Welcome Message from our President, Valeska Martins |
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Dear ICF South Florida Community,
June arrives with the warmth of summer and the glow of our recent victories! As we transition into this vibrant season of growth and expansion, I'm filled with immense pride reflecting on the extraordinary momentum we've built together.
What a remarkable month May turned out to be! Our pioneering presence at The Business Show Miami exceeded every expectation. With over 80 visitors stopping at our stand, we witnessed something truly powerful—genuine curiosity about coaching's transformative potential. Professionals from diverse industries engaged in meaningful conversations about coaching benefits for organizations and the distinctive value of ICF-credentialed coaches.
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This wasn't just about visibility; it was about education, connection, and opening minds to the gold standard of coaching.
The energy was electric as we connected with renowned coaches like Janet Harvey, whose masterclasses brilliantly showcased the impact of coaching in the workplace. These encounters reinforced our mission: bridging the gap between exceptional coaching and the business world that truly needs our expertise.
Our International Coaching Week proved equally transformative. By innovatively expanding our reach to HR professionals, leaders, and educational professionals alongside coaches, we created something special. The diverse programming sparked reflection, introduced cutting-edge methodologies, and delivered practical business-building insights. One member's words capture it perfectly: "Valeska, it is amazing how ICFSFL is diverse in everything we do, ICW is a proof of it, and all the presentations were nothing less than excellent! I love this chapter!"
As May concluded, we seized yet another opportunity at the Small Business Fair at Miami Dade College, organized by United Way Miami. Each event strengthens our commitment to positioning our members not just as coaches, but as leaders in the business of coaching.
This summer, we're building on this powerful foundation. Our Msterclasses continue providing exceptional learning opportunities, and I'm thrilled to announce the launch of our Group Super-Vision program—because we aim for nothing less than excellence in coaching. The coming months will unveil even more opportunities to expand your skills in the business dimensions of coaching.
June embodies the essence of summer growth: the perfect time to cultivate the seeds we've planted, nurture the connections we've made, and prepare for an abundant harvest of professional opportunities. Just as summer brings longer days filled with possibility, we're extending your horizons with unprecedented pathways to success.
Join us as we make this summer a season of professional flourishing!
Valeska Martins
President, ICF South Florida Chapter
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BE 2.0
(Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0): Turning Your Business into an Enduring Great Company
Jim Collins &William Lazier |
From Jim Collins, the most influential business thinker of our era, comes an ambitious upgrade of his classic, Beyond Entrepreneurship, that includes all-new findings and world-changing insights.
What's the roadmap to create a company that not only survives its infancy but thrives, changing the world for decades to come?
Nine years before the publication of his epochal bestseller Good to Great, Jim Collins and his mentor, Bill Lazier, answered this question in their bestselling book, Beyond Entrepreneurship.
Beyond Entrepreneurship left a definitive mark on the business community, influencing the young pioneers who were, at that time, creating the technology revolution that was birthing in Silicon Valley. Decades later, successive generations of entrepreneurs still turn to the strategies outlined in Beyond Entrepreneurship to answer the most pressing business questions.
BE 2.0 is a new and improved version of the book that Jim Collins and Bill Lazier wrote years ago. In BE 2.0, Jim Collins honors his mentor, Bill Lazier, who passed away in 2005, and reexamines the original text of Beyond Entrepreneurship with his 2020 perspective.
The book includes the original text of Beyond Entrepreneurship, as well as four new chapters and fifteen new essays. BE 2.0 pulls together the key concepts across Collins' thirty years of research into one integrated framework called The Map. The result is a singular reading experience, which presents a unified vision of company creation that will fascinate not only Jim's millions of dedicated readers worldwide, but also introduce a new generation to his remarkable work.
