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Fall invites us to consider what we want to carry forward and what we’re ready to release. As ICF Washington prepares for 2027, that reflection includes welcoming new perspectives and leadership to our Board. Meet this year’s director nominees and learn how members can participate in the voting process.

You shared what matters most—and we’re turning that feedback into action. See how member survey responses are shaping ICF Washington’s plans for regional connection, sustainable coaching practices, professional development, belonging, and more meaningful ways to contribute.

Could a couple of hours of your time each month help strengthen Coach Community Connection? CCC is building a Volunteer Support Team and looking for ICF Washington members ready to contribute their skills in communications, member engagement, event support, marketing, or administration.

Coach Community Connection is back for Fall 2026 with new opportunities to connect, collaborate, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships with fellow coaches. Discover what’s waiting for you at this quarterly gathering—and what can happen when coaches get in the room together.

ICF Washington’s Social Impact Partnerships are growing, creating more opportunities for members to give back through coaching and behind-the-scenes support. Learn how you can contribute your skills, support community partnerships, and help expand access to professional coaching.

What does it mean to build a coaching practice that truly reflects who you are? In this Coach-to-Coach Member Spotlight, Skye Best shares lessons on curiosity, authentic practice, meaningful mentorship, creating community, and keeping the human heart of coaching at the center as AI becomes more present.

Our expanded Find a Coach tool makes it easier to connect across Washington. Coaching clients can search for coaches by specialization, credential, city, and ZIP code, while coaches can use the directory to find peers nearby, build professional relationships, and explore collaboration opportunities.

What is group coaching supervision, and what could it unlock in your coaching practice?

In this conversation, Erica Goos and Inga Bielinska explore how supervision gives coaches a reflective, collaborative space to examine their work, navigate ethical questions, and deepen their practice—all without judgment.

Discover how group supervision connects the ICF Code of Ethics with real coaching experiences, helps coaches explore patterns and dynamics that may be influencing their sessions, and creates opportunities to learn from the collective wisdom of fellow coaches.


Whether you’re a newer or experienced coach, supervision can offer a valuable space to pause, reflect, and continue developing the art and craft of coaching.

ICF Washington State is inviting coaches of all experience levels to an interactive workshop on August 11th led by Jean Oplinger, MCC, focused on the research-backed Values Identifier assessment. Attendees will receive a complimentary personal report and learn practical ways to uncover client motivations, navigate blind spots, and foster deeper, more transformative coaching conversations.

ICF Washington State is actively seeking volunteers and nominees for a variety of new, streamlined leadership roles designed to fit flexible schedules. Members can contribute across three primary areas: joining priority Board and Leadership teams, helping plan the May 2027 State Conference, or hosting local Coach Community Connection (CCC) gatherings. Interested coaches are invited to reach out or submit nominations forms ahead of the August deadlines.

In this ICF WA Member Spotlight, MCC Graham Segroves draws on his journey from the CIA to executive coaching to explore what truly drives long-term professional mastery. He highlights why continuous personal growth, deep human listening, and community connection matter far more than just logging client hours or leveraging AI. The conversation offers valuable insights on stay human, continuous learning, and giving back to the profession at any stage of your career.

Advanced workshops, local winter meetups, and a massive May 2027 conference—all of this happened because members spoke up. See what else we’re changing and how 2 minutes of your time could decide what comes next…