ICF Raleigh Area Chapter upcoming events

Volunteer Interest Meeting (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Volunteer Interest Meeting

October 7, 2026

11:30am - 12:00pm ET

Would you love an opportunity to contribute meaningfully, meet fellow coaches, and have a great time in the process? Volunteer with the ICF Raleigh Chapter!

We're hosting a volunteer interest meeting where you will learn:

What committees could I join?
What would I do?
How much time will it take?

Come join us, bring your questions, and see what it's all about.

Committee Volunteers needed in one of the following committees:

Education & Professional Development
Marketing & Communications
Membership
Partnerships

Open board positions:

President-Elect
Director of Education & Professional Development
Director of Partnerships
Director of Membership

For more information on the committees please visit this link. We hope to see you on October 7!

October 2026 Co-Lab: Coaching Ethically, Actually (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Co-Lab: Coaching Ethically, Actually

Speaker: Vanessa Hagerbaumer & John Sigmon

October 20, 2026

12:00 - 1:15 pm ET

CCEUs - 1 (TypeTBD)

This event is co-hosted with ICF NYC, the Competency Co-Lab, a monthly series for coaches to elevate their mastery of the ICF Core Competencies. Experience structured practice drills, interactive learning, and a supportive community. The Competency Co-Lab bridges theory and practical application, so you can seamlessly integrate your learnings into your coaching practice.

Each session unveils a drill specially designed around a Core Competency. Drill by drill, gain mastery over the full range of Competencies.

The October Co-Lab will be focused on Coaching Ethically, Actually.

We will practice applying ethical coaching principles in real-world scenarios by maintaining presence and navigating complex client situations with integrity and professionalism.

1. Demonstrates Ethical Practice

Bring your adventurous spirit, your sense of play and fun, and of course, a coaching topic!

Please register for the event here: October 2026 Co-lab: Coaching Ethically, Actually - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation

Vanessa Hagerbaumer

Vanessa is a PCC-certified coach and founder of V & CO Coaching, where she leads individual and group programs focused on workplace confidence and empowerment. A second-generation solopreneur and dynamic community-builder, she has spent 15+ years designing people-centric initiatives at organizations like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and WeWork. Vanessa knows how to bring people together—whether for connection, growth, or a bit of both.
She is also an ICF Coach Trainer and Mentor Coach, dedicated to developing the next generation of ICF-certified coaches.

John Sigmon
John is an MCC-level executive coach and the CEO and Activist of Sigmon Leadership Solutions, where he provides leadership coaching and customized development programs for non-traditional leaders. He is also the author of Wild Leadership: What Nature Teaches Us About Adaptability, Resilience, and Intuition, offering a fresh perspective on leadership inspired by the natural world.

A three-time C-Suite executive, John has experienced leadership from all angles. He now helps clients and coach mentees navigate their own evolution with courage and authenticity.

ICF Raleigh Member Welcome & Orientation (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

ICF Raleigh Member Welcome & Orientation

October 21, 2026
11:30 am - 12:15 pm ET

Hosted By: Kimberly Eastman Zirkle & Dani Fox, ICF Coach and Membership Committee Member

Our quarterly Member Orientation is designed to help you connect with the ICF Raleigh coaching community and learn how to make the most of your membership.

Whether you’ve recently joined or want a quick introduction to the resources available through the chapter, this relaxed virtual session is a chance to meet fellow coaches, explore upcoming events and programs, and discover ways to engage with the community.

This session reflects our mission to advance the coaching profession and empower our community through coaching, learning, and collaboration.

Who Should Attend

• New members of ICF Raleigh
• Members who would like a refresher on chapter resources
• Coaches interested in becoming more involved in the local coaching community

What We’ll Cover

• Welcome and introductions
• Overview of ICF Raleigh and member benefits
• How to access key resources on the chapter website
• Upcoming events, programs, and learning opportunities
• Ways to get involved through committees and volunteer opportunities
• A short interactive activity to help you connect with fellow coaches
• Q&A

By the end of this 45-minute session, you will know how to access chapter resources, engage with upcoming events, and begin building meaningful relationships within the ICF Raleigh coaching community.

Register now to start connecting with the ICF Raleigh community.

We hope you can join us!

Doug Heilig, ICF Coach
Membership Committee Chair
International Coaching Federation Raleigh Area Chapter
membership@icfraleigh.org

Creativity and Play for Coaches Series: Paint a Picture Lunch & Learn (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Creativity and Play for Coaches Series

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw

We are excited to announce a Creativity and Play for Coaches series: Brick by Brick (LEGOs), Expect the Unexpected (Improv), and Paint a Picture – leveraging metaphor, imagery, and creative tools in coaching. The series will build our creative and playful coaching skills, so we have fun and joy in our coaching! All workshops will be hosted by ICF-RAC Past President, Pamela Maxson, PhD, MCC

You can register for one, two, or all three of the workshops, all of which will be held in person.

All three workshops will encompass the ICF coaching competencies while integrating playful, creative approaches to help clients (and coaches) tap into their deeper knowledge and experience.

