3C Coaching Summit: Clarity. Competence. Contribution.

Join the Arkansas-Oklahoma ICF coaching community for an energizing and practical summit designed to support every stage of your coaching journey—from gaining direction to deepening skill and expanding your professional reach.

Date & Locations: October 3-4, 2025

Friday, October 3rd, 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. - Meet the Board and Networking
Hilton Garden Inn
1325 North Palak Drive, Fayetteville, AR

Saturday, October 4th, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - 3C Summit
University of Arkansas, Early Care and Education Projects Facility
1641 W 15th Street, Suite 11
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Speakers:
Featured speakers & sessions listed below

Cost:
*Early-bird Registration Ends August 29: Members - $150, Non-members - $200
Registration after August 29: Member - $175, Non-members - $225
Registration Closes: September 12, 2025

About This Event

Grounded in the three pillars of Clarity, Competence, and Contribution, this summit offers opportunities to:

Clarity – Discover your path.

Help coaches gain clarity around their niche, business model, and client base.
Support the journey through ICF credentialing with transparency and guidance.
Explore how clarity fuels confidence and alignment in coaching practice.

Competence – Deepen your craft.

Strengthen core coaching skills through live demo sessions and debriefs.
Connect learning directly to the ICF Core Competencies and Code of Ethics.
Provide opportunities for feedback, reflection, and skill refinement.

Contribution – Expand your reach.

Engage in meaningful collaboration and peer learning to grow through shared coaching business experiences.
Explore business-building strategies that align with authenticity and integrity.
Highlight emerging areas of coaching (e.g., neurodiversity, wellness, leadership) that expand reach and relevance.

Presenters and Facilitators: We will share more about these as soon as we finalize a few more details.

Hotel Reservations:

You will be responsible for booking and paying for your hotel room. A limited number of discounted rooms are reserved at each hotel. Please verify individual hotel cancellation policies and features. Below are hotel details and booking information to reserve your special hotel rates:

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Announcing Our Presenters for the In-person Conference

Panel - Coaching as a Business and Organizational Culture
A lively, moderated discussion and Q&A on developing an external coaching business and growing an internal organizational coaching culture, featuring panelists:

Dr. Wendy Ward

Associate Provost for Faculty; UAMS
Founder and CEO of Ward Coaching and Consulting, LLC
PhD in Clinical Psychology, MA in Clinical Psychology, ABPP Board Certification, ICF - ACC

Michael Seaman

Leadership & Workplace Coach, Oklahoma Human Services
Over 120 hrs. of ICF education and 1,000 hours of paid coaching
M.A. History, Oklahoma State University

Coaching demo on ICF Core Competencies
An unscripted, live demo to expand on ICF Core Competencies led by:

Dr. Rhonda Ellis

Founder and CEO of INTouch Coaching
Doctor of Business Administration, Management with Organizational Leadership specialization
ICF – PCC, NBCHWC - National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach

Microbursts of Shared Learning Roundtables
Roundtable discussions on the coaching topics of Neurodiversity, Grief and Coaching, and ICF Credentialing Journey featuring:

Tonya Weaver – (Neurodiversity)

Founder and Chief Connection Officer of Rising Tides Coaching
B.A in CIS/QA, University of Arkansas
ICF – ACC, Gallup Certified Coach and Executive Coach Certification (Level 2)

Alison Nail-Malone (Grief and Coaching)

Founder of Miseria (End of Life Work), Malone Consulting Group and D.O.V.E. (Dementia Oasis Virtual Engagement) AI tool for people living with dementia
End of Life Instructor, International Doula Life Movement
M.S in Sports Psychology, University of the Rockies (now Ashford University)
Certified End of Life Doula and Grief Educator

Jachin Merrill (ICF Credentialing Journey)

Founder and CEO of Jachin Merrill Coaching
Advanced degrees in Leadership and Organizational Development from The University of Oklahoma
ICF - MCC, certified in MBTI and Conflict Dynamics Profile

Frequently Asked Questions:

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I get a refund if I need to cancel?

We understand that life can be unpredictable. If you need to cancel your registration, please contact our Events team: events@icfarok.org

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Cancel by September 5, 2025 – You will receive a full refund.
After September 5, 2025 – No refunds will be issued.
Alternatively, you may transfer your registration to another person at no cost up to September 26, 2025. All refunds will be issued to the original form of payment.

Will meals be provided?

Friday evening: A complimentary, light charcuterie board will be available, and non-alcoholic drinks. You are welcome to join others for dinner after the networking time.
Saturday morning: Breakfast on your own at the hotel. At the venue, we will have a light breakfast (yogurt, fruit, trail mix, coffee, and tea). Water will be available.
Saturday lunch: Fajita bar from Tacos for Life

How far is the hotel from the venue?

The closest venue Staybridge Suites is within walking distance (yards); the other hotels are around 4 miles (about 10 minutes).

Will CCEs be rewarded for the conference?

Yes, they are the following: 1.75 Core Competencies and 2 Resource Development

Who do I contact with any questions about the 3C Summit?

Celeste Davis - mal@icfarok.org or cesndale@gmail.com
Rhonda S Ellis - rhonda@wiseandintouch.com

What is the recommended attire for the conference?

Comfortable business casual attire, including jeans