In this episode, Hannah Finrow, MCC, sits down with Karen Nash, PCC, to explore her 20-year coaching journey — from organization development and graphic facilitation to leading ICF Tennessee through one of its most significant chapters: winning a global chapter award in 2020 while the world was on lockdown.

Karen shares her insights on:

How her background in OD shaped her approach to deep listening and client ownership before she ever called herself a coach

Leading the chapter through COVID-19 while completing an advanced certification and managing virtual kindergarten for her young son How going virtual for the first time allowed ICF Tennessee to truly serve all of Tennessee — East, West, Central, and Chattanooga

The unlearning required every time you step into a new training modality — and why it's harder for experienced coaches

Her passion for mentor coaching and what it means to watch coaches hone their craft over time

Whether you're a new coach trying to find your footing, a seasoned coach curious about what leadership in the profession looks like, or someone who wants to understand how a coaching community can hold you through hard seasons, Karen's warmth and honesty make this one worth your time.

Connect with Karen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karennashpcc/ https://www.graphic-transformations.com

Learn more about ICFTN: https://icftn.org/ICFTN Subscribe to The Coaching Community Podcast to hear more stories, lessons, and reflections from coaches making an impact across Tennessee and the globe.

Welcome to the Coaching Community Podcast, hosted by ICF Tennessee.

In this episode, Hannah Finrow, MCC, sits down with Rebecca Dorsey, MCC, to explore her accidental path into coaching, her journey to master-level certification, and what she's learned about showing up as yourself in the coaching room.

Rebecca shares her insights on:

How she discovered coaching through a neighbor connection — and immediately recognized it as her calling

Why the sessions that feel like failures are often the ones that change everything for clients Learning to trust the process over your own in-the-moment judgment

The power of finding your coaching voice — and why mimicking others always falls flat

How consistent, bite-sized community learning through ICFTN became a meaningful part of her development

Whether you're a new coach building your foundation, a seasoned coach pursuing advanced credentials, or simply someone who loves hearing how great coaches think about their work, Rebecca's honesty and warmth make this a conversation worth sitting with.

Connect with Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-dorsey/ and https://the-regroup.com

Learn more about ICFTN: https://icftn.org/ICFTN

Subscribe to The Coaching Community Podcast to hear more stories, lessons, and reflections from coaches making an impact across Tennessee and the globe.

Join Hannah Finrow, MCC, as she kicks off the Coaching Community Podcast with Anna Walker, President of ICFTN and founder of The Total You Life & Style Coaching and Image Consulting. In this inaugural episode, they celebrate 30 years of ICF Tennessee, explore Anna’s journey from image consulting to coaching, and discuss how the chapter grew from a Nashville-centric community to a statewide network of over 350 coaches.

Hear stories of leadership, professional growth, and the evolution of coaching in Tennessee—and discover how ICF Tennessee continues to empower coaches to thrive and positively impact the world.

Subscribe to the Coaching Community Podcast to catch every episode and gain insights from coaches shaping the profession and the communities they serve.