April 2026 Newsletter 
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
WE LAUNCHED A PODCAST!
The Coaching Community Podcast is live! Join Hannah Finrow, MCC, and ICFTN President Anna Walker, MBA, ACC, as they share stories, insights, and wisdom from coaches shaping the profession and the communities they serve.
Never Miss an Episode:
Interested in being a guest? Email [email protected].
DEIB CORNER
DEIB Communities Engage Link (note: login required to access)
For more information and questions: [email protected]
CREDENTIALING
Renee Fluty, MBA, PCC
Director of Credentialing
ICFTN Credentialing Roundtable
The monthly Credentialing Roundtable meets on the third Tuesday of each month. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions, meet others who are in the credential pipeline, and find support through the process.
Come as often as you wish. The first meeting will be April 21, 2026, at 1 p.m., (CT), 2 p.m. (ET). You can access the recurring Zoom link here>>
Add the recurring calendar link here>>
ICF Credential Spotlight: Bill Burtch, PCC
Read about Bill Burtch, PCC, in the first in a series of articles about credentialing based on interviews with coaches, clients, and organizations that hire coaches.
Bill Burtch, PCC
If you would like to be interviewed or know someone you would like to read about, please contact Director of Credentialing, Renee Fluty: [email protected] or 434-534-9858.
Questions about the Credentialing Process?
Please schedule a meeting if you have any questions or concerns about the credential process and don’t want to wait for a roundtable date. I am always happy to help in any way I can.
The ICF Credentialing page is fully operational now. Visit the new and updated site for more information on the credential process>>
MEMBERSHIP
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!
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.
EVENTS
THE POWER OF BEING IN THE ROOM
Why Professional Development Is More Than a One-Time Event
Pam Reaves, PCC
Director of Events
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 something shifts… sometimes in ways you didn’t expect.
As coaches, we often invest in professional development through courses, credentials, and structured learning. And while those are essential, growth doesn’t come from information alone.
It comes from engagement. From reflection. From application over time.
That’s where the real power of being “in the room” lives.
SAVE THE DATE: INTERNATIONAL COACHING WEEK MAY 11-17, 2026
International Coaching Week is right around the corner! We’re excited to celebrate the impact of coaching and showcase the incredible work happening within our ICF Tennessee Chapter.
If you’re a coach in our chapter and would like to volunteer your time by offering a training, workshop, or coaching experience during the week, we’d love to hear from you. We especially welcome those willing to share their offerings as a complimentary experience for our community.
Please email [email protected] with your interest and a brief overview of what you’d like to offer. Submission deadline: April 12, 2026. More details will follow soon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ICFTN CO-HOSTED MEETING: Quiet Champions: Coaching, Mentorship & the Leaders Who Shape Us
April 14, 2026 3 p.m. (ET) / 2 p.m. (CT) / 90-Minute Program Register Now>>
THE COACHING ROUNDTABLE: Nashville
April 16, 2026 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (CT) Register Now>>
ICFTN CO-HOSTED MEETING: Partnering with AI: Practical Use of AI for Coaching Professionals
April 21, 2026 2 p.m. (ET) / 1 p.m. (CT) / 90-Minute Program Register Now>>
THE COACHING ROUNDTABLE: Chattanooga
April 22, 2026 5 - 7 p.m. (ET) Register Now>>
THE COACHING ROUNDTABLE: Memphis
April 23, 2026 5:30 - 7 p.m. (ET) Register Now>>
ICFTN CO-HOSTED MEETING: Enhancing Your Visibility: Leveraging Speaking Engagements to Elevate Your Coaching Practice
April 28, 2026 1 p.m. (ET) / 12 p.m. (CT) / 90-Minute Program Register Now>>
ICFTN NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
May 8, 2026 11 a.m. (ET) / 10 a.m. (CT) / 60-Minute Program Register Now>>
UPCOMING ORIENTATION DATES
ICFTN CHAPTER MEETING: Blending the Neuroscience of Co-Creative Presence with Coaching Skills to Create More Transformational Moments
May 8, 2026 12:30 p.m. (ET) / 11:30 a.m. (CT) / 90-Minute Program Register Now>>
ICFTN CO-HOSTED MEETING: Your Superpowers: Unleashing Strengths for Personal Growth and Team Innovation
May 19, 2026 1 p.m. (ET) / 12 p.m. (CT) / 60-Minute Program Register Now>>
ICFTN VIRTUAL MEETING: Stop Marketing in Pieces: Make Your Website, Social Media & Email Work as One System
May 21, 2026 12:45 p.m. (ET) / 11:45 a.m. (CT) / 75-Minute Program Register Now>>
ICFTN VIRTUAL MEETING: From Manual to Momentum: Revenue, Clients and the Power of Automation
July 28, 2026 2 p.m. (ET) / 1 p.m. (CT) / 60-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>>