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The Power of Being in the Room
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
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
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
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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New Member Spotlight: Heather Graffagnino
Company Name:
Heather Graffagnino Leadership
What type of coaching do you do?
Leadership Coaching for Creatives and Entertainment Professionals
What made you decide to be a coach?
I decided to explore coaching after realizing that all the work I had done to help myself "survive...
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New Member Spotlight: Larnzell Harper
Company Name:
Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority
What type of coaching do you do?
I coach leaders and professionals in the public sector who are seeking to identify, develop, and reframe their strengths. My approach blends adult learning and strategy to help people ...
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New Member Spotlight: Garry Senna
Company Name:
The Senna Group
What type of coaching do you do?
I provide comprehensive coaching across all career stages, from high-level Executive and Leadership development to supporting early-career professionals. I also specialize in partnering with individuals navigating significant car...
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New Member Spotlight: Donna Cooper, PCC, MS
Company Name:
The Workplace Coach, LLC
What type of coaching do you do?
Career, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Transitions Coaching
What made you decide to be a coach?
After years as a professional counselor and career planning expert, I discovered coaching, an experience that both st...
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New Member Spotlight: Alex Carpenter
Company Name:
Alex Carpenter Coaching
What type of coaching do you do?
Stress Management for all, especially those navigating unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ professionals and female professionals.
What made you decide to be a coach?
After years in high-pressure corporate jobs, I reac...
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Why Every Coach Needs a Personal Board of Directors
Hannah Finrow, MCC
ICFTN Director of Marketing
In January 2026, the ICFTN board gathered to map out the year ahead. As we sat together reflecting on where we’ve been and where we’re going, I was reminded of a truth that’s easy to forget when your calendar is full:
We aren...
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