April 2026 
President's Message
This month, ICF SFBAC President, Alex Wallash is talking to chapter secretary Priyal to learn more about her, her role, and our first ever in-person annual conference coming up in September. 
Program & Event Spotlight
Hear from Joshua Freedman, the author of Emotion Rule
Joshua Freedman's new book, Emotion Rules, starts with a compelling question: what if your emotions weren't obstacles, but essential guidance for living and leading with meaning?
To help answer this question, we're fortunate to have Joshua joining us on April 16 at 1:00 pm PST for a discussion on his work with emotions. Check out all the details by clicking the link below!
Advance Your Coaching Career Through UC Davis
UC Davis offers a Professional Coaching for Life and Work Certificate Program and a Team Coaching for Organizational Excellence offering, and we've got all the details...
Introducing Our NEW Latine Coaches Virtual Café!
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our First Latine Virtual Café on Monday, April 20 at 12:00 PM PT
ICF San Francisco Bay Area and ICF Los Angeles are joining forces to launch this FREE Latine Coaches Virtual Café!
Find out how YOU can participate through the link below:
Calendar of Events
You Don't Want To Miss These!
April
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SIG Deep Dive: Navigating Financial Topics: Opportunities and ObstaclesApril 09, 2026  |
Coaches' Coffee Lab:
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New SIG:
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Partnering with AI: Practical Use of AI for Coaching ProfessionalsApril 21, 2026 |
From Individual Mastery to Organizational ExcellenceApril 23, 2026 |
Entrepreneurial Mindsets & Business FundamentalsApril 28, 2026 |
Drop-In
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Chapter News
Belonging Will Cost You Something
"Belonging is not neutral.
It is shaped by identity and power."
The Chapter's Director of Inclusion and Belonging, Charles Reader, explores what it means to create environments where belonging is not assumed, but practiced.
ICF SFBAC Volunteer Spotlight
This month's Volunteer spotlight comes to you from Diana Stepner, the Chapter's Director of Communications, and celebrates the contributions of the communication committee volunteers.
Read more about Hubert and Carlos' work in the full article:
Join Our Marketing Committee – Volunteers Wanted!
Are you looking to make an impact and get involved with the SF Bay Area Coaches Community? Take a look at the currently open roles we have for our marketing committee: Social media, email marketing, and graphic design.
