As a coach, you may use CliftonStrengths® when working with clients, but how do you leverage it for your own business growth? Staci Witten, PCC, and Brent O’Bannon, MCC, will help you unlock the potential of your coaching business with the power of CliftonStrengths® and the transformative 10x Business Growth Plan Journal. Join us for an engaging session designed to help ICF coaches scale their businesses confidently and authentically. You'll learn how to apply your strengths strategically, set attainable goals, and experience a live business coaching demonstration by an MCC! Plus, receive a free copy of the 10x Business Growth Plan Journal, a proven tool that has empowered hundreds of clients to achieve exponential growth.

If you have taken the CliftonStrengths® Assessment, be sure to bring your top five Strengths. If you haven't had the opportunity to learn about Strengths, this is your chance to learn from experts!

CCEUs for this Program: 0.5 Core Competency and 0.5 Resource Development Credits

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Join us for an empowering workshop immediately following our chapter program. Staci and Brent will take us to a deeper understanding of how to leverage your strengths in various areas of your business to build stronger client relationships and create a thriving practice. Explore strategies based on your strengths and learn how to develop and utilize the 10x Business Growth Plan in greater detail. We'll take an in-depth look at several areas of the journal to maximize its impact on your business growth. Invest in your business and personal growth with this transformative session! Both Staci Witten, PCC, and Brent O’Bannon, MCC, will offer a “hot seat” opportunity for participants to receive laser-focused coaching and consulting about their business.

CCEUs for this Workshop: 1.5 Core Competency and 0.5 Resource Development Credits

 

Mark your calendar to join us at Celebrate Coaching 2024, our chapter’s seventh annual flagship event that recognizes and celebrates the power of coaching for individuals and organizations. This is a hybrid event, presented in person at the Las Colinas Country Club and on Zoom.

This year, we are honored to announce Pallavi Ridout, ACC, as our Keynote Presenter, followed by a Panel Discussion with a focus on go-to tools, resources, and assessments that drive organizational and client success. The event will also include dedicated time for networking and connecting.

Dance of Connection: Embracing Growth and Purpose in Coaching
Join us for a highly energetic and vibrant talk by our very own local high impact keynote speaker, Pallavi Ridout, ACC.

Pallavi, through her artful storytelling, will help us dive deep, reflect and unearth the fluid connections between learning, purpose and growth that are interwoven within our coaching as well as life experiences. She also brings us practical tips that help us glide into new experiences to achieve powerful breakthroughs.

Keynote CCEUs: 0.5 Core Competency and 0.5 Resource Development Credits

Toolbox for Success: Insights from Top Coaching Professionals
Join us for an enlightening panel discussion moderated by Dr. Dara Rossi, PCC, where coaching experts share their go-to tools, resources, and assessments that drive organizational and client success. Discover the practical applications and transformative benefits of these coaching essentials, and gain valuable insights on how to integrate them into both individual coaching practices and broader organizational strategies. This session is designed to equip coaches and organizations with innovative strategies to enhance effectiveness, foster growth, and achieve measurable outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the field and elevate your coaching and organizational toolkit to new heights.

Panelists
Nicholas Dillon, MS, MA
Tenice Wehmeyer, PCC, PHR
Daniel Stewart, President, Executive Consultant and Coach
Reeshemah Davis, ACC
Shelia Maness, HR Executive

Panel Discussion CCEUS: 0.5 Core Competency and 0.5 Resource Development Credits

Attendee pricing includes a hearty breakfast buffet:
$75 ▪ In-person Member
$85 ▪ In-person Non-member
$50 ▪ Virtual Member
$60 ▪ Virtual Non-member

Sponsor the Event! Or Donate Items for the Attendee Swag Bag or a Raffle Prize!
Sponsorships include attendee tickets plus promotional consideration before, during and after the event. Visit the website for details. Questions? Contact Sponsorships@icf-nt.com.