Paint a Picture Lunch & Learn

Join us for Paint a Picture Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, October 28th, from 10:00 to 11:30 am, hosted by ICF-RAC President, Pamela Maxson, PhD, MCC. Coaches (and clients) use metaphors and creative language as expressions of thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In this workshop, we will use creative tools (blank canvas, markers, paints…) to bypass our cognitive hurdles and allow our hands and hearts to express themselves. No artistic ability is needed – led by a self-described non-artist creative person.

Paint a Picture: Supply cost: $10

CCEUs approved: TBD

Location: In person, Frontier- Blue Ridge Room

Facilitator:

Pam Maxson, PhD, MCC, is an executive/leadership coach, mentor coach, speaker, author, and lifelong learner who focuses on helping individuals tap into their purpose, overcome their personal and professional obstacles, and develop a plan to achieve their goals. Pam believes learning happens when we are having fun and that life is too short to not learn continually (hence the need to always have fun); therefore, Pam employs creativity and fun often with clients to help them achieve personal and professional fulfillment.

Pam is an ICF Master Certified Coach and a Certified LEGO Coach. She holds a PhD in Human Development from Penn State University. Pam is the founder of Periscope Coaching, LLC; founder and lead instructor at Periscope Coach Training, an in-person, 5-day coach training held at Ocean Isle Beach, NC; an author (Finding Your Inner Bitch), and an avid chocolate chip cookie taster.

Coaching Patterns & Possibilities: Seeing What Emerges (Monday, November 09, 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Coaching Patterns & Possibilities: Seeing What Emerges

November 9, 2026

11:30am - 1:00pm ET

CCEUs - CC 1.5, RD 0.0

Speaker: Sonja Mustiful

Coaches develop patterns that influence how they listen, respond, make meaning, and partner with clients. Coaching supervision offers a reflective space to explore these patterns with curiosity, deepen professional awareness, and strengthen coaching effectiveness. In this interactive session, participants will examine what is emerging within themselves, their coaching relationships, and the broader systems that shape their practice. Through guided reflection, supervision conversations, and collaborative inquiry, coaches will expand their capacity to make intentional choices that enhance presence, partnership, and ethical practice while supporting sustainable professional growth.

Key Learnings:

1. Recognize Your Coaching Patterns -Develop greater awareness of the personal assumptions, habits, and triggers that influence how you listen, remain present, and respond during coaching conversations.

2. Strengthen Ethical and Reflective Practice - Explore how coaching supervision provides a trusted space to examine complex coaching situations, navigate ethical considerations, and deepen your professional judgment through reflective inquiry rather than immediate solutions.

3. Expand Your Coaching Presence and Partnership - Practice using reflective dialogue and collaborative inquiry to enhance coaching presence, cultivate stronger client partnerships, and evoke deeper awareness that supports meaningful and sustainable client growth.

Bio:

Sonja Mustiful is an EMCC certified in Coaching Supervision, Master Certified Coach (MCC), keynote speaker, author, and a thought leader empowering coaches and leaders to discover their strengths and rise to their potential. As Founder of Essence of Coaching, she partners with people and organizations to foster a coaching culture to reengage work teams, build meaningful relationships, and strengthen leadership effectiveness to achieve sustainable growth.

In addition to her MCC credential, she holds an ACTC (Advanced Certification in Team Coaching) from the International Coach Federation (ICF) and is a certified Brene’ Brown Dare to Lead facilitator.

With a background in corporate HR and executive coaching, Sonja specializes in helping leaders lead with their values, foster accountability, and navigate agility shifts with confidence. Her ability to hold presence while facilitating conversations encourages clients to explore their inner self-awareness and challenge their limiting beliefs.

November 2026 Co-Lab: Letting the Client Lead (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Co-Lab: Letting the Client Lead

Speaker: Vanessa Hagerbaumer & John Sigmon

November 17, 2026

12:00 - 1:15 pm ET

CCEUs - 1 (TypeTBD)

Each session unveils a drill specially designed around a Core Competency. Drill by drill, gain mastery over the full range of Competencies.

The November Co-Lab will be focused on Letting the Client Lead.

We will practice empowering clients to take ownership of the session by actively honoring their choices, prompting partnership, and reinforcing/encouraging their expertise in their own lives.

5. Maintains Presence

Bring your adventurous spirit, your sense of play and fun, and of course, a coaching topic!

Please register for the event here: November 2026 Co-lab: Letting the Client Lead - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation

Vanessa Hagerbaumer

December 2026 Co-Lab: Insight into Action (Tuesday, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Co-Lab: Insight into Action

Speaker: Vanessa Hagerbaumer & John Sigmon

December 8, 2026

12:00 - 1:15 pm ET

CCEUs - 1 (TypeTBD)

Each session unveils a drill specially designed around a Core Competency. Drill by drill, gain mastery over the full range of Competencies.

The December Co-Lab will be focused on Insight into Action.

We will design and practice a toolkit of targeted prompts and coaching moves to help clients integrate their insights, design meaningful next steps, and build accountability structures that support lasting growth.

8. Facilitates Client Growth

Bring your adventurous spirit, your sense of play and fun, and of course, a coaching topic!

Please register for the event here: December 2026 Co-lab: Insight into Action - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation

Vanessa Hagerbaumer