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Welcome to September – A great month for a reset, a fresh start and a new routine.
I hope you had a restful and restorative summer and you are ready for the second half of the year. I have 3 small children at home, along with my own coaching business The Big Life Project and a dog to be walked so I am definitely in ready for some routine. |
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As the Director of Marketing and Communications, my role is to grow connection and value among our community. Life is noisy and my role is to simplify and streamline communications, rather than add to the chaos. In February, we launched this newsletter as your one-stop shop for you to find the latest events, insights and updates. I would love your input in shaping this newsletter to be the one you look forward to so much that you knock down my door if it doesn’t land as promised on the first Thursday of each month 🙂 Drop me a message with ideas at lindsay.brady@icfireland.com.
Behind the scenes, this Autumn, I am leading an exciting project to bring you a fresh new website. The goal for this project is to make it easier for you to find the latest news & events… .and maybe even, for ICF members to be found by future clients (just a little teaser of what’s to come!)
Lindsay Brady – Director of Marketing & Communications
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| Great news – The Dublin Coaching Community is now live!! ICF Ireland members, Hannah Linehan, Christina Kenny, Becky Thomas, Maayan Yankelevich and Catherine Gallagher, have come together to establish the Dublin Coaching Circle (DCC): a space for coaches to connect, build genuine relationships, support one another and learn from each other. Our ambition is not to create another traditional networking group or a programme of formal training. We want the Circle to be a community first. Somewhere coaches can have real conversations, share experiences and perspectives, learn from the different approaches and expertise and build relationships with people who understand the work we do. While the five of us are getting things started, we don’t want to decide on our own what the Dublin Coaching Circle becomes. The clue is in the name: it’s a circle, not a hierarchy. We want the people who become part of it to help shape it, so ideas, feedback and involvement won’t just be welcomed, they’ll be an important part of how the community develops. Join us for our first online gathering: Tuesday 22 September at 7pm This gathering will be an introduction – a chance to meet one another, hear a little about the thinking behind the Circle and, importantly, start shaping what we want this community to be. We would love you to see you there. Register here to join this call.
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| This short event series focused on DEIB topics is being led by Colette Henry, DEIB Lead for our chapter. She would love to hear from people who are interested in this area, so please email her at colette.henry@icfireland.com |
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| | We had our first LinkedIn Live focused on DEIB discussing Neurodiversity in Coaching with our guest Hannah Linehan, a Neurodiversity Specialist and Coach. Hannah shared her perspective on working with individuals and businesses who are creating more inclusive work spaces and the challenges and opportunities that arise along the journey. 30 minutes, but packed with insights and ideas for Coaches and Leaders. |
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| | | We are delighted to host our next LinkedIn live with Dr Aikyna Finch, the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for the ICF (4.30pm Monday 21th September). As we look ahead to 2027 when DEIB will be integrated across all aspects of ICF, we are delighted to learn from Dr Aikyna’s on ‘Exploring the future of Inclusion in professional coaching’. At the forefront of this work globally, her insights will be invaluable. |
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| This month, we have some great book recommendations for anyone for a great Autumn read. If you have any great reads, podcasts, articles etc. that you would like to recommend, I would love to use this newsletter to share them. Drop me a message at lindsay.brady@icfireland.com |
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| Hidden Potential Recommended by Shashi Sopirala
This book is a great reminder that potential is less about where we start and more about our capacity to learn, adapt and keep developing. I particularly like the shift from celebrating innate talent to thinking about how we create the conditions for people to grow. |
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| Coaching for Wellbeing Recommended by Susan Creedon
This book is great for any coach interested in learning more about wellbeing. It brings together key theories and practice to support coaches and their clients. It’s full of case studies, anecdotal evidence, wellbeing tools and exercises which can be used as part of your coaching practice. |
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| Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) is an essential part of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to create a more equitable, healthy and sustainable world. DEIB are the foundations of the ICF values globally. We are encouraging coaches in Ireland to avail of free Global training that is available each month, build up your CCEs and expanding your understanding of DEIB ahead of 2027. Here are the links for you to join upcoming sessions: |
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| Moving into our 30th cohort, the CoachME Professional Certificate in Relational Systemic SUPERvision offers initial, intermediate-level, contextually-based training in SUPERvising coaches, mentors, leaders, coach educators, and other practitioners. Our global award-winning team of ICF MCCs, ACTCs, and EMCC ESIAs (Accredited SUPERvisors), designed the programme, including demos, practical application, models, tools, and modalities for 1:1 and group SUPERvision. This is Part One of our Two-Part, Triple-Accredited Diploma in Relational Systemic SUPERvision: ICF AACS, AC Diploma, EMCC ESQA for ESIA, providing requirements for ICF Coaching SUPERvision Specialisation. Part Two achieves ICF’s Advanced Accreditation in Coaching SUPERvision. https://beckett-mcinroy.com/product/certification-in-coachme-coaching-supervision/ |
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| | | Becoming Masterful is a virtual program to support coaches in deepening their skill set in presence, process, and partnering. It enhances the readiness for those seeking a credential or credential renewal at all levels. This is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and refine your mastery of coaching. The virtual program includes masterclasses, coaching demonstrations, debriefs, skills practice sessions, self-paced learning, and individual mentor coaching. Participants receive 40 ICF CCEUs in core competencies, including 10 hours group mentor coaching, meeting ICF credential renewal requirements. Facilitated by Emer Doyle MCC. Registration opens for the cohort beginning on 16th September 2026. www.emerdoyle.ie/advancedcoachtraining |
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| ICF Ireland offers an opportunity to raise your profile amongst our membership and others who access our communications platforms.
Training programmes and other commercially organised events Coaching-related products and services Coaching community events
Any of the three categories can be advertised on the website, including products & services of interest to the coaching community. For more information, head to our website or contact admin@icfireland.com |
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