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June Message from the President

Posted by EmilyDyer on 06/01/2026 12:00 am  

Momentum, Community,  and the Future of Coaching Anna Walker, MBA, PCC | ICFTN President As we move into the summer season, I want to celebrate the incredible momentum our chapter has built this year. Together, we have continued to create a more visible, connected,...

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New Member Spotlight: Cammi McClurg

Posted by EmilyDyer on 05/26/2026 12:00 am  

Company Name: TBD – website and official information coming later this summer! What type of coaching do you do? Working with both individuals and teams, I help leaders at all levels grow in self-awareness, sharpen their leadership effectiveness, and navigate the challenges that co...

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New Member Spotlight: Paige Bigham

Posted by EmilyDyer on 05/26/2026 12:00 am  

Company Name: Paige K Bigham Coaching & Facilitation What type of coaching do you do? I provide leadership and career coaching for individuals and teams. For individuals, I support those stepping into first-time leadership roles, navigating career pivots, addressing misalignment in "...

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New Member Spotlight: Stephanie Martin

Posted by EmilyDyer on 05/25/2026 12:00 am  

Company Name: Transformative Life Coaching What type of coaching do you do? I provide Executive Functioning Coaching for a neurodiverse population along with career and life coaching for neurotypical individuals. What made you decide to be a coach? I enjoy serving people and comping ...

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ICF Credential Spotlight: Jerry Snider, MBA

Posted by EmilyDyer on 05/06/2026 12:00 am  

By: ICFTN Director of Credentialing, Renee Fluty, MBA, PCC I have been meeting with chapter members both individually and in groups this past month to talk about ICF credentialing. We have discussed a wide range of topics including the benefits of becoming an ICF Certified Coach, what credential to...

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ICF Credential Spotlight: Bill Burtch, PCC, Harmony Coaching and Consulting, Memphis

Posted by EmilyDyer on 04/01/2026 12:00 am  

Read about Bill Burtch, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PCC, in the first in a series of articles about credentialing based on interviews with coaches, clients, and organizations that hire coaches. If you would like to be interviewed or know someone you would like to read about, please contact Director of Credenti...

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The Power of Being in the Room

Posted by EmilyDyer on 03/25/2026 12:00 am  

Why Professional Development Is More Than a One-Time Event By Pam Reaves, PCC There’s something powerful about being in the room. Not just physically—but being present in a space where learning is happening in real time. Where conversations unfold, perspectives are shared, and somet...

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March Message from the President

Posted by EmilyDyer on 03/03/2026 12:00 am  

Celebrating 30 Years: Our Trailblazing Leader, Karen Nash, MSOD, PCC, NLPC Karen Nash, MSOD, PCC, NLPC In coaching, transformation often begins with a single courageous choice — the decision to see new possibilities, challenge old narratives, and step forward wi...

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The Echo Effect: Why We Need to Brag on Each Other

Posted by EmilyDyer on 02/28/2026 12:00 am  

Hannah Finrow, MCC Director of Marketing In Tennessee, business has always moved through the strength of a handshake and the power of a trusted reputation. We’ve been taught to believe that if the work is good enough, the word will eventually get around on its own. As coaches, we lean...

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New Member Spotlight: Stephanie Austin

Posted by EmilyDyer on 02/27/2026 12:00 am  

Company Name: DareWell Strategies LLC What type of coaching do you do? Stephanie helps leaders and individuals navigate change with clarity, courage, and purpose. Drawing on her background in scholarly publishing and content strategy, Stephanie brings an analytical perspective to leaders...

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