Fredericksburg Monthly Coaches Gathering

Please join us for our monthly coffee, conversation, and collaborations!  This is a wonderful time as we strive to support our local coaches in their practice!  Bring a coaching friend along!

Date:  April 24, 2026
Time: 9:00AM - 11:00 AM EST
Location:  Metro Diner:  2068 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA

Cost: Free for ICF VA Members and Non-Members

Reach out to Jo Ellen Armstrong, 540-847-7813 with any questions!

The Human Advantage in a CHANGING WORLD

One-Day Conference • April 28, 2026 • Richmond, Virginia

Dewey Gottwald Center • Science Museum of Virginia

In an era of constant transformation and AI acceleration, human connection, awareness, and

growth are what truly set organizations apart.

The ICF Virginia Summit is more than a conference—it's a one-day immersive experience uniting business and HR leaders, credentialed coaches, and change agents across sectors. Together, we'll explore the real-world impact of coaching, share evidence-based practices, and discover how credentialed coaching can elevate performance, well-being, and leadership in the workplace and beyond.

The organizations need more than technology—they need the human advantage. Join 200+ business leaders, coaches, and change agents at this summit as it shines a spotlight on the power of professional coaching to unlock human potential and transform organizations across Virginia.

What You’ll Experience:

• Inspiring Keynotes — Thought leaders sharing cutting-edge insights on coaching's impact
• Hands-On Workshops — Practical skills you can apply immediately
• Expert Panels — Real-world conversations on the diversity of modalities and practices taking place across the coaching profession
• Exhibition —Discover solutions, meet partners, spark performance-boosting conversations
• Evening Gala — Celebrate coaching excellence and connect with peers

Check Out the agenda here.

Join coach colleagues in Hampton Roads for coffee/tea and networking. Donna Oard is hosting this gathering at Panera in Hampton Roads Crossing, Suffolk on the 1st Thursday of each month.

Join us for a relaxed Coffee & Conversations session hosted by Beth Allison of WithinU Coaching. This session is designed for coaches across specialties to connect, reflect, and share what’s really unfolding in our work right now.

What’s shifting—for you and your clients?

Together, we’ll explore the patterns we’re noticing, the challenges we’re navigating, and the ways our work continues to evolve—all in an open, supportive, and community-driven space.

FOCUS: Connection

FORMAT: Casual conversation

Whether you’re a veteran or just stepping into the coaching world, this casual gathering offers an easy opportunity to meet and visit with people doing similar work. Valley Pike Farm Market has a coffee shop and is conveniently located only a half a mile off of exit 235 on Interstate 81. We look forward to seeing you there! 

George Neighbors and Lori Pyle
ICF Virginia Shenandoah Valley Hub Co-Leaders

Join your coach colleagues for brunch at Karla's Beach House in Norfolk. Dwight McDowell and Sue Erickson are co-hosting this networking brunch where we can share resources (your business brochure, handout, your specialty/type of coaching, etc.). Bimonthly on the 2nd Monday.

Join us for a focused and supportive one-hour study group designed to help you feel more confident on your journey to your ACC credential.

Together, we’ll explore ACC requirements, walk through sample exam questions, and share practical resources to strengthen your exam preparation. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow coaches, ask questions, and build relationships with future study partners along the way.

Come ready to learn, collaborate, and take your next step with greater clarity and confidence!

Charlottesville Coach Coffee Join your colleagues from the Central Virginia and Valley regions for an opportunity to connect, network, share best practices and learn from each other.  All Welcome!

Date:  Tuesday May 19th
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location: 

The Bradbury Cafe- 300 E Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia. (Parking in Water Street or Market St Garage- 3 min walk)

Hosts:  Marie Westbrook/Kim Harris

Register: ICF Virginia Website

ICF Virginia - Home

Hosts:  Marie Westbrook/Kim Harris

Consider how contact lenses help us see the world more clearly. Our combination of talent strengths is like those lenses altering how we see the world around us. These talents tend to come so naturally that we don’t think about it; they are automatic. At our best, we are energized and fulfilled. At our worst, we are depleted and de-energized.

