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President's Message | 2026 Midwest Coaches Conference | 2027 Board Election | September Chapter Meeting — The Four Cs of Care: A Framework for Ethical Coaching | October Chapter Meeting — Cognitive Behavioral Coaching for Well-Being | Special Co-Hosting Event — Coaching with a Twist: Improv for Coaches To Evoke Awareness | November Chapter Meeting — From Insights to Impact: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence to Deepen ICF Core Competencies | Coaches and Coffee – Internal Coaches Networking Opportunity | More Upcoming Events | Welcome New Members | Member Credential Congratulations | New Member Orientation | Meeting Recordings | ICF Credentialing Information | Forthcoming Change to ACC Renewal Mentor Coaching Requirement | Volunteer with ICF Iowa + Program Suggestions | And More

Helpful Hint: How to Register for ICF Iowa events

NEWSLETTER
September 2026

 Follow Us!

The Home Stretch

We are officially less than one month away from the ICF Midwest Coaching Conference 2026!

Last month, our Treasurer and I attended the ICF Professional Coaches Midwest In-Person Forum. We connected with chapter leaders across our region, many of whom will attend the conference.

Several people came up to me and told me how excited they were to be visiting Des Moines. I was equally excited to welcome them on behalf of our chapter.

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Chris King 
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2026 Midwest Coaches Conference

Join us for this fantastic conference right here in Des Moines!

Register here  
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2027 Board Election

Elections for your ICF Iowa 2027 Board of Director will begin next week! Please watch your email on September 8th to cast your vote for our incoming board.
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Special Co-Hosting Event

Coaching with a Twist: Improv for Coaches To Evoke Awareness
Presented by Amy Warshawsky, MCC, NBC-HWC and Betsy Salkind, PCC, NBC-HWC
October 21, 2026  |  2:00 - 3:30pm CT

As coaches, we are improvisers; we have structures and skills (competencies), but to apply those most effectively, we must be in the moment, listening, connecting, and co-creating.

In this 90-minute session, we use improv rules and structures from theatre and comedy, as well as those tailored just for coaches, to experiment, play, and learn. You’ll get comfortable with not pre-planning or getting ahead in your coaching conversations, and trust in the bottomless well of ideas and possibilities that we can all (coaches and clients) access.

CCEs: 1.0 Core Competency, 0.5 Resource Development
ICF Iowa members: $20 | Non-members: $25

Register Now
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Internal Coaches and Coffee

Our special interest group for internal organizational coaches will be held (via Zoom) on the fourth Thursday of each month, from 12-1:00 PM. Please join us to share, collaborate, and learn about all things internal coaching!
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
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Welcome New Members

  • Matthew Beimers, Sioux Center, IA
  • Emilia Timmerman, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Member Credential Congratulations

  • Erin Lego, PCC, Granger, IA
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New Member Orientation

The new member orientation will be on the second Wednesday of each month, from 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM.
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Meeting Recordings

Past meeting recordings are available on our website under Event > Meeting Recordings.  Please log in to view.
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ICF Credentialing Information

Please join us for the 2026 ICF Credentialing Webinar Series, an on-demand webinar series where you'll explore the ICF credentialing process and gain insights into the value of ICF credentials.

Who is This For?
  • Coaches who want to learn more about the ICF credentialing process.
  • Team coaches who want to learn more about the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC).
  • Credentialing candidates who are eligible to take the exam.
  • Coach educators and chapter leaders who want to enhance their familiarity with the ICF credentialing process.
  • Individuals interested in experiencing coaching who want to learn about the value of hiring a credentialed coach.
Course Details
The 2026 ICF Credentialing Webinar Series supports chapters in sharing the value of ICF credentials. This series offers clear, accessible guidance on the credentialing journey – from your first application to renewal and everything in between.

ICF Credentials & Standards staff have partnered with ICF Professional Coaches to offer live webinars throughout the year, each hosted by a different ICF region. After each live session, ICF Learning and Development will upload the recording for on‑demand viewing.

Access the 2026 ICF Credentialing Webinar Series HERE (you must be logged into coachingfederation.org to access this series through the ICF Learning Portal).
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Forthcoming Change to ACC Renewal Mentor Coaching Requirement

As part of your continued professional development, mentor coaching plays an important role in helping you refine your skills and deepen your practice.

Beginning January 1, 2027, any new mentor coaching hours used toward your ICF credential renewal must be completed with a mentor coach who has earned the Mentor Coach Qualification (MCQ).

The MCQ establishes a clear global standard for mentor coaching, which helps ensure your experiences are consistent, transparent, and aligned with ICF expectations.

In July, you will be able to search for mentor coaches who hold the MCQ through the Mentor Coach Registry.

Any mentor coaching hours you’ve completed prior to January 1, 2027, will be accepted for your ACC renewal, even if your credential expiration date is after January 1, 2027. 

Mentor Coach Qualification (MCQ)
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 Volunteer with ICF Iowa

Program Suggestion
Click here to volunteer on an ICF Iowa Committee.
  Click here to submit a program suggestion.

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Benefits of
Being Involved
with ICF Iowa.

Get Involved.
Meet New People.
Have Fun!



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to the Business
Community.

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2026 ICF IOWA CHAPTER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Chapter
President:
Chris King 		Vice-President /
President Elect:
Jen Asplund 		Chapter Past
President:
Erin Lego 		Treasurer:
Erin Husmann

Secretary:
Barb Ranck 		Membership
Director:
Roxanne Galkin 		Marketing
Director:
Brittany Titcomb 		Education
Director:
Scott White

At-Large
Board Member:
Christine Clark 		At-Large
Board Member:
Denise Kyle-Needs 		 At-Large
Board Member:
Natali Justiniano Pahl

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