ICF Connecticut Newsletter
ICF-CT Communications | Published on 4/8/2025
Local Socials: Our coaches are coming your way!
Your opportunity to meet other coaches in your own backyard! Local socials are informal meetups led by fellow coaches who live in your community. Next one:
Wednesday, April 9, 10-11 am
Hosted by Monica Leggett and Zina King
At Wake-Cup Coffee in Fairfield, Connecticut.
No fee, but registration is required. The first beverage is on us!
Our Next Virtual Coach Café – Join us on April 16th
Step away from your day to check in, touch base, say hello, ask questions. Free of charge and open to all, but please register to receive the Zoom link.
Virtual Chapter Meeting & Program
Coaching Individuals on the Autism Spectrum to Employment Success
Barbara Bissonnette, Principal of Forward Motion Coaching, will share her insights into guiding those on the spectrum to finding manageable employment.
Participants will learn:
- How autism impacts adults in the workplace
- Communication, executive function and sensory processing challenges to be aware of
- Strengths associated with those on the spectrum
- Tips for assessing coaching readiness, building rapport and creating realistic action plans
Countdown to International Coaching Week!
Celebrate, Commemorate, Collaborate during International Coaching Week: May 12-18!
This year for ICW, our chapter will Celebrate the value of coaching with our local and global colleagues; Commemorate 30 years of ICF; and Collaborate at networking and knowledge-building events throughout the week and across the state. The schedule of events is HERE and includes:
- Tuesday May 13: In-Person “Assessment Share” at the Shelton Marriott
- Wednesday, May 14: Local Social, Manchester, 8:30 am
- Friday, May 16: Local Social, Fairfield, 8:30 am
- Friday, May 16: Local Social, West Hartford, 8:30 am
- REGISTER NOW: ICF’s “Coast to Coast” Pro Bono Coaching Challenge
Several ICF chapters have joined together to lead this initiative to promote coaching across the U.S. Watch the launch videos and register here.