$1,000 ▪ Platinum
$750 ▪ Gold
$350 ▪ Silver – Chapter Members save $50 – pay just $300!
$100 ▪ Bronze

Donate Items for Attendee Swag Bags!
Not ready to sponsor the event? That’s okay. Be a swag bag sponsor by donating branded items for our attendee swag bags, or consider donating a raffle prize—a book, a coaching session, a gift certificate, a digital course—it’s completely up to you.

Nominations are open for the 2025 ICF-North Texas Board of Directors.

The Nominating Committee is chaired by Staci Witten, 2024 Past President, and includes Laurie Goetz and Alma Weaver Jones.

The Nomination Committee seeks to identify candidates to fill the following open positions:

• President-Elect
• Secretary
• Director of Communications
• Director of Programs
• Director of DEIB
• Director of Special Events

Candidates must be current members in good standing of our chapter, and a member of a local chapter for at least one year. For the President-Elect position, candidates must have served for at least one year as a Director on the ICF-North Texas Board. For all Director positions, our chapter’s strong preference is for candidates to have prior experience as a chapter volunteer and a chapter committee member.

Any member in good standing who wants to self-nominate or wishes to nominate someone else for consideration should complete this Nomination Form.

Thank you for all the submissions to date. We have extended the deadline to September 16, 2024.

Please contact Staci Witten at past-pres@icf-nt.com if you have any questions.

William “Buzz” Butterfield Kolbe passed away peacefully to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 1, 2024, at the age of 69, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle against liver and kidney failure. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey on November 9, 1954, the son of Karl William (Bill) Kolbe and Barbara Bogart Kolbe.

Buzz grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, graduated high school from The Hun School of Princeton (New Jersey), and received his BA in sociology and psychology from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. He earned numerous certifications in leadership training, professional etiquette and corporate coaching and was a highly regarded and sought after leadership development facilitator and life coach.

Buzz began his professional career in the technology industry as Regional Facilities Manager at NORTEL (Northern Telecom, Inc.) in Englewood, Colorado overseeing the purchasing department. He later served as Operations Manager at Rush Creek Solutions in Denver, Colorado where his responsibilities included employee relations and customer service. In 1998, he relocated to Plano, Texas where he was hired as Director of Business Services at XO Communications (NEXTLINK Southwest) in Dallas. This position required Buzz to coach multiple teams in various departments to improve processes, performance and outcomes. It also led him to realize his true passion, personal and corporate coaching and leadership development.

In October 1999, Buzz started Leading WIN, LLC, through which he was able to use his unique skills and business experience to coach clients to find life balance in their work, relationships, finances, spirituality, health and emotional wellbeing. He was a graduate of Leadership Plano Class 18 and was executive director of the program from 2007 to 2011. He also provided leadership development training and coaching to the UT Dallas MBA Program, Leadership McKinney, Leadership Allen and Leadership Wylie. For over twenty years, his training sessions in leadership development, communication skills, emotional intelligence, etiquette, high performance teams, and meeting facilitation made an immeasurable impact on individuals, nonprofit boards, and corporate teams locally and nationally.

Buzz not only used his talents to teach others how to be effective leaders, he “walked the talk.” He served on numerous nonprofit boards and advisory committees in Colorado and Texas, including the Denver Youth Program, Embrace Texas, CASA of Collin County, Arts of Collin County, CITY House, Plano Symphony Orchestra, the Plano Chamber of Commerce, Junior League of Collin County and the International Coach Federation-North Texas, serving as Chapter President in 2007.

Memories of Buzz will be cherished by his two devoted sisters, Kim Kolbe of Roseland, New Jersey and Katie Kolbe of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He will also be forever remembered by dear friends and extended family whose lives he touched in immeasurable ways in Colorado, Maine, Martha’s Vineyard, Oklahoma, New Jersey, and North Texas. He was an active member of his faith community at Christ Church Plano, serving on the Vestry from 2003-2007. A memorial service will be held on September 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Christ Church – 4550 Legacy Drive, Plano, Texas.