But it’s not enough to know our strengths. We must value our contributions and what others can count on us for. It’s important to understand what conditions, through relationships and tasks, our strengths need to thrive. As leaders, we must also be aware of the strengths of those we lead and collaborate with. Rooted in positive psychology and neuroscience, this knowledge helps us to bring out the best in ourselves and others, maximize productivity and innovation, and foster well-being.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Introduce a preliminary understanding of your Top 5 strengths' role in the unique value each of us brings.

• Raise self-awareness, and “other awareness,” by focusing on what’s right, rather than fixating on what’s wrong.

• How overuse (or underuse) of our top strengths leads to our biggest weaknesses.

PRICING:

$10 for members

$20 for guests

*Disclaimer: AI Bots will not be permitted. 

Event Recording & Post-Event Follow-up: 

All who register for the event will receive a link to the recording, afterwards. ICF global will send out a thank you for attending note along with this recording link. 

Please join us for our quarterly welcome for new members via Zoom. This is a wonderful way to meet ICF Virginia Board Members and other colleagues new to ICF Virginia.

We'd love to know a little about you and answer any questions about your membership benefits. We're glad you're here!

Coaching for Social Justice (CSJ) emerged in response to the national reckoning on race and equity following George Floyd’s murder in 2020. Bringing together a diverse group of leadership coaches, CSJ pioneered a collective learning model focused on real-life DEIJB challenges in coaching practice. The organization has since developed one of the first supervision programs dedicated to social justice in organizational coaching, offering both group and individual formats. Backed by experienced supervisors and recognized as a tax-exempt non-profit.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

CSJ is committed to equipping coaches with the awareness, skills, and courage to address social justice issues with clients. CSJ aims to transform leadership coaching into a catalyst for equitable and inclusive workplaces where all individuals can thrive.

PRICING:

$10 for members

$20 for guests

*Disclaimer: AI Bots will not be permitted. 

Event Recording & Post-Event Follow-up: 

All who register for the event will receive a link to the recording, afterwards. ICF global will send out a thank you for attending note along with this recording link. 

Gather with ICF Virginia members every month in Richmond
for connection and learning together.

Date: Last Tuesday of each month
Time: 8:00am - 9:30AM ET

Host: Erin Lingo, hello@erinlingosomatics.com
RSVP one of two ways – ICF Virginia website and/or with Erin Lingo

PRICING:

$20 for members

$25 for guests

*Disclaimer: AI Bots will not be permitted. 

Event Recording & Post-Event Follow-up: 

All who register for the event will receive a link to the recording, afterwards. ICF global will send out a thank you for attending note along with this recording link. 

Join coach colleagues in Hampton Roads for coffee/tea and networking. Donna Oard is hosting this gathering at Panera in Hampton Roads Crossing, Suffolk on the 1st Thursday of each month.

Join ICF Virginia's 2nd quarter membership meeting. In this hour together your board of directors will share their Reflections on 2026 progress and a look ahead.

See you then! 

Join us for a focused and supportive one-hour study group designed to help you feel more confident on your journey to your ACC credential.

Together, we’ll explore ACC requirements, walk through sample exam questions, and share practical resources to strengthen your exam preparation. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow coaches, ask questions, and build relationships with future study partners along the way.

Come ready to learn, collaborate, and take your next step with greater clarity and confidence!

Charlottesville / Valley Coach Gathering

Join your colleagues from the Central Virginia and Valley regions for an opportunity to connect, network, share best practices and learn from each other.  All Welcome!

Date:  June 10, 2026
Time: 10:30am -12:00 PM EST

Location: 

Jefferson Madison Regional Library- Jefferson Room, 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, Va.  Free Parking Voucher. 

