- Marianna Henry, PCC
- Feb 28, 2025
- 6 min read
Updated: Jan 10
President’s Message
March is a month of trailblazers. The ones who dared to go first, refused to stay silent, and reshaped what was possible. Progress has never been passive. Transformation has always required courage, conviction, and community.
Coaching is transformation at its core. It is about seeing possibility where doubt exists, holding space for bold ideas, and helping others build the confidence to take action, not only in their own lives, but in the world around them.
As you move through this month, consider the trailblazers in your life, your practice, and your community:
How can you help someone step into their own power?
Who needs a reminder of their own brilliance?
Who could use an ally, a mentor, or a champion?
Let’s honor this month by doing what we do best: listening deeply, challenging perspectives, and sparking possibility.
Sending you strength as you march forward.
Marianna Henry
President, ICF High Country Chapter
Call for Proposals
ICF Converge 2025
Ready to make an impact on the global coaching community? ICF Converge 2025 is your chance to share your expertise. Whether you are a thought leader, educator, or innovative coach, we invite you to submit a proposal to present at this dynamic event, both virtually and in person.
San Diego, California, USA
October 23–25, 2025
We would love to see ICF High Country represented at Converge.
Find out more information and submit your proposal.
March Chapter Events
March Speaker Event
Ellen Browning-Lafferty
14 March 2025 | 12:00–1:30 PM (MDT)Experiential Primer: Systemic Family Constellation Work
Ellen Browning-Lafferty is a business and life coach (NYU 2016), family constellations facilitator, licensed massage therapist, and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in the wellness industry.
She offers Family Constellations workshops online and in person, along with one-on-one sessions. Her work supports growth through a systemic lens, helping clients understand inherited patterns and resilience, connect with their strengths, and find greater ease.
Ellen’s mission is to connect clients with greater support, community, and resources. She finds joy in helping others acknowledge personal truths, embrace life’s paradoxes, and bring forward the gifts of ancestry.
Session Topic: This workshop is an experiential introduction to Systemic Family Constellations. As both a philosophy and a process, this modality offers a systemic lens to understand inherited patterns and resilience.
Systemic Family Constellations is grounded in the belief that both challenges and strengths have lineage. The work supports clients in releasing what hinders growth while reclaiming what supports it.
For coaches, understanding this modality can help us establish ethical, balanced relationships with clients, identify barriers to growth, and strengthen trust and psychological safety.
Learning Objectives
Understand the lineage of strengths and challenges
Learn methods to avoid recreating parent-child dynamics with clients
Explore approaches for fostering a supportive, growth-oriented environment
CCEUs Eligible for 0.75 CC and 0.75 RD CCEUs from ICF.
Coaches Connect
5 March 2025 | 12:00–1:00 PM (MDT)
Join us on Wednesday, March 5 as we build relationships, deepen coaching skills, create partnership opportunities, and give and receive support, mentoring, and guidance. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and thrive in coaching and business development.
Cost: Free for members$10 for non-members
Facilitator: Kerri Sutey, ACC - Events Chair
Get Ready for International Coaching Week
May 12–16
Mark your calendars for May 12–16 as ICF High Country joins the global coaching community in celebrating International Coaching Week.
This year, we are excited to offer:
Coast to Coast Pro Bono Coaching Join this initiative and help us surpass last year’s impact: 169 participating coaches, 730 pro bono hours, and 645 clients served. Details will be shared on our website.
1-Hour Panel Discussion Hear from experienced coaches across diverse organizational settings as they share insights on the power of coaching in the workplace, from supporting executives to guiding employees on performance plans.
Stay tuned for more information and get ready to celebrate the power of professional coaching.
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Empowering Women Through Coaching
Celebrating Women’s History Month
ICF High Country, DEIB
March is a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and leadership of women throughout history. As coaches, we have a unique opportunity to support women in their personal and professional journeys, helping them break barriers, build confidence, and step into their full potential.
Women continue to face systemic challenges in the workplace, including gender bias, the confidence gap, and barriers to leadership.
Coaching can be a powerful tool to help women:
Clarify goals aligned with values and strengths
Challenge imposter syndrome and strengthen self-trust
Navigate inequities, transitions, and leadership growth
Advocate for themselves through communication and negotiation skills
Empowerment is not only about individual success. It also contributes to a more equitable world where all voices are valued.
This month, let’s reflect on how we can uplift and champion the women we coach.
Wishing you a meaningful Women’s History Month.
Membership Spotlight
Jen Kreiner, ACC, CALC
Stone’s Throw Coaching ADHD and Executive Function Coaching
What inspired you to become a coach, and how has your journey evolved since then?Jen was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, and the coaching support she received was deeply impactful. She pivoted from nonprofit leadership into ADHD coaching, focusing on professionals navigating workplace challenges. She often supports clients pursuing coaching as a reasonable accommodation and collaborates with employers through multi-party agreements.
Jen has also developed leadership workshops on neuro-inclusion and employee workshops that support workplace well-being. She is honored to support organizations that are learning and evolving, including Montana SHRM as neuro-inclusivity is integrated into their 2025 strategic plan.
What is your coaching philosophy, and how do you support meaningful transformation?Jen believes cognitive differences are often misunderstood, and without curiosity and understanding, neurodivergent individuals can experience a lifetime of pressure to conform. ADHD coaching helps clients move out of isolation and into safety, self-understanding, and self-acceptance. With knowledge and validation, clients reclaim energy spent trying to fit a mold and build autonomy, clarity, and permission to thrive.
One piece of advice for other coaches?
Slow down and make yourself the priority. Daily practices that support your well-being are foundational to balance and sustainability.
How do you continue to grow as a coach?
Jen is expanding into mind-body connections and somatic approaches, learning the “bottom-up” path through nervous system awareness. Meditation and breathwork are key practices, and she hopes to pursue certification as a trauma-informed somatic practitioner.
Where can clients learn more?
Board Spotlight
Lizzie Slater
Secretary, ICF High Country Chapter
Lizzie Slater served as a U.S. Diplomat for 42 years, living and working across 17 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Her career culminated as Dean of the School for Applied Information Technology at the Foreign Service Institute in Arlington, Virginia, where she led the rapid shift to global online training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
After retiring, Lizzie became a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) in March 2023 through the Co-Active Training Institute. She now specializes in leadership and life coaching, supporting former colleagues as they navigate multicultural environments and lead diverse teams. Her coaching tagline is: “I am the compass that helps people discover their best selves.”
Lizzie continues exploring the world with her husband and son and is planning a major milestone trip in 2025 to visit her seventh continent, Antarctica. You can connect with Lizzie on LinkedIn.
Volunteers Wanted
State Ambassadors
Are you looking to connect with coaches in your local area? We are seeking ambassadors in each state we serve who can help coordinate local connection and community.
If you are interested, please contact Shamie at volunteercoord@icfhighcountry.org.
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States Served
Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
Our Foundation
Vision
Coaching is an integral part of a thriving society, and every ICF High Country member represents the highest quality of professional coaching.
Mission
ICF High Country provides programs, opportunities, and community to cultivate the growth of coaching and coaching professionals across our region.
Values Community
Sharing knowledge and experience to grow together.
Inclusiveness – A safe, collaborative space that welcomes diverse perspectives.
Professionalism – Upholding the highest ethical and professional standards of ICF.
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