To honor Buzz’s memory, in lieu of flowers, at his request a donation is suggested to one of the following: Christ Church Plano (with memo “In Memory of Buzz”; see address above); Embrace Texas (or any of the many nonprofits Buzz impacted); or either of the two leadership programs where an annual scholarship has been established in Buzz’s memory - Leadership Plano (qtego.us/donate/bksf) or Leadership McKinney (https://donorbox.org/embed/buzz-kolbe-scholarship-fund).

ICF launched a credentialing webinar series this year to support members in the ICF credential process. These two webinars, co-hosted by the ICF Professional Coaches, ICF Learning and Development, and ICF Credentials and Standards teams can be accessed through the ICF Learning Portal on the dates listed below. Recorded versions of the webinars will also be made available on the site.

• Renewing Your Credential on September 5
• Mentor Coaching Versus Coaching Supervision on October 3

Participants in the live webinars will receive CCE units automatically in their transcript. Members viewing the recordings can also earn CCE units upon completion of the learning checkpoint.

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From Your Board

Your Board has continued to work hard during the summer months. Here are the highlights from our last Board meeting on August 16, 2024:

• Coming soon, an online ICF-North Texas store. It will be open for a limited time during September and October and offer apparel with the ICF-NT embroidered logo
• The Board decided to make a $500.00 donation to North Texas Food Bank. This donation was provided by ICF Global as part of our Distinguished Chapter designation.
• Our first cohort for pro bono coaching with Success North Dallas has started. If you would like to participate in future cohorts, you can sign up with our Alliances Team (alliances@icf-nt.com).
• An update on planning for “Celebrate Coaching” was received. We are on schedule for a wonderful event on October 18, 2024.
• The new “Listening Groups” project kicked off on August 22. There will be four more focus groups where you, as participants, can help the DEIB gather information and more fully understand what growth and belonging look like. Be looking for more information on how you can participate. It’s only one hour of your time and your feedback will be important for our chapter.
• Our new ACC Credential LINC 2.0 kicked off in August and will be meeting monthly. If you are interested, watch for more information.
• Our new Internal Coach LINC group will kick off in September.

As you can see, there is a lot going on and many ways to get involved. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any of our directors for assistance.

Steve Hendon, PCC
President, ICF-North Texas

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Now You Know

In talking with chapter members, I am often told, “I didn’t know about that.” So, this month, I thought I would list some of the best ways to get “in the know” and to stay “in the know.” Our Chapter Meeting. Our chapter usually meets the second Friday of the month from 11:15 AM – 1:15 PM. You can join us in person at the Las Colinas Country Club which includes lunch. If coming to Las Colinas is not convenient, you can join online via our ZOOM room. Our ZOOM attendees get to fully participate in our meetings. The coaches at Las Colinas can see and hear the coaches on ZOOM and vice versa. We field questions and comments from the country club room and the Zoom rooms. Our meetings begin with timely announcements.

Our Chapter Newsletter. Our monthly newsletter should be in your email inbox on the first Monday of each Month. If you do not see it, look in your spam or junk folder first. If you still don’t see it, reach out to communications@icf-nt.com.

If you are new and would like to learn more about the chapter, you can also go to our website https://www.icf-nt.com. The third item on the menu bar is “News.” Under News you can select “Current Newsletter” or “Past Newsletters.” Reading past newsletters is a great way to learn some of our past activities.

Our Website. You can see it at https://www.icf-nt.com and it is full of information. Sit down in your favorite chair with an iced cold drink and explore. There is so much to see in the different menu areas. One area I would suggest that you check out frequently is under “Programs.“ Click on the “Event Calendar.” For most things on the calendar, you can click on them to learn more and register.

Social Media. We are active on all three of the platforms below:

Now, I hope you know and can stay “In the know!"

