February 2026 Newsletter 
MEET OUR NEWEST BOARD MEMBER
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are so excited to welcome Diane Watson, PCC to the leadership team as our Director of Partnerships. Diane is a dedicated member of our chapter and previously served as Chapter President in 2016. She has continued to invest in ICFTN through mentorship, relationship-building, and faithful engagement over the years. We are grateful for her willingness to step back into leadership and look forward to the impact her experience and heart for the chapter will have as we continue to grow and strengthen our partnerships.
Diane Watson, PCC
Director of Partnerships
IMPACTING THE COACHING COMMUNITY FOR 30 YEARS
SHARE YOUR CONGRATULATIONS
Join us in celebrating the Tennessee Chapter by sharing your congratulations, a memory, or a simple thank-you to recognize the people behind this enduring milestone. Learn more here>>
Note: This is through the ICF Engage all member forum. You will need to be logged in to comment.
ICF'S NEW BRAND - A DEFINING LEAP FORWARD
A Special Message from ICF Global:
Our evolution began with a challenge worthy of our legacy: how do we amplify 30 years of gold-standard leadership while creating a brand ready for the next generation of coaching?
To find the answer, we went deep: listening to voices across continents, across industries, and across generations, including Gen Z. What we heard pushed us to think bigger, act bolder, and design a brand built for the world that’s emerging, not the one we’ve already mastered.
This is more than a visual update. It’s a declaration of who we are becoming — rooted in legacy, built for the future, and designed to lead the next era of coaching. Learn more here>>
MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Katherine Blake-Huff
Alex Carpenter
SURVEY CORNER HIGHLIGHT
Our first "Survey Corner" highlight is a direct response to member requests for more support around credentialing. This month's newsletter features Renee Fluty, our new Director of Credentialing. She's already hit the ground running with lots of great ideas.
CONSIDERING JOINING AN ICFTN COMMITTEE?
The Membership Committee would love to have you! Reach out to [email protected] if you're interested.
WE WANT TO CELEBRATE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Members can send in something they'd like highlighted (recent accomplishment, something about their coaching program, etc.) for a spotlight in the newsletter to the membership committee at [email protected]
We can't wait to hear from you!
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!
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.
CREDENTIALING
RENEE FLUTY, DIRECTOR OF CREDENTIALING
Renee Fluty, MBA, PCC
ICFTN Director of Credentialing
As ICFTN’s new Director of Credentialing, I want to introduce myself to our membership. I was so excited when I was invited to fill this position on the Board of Directors. It is a privilege to be part of the leadership of ICFTN.
Credentialing is a passion for me. It is what sets us apart as highly trained professionals who self-regulate and who have met standards of training and practice. Clients who hire a credentialed coach, or a coach working toward credentialing, know what they are getting.
I am here to help members of ICFTN navigate the credentialing journey, whether you are a “newbie” in the beginning of training or a seasoned coach who has decided to pursue your next professional step whether it is the ACC, PCC, or MCC credential. Read more>>
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
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’t meant to do this work alone.
Most of us were drawn to coaching because we’re the ones who hold the container for everyone else. We listen, we untangle thoughts and ideas, and we help people find their own way forward. But while we’re busy being the "steady one" for everyone else, many of us are quietly trying to build our businesses and our lives in total isolation.
It’s not usually a conscious choice; it’s just that we’re the ones people come to. Read more>>
EVENTS
ICFTN NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
February 13, 2026 11 a.m. (ET) / 10 a.m. (CT) / 60-Minute Program Register Now>>
UPCOMING ORIENTATION DATES
ICFTN CO-HOSTED MEETING: Coaching Clients Through Spiritual Uncertainty
February 24, 2026 1 p.m. (ET) / 12 p.m. (CT) / 60-Minute Program Register Now>>
ICFTN CO-HOSTED MEETING: Transformational Coaching in Action - Live Demonstration + Q&A
February 25, 2026 12:30 p.m. (ET) / 11:30 a.m. (CT) / 90-Minute Program Register Now>>
ICFTN CO-HOSTED MEETING: Emotional Intelligence Coaching and the EQ-i 2.0 Assessment
March 11, 2026 2 p.m. (ET) / 1 p.m. (CT) / 60-Minute Program Register Now>>
ICFTN CHAPTER MEETING: Enhancing Your Visibility: Leveraging Speaking Engagements to Elevate Your Coaching Practice
March 13, 2026 12:45 p.m. (ET) / 11:45 a.m. (CT) / 75-Minute Program Register Now>>
ICFTN CO-HOSTED MEETING: Imposter Syndrome: Owning Your Worth and Helping Others Find Theirs
March 16, 2026 12 p.m. (ET) / 11 a.m. (CT) / 90-Minute Program Register Now>>
ICFTN CO-HOSTED MEETING: The Fundamentals of Group Coaching
March 31, 2026 1 p.m. (ET) / 12 p.m. (CT) / 90-Minute Program Register Now>>
BOARD OPPORTUNITIES
BOARD OF DIRECTOR POSITIONS FOR 2026
If you are interested in being a leader, now is the time to consider joining our Board of Directors as an elected board member.
Board members are elected for two-year terms (except for the Past Presidents, who may be elected to serve one year after their term).
Each Board role plays a unique part in moving the chapter forward. Below are more specific descriptions of how each Board role contributes to the overall leadership of the chapter.
In addition to the information detailed below, the Directors of Membership, Marketing and Communication, Events, Partnerships, and DEIB, also recruit and lead committees, offering members opportunities to engage, contribute, and grow as leaders.
Board Positions Open for 2026>>
PRO-BONO COACHING
DAY 7
Day 7 provides curated and affordable self-care resources to help nonprofit and ministry organizations and staff thrive. They offer a range of programs to support physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. When you invest in your self-care, you will not only become a healthier person, you will find more satisfaction in your career and your life. Learn more here>>
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT DISPLACED FEDERAL WORKERS
Executive Coach and ICFTN member Diane Watson shares, “When I learned that thousands of federal employees were being summarily laid off or fired, I wondered what I could do to help.”
A fellow ICFTN member told Diane about The Grounded Idealist. Launched by former federal employees, the Ground Idealist serves displaced federal workers and offers:
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1:1 and group coaching to support individuals through personal and professional transitions
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Skill development programs tailored to displaced workers and evolving sectors
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Communities of practice for peer learning, connection, and collaboration
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Workshops and events co-created with leading experts
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Regenerative social ecosystems that build collective resilience while incubating emergent futures
“I coached a former USAID leader,” Diane adds, “and it was one of the most gratifying coaching experiences of my career.”
If you are interested in learning more go to: https://www.groundedidealist.co.
To learn more about their coaching collaborative go to: https://www.groundedidealist.co/coaching-collaborative
The organization’s leaders understand that coaches need to receive compensation for their work. With that in mind, they recently started a fundraising campaign. Donations can be made here: https://www.groundedidealist.co/support-our-work
SUPPORT VETERANS WITH PRO-BONO COACHING
Stand Beside Them is a non-profit agency dedicated to supporting veterans since 2013. They would like to partner with ICFTN to advance their mission to coach and empower America’s veterans, their spouses and caregivers to achieve success at home, at work, and in the community. If you are a credentialed coach through ICF who desires to support veterans by offering pro bono coaching, learn more here.
Offerings by our members and associates can be found on the Training and Networking page (under the Resources tab on the website). You can find opportunities for continuing education here.
