October 2025 Newsletter - ICF-North Texas

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Board Message

Kim Spikes

ICF North Texas Director of Sponsorships

sponsorships@icf-nt.com

October 2025

October Board Message – Kim Spikes

When I joined ICF-North Texas last year, I went to my very first event thinking I’d meet a few people and maybe learn a thing or two. Instead, I left as the entire Sponsorship Committee, party of one. Thankfully, Susan Daniels and Corinna Hagen soon joined me, saving me from talking to myself at meetings.

From that point on, I was all in, attending my first board meeting, engaging with amazing members, and feeling instantly part of a community that cheers you on and has your back.

One way to support and strengthen our community is through our Sponsorships program. It connects members with valuable products and services, often at a discount, while helping us keep event costs low. It also allows us to host free gatherings, like this year's International Coaching Week celebration at SMU.

Welcome New Members!

We are so happy you have joined us.

Full Member:
Dennis Dabney
Paige Decker, ACC
Molly Endres
Stacey Lane, PCC
Jie Wu, PCC

Congratulations to Our New Credential Holders!

John Broady, PCC
Reeshemah Davis, PCC
LaToya Haynes, PCC

Get Involved

DEIB Volunteer Request: The DEIB committee is seeking volunteers to serve, bringing your ideas, creativity, new perspectives, and creative ways to support our chapter's DEIB initiatives. We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 3:30 PM. For more information contact Nick Dillion, Director of DEIB at DEIB@icf-nt.com.

Communication Volunteers
The Communications Team manages how the chapter shares information with its members and the coaching community. For more information contact Reeshemah Davis at communications@icf-nt.com.
~ Comms Squad (4 people needed): Visit the various ICF-NT platforms (FB, IG, LinkedIn) to like the post AND provide a comment to assist our algorithms. Time commitment: approximately half-hour per month.
~ Committee Members (2 people needed): Join the committee to assist with brainstorming ideas, helping with communication requests, creating content, and attending committee meetings (Quarterly, Day/Time TBA). Time Commitment: 2 hours per month.

Join a LINC

Learn Interact Network Contribute

Members are welcome to join these LINC groups:

ACC Credential Support LINC
PCC Credential Support LINC
MCC Credential Support LINC
Business Building LINC
Digital Marketing LINC
Ready to Retire - Now, Later, or Never? LINC
Road to Advanced Coaching Mastery LINC
Connection Crew LINC
Internal Coaches LINC

If you are interested in learning more about the currently active LINC groups, contact Cheryl Close for more information.

Upcoming Chapter Meeting

30 Years of Impact – The Evolving Power of Coaching

Featuring a dynamic panel of distinguished coaches and organizational leaders, this two-hour hybrid luncheon will share real-world insights and solutions to inspire and equip attendees with practical ideas for navigating change and building future-ready workplaces.

ACMP Partnership

The ACMP Texas Chapter (that’s Association of Change Management Professionals) is hosting a fall networking event in Plano on October 16, 2025. You are invited to join us for a high-octane opportunity to connect with some of the best Change Management Professionals in the DFW region.

Thursday, October 16, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 PM CT
Ford's Garage - Fuel (light appetizers) provided by ACMP Texas!

Here’s the Event Registration page with all the details: ACMP Texas Fall Networking

ACMP Texas will provide light appetizers for registered attendees. The agenda is focused on connecting attendees and growing their knowledge of ACMP as well as of organizations such as yours.

Revving Up Connections: A Networking Pit Stop
Get ready for a high-octane experience and race to register now for the North Texas Fall Change Mingle!

Member Orientation

Friday, November 21, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 PM CT

Registration is required. Please register here.

All members are invited to join our next Member Orientation on November 21 via Zoom. Member Orientation is your opportunity to:

Meet and connect with other chapter and board members
Learn about chapter activities and events offered
Learn about opportunities to help you grow as a coach and/or your business
Discover ways to plug in and engage within the Chapter

Fort Worth Welcomes ICF Southeast Region Leadership Conference: Connectedness, Community, and the Future of Coaching

The Southeast Regional Conference of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) was held in Fort Worth on September 24-26. As always, this event was an energizing opportunity for chapter leaders to come together around the theme of Connectedness, Community, and the Future of Coaching. As leaders, we explored how to maintain the human connection at the heart of coaching in today’s rapidly evolving world, where artificial intelligence and new technologies are reshaping how we live and work.

At the kick-off reception, ICF-North Texas chapter board and past presidents welcomed chapter leaders from SE Region states, where seven current and past ICF-NT chapter presidents shared brief insights into ICF-NT's enduring success that contributed to our remarkable four-time ICF recognition as Outstanding Chapter. Pictured from left are Natalie Mendez (president elect), Dara Rossi (president), Steve Hendon (past president), Staci Witten, Tim Kincaid, Mike Caracalas, and Alma Weaver Jones.

ICF-North Texas Organization Sponsor

Learn more at SMU.edu

October Monthly Observances

National Hispanic Heritage Month (ends October 15)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October Holidays and Observances:
October 1: International Day of Older Persons
October 3–4: Yom Kippur (Friday evening to Saturday evening)
October 10: World Mental Health Day
October 11: National Coming Out Day
October 13 (Monday): Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples’ Day in some states)
October 24: United Nations Day
October 31: Halloween

Contact Information

President Dara Rossi, PhD, PCC	President-Elect Natalie Mendez, PCC	Secretary Tara Hesson, ACC
Treasurer Rory Brannum, ACC	Past President Steve Hendon, PCC	Alliances Mayme Doumbia, PCC
Communications Reeshemah Davis, PCC	Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging Nicholas Dillon	Membership Cheryl Close, MCC
Programs Susan Daniel, PCC	Sponsorships Kimberly Spikes, ACC	Special Events OPEN