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Upcoming Chapter  Meetings

February 13 Hybrid Chapter Meeting and Program
Coaches Networking and Expertise Session
ICF North Texas Programs Committee

11:15 AM – 1:00 PM CT

In Person at Las Colinas Country Club, 4400 N O’Connor Road, Irving, TX 75061
Or Virtually Via Zoom

In-Person Attendees Registering by January 4: Members - $40 | Non-Members - $50
In-Person Attendees Registering after January 4: Members - $50 | Non-Members: - $60
Virtual Attendees: Members – $30 | Non-Members - $40

CCEUs: 1 Core Competency Credit

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March 13 Hybrid Chapter Meeting and Program
Follow Up Strategies That Will Get More Clients and Close More Sales 
Wanda Allen

Hybrid Meeting  |  11:15 AM – 1:15 PM CT

In Person at Las Colinas Country Club, 4400 N O’Connor Road, Irving, TX 75061
Or Virtually Via Zoom

In-Person Attendees Registering by March 8: Members - $40 | Non-Members - $50
In-Person Attendees Registering after March 8: Members - $50 | Non-Members: - $60
Virtual Attendees: Members – $30 | Non-Members - $40

CCEUs: 0.5 Core Competency Credit | 0.5 Resource Development Credit

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Our LINC Groups—Learn, Interact, Network, and Contribute—are off to a strong start in 2026. These small, special-interest groups offer a meaningful way for members to connect, share, and grow, Thriving Together through community. LINC Groups are a valued benefit of ICF North Texas membership, bringing coaches together around shared interests to deepen relationships and support development.

New to the chapter? The Connection Crew LINC is a great place to meet other new members, ask questions, and explore ways to get involved. The group meets on the second Monday of each month. You’ll find details to join, along with information on all nine ICF North Texas LINC Groups by clicking here.

The Internal Coaches LINC is seeking a new host. If you are interested, please contact Lara Burnside, Director of Membership.

Celebrating Black History Month 2026

At ICF North Texas, we proudly celebrate Black History Month by honoring the powerful legacy, leadership, and resilience of Black communities. This year's chapter theme, Thriving Together: Celebrating Strengths and Expanding Possibilities, reminds us that inclusion fuels growth, not just for individuals, but for the coaching profession as a whole.

As a chapter, we stand with the International Coaching Federation’s global commitment to DEIB by elevating representation, creating equitable policies, and fostering accessible learning environments. These aren’t just initiatives, they’re imperatives.

Let’s use this moment not only to remember but to act, to examine our biases, amplify diverse voices, and co-create spaces where every coach and client feels seen, valued, and empowered.

Message from Nick Dillon, DEIB Director: "Thriving together begins when we believe in the power of every story, every struggle, and every strength. This month, let’s lead with presence, purpose, and the mindset to grow, together."

Interested in learning more? Contact Nick Dillon, DEIB director at deib@icf-nt.com.

Remembering Lee Smith

Thought Leadership Corner

This year, we’re introducing a new thought-leadership feature in our newsletter - short reflections on the ideas shaping coaching today and into the future. I’m grateful to begin the conversation.

When I first thought about what to share, I assumed I would focus on what’s changing in the future of coaching. What kept coming up instead was what isn’t changing. Even as the world becomes more complex and fast-paced, our core coaching skills - curiosity, presence, and partnership - remain essential. For me, coaching is a path to thriving for our clients and ourselves.

I’m seeing clients show up more hurried and overwhelmed than ever before; I feel it too. There’s a constant sense of urgency and an unspoken belief that the only way to keep up is to put your head down and go it alone. Presence slips away, and judgment quickly replaces curiosity. Yet when we intentionally pause, breathe, and reconnect to presence, something shifts. New insights emerge, thinking clears, and hope returns. Through our partnership, thriving becomes possible again.

We know more people are experiencing coaching and recognizing the value it brings. The 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study Executive Summary highlights increasing demand for coaching as we all uncertainty, complexity, and rapid change. Coaching revenues surpassed $5 billion in 2025, and nearly 60% of coaches expect continued growth. That growth is good news for our profession, but even more so for the individuals and communities our work helps transform.

While the world continues to change, what feels steady to me is what remains constant: our ability to offer curiosity, presence, and partnership. In a world that needs it more than ever, those skills make thriving possible and I invite you to practice them with us through conversation and connection at ICF North Texas.

ICF-NT President Natalie Mendez - president@icf-nt.com

Cultivate Clarity. Create Momentum. Join Us at the All Texas Coaches Conference and Retreat
March 5-8, 2026 | Irving, Texas

ICF-North Texas Organization Sponsors

Learn more at SMU.edu

Announcing New ICF North Texas Sponsor

Learn more at psydp.org

Please join us in welcoming The New School of Positive Psychology as a new Chapter Sponsor. Their award-winning program is rooted in positive psychology, an evidence-based discipline that combines psychology, philosophy, and positivity to foster meaningful change. We appreciate your support for our chapter.

ICF-NT members and guests receive a FREE training program in Positive Evolutionary Psychology. Upon completion, students will receive a graduate diploma in Positive Evolutionary Psychology.

Visit gradu.online online for more information.

February Monthly Observances

• Black History Month
  
• Feb 14 - Valentine's Day
• Feb 16 - President's Day

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