ICF North Florida August Newsletter

President's Letter

August 2026

As I write my final President's message, I find myself reflecting on one word that has guided my service over the past two years: stewardship.

To me, stewardship means caring for something that does not belong to any one person. It means honoring the trust our members place in us, building on the work of those who came before us, and leaving the chapter stronger for those who will follow. Every Board serves for a season, but stewardship continues. Read more>>

Navigating Leadership Tensions in Real Time

Each month, we’ll explore the tensions that sit at the heart of leadership and human behavior—the moments where clients feel stretched, uncertain, or caught between competing demands.

It’s not Uncertainty. It’s Awareness Expanding.

By Lisa J. Kuruvilla, ICF MCC, CMC, CEC

Insight:

As leaders grow, clarity often gives way to complexity. What used to feel obvious now feels nuanced, layered, and uncertain.

This is not regression—it is development.

Sample Question:
What do you already know that is enough to take the next step?

Application:
Help clients act from sufficient clarity, not perfect certainty. Progress often requires movement before full understanding.

Speaker Spotlight

Tijen Genco, MCC

Tijen Genco, MCC, Advanced Certified Team Coach, and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, brings a wealth of experience coaching individuals, executives, and teams across Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations worldwide. Renowned as a coach, educator, mentor, and ICF assessor, Tijen is deeply committed to fostering coaching excellence and advancing the profession. She is the creator of the Genco Method Transcendental Coaching©.

Register for our August Event with Tijen Genco:

The Thing Beneath the Thing: Mastering Agenda Setting with the Genco Method