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Jason Jones	ICF-MN fills my bucket!! I look forward to the in person meetings to connect with my tribe of coaches and enjoy the way of being only coaches embody. It energizes me.	https://s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Jason_Jones_1992631113.jpg
Bev Lutz	ICF membership provides incredible professional networking opportunities, professional and personal growth, and opportunities to explore my strengths as I volunteer in service of my profession. My chapter really helps me stay current with coaching, thought leadership, and learn-n-earn (CEU’s) from professional development events. But it’s the supportive coach-friends and collaborators who have made membership for me priceless.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/BevLutz1_669008720.jpg
Irene Kelly	Being a member of ICF offers me the opportunity for certification by the industry professional standard bearer; being a member of ICF Minnesota connects me to my professional peers for networking and collaboration. Membership in both establishes me as “credible” and provides me opportunities to learn and grow.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Irene_Kelly_1100387880.jpg
Mary Kay Delvo	Being a member of ICF-Minnesota helps me continue to bring my 'best self' to my clients.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Mary_Kay_Delvo_1259784960.jpg
Trish Perry	ICF-MN gives me a place to authentically connect and share with other coaches. I have created long lasting friendships, collaborations and mentorships that have profoundly enriched my life and my business.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Trish_Perry_25161695.jpg
Ann Marie Forshay	ICF MN has provided me with crucial connections to other entrepreneurs and colleagues who share similar goals and challenges in their businesses. It's a welcoming place full of great ideas that have moved me forward both professionally and personally.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Ann_Marie_Forshay_1469170036.jpg
Sara Krisher	ICF Minnesota is the place to be if you're a coach or you're interested in the coaching profession. We come together to connect, grow and give because we are stronger together than we are apart.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Sara_Socwell_63997586.jpg
Lance Hazzard	I chose to get involved with the ICF Minnesota Chapter to be part of a community of coaches who help our clients grow and achieve their goals. This organization brings great content to our coaching community and enables opportunities to learn and collaborate in multiple ways.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Lance_Hazzard_1065569928.jpg

July 2025

Catalyst

Vision
ICF Minnesota is a trusted, inclusive, and sought-after catalyst for growth in the coaching community.

Mission

ICF Minnesota celebrates and promotes the development of a diverse community of coaches dedicated to serving others inclusively and equitably.

Letter from the President

Dear ICF Minnesota Community,

Ah!

The onset of summer…in Minnesota.

97-degree heat that scorches the bottom of your bare feet one day, then a 30 degree drop the next.

Life and current events can also mirror these up-down unpredictable waves of weather.

You may be experiencing similar uncertainties related to topics such as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging (DEIJB), and/or the fast-moving influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in coaching. read more...

Upcoming Events

Wine-Down with AI for Coaches

Register here
Facilitator: Princess Paula
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Modernwell, 2909 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Coaching Across Differences:
Building Authentic Connections in a Dynamic World

Register here

Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Location: Zoom

Chapter News

Gaston Award Nominations!

We are looking forward to a special night in September to honor recipients of our
Gaston Award.

The Gaston Award Honors an Individual for their selfless leadership and significant and sustained contributions to the Coaching Profession and the ICF Minnesota Chapter.

Please be a part of this special event by submitting your nominations by July 11, 2025.

In-Person Book Group

Watch for our first in-person book group this August where we’ll explore Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay by Cyndie Spiegel—a powerful reminder that even in challenging times, small moments of beauty and meaning can help restore our inner reserves.

This is a space for all of us, as coaches and human beings, who give so much to others to pause, reconnect with their own well-being, and find renewed strength to serve with presence and purpose.

Location (planning on a metro park) and August date TBD. Watch for more details in the August Catalyst.

Loretta Diez Coaching Training Scholarship

ICF Minnesota is on a mission to promote the development of a diverse community of coaches dedicated to serving others inclusively and equitably. One way we strive to do this is through our Loretta Diez Coaching Training Scholarship to help make becoming a coach financially easier.

We established the Loretta Diez Coach Training Scholarship in honor of Loretta Diez, a former ICF Minnesota coach and board member who passed away in 2024. Loretta exemplified the character traits we wish to honor, celebrate, and embody. She was paralyzed in a car accident at the age of 22 and her attitude, accomplishments, contributions, and approach to life inspire us to pursue our dreams with courage, tenacity, resilience, honesty, kindness, humor, integrity and hope.

Through this scholarship we hope to honor her life and help usher in the next generation of incredible coaches. The nomination window is now open and will close on July 18, 2025.

If you or anyone you know would like to apply, please use this application or reach out with any questions.