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Celebrating Excellence: ICF South Florida's Leadership Team Is Making Waves!


I'm filled with pride as I spotlight our extraordinary ICF South Florida Leadership Team's achievements in just our first 30 days of 2025! Their dedication has catapulted our chapter into an exciting wave of growth and innovation.


Valeska Martins
President
In just one month, this remarkable volunteer team has:
• Welcomed 21 new members to our growing community
• Secured strong financial foundations
• Launched transformative partnerships with:
   - Colombian Chamber of Commerce
   - The Business Show Miami
   - United Way Miami, implementing a manager coaching program

Our innovative initiatives are taking flight:
• Developing a comprehensive Coaches in Business & the Business of Coaching Series
• Revitalizing our newsletter with fresh, engaging content
Creating opportunity for an affordable supervision group for our members
• Kicking off Year 3 of our successful Leadership Program
• Kicking off Year 6 of We Evolution partnership with The Power of Coaching program


Behind the scenes, this dedicated team is:
• Implementing the structure for sustainable growth
• Building bridges with other ICF chapters to share best practices
• Crafting an exciting return to in-person events
Strengthening our chapter's infrastructure
 

To my incredible executive team: Your commitment to excellence, willingness to innovate, and servant leadership are truly inspiring. You're not just volunteering your time, but investing your heart, soul, and expertise in building a stronger coaching community in South Florida.
Thank you to Claudia Flores, Joanna Davis, Eric Goeres, Dorothy Richardson, Gaston Betoled, Ele Bijlani, Katherina Capra, Diana Figueroa, and Vanessa Medeiros.
 
To our advisors, coaches of the board, and past presidents: Your commitment to the legacy, your support, and your unconditional collaboration have been paramount in our achievements in these first 30 days!
Thank you to Barbara Perino, Dr. Nathan Charles, Meredith Kimmel, Bari Schanerman, Clare Merlo, Marcia Teixeira, and Mesha-Gay Walker.
 
To our VAs: Your flexibility to accommodate our needs as a new team, your willingness to share experience and knowledge, and your commitment to ICFSFL were invaluable in the achievements of these 30 days.
Thank you to Chelo Talosig and Marisol Calonge.
 
The impact of your work extends far beyond our chapter, creating ripples throughout the entire coaching world. You exemplify what it means to be servant leaders, and I'm deeply grateful to work alongside each of you.
 
Here's to the amazing achievements ahead as we continue transforming ICF South Florida into a beacon of coaching excellence! 

With gratitude and admiration.