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President's Message | 2026 Midwest Coaches Conference — Early Bird Registration | January Chapter Meeting — Embodiment Coaching Master Class | February Chapter Meeting — The Power of Presence | March Chapter Meeting — Virtual Networking | State of the Chapter | "Real Talk" Series | Coaches and Coffee – Internal Coaches Networking Opportunity | Coaches' Circle: Midday Edition | Meeting Recordings | ICF Credentialing Information | More Upcoming Events | Volunteer with ICF Iowa + Program Suggestions | And More

Helpful Hint: How to Register for ICF Iowa events

NEWSLETTER
January 2026

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The Human Touch

I have never been more optimistic about the future of the coaching profession than I am right now.

I say this despite the never-ending barrage of change, disruption, technological advances, and fear-inducing headlines warning that artificial intelligence could wipe out entire industries.

Fortunately for us as coaches, millions of years of human evolution will not be so easily replaced. We are social creatures who crave belonging and connection. We seek to better understand ourselves and others. We long to create meaning in our lives.

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Chris King 
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2026 Midwest Coaches Conference — Early Bird Registration

Early bird pricing for Midwest Coaches Conference in 2026 is now open! Join us for this fantastic conference right here in Des Moines!

Register here: Super Early Bird Registration 

Want to get involved in this fantastic event? Contact Erin Lego for volunteer opportunities!
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State of the Chapter

As we look to 2026, the ICF Iowa Board would like to share an update on key 2025 accomplishments and our outlook for the year ahead. At the core of our ICF Iowa Chapter is our thriving membership base. We warmly welcome all new members who joined us in 2025, as well as those who renewed their membership. We also congratulate everyone who earned a professional credential this year. Our chapter remains committed to professional development, reflected in both the number of credentials earned and the quantity and quality of our educational program offerings.

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"Real Talk" Series

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Join us for some Real Talk! In this series we will discuss the real issues we all face as coaches, entrepreneurs, and humans striving to make a difference. We will share our experience and opinions, not answers. These sessions will not be recorded, as we want to encourage candid conversation and a safe space for all.
 
Do you have suggestions for a Real Talk topic? Are you interested in facilitating a Real Talk conversation? Reach out to any member of the ICF Iowa board!
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Coaches and Coffee - A Monthly Connect for Internal Coaches

Coaches and Coffee is going fully virtual! 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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Coaches' Circle: Midday Edition

Join fellow coaches every Monday at 11:30-12:30 for a chance to connect!

Our calls are focused around accountability. You are invited to share your focus or intention for the upcoming week and your progress from the prior week. It is a place to celebrate your wins, AND to share areas where you are challenged. Conversations primarily revolve around our roles as coaches or business creating/building, yet life outside of coaching also comes into play.

To ensure we all have the opportunity to contribute, the first part of the call is roughly 3 minutes per person as indicated above.

Time remaining is used to network, expand on a topic, etc. 
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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

Are you an ICF Global member seeking an ICF credential?

The 2025 ICF Credentialing Webinar Series is available in the ICF Learning Portal’s Course Catalog. There are six prerecorded sessions:
  • The Value of ICF Credentialing,
  • Reviewing the ICF Credentialing Requirements,
  • Renewing Your ICF Credential,
  • Introduction to the ICF Written Exams,
  • Earning the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching,
  • Updates to the ICF Code of Ethics
A total of 0.5 CCE units in Core Competency and 1.25 CCE units in Resource Development are available upon webinar series completion.


Are you interested in applying for an ICF credential? Do you have questions about renewing your credential or upgrading to the next level? Our ICF Credentials and Standards staff are here to help!

During these one-hour calls, our team will be available to answer all your questions about the credentialing requirements and the process to earn or renew an ICF credential.

Important Details: 
  • The calls are not recorded, so feel free to ask any questions you have.
  • Wordly, an AI translation platform, will be available and provides live translations in over 50 languages.
  • Registration is required to receive the link to attend the call.
Don't miss this opportunity to get all your credentialing questions answered. Register now and take the next step in your professional journey with ICF!

2026 Q&A Call Dates and Times:
March 4 – Applying for a Credential
10:00 a.m. (Eastern) — Registration Link
6:00 p.m. (Eastern) — Registration Link		 August 5 – Applying for a Credential
10:00 a.m. (Eastern) — Registration Link
6:00 p.m. (Eastern) — Registration Link 
April 1 – Renewing Your Credential
10:00 a.m. (Eastern) — Registration Link
6:00 p.m. (Eastern) — Registration Link 		 October 7 – Renewing Your Credential
10:00 a.m. (Eastern) — Registration Link
6:00 p.m. (Eastern) — Registration Link 
June 3 – Applying for a Credential
10:00 a.m. (Eastern) — Registration Link
6:00 p.m. (Eastern) — Registration Link 		  

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Upcoming Events
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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!



Grow Your Exposure 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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