown served as President of the 2025 TCC Board. Additional ICF-NT members on the 2025 TCC Board are Susan Daniel, Ginnie Plauche, Wendy Lee, Marie Raines, and Tim Kincaid.

Three ICF-NT members received special honors for their outstanding contributions to the TCC:

• CurVie Burton, TCC founding member and first-ever TCC President, was recognized as President Emeritus.
• Cheryl Close also received President Emeritus honors for her leadership and years of dedicated service.
• Steve Coxsey was celebrated for his exceptional work as TCC Treasurer, Board Member, and founding member.

Mark your calendars: The 2026 All Texas Retreat and Conference will take place March 5–8 at the Omni Las Colinas—much closer to home!

• Super Early Bird registration is $499 through midnight, April 7.
• Early Bird registration is $599 through December 15.

For more details, to register, and make your room reservation at Omni Las Colinas at the special TCC rate, visit: 👉 https://www.texascoachescoalition.org/2026-conference.

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