1. JULY 2011
IN THIS ISSUE:
Message from Kim Clausen, President
July 27th: 3rd Annual Summer Networking Extravaganza
Special Interest Groups (SIG)
Upcoming Teleclasses, Workshops and Events
Membership in the DCF
DCF is on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube!
Resource Library
General Meeting Information
Contact Us
Message from Kim Clausen
President, Denver Coach Federation
Believe to Achieve
Think about this: Your success is directly correlated to how much you BELIEVE in
yourself.
If you truly, deeply believe in the value you bring, the impact you can make, your
ability to build a successful business, and are willing to do whatever it takes, then you
will succeed. If you lack belief and confidence, then you will question, procrastinate,
waiver, and maybe even fail.
Most people doubt themselves and feel they are undeserving. For some it’s subtle, for
others it’s much more pervasive. We also tend to think that we are the only ones who
doubt ourselves, when if you study other highly successful people, you will discover that
they too struggle with lack of belief and fear, but they choose to push through it. We all
have problems, insecurities and challenges. But simply stated, the more you believe in
yourself and your abilities, the more likely you are to accomplish your goals and achieve
your dreams.
If you are not taking the action you want, might I encourage you to reflect upon your
level of belief? If you really believed that you couldn't fail, (or "so what" if you did!)
then how would your actions change?
The best way to achieve your goals and dreams is to work diligently on building your

2. belief in yourself. Belief leads to taking action, which leads to results.
So, how do you build belief?
A simple yet powerful way to build your belief is to write a belief statement. Writing a
belief statement is a powerful process to help you identify and embrace all of the
reasons WHY you believe you can achieve what you desire in your life, and why you
deserve it.
Here’s a 7 step process for writing a belief statement:
1. Write down all the reasons why you believe you will have the life and business of
your dreams and why you deserve it. Include your skills, talents, education,
philosophies, experiences, personal characteristics, etc.
2. Use complete sentences and start with the word “I.”
3. Speak in the present tense as if it already is.
4. Let this process be a free flow of thoughts and emotions. Write as much as you
can until you can’t think of anything else to write.
5. Do not let any self limiting thoughts enter this process.
6. Revisit it again and write some more.
7. Do not feel that this exercise that has to be “perfect” or is “etched in stone”. This
is a “live document” that should be referred to regularly. Therefore allow yourself
freedom to edit, add to, and delete as you continue to get clearer on your vision,
and as your belief grows.
Here’s an example of a portion of a belief statement:
“I have a successful business because I’m highly skilled and passionate
about what I do. I care about my clients and serving their needs. I am
customer service oriented and always deliver more than I promise. I deliver
high quality products and services and I have a positive attitude about my
clients, my business and my life.
I also have a strong support system through my family, friends and
colleagues. I have a loving partner and family, and they support me in all
that I do…”
When creating your belief statement, tell your negative self talk to take a
break. Really allow yourself this time to acknowledge your gifts, talents and
skills and WHY you deserve to receive the abundance that is waiting for you!
This month I encourage you to take time for yourself to develop and refine your belief
statement. Commit to reviewing your belief statement every day for at least one month.
I’ll be doing this too, so let’s do it together!
Your belief and confidence in yourself will skyrocket and what can develop from that is
nothing short of amazing!
I’m up for that! How about you?
And if you want to share, send your belief statements to my confidential email at
kim@denvercoach.com
Blessings,
Kim Clausen
keclausen@netzero.net

3. July 27th: 3rd Annual Summer Networking Extravaganza
Date: July 27, 2011
Time: 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Location: Space Gallery, 765 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204
Food: Hors d’oeuvres
Drinks: Two drink coupons per person plus cash bar
Cost: $30 through 7/18/2011 and $40 after 7/18/2011
Join the ASTD-Rocky Mountain Chapter, National Speaker’s Association Colorado and
the Denver Coach Federation for an evening of hors d’oeuvres, drinks and networking in
Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District.
Summer is a great time to get out and mingle, meet up with friends and connect with
new people.
Bring all the best people you know … this event may be just what you need to take that
next daring step, re-energize yourself or accomplish your goals. Mingle and network
while you check out the art! As a community, we are supporting the Art from Ashes
Foundation. You can learn more at their table and join them for a creative expression
activity.
PLEASE NOTE: Everyone must register for events including DCF members.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the July 27, 2011 3rd Annual Summer Networking
Extravaganza.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
EXPLORING COACHING AS A PROFESSION SIG
The Exploring Coaching as a Profession will not be meeting in July or August
FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING YOUR COACHING PRACTICE SIG
The Exploring Coaching as a Profession will not be meeting in July or August
MARKETING FOR THE ESTABLISHED COACH SIG
The Exploring Coaching as a Profession will not be meeting in July or August
EXECUTIVE AND BUSINESS COACHES SIG
July 20, 2011
7:00PM - 9:00PM
727 East 16th Avenue, Denver, CO 80210
Facilitated By: Gary Hawk
The next Executive Coaches SIG is July 20th.

4. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month in 2011 – except December.
We meet at 727 East 16th Avenue, Denver, CO 80210 (Very Important - it is 16th
Avenue, not street).
For more information and to reserve your seat for May, contact Gary Hawk at
garyhawk@getclarity.com or 303-333-4757.
Facilitator:
Gary Hawk
garyhawk@getclarity.com
303-333-4757
Teleclasses, Workshops and Events
Check out our upcoming teleclasses and workshops!
AUGUST
August 11, 2011
Washington Park, Site #4
How many times have you left a DCF monthly meeting wishing you could have spent
more time talking to other members? The Annual Picnic is your opportunity. Find out
what you have in common with other DCF coaches. Expand your network. Relax in an
atmosphere of fun.
August 2011 DCF Annual Picnic
SEPTEMBER
September 9, 2011 (workshop)
*Offering the following CCEUs: 1.5 Business Development; 2 Core Competency
In this workshop, you will uncover the ONE THING that will have your ideal client
CLAMORING TO HIRE YOU and learn the secret ingredient to MAKE YOUR BUSINESS
BUILD ITSELF.
Radical Business Building Breakthrough:"Holy Cow You're Hot! Why Don't Your Clients
Know It?" - Therese Kienast
OCTOBER
October 14, 2011: (Teleclass)
*Offering 3 CCEUs in the area of Core Competency
In this interactive session, learn the foundations of learning and gain tools that will help
you structure a coaching conversation based on learning theory.
The Power of Learning: Sustaining Meaningful Change for our Clients - Micki McMillan
NOVEMBER
November 4-5, 2011: (Workshop)
Early Bird Registration through September 9th:
$249 ($217 + $32 food) for DCF Members; $279 ($247 + $32 food) for Non-Members
There will be a FREE Teleclass Preview in October: Details Coming Soon!
You CAN get more clients, earn more income and GROW YOUR BUSINESS! Join
Internationally known Business Building Expert Michael Charest to learn the strategies
you can and MUST put in place today. In this one-of-a-kind, hands-on seminar you will
walk away with a Clear, Step-By-Step System that you can Apply to Your Business
RIGHT AWAY!
Grow Your Business Grow Your Life – LIVE - Michael Charest

5. Membership in the Denver Coach Federation
Give yourself the gift of membership in the Denver Coach Federation and join now!
Though we aren’t having regular meetings over the summer, there are still plenty of
reasons not to wait until September to become a member. There is a terrific networking
event planned for July 27th, and we’re having our summer picnic on August 11th in
Washington Park.
Our new members will be welcomed with a New Member Reception in September, and
we’d like for you to be one of our new members.
As a member of DCF, you will be part of a very special group of individuals committed to
making a difference in the lives of their clients, connecting with other coaches,
developing themselves, and advancing the profession of coaching. There are many
benefits to membership in DCF, including attending the monthly meetings at no
additional cost. The educational presentations during the meetings delivered by highly
successful coaches with special expertise are a wonderful resource for developing your
coaching skills and building your business. As a member, you also have the opportunity
to network with other coaches and participate in one of the Special Interest Groups
(SIGs). The SIGs are led by experienced coaches, giving you the opportunity to learn
and engage in lively discussion. Three of the four SIGs are held immediately prior to the
meeting and one is held off site on a different day. Our SIGs are: Exploring Coaching as
a Profession; Fundamentals of Starting a Coaching Practice; Marketing for the
Established Coach; and Executive Coaching. In addition to the SIGs and monthly
educational programming, we also have other programs and events, such as workshops
and teleclasses with reduced rates for members.
It’s very easy to join by going to the DCF Website and filling out the form:
http://sn.im/joindcf.
If you have questions about membership, please call me at 303-503-9681.
Thank You!
Karen McGee
DCF Membership Director
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Resource Library

6. The Denver Coach Federation has a fabulous Resource Library with over a hundred
educational tapes and books addressing such disciplines as leadership coaching,
executive and corporate coaching, career coaching, relationship coaching, life coaching,
and spiritual coaching, as well as practice development for coaches. Its purpose is to
promote education, business development and support for DCF members.
The Resource Library is perhaps best known for its great selection of audiotapes.
Several years worth of ICF Conference audiotapes include leadership and coaching
topics by such high-profile individuals as Laura Berman-Fortgang, Ken Blanchard, Jack
Canfield, Wayne Dyer, Cheryl Richardson, and Benjamin Zander, along with many other
masterful coaches. A variety of other resources include such great tapes as "High End
Coaching" and "Personal Evolution" by Thomas Leonard and Frederic Hudson's book, The
Handbook of Coaching.
In addition to developing leadership and coaching skills, audiotape topics are specific to
self-promotion and networking, use of assessments, therapists as coaches, attraction
principles, team coaching, self- coaching, emotional intelligence, appreciative inquiry,
speaking, and getting published. Members may borrow up to four resources per month
upon signing "The Agreement for Resource Check-Out".
Brenda Cody, M.S., Resource Librarian
Brenda@WorkSolutionsGroup.com
720-989-8743
General Meeting Information
Regular Monthly Meetings
Members: No Charge
Non-Members / Guests: $25 per meeting fee
When: 2nd Thursday of every month
6:00PM - 9:00PM
SIGs start at 6:00PM, and the General Meeting starts at 7:15PM sharp.
Where: PPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur Street, Denver, Colorado 80211
Phone: 303-433-8247
The PPA Event Center is on the corner of 21st Avenue and Decatur Street
PPA Event Center website: www.ppaeventcenter.com
Map to PPA Event Center:

7. Questions? Comments? Ideas to Share?
We welcome your comments and ideas and are happy to answer questions.
Contact Information:
info@denvercoach.com
www.denvercoach.com
DCF Board Members
Kim Clausen, President
keclausen@netzero.net
303-465-0454
Marty Vondrell, President-Elect
Marty@MartyVondrell.com
720-389-4870
Karen McGee, Membership Director
karenhmcgee@comcast.net
303-503-9681
Marketing Director
Position Available
Carol Schultz, Education Director
carol@verticalelevation.com
303-805-7635

8. Reuel Hunt, Treasurer
rjhunt@earthlink.net
303-734-0444
Kim Canning, Secretary
nrg4life@comcast.net
303-805-0704
Barbara Flood, Past President
barbaflood@aol.com
303-906-1545
info@denvercoach.com
Copyright 2011 Denver Coach Federation