Amazon | Meet our Board of Director Member - Joanna Davis, MCC |
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Joanna Davis, MCC
ICFSFL VP of Programming
Joanna Davis, MCC, is an edgewalker, visionary thinker, and life strategist who explores the intersection of creativity, self-development, and human potential. She takes coaching beyond solutions—celebrating the transformative power of discovery with intense presence, safe boundaries, and the feeling of being deeply, unconditionally seen. She creates sanctuaries of coaching, where portals of possibility open wide to reveal the confluence of the sacred and the practical—where purpose, presence, and path reunite.
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Through 5,000+ hours of professional coaching experience and more than 15 years coaching founders and top executives, she’s become the coach for top execs who don’t know why they need a coach.
She currently serves the coaching profession as VP of Programming for ICF South Florida and Lineage Holder for Coach For Life Education, LLC, where she continues to shape the future of coaching. |
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| ICF South Florida Feature Events |
Group Supervision Opportunity
with Paulette Rao, MCC, BCC, ESIA
ICF South Florida is excited to offer a 4-session Group Super-Vision experience led by world-renowned coach Paulette Rao. This reflective, growth-oriented space is designed to deepen your coaching practice through insight, exploration, and support.
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Why Supervision?
According to EMCC, coaching supervision promotes self-awareness, challenges limiting beliefs, and enhances the coach’s development — for the benefit of the coach, client, and organization. |
Supervision offers:
- Reflective dialogue
- Ethical exploration
- Personal-professional integration
- Peer learning
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Dates: Thursdays, 12:00–1:30 PM ET
June 12
July 10
October 2
November 6 |
✨ CCEUs: 6 hours of supervision = 10 CCEUs toward ICF credential renewal
👥 Group Size: Max 6 participants
💰 ICFSFL Members Only: $160 for all 4 sessions
| | ICF Business Development Series (BDS)
Running a business can be tough. But without the right tools? Even tougher. Whether you’re new to coaching or already a pro, the ICF Business Development Series (BDS) is your game changer. This innovative learning experience is designed to help you build, grow, and sustain a successful coaching business.
About the Series
BDS is all about helping you grow your coaching business. New coaches? We’ll help you tell your coaching story and kickstart your business. For more experienced coaches, BDS takes your established business further with advanced strategies like new product design and business model optimization.
| | ICF Foundation Coaching Scholarships
Ensuring coaching education is made available to underrepresented populations around the globe.
| | | Chair of ICW 2025 Spotlight |
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Nada Haddad, PCC
ICW 2025 Project Leader
Nada is an Executive & Life Transition Coach (PCC) with a multicultural background who specializes in guiding clients through disruptive life events such as career transitions, separation, expatriation, and relocation. With tools, patience, clarity, and compassion, she helps individuals navigate change with confidence.
As a French / Lebanese expatriate who has lived and worked across multiple countries, she deeply understands the complexities of transitions.
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Certified in NLP and Time Line Therapy™, she integrates proven methodologies to support lasting growth. Fluent in both French and English, she offers coaching in both languages.
She is an active member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and contributes to the ICF South Florida Programming & DEIB Committee. She also served as Project Leader for International Coaching Week 2025. |
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Systemic Team Coaching: The Power of “We” in Uncertain Times
Katya Talavera de Ward, PCC, ITCA
Senior Practitioner in Systemic Team Coaching (GTCI)
In today’s volatile, complex world, teams aren’t just collections of individuals—they’re living systems. During this year’s International Coaching Week, I witnessed coaches converge, lean in, listen deeply, and co-create breakthroughs in real time. That’s the essence of teaming, and as a senior Systemic Team Coaching (STC) practitioner, I’ve seen how it reshapes mindsets, cultures, and performance from the inside out. In teams that embrace systemic thinking, challenges become springboards for collective creativity rather than sources of friction.
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What Is Teaming?
Teaming transcends simple collaboration. It’s an intentional practice of inviting diverse voices into a dynamic conversation and mapping how each part influences the whole. Instead of handing down solutions, we cultivate an environment where questions spark discovery and differences fuel fresh perspectives. When we shift from solo expertise to shared ownership, innovative ideas ignite—and with them, deeper trust, psychological safety, and resilience emerge. This collective intelligence drives breakthroughs in ways no individual effort can match. Read and Learn More... |
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| | Catch up on what you have missed!