Hosts:  Marie Westbrook and Kim Harris

Register: ICF Virginia Website

ICF Virginia - Home

Hosts:  Marie Westbrook and Kim Harris pm

RSVP: ICF Virginia Registration

Non-ICF Members- RSVP to Marie Westbrook at Inspire.wm@gmail.com 

Gather with ICF Virginia members every month in Richmond
for connection and learning together.

Date: Last Tuesday of each month
Time: 8:00am - 9:30AM ET

Host: Erin Lingo, hello@erinlingosomatics.com
RSVP one of two ways – ICF Virginia website and/or with Erin Lingo

Join coach colleagues in Hampton Roads for coffee/tea and networking. Donna Oard is hosting this gathering at Panera in Hampton Roads Crossing, Suffolk on the 1st Thursday of each month.

Join your coach colleagues for brunch at Karla's Beach House in Norfolk. Dwight McDowell and Sue Erickson are co-hosting this networking brunch where we can share resources (your business brochure, handout, your specialty/type of coaching, etc.). Bimonthly on the 2nd Monday.

Join us for a focused and supportive one-hour study group designed to help you feel more confident on your journey to your ACC credential.

Together, we’ll explore ACC requirements, walk through sample exam questions, and share practical resources to strengthen your exam preparation. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow coaches, ask questions, and build relationships with future study partners along the way.

Come ready to learn, collaborate, and take your next step with greater clarity and confidence!

PRICING:

$20 for members

$35 for guests

*Disclaimer: AI Bots will not be permitted. 

Event Recording & Post-Event Follow-up: 

All who register for the event will receive a link to the recording, afterwards. ICF global will send out a thank you for attending note along with this recording link. 

Gather with ICF Virginia members every month in Richmond
for connection and learning together.

Date: Last Tuesday of each month
Time: 8:00am - 9:30AM ET

Host: Erin Lingo, hello@erinlingosomatics.com
RSVP one of two ways – ICF Virginia website and/or with Erin Lingo

Join coach colleagues in Hampton Roads for coffee/tea and networking. Donna Oard is hosting this gathering at Panera in Hampton Roads Crossing, Suffolk on the 1st Thursday of each month.

Please join us for our quarterly welcome for new members via Zoom. This is a wonderful way to meet ICF Virginia Board Members and other colleagues new to ICF Virginia.

We'd love to know a little about you and answer any questions about your membership benefits. We're glad you're here!

Gather with ICF Virginia members every month in Richmond
for connection and learning together.

Date: Last Tuesday of each month
Time: 8:00am - 9:30AM ET

Host: Erin Lingo, hello@erinlingosomatics.com
RSVP one of two ways – ICF Virginia website and/or with Erin Lingo

This meeting is designed to help you move beyond surface-level structure to the core of where true transformation resides. Using Tijen’s Genco Method Coaching with Precision© framework, which blends holistic listening with Lean/Six Sigma principles, you'll learn to sculpt an agenda with precision and presence.

This three-part, interactive session will provide you with the tools to help clients achieve their desired outcomes, from behavioral change to neural recalibration, ensuring that these outcomes are not only achievable but also resonant and sustainable.

What to Expect:

• Introduction to Genco Method Coaching with Precision©: We'll dive into the core principles of my integrative methodology for agenda setting.
• Collective Coaching Practicum: Watch and participate in a live coaching session. Under my mentorship, you'll practice shaping the agenda in real-time and get instant feedback.
• Integration & Reflection Circle: We'll close with a group dialogue to solidify your insights and learn how to apply them to your practice immediately.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Heightened awareness of common missteps that block deep listening and client-centered agenda development.
• Best practices for defining session outcomes based on the client’s authentic, underlying needs.
• Increased capacity to revise and evolve the agenda in alignment with the client’s emerging insights.
• Strengthened trust in intuitive listening and relational agility during sessions.

PRICING:

$10 for members

$20 for guests

*Disclaimer: AI Bots will not be permitted. 

Event Recording & Post-Event Follow-up: 

All who register for the event will receive a link to the recording, afterwards. ICF global will send out a thank you for attending note along with this recording link.