The Coaching Community Podcast
Season 1
Why Presence Changes Everything (In Coaching & Life) with Dr. Matt Kodsi, ACC
Presence & Purpose with Karen Nash, MSOD, PCC, NLPC
Episode 2: From Best Listener to Master Coach with Rebecca Dorsey, MCC
by Hannah Finrow, MCC
Hannah Finrow sits down with Matt Kodsi, ICF Tennessee's Director of Membership, to talk about his path into coaching — from a career in clinical medicine and healthcare leadership, back to his early roots in theater. Matt shares the burnout that led him to Hudson Institute's Life Forward program, the lesson on presence that changed how he shows up for his family and clients, and his belief that you can only take a client as far as you've taken yourself. They also discuss Matt's parallel life as an author of short, story-driven books exploring presence and the stories we tell ourselves, his advice for coaches who want to write but don't feel ready, what makes the ICF Tennessee community unique, and his perspective on AI as a supplement — never a replacement — for the human connection at the heart of coaching. Matt's books, "A Story Tale" and "Never There, Always Here," are available on Amazon in print and audiobook. The Coaching Community Podcast is hosted by ICF Tennessee, featuring conversations with coaches, leaders, and members of the coaching community about the journey of coaching — what brought them to it, what they've learned, and where the profession is headed.
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.