Now is the perfect time to experience the transformative insights and expert advice from Master Coaches and speakers from our past events. Dive into highlights of these powerful sessions and discover why ICF South Florida is the key to unlocking your true potential!
| | | Celebrate Success of Past Events | The Business Show Miami
A Milestone for ICF South Florida!
Our presence at The Business Show Miami was a powerful experience boosting brand visibility, activating memberships, and sparking meaningful one-to-one conversations. It marked a new chapter of growth, visibility, and alignment with the business and wellness community.
We’re excited about the new doors this event opened for strategic partnerships and alliances that align with our mission to elevate human potential through coaching.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors Adrienne Kelbie, Eric Goeres with Camp-Hero, Lindy Nowak with Up in a Day, Juliana Faus with Poder, Valeska Martins with Journey 2 Reboot, World Happiness Academy, Diana Figueroa with Intus and dedicated chapter volunteers, your support made this moment possible. We’re excited for the partnerships and alliances ahead as we continue to elevate human potential through coaching.
|  | A Note of Thanks from the Programming Committee
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It’s hard to believe it’s already June! Summer invites us to exhale, reconnect, and reflect—and what a start to this year we’ve had.
International Coaching Week was a powerful success, thanks to the radiant leadership of Nada Haddad, our 2025 ICW Chair, and the unwavering support of Eric Goeres, our VP of Marketing & Communications. As Nada carried the vision, Eric was always nearby with steadiness and solutions. A rising tide lifts all boats—and wow, did they lift us.The Spring Summit was a standout! Huge thanks to Reet Khurana for bringing grace, warmth, and orchestral-level scheduling magic to it all.
And the MCxMCCs MasterClass? Electric. Deep bows to Elias Scultori for welcoming new Master Coaches into our orbit and reminding us what masterful coaching can be. Stay tuned, as the year only gets better! MCxMCCs is the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
To each of you who have hosted an event for ICF South Florida, you have my sincere gratitude. These events cannot happen without you. A special shout out to Dr. Loubna Noureddin for hosting our first in-person events since lockdown! Woot! Coach A Latte is back, and there will be more!
If you’ve reached out and haven’t heard back from me yet—thank you for your patience. I’ll be in touch soon. We've been building the plane and runway as we've been learning to fly. I do believe we're finally getting close to cruising altitude. I’d love to reconnect and hear your ideas, dreams, and plans.
Finally, if you’re looking to join something joyful, meaningful, and full of heart—come play with us in the Programming Committee. The water’s warm.
With gratitude & possibility,
Joanna Davis, MCC
Programming@icfsouthflorida.org |
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A heartfelt note from ICF SFL 2025 Chair of ICW
I'd like to include a message from Nada Haddad, ICF South Florida Chair of ICW. It shows the value of a strong purpose and big heart. She coordinated all of this for you and ICF SFL from France!
"International Coaching Week reminded me why I’m drawn to initiatives like this. Opportunities to step out of the solitude that coaching can sometimes bring and into spaces where connection, creativity, and shared purpose come alive.
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For me, being a coach is not only about holding space for others; it’s also about staying engaged with the broader coaching community, contributing to the growth of our profession, and continuing to grow myself.
One of the most energizing parts of ICW was meeting so many fellow coaches who showed up as presenters, each bringing their unique voice, perspective, and expertise to the table. It was inspiring to witness the collective talent and generosity within our field.
Participating in and programming ICW was a meaningful way to reconnect, exchange ideas, and be part of something larger than any one conversation."
Nada Haddad, PCC
ICW 2025 Chair
If you'd like to step into the community that is the Programming Committee, please reach out to programming@icfsouthflorida.org
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|  | | Thank you note from the Membership Committee
What a wonderful time we had during our ICW Virtual Cocktail Hour! It was such a joy to see our members come together in a relaxed, playful atmosphere where we could step away from the formal presentations and simply connect as people.
