Don’t Miss, “Funcomfortable: Help Your Clients Break Out of Their Comfort Zone” - January’s Virtual Meeting/Program
James Garrett, author and founder of “Brain by Design,” will lead this workshop that will demonstrate how to help clients build the necessary cognitive and emotional resources to do the difficult work of personal development. Learn to differentiate whether a client needs help moving out of their comfort zone (needs more challenge) or whether they need help moving out of the panic zone (needs less challenge). Learn how we can make the discomfort of growth more rewarding by adding fun, play, and enjoyment.
THIS WEEK: Applying Core Competencies to Promote Best Practices, January 16th
If you’re preparing to apply for an ICF credential or you just want to fine-tune your coaching practice, this program is right for you.
Chapter members only; no fee.
ALSO THIS WEEK: Local Social in Fairfield – January 16
Meet up with your neighborhood coaches at this casual gathering in Fairfield.
No fee, but please register in advance.
The first coffee is on us!
A very special Virtual Coach Café featuring Director of “Go Red for Women”
The upcoming Virtual Coach Café is a very special one, with our special guest Bethany Pelletier, Development Director for Go Red for Women, Wednesday January 21. Go Red for Women is an annual initiative of the American Heart Association conducted every February to encourage awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, and also action to save more lives. Learn about the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 – the key measures for improving and maintaining heart health. You'll gain practical tips and valuable insights to support a healthier heart and overall well-being.
“Meet” Bethany in this video interview, here. [Use the passcode D+aN6!q9 to access]
Gift of Coaching 2025 prize winners
A big shout out and thank you to the 30 chapter coaches who participated in the 2025 Gift of Coaching program, offering pro bono coaching services to the community during the holiday season.
This year we asked our participants to keep track of their promotional efforts so we could recognize those who effectively used the marketing toolkit provided to support this effort.
The following winners received prizes for creative campaign implementation, social media use and personal outreach efforts:
Grand prize winner: Judy Garfinkel (a custom ICF tote, blanket, journal and mug)
Second prize: Colleen Lauria (tote, journal, coffee tumbler)
Third prize: Tali Graham (journal and tumbler)
Congrats to our winners, and thanks again to all our participants!
We’re excited to share the good news of these newly earned credentials, representing October through December 2025!
| Brooke Arthur, PCC |
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Anne Marie Fox, ACC |
| Pamela Back, ACC |
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Kevin Silk, ACC |
| Kasey Cullen, ACC |
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Esperanza Teasdale, ACC |
| Lena DiGenti, PCC |
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Our chapter welcomed 12 new & renewing members from October-December 2025! We’re delighted to add these coaches to our growing roster.
| Makeda Brown |
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Elizabeth Dutkiewicz |
| Christine Daniels |
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Hayley Johnson |
| Daryn David |
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Joanne Legler |
| Matthew Deneen |
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Laura Peterson |
| Jessica Depardieu |
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Evelyn Riffenburg |
| Paul Double |
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Stephanie Rosenthal |
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Also, coming soon...
- Local Social in Wethersfield, January 30th. Meet the coaches in your neighborhood. Register Here
- CREDENTIALING SUPPORT: Benefits of a Credential on February 11, Noon. Chapter members only; free of charge. Register Here
- SAVE THE DATE: Our Chapter’s Inaugural Conference April 30-May 1.
We are excited to announce the first conference hosted by our chapter! This conference kicks off with a Thursday night event, followed by a full day of coaching education sessions, networking and celebration of our chapter’s 25th anniversary.
The conference will be open to all ICF chapters! Attendees will have the opportunity to earn multiple CCEUs.
Mark your calendar – more details will follow soon, including the announcement of our fabulous keynote speaker.