ICF St. Louis Chapter

04/13/2026

From May 11-17, our coaches from around the world are opening their doors to offer free coaching sessions, webinars, walkthroughs, and more. And we want you to be part of it!

International Coaching Week (ICW) is around the corner, and it could be the week that changes everything for you.

Explore all that ICW has to offer. 👇

04/13/2026

🎙️ AI is reshaping every profession — including coaching. Join us on Tuesday, April 21 (1:00–2:30 PM CST) for Partnering with AI: Practical Use of AI for Coaching Professionals, featuring Susan Caesar, Director of Artificial Intelligence at the International Coaching Federation.
Walk away with ready-to-use prompts, practical workflows, and a clear ethical framework for integrating AI into your coaching practice — confidently and responsibly.
📌 Register today: https://www.icfstl.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=597662&item_id=2919299

03/25/2026

Some of the most powerful moments in coaching happen in the space between a question and an answer.

That's where people discover what they actually think, what they really need, and what's been holding them back.

What's a question that changed the way you saw something?

03/21/2026

AI in coaching vs. AI coaching. What’s the difference?

🗓️ On March 26 at 11 a.m. (New York) ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook will sit down with executive coach and Guinness World Record holder Panos Malakoudis, PCC, for a conversation about what responsible AI use actually looks like in coaching.

Join us to be part of the conversation that could change the way you think about AI in your work. Details below. 👇

02/19/2026

This event is open to Our Chapter and a great opportunity to learn about amplifying your brand💛

✨ We're excited to announce our upcoming event: Crafting Your Authentic Coaching Brand, with Coach Lisa Madaschi, PCC

📅Tuesday, March 10, 2026
🕥 12:00-1:30 PM Eastern

Learning Objectives:
☞ Understand how to define your niche and attract your ideal clients.
☞ Learn the key elements of crafting a compelling brand story.
☞ Develop a consistent visual identity to strengthen brand recognition.
☞ Gain actionable tips for establishing and growing your online presence.

This session is ideal for coaches looking to clarify their brand and elevate their marketing efforts. Participants will leave with practical tools to enhance their coaching brand and create lasting connections with their audience.

✅ Participants will earn 1.5 Resource Development CCEs for attending this program.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/e3RkFhxt
👉 Remember to login to the chapter website prior to registering so there is no cost for you to attend!

02/19/2026

You can embrace new technology and still keep humanity at the center.

Here's what we're learning works:
▪ Human-first → People still need real connection. Empathy, understanding, and trust can't be automated.
▪ Future-ready → We don't resist change. We adapt, learn, and shape the future instead of fearing it.
▪ Values-led → Ethics matter. Trust is the foundation of coaching, leadership, and meaningful work.

How are you navigating this balance?

02/18/2026

Think about a time when you did something important, something that really mattered. Did you feel 100% ready? Probably not.

You just decided to move forward anyway.

That's courage. And it's not a feeling you wait for. It's a choice you make, over and over again.

This applies to so much more than coaching. It's true for leadership, career moves, difficult conversations, and personal growth.

When did you choose courage over comfort?

02/18/2026

Every day is a an opportunity to reset …

The New Year energy has settled, so what's left?

Your actual commitment. Your patterns. The goals that still pull you forward and the ones that are waiting to be started.

This isn't about judgment. It's about awareness. And awareness is where transformation begins.

What's one shift you're making this month?

02/18/2026

There's a trap many of us coaches fall into.

We care so much that we start carrying our clients' outcomes on our shoulders.

And slowly, empathy becomes exhaustion.

Ella Mitkin learned this the hard way. After weeks of preparation for a client who eventually quit without warning, the guilt hit hard. The self-doubt lingered.

What helped her rebuild? Separating emotional investment from impact.

Because being present doesn't mean becoming a sponge. 🧽

What's one boundary that protects your energy as a coach?

02/06/2026

Coaching is …

🔍 Clarity
🎯 Purpose
💡 Inspiration
🧭 Guidance

What does coaching mean to you?

09/15/2025

We’re excited to welcome Joel Pérez, Ph.D., PCC - Cultural Humility, to ICF St. Louis next week for Coaching with Depth: The Crucial Role of Cultural Humility.

In his recent ICFLA session, he highlighted why cultural humility matters for coaches:
☑️ Understanding what cultural humility is—and how it differs from competency
☑️ Adopting a posture that elevates effectiveness with diverse clients
☑️Deepening self-awareness and practicing ongoing self-reflection and self-critique

If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time! Join us as we go deeper together.

Register: www.icfstl.org/
(We’ll also drop the link in the comments.)

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ICF St. Louis creates opportunities for new and seasoned coaches to network and develop relationships with other professionals in the community.

07/22/2025

🎉 We’re bringing back Coaches’ Café — and you’re invited! 🎉

You’ve been asking for more in-person events, and we’re excited to deliver! Join us for the return of Coaches’ Café on Friday, August 15, 2025. This will be a morning of meaningful conversation, connection, and coaching insight.

📍 Location: Panera Bread – 1909 S. Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, MO 63144
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Networking from 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
🎙️ Topic: Facilitating Client Growth
👥 Hosts: Tom Krapu, PCC & Lynette Robinson, President – ICF St. Louis

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow coaches, explore new perspectives on client growth, and enjoy time together as a community.

🔗 Register here: https://www.icfstl.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=597662&item_id=2682261

We look forward to seeing you there!