From pirate hats to colorful cocktails, everyone embraced the fun spirit of the evening while sharing stories, laughter, and getting to know each other on a deeper level. These moments of genuine connection remind us why our coaching community is so special – it's not just about professional development, but about the meaningful relationships we build along the way.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought such wonderful energy to the celebration. Here's to more opportunities to connect, play, and grow together!
Dorothy Richardson
VP of Membership
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Zumba & Wellness Morning: Moving Together Toward Well-Being
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting holistic wellness, the Well-Being Department hosted a vibrant Zumba & Wellness Morning to celebrate movement, connection, and emotional renewal.
We began our day at the dog park with an energetic Zumba session, focusing on physical well-being—moving joyfully and releasing tension. We then transitioned into spiritual well-being through a grounding Chi Kung practice, surrounded by nature and led with intention and care.
To close, we shared a beautiful community picnic, honoring our relational well-being through conversation, food, and presence. This full-circle experience reminded us of the power of movement, stillness, and connection in cultivating positive emotions and emotional balance—essentials for coaches and leaders alike.
A heartfelt thank-you to the Well-Being Department for creating this space to reset, recharge, and reconnect—with ourselves and each other.
Thank you,
Well-Being Department – ICF South Florida |  |  | 🌟 ICW 2025: Celebrating Coaching, Connection, and Community: An Update from the ICFSFL Outreach Committee
May was a month filled with purpose, passion, and powerful conversations as we celebrated International Coaching Week (ICW) 2025. The ICF South Florida Outreach Committee proudly led several impactful initiatives, showcasing the true spirit of coaching and community. Here’s a quick recap of our ICW activities and what’s coming next! Read more... |  | On May 28, 2025, the ICF South Florida Outreach Committee proudly participated in the Small Business United Resource Fair hosted by United Way Miami at Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus. This inspiring event brought together a diverse group of professionals and organizations committed to supporting the growth and success of local small businesses.
Our presence at the fair gave us a unique opportunity to connect with South Florida’s vibrant community of small business owners and entrepreneurs, many of whom are navigating today’s complex economic landscape with courage and creativity.
We were also thrilled to connect with fellow ICF South Florida coaches who volunteered their time to represent our chapter and share their insights with business owners. Your dedication to service and community impact does not go unnoticed — thank you!
Events like these reaffirm our belief that coaching has a crucial role to play in empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening local economies, and building thriving communities. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with partners like United Way Miami and expanding our support for small businesses across the region. |
Get Shift Done: Coaches Accountability Call Series
with Sophia Casey, MCC
June 3 & 17, 2025 | 1:30 PM
Happening 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month!
International Coaching Federation South Florida Chapter (ICFSFL) and Sophia Casey, Master Certified Coach (MCC) and CEO of ICLI RISING coach training school, are excited to offer the Get Shift Done: Coaches Accountability Call, a biweekly power hour!
Register here for this webinar |
The ICF South Florida Barter Coaching PRACTICE Lab
with Fernando Celis, MCC
June 20, 2025 | 8:30 AM
Happening every 3rd Friday of the Month!
Come join us as we expand our Barter Coaching Program with a dynamic encounter of Practice, Learning and New Insights on Competency Development.
Register here for this webinar |
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MasterClass by Master Coaches
Solution Focused Coaching
June 4, 2025, 8:30 AM
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Coaching with Hands-On Thinking using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
June 4, 2025 | 5:30 PM
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3 Get Shift Done: Coaches Accountability Call Series
4 MasterClass by Master Coaches with Katherina Capra, MCC
4 MasterClass by Master Coaches with Paul Sanbar, MCC
10 Emerging Leaders Sessions
12 Coaching Group Super-Vision Opportunity with MCC Coach Paulette Rao
17 Get Shift Done: Coaches Accountability Call Series
20 The ICF South Florida Barter Coaching PRACTICE Lab
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