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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Katricia Cleveland

Katricia provides individual and group coaching for women who are ready to get out of their heads and into action. Her work focuses on helping clients gain clarity, build confidence, and take intentional steps toward the lives and leadership they desire. Get to know Katricia>>

Hongmei Huang

Hongmei collaborates with leaders on organizational design, strategic leadership, and impactful influence. She bridges this with deeply transformative personal coaching supporting individuals as they navigate career pivots, advancements, and transitions. Learn about Hongmei>>

Dr. Jon E. Russell

Jon loved coaching so much, he resigned from pastoring after 30 plus years and went into training for coaching. He specializes in Leadership, growth and spiritual life coaching. Learn about Jon>>

LOOKING FOR NEW AND MEANINGFUL WAYS TO SERVE OUR MEMBERSRenew the Navigator program?

What could shift in your coaching practice, business, or leadership journey if you had direct access to an experienced coach for guidance and conversation?

The ICFTN Navigator Program matches a skilled ICFTN coach with a member who is seeking expert advice or conversation around a variety of issues, including: use of AI, business development, team coaching, etc. The program was well-received in the past, and we're looking to revive it to serve our current members.

Please respond to the VERY brief survey below so we can determine the level of interest and potential for recruiting navigators (survey has only 3 questions).

NOTE: This survey closes on Monday, July 6, 2026

NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Stephanie Martin

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AUTO-RENEWAL

Renewing and new members: don't forget to take advantage of our auto-renewal option for membership. If you would like to go ahead and switch to auto-renew, you can do that by renewing your membership early as well.

Not yet a member and curious about joining? Learn more here.

If you have questions about our auto-renewal, please contact Director of Membership, Matthew Kodsi at [email protected].

HOW DO I FIND A MENTOR?

In response to a number of questions, we want to make sure everyone knows that you can find Mentor coaches on the Find A Coach page of our website. That page is accessed under the ICFTN Coaches tab.

ICFTN WANTS TO CONNECT WITH YOU!

There are amazing things happening in the chapter and we want to keep you in the loop. In addition to the newsletter, we are on social media and text messaging!


ENGAGE WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Not sure where or how to follow ICFTN on social media?

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Follow, Follow, Follow

Follow us on Facebook, InstagramLinkedInTwitter and YouTube! What will you find there?

  • Monthly Member Spotlight
  • New Member Spotlights
  • Chapter Meeting Postings
  • DEIB Livestream Events
  • Workshop Postings
  • Spotlights of Coach Accomplishments
  • And so much more!

And, ICFTN wants to follow you too. Message us on Facebook with your social media handles and we'll follow you back.

TEXT MESSAGING

We've got Text Messaging! We realize that important emails may not always reach your inbox, so we’ve created a remedy. No longer will you miss registering for a meeting or a live event. News and links will be sent directly to your phone so you can register or join on the spot. We are so excited to offer this service to you! If your phone number is on your profile, you will automatically be added. If not, or if you want to add another number, then you can sign up by texting the word ICFTN to 55444. Just provide your First and Last name and you will be immediately added to the service. 


Keep up to date with your fellow members on our Community News page. You can find Member Kudos, the New Member Corner, and Welcome to New and Renewing Members here.

Welcome New & Returning All Access Members

Please give a warm welcome (or welcome back!) to our NEW and RENEWING All Access Members.

Bill Burtch, Harmony Coaching & Consulting

Chris Berry, Coaching Conversations

Emily Greer, Greer Leadership Solutions

Jon Veazey, Leadership Coaching & Consulting

Julie Cookson, Cookson Management Consulting

Leigh Ann Roberts, Circle Center Consulting, LLC

Matthew Kodsi, Bridging Journeys Coaching

Michael Humphrey, B&M Global Leadership Coaching

Michele Bendekovic, Faegre Drinker

Mildred Clark, Love Alive

Nasiya Acklen, NasVernie

Nila Jennings, Fusion Coaching and Consulting Group

Pam Reaves, Coaching Simplified DBA Pam Reaves Coaching & Consulting LLC

Sabra Stuermer, Independent Coach

Sandy Hamilton, Brentwood Baptist Church Center for Christian Coaching

New Member Orientation Dates 

8/14/2026

11/13/2026

Member Note: Don't hesitate to contact ICFTN Assistant, Celeste Shepherd, if you need any assistance renewing an affiliation, filling out your profile, or navigating the site.

As a new All Access Member, you will receive a Connector within 30 days of joining the chapter. ICFTN Connectors help you feel welcome, engaged and involved in activities and events during your first 90 days of affiliation. The Connector is there for you to answer any questions you may have and offer to be a resource as you become oriented to the chapter. 

In addition to the many benefits of the ICF Global, the ICF TN local chapter provides coaches with the personal connections that can only be gained through community. Click here for a description of all the benefits your Tennessee Chapter ICF membership conveys. 

Member Support

ICFTN hopes you are finding great success as a coach in 2025. We’ve found that doing this together really makes a difference and we are excited that you are part of our group.

 As a matter of fact, would you like to become an integral part of ICFTN as a volunteer?

Click the link to fill out a Volunteer Interest Form.

Get Involved

Mentor Coaches

Are you a Mentor Coach? List yourself as one of ICFTN's Mentor Coaches by following the instructions here

Roadmap to Affiliation

Check out the roadmap to joining the ICFTN Chapter. With hyperlinks to our website and social media pages, we make it easy to navigate and discover more about the benefits and highlights of chapter affiliation. 

Our infographic gives a three-point summary of who we are.

Send Your Members News Or Testimonial

If you have Member News, such as career and business news items (company name change, accreditation, significant award, etc.), please send that information to ICFTN Assistant, Celeste Shepherd.

Support your fellow coaches by letting them know how ICFTN affiliation can benefit them. Please share the value you get from chapter affiliate. Submit your testimonial to the ICFTN president at [email protected].

Update Your Member Profile

Instructions for How To Update Your Member Profile>>

Contact Celeste at [email protected] if you need help updating your profile.

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Community News is archived upon publication of the next month's newsletter.