May 2026 Newsletter 
UPCOMING CHAPTER MEETING
Don't Miss Our Chapter Meeting This Friday, 5/8!
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>>
INTERNATIONAL COACHING WEEK
May 11-17
Join coaches around the world in celebrating the impact and value of coaching during International Coaching Week (ICW)—a global initiative led by the International Coaching Federation.
Throughout the week, you’ll find a wide range of complimentary events, workshops, and conversations designed to showcase the power of coaching in action.
Click here to explore global events happening throughout the week:
How You Can Participate
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Attend a session and experience coaching from new perspectives
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Share your own work, insights, or offerings with others
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Invite a colleague or organization to learn more about coaching
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Whether you’re new to coaching or a seasoned practitioner, ICW is a chance to learn, engage, and be part of a global coaching community.
Be sure to tag ICF Tennessee and mention #ICFTN in your ICW posts so we can celebrate with you!
The Future of Coaching: ICFTN Coach Talk
As part of our 30th anniversary celebration, and in support of International Coaching Week, join us for a dynamic 90-minute virtual session exploring the future of coaching through the lens of four experienced coaches from our community.
In this engaging format, four (4) speakers will deliver a 10-minute “ICFTN Coach Talk,” sharing insights on emerging trends, evolving practices, and innovations shaping the coaching profession. Perspectives may include new tools, shifting client needs, and how coaches are adapting their approach in a changing landscape.
The session will conclude with a live Q&A, offering you the opportunity to engage directly with speakers, deepen your understanding, and reflect on how these insights can be applied in your own coaching practice.
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Insight into emerging trends and innovations influencing coaching
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Awareness of how evolving practices may impact your approach
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Ideas for adapting your coaching presence and methods
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Come listen, reflect, and consider your own role in shaping the future of coaching.
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 11am - 12:30pm CDT
Where: virtually via Zoom
No Cost - Registration Required
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Episode 2 of the Coaching Community Podcast is Live
Join Hannah Finrow, MCC and Rebecca Dorsey, MCC as they explore Rebecca’s accidental journey to coaching.
Never Miss an Episode:
More Places to Watch:
Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music
We appreciate your support! Please rate and review if you feel called.
Interested in being a guest? Email [email protected].
PRO-BONO COACHING
SERVE THOSE WHO SERVED US
The transition from a military career to the private sector is a major shift for most military veterans. It can be especially challenging for those who served in the US Special Operations Forces. The Honor Foundation supports that transition. ICFTN is partnering with the Honor Program to provide pro-bono coaching for those in the upcoming cohort of The Honor Foundation. We hope you will join us in volunteering to serve as a coach. The next cohort starts in August, and they are currently accepting applications for coaches. Click on the Training and Networking button to learn more!
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.
CREDENTIALING
ICF Credential Spotlight: Jerry Snider, MBA
Jerry Snider, MBA
This month, I interviewed a coach who is pursuing his PCC credential as a first step into coaching through the ICF Level Two training program process. With 30 years in the automotive industry with over 20 years as an executive leading teams and projects in the US, Asia, Europe, and Mexico, Jerry realized he especially enjoyed mentoring those coming behind him in the organization. He decided it was time to step away and revisit what he wanted to do with the remainder of his working years. Interested in mentoring, teaching, and consulting, Jerry was not 100% clear how he wanted to proceed. Being someone who thinks outside the box, Jerry gave himself time to think: a solo hike of the entire 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail.
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.
ICFTN Credentialing Roundtable on May 19th
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. Our next meeting will be May 19, 2026, at 1 p.m., (CT), 2 p.m. (ET). You can access the recurring Zoom link here>>
Add the recurring calendar link here>>
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. Renee is always happy to help in any way she 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
UPCOMING EVENTS
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 COACH TALK: The Future of Coaching
May 12, 2026 12 p.m. (ET) / 11 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 CO-HOSTED MEETING: The Presence Playshop: Deepen your ability to Maintain Presence
July 8, 2026 2 p.m. (ET) / 1 p.m. (CT) / 90-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>>
ICFTN CO-HOSTED MEETING: The Thing Beneath the Thing: Mastering Agenda Setting with The Genco Method
Aug. 26, 2026 1 p.m. (ET) / 12 p.m. (CT) / 90-Minute Program Register Now>>
ICFTN CO-HOSTED MEETING: Ask Better Questions, Get Better Results
Sept. 23, 2026 1 p.m. (ET) / 12 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>>
