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ICF Sacramento Ignite Program

ICF Sacramento is making an impact to move the world forward through our participation
in a global project called Ignite: Engaging Coaching for Humanity and the Planet.

This initiative is a professional coaching program for ICF credentialed coaches
that focuses on the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals ("UNSDGs").

Through Ignite, volunteer coaches from our chapter have established six-month pro bono coaching engagements that serve leaders of social change.

How will participating as an Ignite coach benefit you?

Gain exposure to a diverse leadership population: help build capacity in your client, accelerating their impact, that in turn will generate impact for humanity and the planet.
Earn coaching hours toward your next ICF credential.

50 pro bono coaching hours may be applied toward the 500 hours required for a PCC credential.
250 pro bono coaching hours may be applied toward the 2,500 hours required for a MCC credential.

Integrate best practices into your coaching practice with the forms and processes provided for onboarding new clients, asking for testimonials, referrals, and converting to paid coaching.

What can you expect?

To participate in the next coaching cycle, please complete the Ignite Coach Volunteer Form by September 10, 2025: ICF Sac Ignite Coach Volunteer Form

Once submitted, you can expect the following timeline:

September 17: Attend the Ignite Kick-Off Meeting at 6pm for more information.
October: Get matched with your client via email introduction.
October - March: Schedule remote, twice monthly coaching sessions.
Provide up to 10 1:1 pro-bono coaching sessions over six months.
Set meeting times directly with your client based on mutual availability.

RECAP 2025 IGNITE PROJECTS

During our January - June 2025 coaching cycle, Ignite coaches provided pro bono coaching to mission-driven professionals from 3Strands Global Foundation and the Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program. Coaches and clients alike reported meaningful outcomes—both personally and within the communities they serve.

Key Highlights:

● 23 volunteer coaches from ICF Sacramento Chapter

● 38 participating clients

● 200+ hours of coaching provided

● Most Common Client Goals: Personal Growth, Communication Skills, and Problem-Solving Abilities

● 95% of clients said they would recommend coaching to others

● 100% of clients said their well-being improved through coaching

Here’s What Clients Had to Say:

Coaching empowered them to experience measurable growth in their leadership and community impact by:

● Showing up with greater clarity, compassion, and purpose

● Leading more confidently through uncertainty and change

● Strengthening their ability to advocate for equity and systemic change

One participant shared:
"Coaching helped me feel more confident and less alone in my leadership challenges. It created space for deep reflection and action."

Another wrote:
"I feel like a new evolved person. I have now been able to level up my critical thinking and interpersonal skills to be able to be a stronger leader in my role."

What Clients Valued Most:

● A dedicated space for reflection and growth

● The consistency and structure of biweekly sessions

● A trusted thought partner to provide support and accountability

Comments from Coaches

We’re grateful to the volunteer coaches who made this impact possible,
and proud of the skill, presence, and care they brought to every session.

Here’s what a few of them shared about what made the experience especially meaningful:

"Contributing to a community-focused leader who is a contribution to our community."
— Tiff Harter, ACC

"Partnering with my client to help her confidently navigate a complex career transition and witnessing her growth and renewed sense of purpose along the way was deeply rewarding."
— DeLesa Swanigan, PCC

"The opportunity to make a visible positive impact in support of leaders engaged in creating change to make our world a better place at an extremely volatile time in our country’s history."
— Colleen Richter, ACC

"The opportunity to have an impact on an organization and community as our clients take their skills, practices, and learnings out into the world. The feeling that comes from doing work to deepen my own development to better serve clients, as goodness in the world."
— Marne Dunn, ACC

THANK YOU IGNITE COACHES
FOR THE POSITIVE IMPACT YOU'RE MAKING!

Lorraine Armijos
Terri Baldwin
Christina Burrows
James Davis
Lorraine Dubois
Marne Dunn
Jennifer Forester
Gayle Guest-Brown
Tiff Harter
Tracy Kreiss
Linda Liebert
Stephanie Malia

Julie Martin
Aaron Martinez
Sara Pena
Carmen Perry
Colleen Richter
Sheila Riordan
Rebecca Sassenrath
Michele Smith
DeLesa Swanigan
Chandra Victor
Elizabeth Vidon

We are excited about what we can accomplish together

Questions?

ICF Sacramento Ignite Program

How will participating as an Ignite coach benefit you?

What can you expect?

RECAP 2025 IGNITE PROJECTS

THANK YOU IGNITE COACHES FOR THE POSITIVE IMPACT YOU'RE MAKING!

THANK YOU IGNITE COACHES
FOR THE POSITIVE IMPACT YOU'RE MAKING!