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Celebrating YOU!

Posted on Nov. 6, 2026  /  Chapter News  /  Subscribe 0

What a year for ICF SFBAC! From 88 events to our first-ever sold-out Coaches Summit, 2026 has been full of milestones. Now it's your turn to shine! Share your accomplishments by November 30 and be part of our Community Accomplishment Celebration.

Their Map, Their Investment: Leveraging Language to Facilitate Client Growth

Posted on Nov. 5, 2026  /  Event Spotlight  /  Subscribe 0

What if action planning felt less like a checklist and more like a treasure map? Join our December 9 workshop to explore how language can turn client insights into meaningful, motivating action plans they’re excited to follow.

A Huge Thank You to Our Volunteers: The Coaches Summit

Posted on Nov. 5, 2026  /  Chapter News  /  Subscribe 0

Behind every successful Coaches Summit is an incredible team of volunteers! From months of planning to supporting attendees on the day, discover how their dedication and teamwork helped bring our first-ever Summit to life.

Join our Board of Directors as our next creative leader

Posted on Nov. 5, 2026  /  Chapter News  /  Subscribe 0

Ready to make your mark on the Bay Area coaching community? We're looking for a creative leader to join our Board as Director of Marketing! Help shape our chapter's visibility, bring fresh ideas to life, and make an impact. Apply by November 30!

Neuroscience of Trigger Management and maybe Lego?

Posted on Nov. 5, 2026  /  Event Spotlight  /  Subscribe 0

Discover the brain science behind emotional triggers! Join Dr. Kelly Kent and Hayden Lee, MCC, on November 12 to explore how neuroscience can help coaches better understand emotional responses and support lasting change in their clients.

President’s Message: Thank you for an amazing 2026!

Posted on Nov. 5, 2026  /  President's Message  /  Subscribe 0

In this year’s final President’s Message, Alex Wallash talks with Mary Catherine about her journey on the board, the importance of ICF credentialing, and the chapter’s remarkable growth—from expanding programs to hosting its first-ever Coaches Summit.

October Programs and ADHD Awareness Month

Posted on Oct. 2, 2026  /  Event Spotlight  /  Subscribe 0

Who's supporting you while you support everyone else?

Posted on Oct. 2, 2026  /  Chapter News  /  Subscribe 0

Who supports the coach? President Alex Wallash shares how ICF Reciprocal Peer Coaching has supported his growth - from navigating imposter syndrome and career transitions to finding greater clarity in his coaching practice.

Presence, Systems, and a Little Play

Posted on Oct. 2, 2026  /  Chapter News  /  Subscribe 0

What did the Coaches Summit teach us about burnout, AI, and the future of coaching? Explore how widening our perspective, embracing experimentation, and staying curious can help us better support ourselves and our clients.

Takeaways from The Coaches Summit: A Playground of Possibilities

Posted on Oct. 2, 2026  /  Event Spotlight  /  Subscribe 0

Relive the energy of The Coaches Summit! From emotional intelligence and creativity to presence, burnout, and AI, explore key takeaways from a day of learning, connection, and possibility at the Exploratorium.