The September 6th Virtual Coach Café | Join us for some stimulating conversation that’s bound to give you more of a kick than caffeine alone!
A clear, informal, and flexible structure invites sharing of ideas, questions, tools, and current projects of interest to current coaches, those in training, and those interested in learning about coaching from other coaches. | Our “See You in September” Social on September 8 | Wear your flip-flops and reconnect with your ICF-CT friends and colleagues for a few hours of fun, sun, beach time and socializing at one of the treasures of our state, Hammonasset State Park. Enjoy the company of friends, and even take a dip in the Sound! Food and soft drinks will be provided.
Friday, September 8, 4:30-6:30 pm
Hammonasset Beach, Madison, CT (I-95 Exit 62)
Picnic Shelter #2
At arrival, ask the attendant how to get to Pavilion/Shelter #2
Fee: Chapter member: $25; Guest: $35
Parking is free with a CT license plate. (Fun Fact: Your parking fee for all CT State Parks is part of your vehicle registration fee.) Just steps from the beach, the Pavilion is shaded and has picnic tables, plenty of room, and facilities. | In-Person Chapter Meeting on September 29 | “Get Physical! Expand Your Coaching with Somatic Strategies” with Judy Garfinkel, PCC
 Judith (Judy) Garfinkel offers an interactive presentation incorporating techniques to enhance your clients' journey by welcoming their bodies (and yours) into it. In this workshop, you will:
- Come away understanding why somatic (body-oriented) approaches in coaching matter to us and our clients.
- Learn how to introduce somatics into the session including language to use and how to prep clients for somatic-based exercises
- Gain specific techniques and exercises to shift clients' perspective, body state, and problem-solving potential.
ICF CCEUs are available for this session
Register here or go to the Events tab on the icf-ct.org website.
Get Physical! Expand Your Coaching with Somatic Strategies
Friday, September 29
Shelton Marriott
780 Bridgeport Ave
Shelton, CT 06484
8:00 - 8:30 - Buffet Breakfast
8:30 - 9:00 - Welcome
9:00 am - 11:00 am: Interactive 90 min Presentation with breakouts
11:00 am - 11:30 am: Networking
Learn more about Judy and her practice at: www.moveintochange.com
| | A big thank you to our chapter members who have shared their summer selfies. As the summer comes to a close, please continue to share your smiling photos. Tag us on social or send your pics to marketing@icf-ct.org and we will share for you. |  | | Lori Candela, ACC (our chapter’s past President) enjoying time with her new granddaughter, Claira, at the beach in Narragansett, RI. |  | Chapter President Stephanie Tishler, PCC biking in beautiful Nantucket. | | |
Justine Ickes, PCC (Meeting Management Co-Chair) having fun in fuschia!
| Advance Your Coaching Career | Advance Your Coaching Career: Obtain Your ICF Credential Today
Over the past 25 years, the number of ICF credential-holders has skyrocketed from 34 to more than 50,000. Obtaining an ICF credential signifies your dedication to upholding the highest standards to potential clients. Click here to listen to what Christian Worth, PCC (France) and other coaches have to say about how earning credentials demonstrates your training and qualifications.
If you are not yet an ICF credential-holder, we encourage you to start your journey today. Join ICF Credentials and Standards staff members to learn how you can take your career to the next level at the upcoming Credentialing Q&A sessions on September 19 (11am and 8pm Eastern Time).
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