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ICF-North Texas LINC News

LINC Groups are small interest groups within ICF-North Texas, designed to help our members Learn, Interact, Network and Contribute.We’re thrilled to announce that the ACC Credential Support LINC is back from its summer hiatus and ready to help you reach new heights! 🌟 Whether you’ve been gearing up for the ACC or are just starting your journey, our revamped sessions are designed with YOU in mind. Join us for the launch of ACC v2.0, where we’ll be rolling out exciting new features and insights. This season, we’re thrilled to welcome two new incredible facilitators who bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our program:

• Dara Rossi, PCC – Known for her dynamic approach and in-depth knowledge
• Cheryl Close, MCC – Bringing years of expertise and a passion for empowering coaches

Are you ready to get your ACC? Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, gain confidence, or simply get that extra boost of motivation, this is the perfect opportunity to get the support you need. Don’t miss out on:

• Expert guidance from seasoned professionals
• Interactive sessions tailored to your needs
• A supportive community of fellow coaches.

For more information, email membership@icf-nt.com.


Internal coaches are professionals who work within an organization to provide coaching and development support to employees. ICF-North Texas is starting a LINC group dedicated to the needs and learning objectives of this unique coaching specialty. If interested, email membership@icf-nt.com to receive information about the first meeting targeted for September, 2024.

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New Resource for Members

Missing a CCEU Certificate? ICF-North Texas is excited to announce a new resource designed to make it easier for you to request it. Simply complete and submit a CCEU Reprint Request. Once submitted allow processing time and the reprinted certificate will be emailed to you.

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Connect with ICF Engage - A New Membership Benefit

Connect with the largest professional coaching community in the world. ICF Engage is the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) virtual community. Here, ICF brings the global community together to connect with each other and empower the world through professional coaching. Join ICF here.
See ICF member benefits here.

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Member Snapshot - Mo Bryes

Our Member Snapshot is a glimpse of your fellow members, the great network of resources available to you and the value of belonging to ICF-North Texas. This month our feature is Mo Bryes, Instar Coaching and The Dallas Warren, a wisdom community for women.

Why did you choose to be a member of ICF-North Texas? ICF stood out to me as the premier coaching organization. It was because of ICF that I decided to become a coach. I’m so proud to be a member.

Tell us about the LINC group you are in and why you chose it. The Business Development and Digital Marketing groups. I am missing out on a key venture by not taking advantage of social media platforms. Learning to utilize these services will allow me to reach a larger and more diverse population.

What travel/education/mentoring/collaboration opportunities have you enjoyed through ICF? I went to my first ICF-North Texas meeting and thought I wouldn’t fit in because I’m a recovery coach. I was welcomed with warmth and curiosity.

What is your favorite client story? I worked with a woman facing challenges in every aspect of her life. Although we were only three years apart in age, she appeared much older. Life and addiction had taken a toll on her body, her life and most of all, her spirit. I struggled to find a way to motivate her to fight for her sobriety. She felt useless and without purpose. It reminded me of the scene in Shrek where Donkey is afraid to cross the bridge. Shrek keeps him talking, walking him across the bridge backwards, so Donkey never realizes what's happening. We walked together across her metaphorical bridge.

I might not always know what my clients need or want in their hearts, but I believe they do. With a loving, compassionate, and sometimes tough coach holding a safe space, they find their truth and the permission to act on it.

Today, she is a happy, loving grandmother with a new home, a repaired marriage, and she remains sober. It’s never too late.

What is your client focus? My services include Career, Health and Wellness, Leadership Development, Personal/Life and Small Business/Entrepreneur

What are your credentials and certifications? I’m certified in Case Management, Ethics & Responsibilities, Relapse Prevention, Coaching: Family Recovery, Relationship, Life, and Master Addiction, Safe Conversations, Facilitator, Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP – Unyte-ILS), 200YTT, Polyvagal Institute Trauma Informed Yoga.

Feel free to contact me at mo@instar.coach.