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NEWSLETTER
March 2026

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The Value of Our Coaching Community

There are three clear reasons why professional coaches worldwide choose to join the ICF. According to Steve Weiss, VP of Professional Coaches, people join the ICF for the strength and reputation of the credential, access to real-time learning, and an opportunity to build a professional network.

But what about local chapters like ours?

Chris King

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: Early Bird Registration

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

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!

Coaches' Circle: Midday Edition

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

It is a place to celebrate your wins and talk about what’s going on in your coaching world. Share experiences in our roles as coaches or what we are creating/building in our businesses. We talk about life outside of coaching as well.

Deepen relationships, inspire, and be inspired.

"Real Talk" Series

March Real Talk: Coach Development & Self-Mastery
Friday, March 27 — 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

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!

Welcome New Members

Zoya Arora

New Member Orientation

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

Meeting Recordings

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

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

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

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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