ICF New Jersey Coach Connect - November 2025 
Highlights from the Annual Meeting
ICF New Jersey Members,
On November 5, the Chapter's Annual Meeting gave us a moment to look back and celebrate at a year filled with growth and service. The meeting focused on appreciation, updates and the volunteers who helped move the chapter forward to make sure every member knows what happened behind the scenes.
We were reminded that the whole point was simple. Celebrate what we built together and make sure every member knows what happened behind the scenes. From member-led events to credentialing milestones and the work of our IDEAS and Strategic Partnerships committees, this year showed the power of coaches coming together with purpose and acts of kindness.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered, showed up, supported each other, and helped move this chapter forward.
If you missed the meeting, you can catch the recording here: ICF New Jersey Annual Meeting
Stay connected for what's coming next.
Warmly,
Kelli Kombat
President, ICF New Jersey
Member Spotlight
Member Engagement is shining a spotlight on our incredible coaches and their stories, opening opportunity to get curious about our members. Our goal is to share stories and insights to build connections and inspire engagement. Click on the image below to find out more about Ellen Fredericks, MCC.
IDEAS Matter
Calling veterans and those who work with them.
Check out the ICF DEIB International Military Veterans, Member Resource Group (MRG) to inspire belonging and drive impact worldwide. Transitioning from military service to a coaching career can be both rewarding and challenging. The Veterans MRG provides a supportive community for veterans from any background, offering resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. This group is open to all who are interested in supporting veterans and the advancement of the coaching profession with ICF DEIB IMV MRG leaders @Jedidiah Koh, @Yassine Chaker and the ICF DEIB Team: @Aikyna Finch, @Jennifer Koster
Click here to join: https://engage.coachingfederation.org/communities/communities-deib
(Note: You must log in to ICF Engage to access the DEIB communities.)
In addition to the International Military Veterans MRG, are you aware of the other MRGs for underrepresented members, stakeholders, and allies to share, develop, and celebrate? They are:
- BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
- Kaleidoscope
- Persons with Disabilities.
- Young Professionals (40 and under).
Click here to learn all about DEIB matters & join: https://engage.coachingfederation.org/communities/communities-deib
Rise Up,
Your Voice Matters,
You Matter.
Dr. Mindy Gewirtz, MCC
VP of DEIB/IDEAS Advisory Council
[email protected]
DEIB/IDEAS Advisory Council
Tynisha Coleman
Patricia “Patti” Lee
Linda Leonard
Malina Poshtova Delamere
Dorisse Shakir-Ullah
Walter Slade
Ellen Wagner
Check out all IDEAS resources on our website: IDEAS Matter
See all Global DEIB events, groups, and resources in ICF ENGAGE:
https://engage.coachingfederation.org/communities/communities-deib
➡️To view, login is required.
Credentialing Corner
The final session of the 2025 ICF Credentialing Webinar Series - Updates in Credentialing: Streamlining Application Pathways, Simplifying Renewal Process, and New Releases - is now available on the ICF Learning Portal!
In this session, you'll learn:
- What's new for ACC and PCC applications
- The simplified credential renewal process
- Updates to the ICF Core Competencies and Minimum Skills Requirements
- A pilot exam opportunity for PCC and MCC candidates
Completion of the full series earns 0.5 Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) in Core Competencies and 2.25 CCE units in Resource Development.
Stay informed, stay confident, and let us help you move forward on your coaching journey.
This course will expire on March 31, 2026.
Have a credentialing question? Contact Joyce Heckman, VP of Credentialing at [email protected]
Coachesgiving 2025: You Showed Up Big
ICF New Jersey, you did it again!
Our CoachesGiving 2025 celebration reminded me of what happens when we come together as a community. More than 70 attendees gathered at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Bridgewater (Somerset County) to wrap up a season of transformation, relationship building, and collective impact of coaching in the communities we serve. We hugged. We laughed. We talked a lot. We shared a meal and created moments of gratitude.
You brought the energy, your whole hearts, and food donations that went beyond expectations. Thank you for showing up with kindness.
The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Plus, the decorated tables, floral centerpieces, and a choice of books to take home was a nice touch. Ah, and the giveaways? Complimentary coaching, resources in self-care, professional development, great reads.
A huge shoutout to Co-VPs of Chapter Programming Dana Lynn Bernstein and Carmela O’Flaherty, organizer Beth Renga, and the Chapter Programs team for their time, efforts and care making the occasion special. Thanks to Kathleen Ochab and Beth who kept the pace of the night flowing, informal and engaging as emcees!
Appreciation to our members, volunteers and leaders who contributed to the ICF New Jersey 2025 season of transformation!
What was your favorite Coachesgiving moments? For me, it felt good to be with my tribe outside of those Zoom panels!
Cheers!
Dorisse Shakir-Ullah
You can see more photos from the event on the Blog page: Coachesgiving 2025
