Kerri Sutey

Who is responsible for oversight and leading our ASCM association? In any enterprise—nonprofit or for-profit—the answer is clear. The Board governs, the CEO runs the organization, and leadership executes. When financial and business health deteriorate to the point of visible instability, it signals a breakdown in governance, accountability, or execution—or all three. At that point, responsibility is no longer theoretical; it is operational, fiduciary, and immediate.  So let’s fix it and get started—right now (in December 2025).

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Just wrapped up a 🔥 GREAT 🔥 session on The How of AI with Project Management Institute Hawaii Chapter! 🌟 "Inspiring and very applicable " 🌟 🤔 Where is Jamie speaking next? Find out ➡️ https://zurl.co/7C2eZ

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Ethics isn’t a rulebook. It’s a practice. I’m back with Part Three of my series exploring the ICF 2025 Code of Ethics, and this episode dives into one of my favorite sections: Commitments for All within the ICF Ecosystem. This part of the Code reminds us that integrity and accountability aren’t boxes to check - they’re living practices that evolve as we do. It calls us to think globally. To act with courage and awareness. To stay mindful of culture, bias, and power dynamics. And to keep reflecting on the impact we have as coaches and humans. One line really stayed with me: Behaving ethically means going beyond what is written in the Code. That’s where the real growth happens—when we start asking how we live these values day to day, not just what they are. 🎥 You can watch the full episode here: The ICF 2025 Code of Ethics, Part 3: Commitments for All https://lnkd.in/gK88Fhak How are you keeping your ethical compass calibrated in your coaching work right now? #ICF #CoachingEthics #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #CoachingMindset

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ICF certification is a professional milestone—but for many coaches, the process still feels unclear. I’m looking forward to hosting an upcoming live Q&A with the ICF Georgia Charter Chapter community on a topic I see come up again and again: Demystifying the ICF Certification Process Over the years—as a PCC, mentor coach, and co-founder of an ICF-accredited training program—I’ve seen how much confusion exists around credential paths, applications, and renewal decisions. Most of it comes down to not having space to ask specific questions. This session is a true Q&A. No slides. No presentation. Just your questions. We’ll be discussing: -How to think through ACC vs. PCC & portfolio paths -Common misconceptions about ICF requirements -Mentor coaching, performance evaluations, and timing decisions -How to approach your application strategically If you’re pursuing a credential—or even considering it—I hope you’ll join us. March 11 | 2–3:00 PM | Virtual Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHCvwvA5 This session is open through ICF Georgia. If you’re not familiar with the chapter, they consistently create thoughtful programming for coaches at every stage of credentialing. If you can’t attend but certification is on your mind, feel free to DM me. I regularly support coaches 1:1 in thinking through credential pathways and application decisions.

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Signature Lane Series - The Skills of Integrated Leadership If Week 7 was about identity, the leader as integrator. This week is about capability. Integrated leadership isn’t abstract. It’s built on specific skills that help leaders navigate complexity with clarity and intention. Here are five core skills that make integrated leadership possible: Presence — the ability to stay grounded, attentive, and responsive in real time. Inquiry — asking questions that reveal assumptions, surface insights, and create clarity. Systems Thinking — seeing patterns, relationships, and root causes instead of isolated events. Design Literacy — understanding how learning, experiences, and processes are intentionally shaped. Alignment — helping people, teams, and systems move in the same direction. These skills aren’t tied to a single discipline. They sit at the intersection of all five (coaching, facilitation, OD, L&D, and instructional design). Integrated leaders use presence to coach, inquiry to facilitate, systems thinking to guide OD, design literacy to partner with L&D and ID, and alignment to bring it all together. This week is about naming the skills that make integration real and recognizing that these capabilities can be developed, practiced, and strengthened over time. #SignatureLaneSeries #Leadership #IntegratedLeadership #SystemsThinking #Coaching #Facilitation #OrganizationalDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment #InstructionalDesign

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I developed this course after attending numerous meetings where I saw individuals with disabilities and their family members struggle to understand and engage with the information being presented. Too often, the meeting structure did not create space for them to ask questions, contribute their perspectives, or fully participate in the conversation. As a consultant and a person with a disability myself, I recognized the need for professionals to learn practical strategies for facilitating meetings that are truly inclusive and engaging for everyone. This course introduces facilitation methods that support accessibility and meaningful participation. Participants will learn the foundations of inclusive facilitation, explore disability accessibility considerations for all learning styles, and practice the Technology of Participation’s Focused Conversation method with inclusion at the center. My goal is to equip professionals such as service providers, employment specialists, human resource professionals, educators, practitioners with practical strategies for inclusive facilitation online.  Please see the information below about my upcoming courses   1-Day Online Course on Zoom March 26th 8:00-1:30 PDT 1-Day Course on Zoom April 15th 8:30-1:30 PDT 2-Day Online Course on Zoom  May 14 8:00-10:30 PDT May 15 8:00-11:30 PDT Go to https://lnkd.in/gqdWMh4b to register for any of the above course.

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Are you (or someone you know) facing an ICF PCC credential performance evaluation? My team and I have been assessing ICF performance evaluations since 2012, guiding leaders and coaches toward ACC, PCC, and MCC certification. So we've seen all the biggest mistakes, and worked to find simple ways to help. One of the biggest hurdles is the big leap from ACC to PCC. After more than a decade of listening to recorded coaching sessions, I’ve seen 4 simple shifts that make a real difference in passing PCC and set you up for MCC. If you or someone you know is preparing for PCC evaluations, these quick tips can help deepen your coaching sessions, which is exactly what ICF markers look for. When I worked toward my MCC, I remember how tough it was. Many coaches today feel the same overwhelm. It’s not you, the path really is challenging but also a worthy pursuit. That’s why I’m here: to make the process clearer and more supportive, so you can grow into the kind of coach you want to be. 👏

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Meeting standards is the baseline. But programs that stop there rarely deliver lasting impact. Across programs where outcomes depend on people’s trust we’ve seen the same truth: trust is the infrastructure behind lasting programs. Trust is what turns attendance into engagement, reporting into reliable data, training into embedded practice, and short-term fixes into sustained change. The bilingual food safety training pilot with the City of Philadelphia is one example: by addressing language and literacy barriers, the program built trust and trust carried knowledge gains into a 100% certification success rate. The lesson isn’t new to us, but it’s worth underscoring: programs don’t last because they check boxes. They last because people trust them.

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Looking to challenge the way you approach leadership, inclusion, and project management? Join Martin Castellani and Amber McMillan (aka "The Feisty PM") on The Feisty Project — a podcast where real conversations spark fresh thinking. Each episode dives into the complexities of modern leadership, navigating change, and building inclusive environments that actually work. Let’s grow together as professionals and changemakers. 👉 Follow The Feisty Project and tune in every Wednesday on YouTube for a new episode. #thefeistyproject #projectmanagement #thefeistypm #podcastcommunity

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Investors are right! Bob Klemme article in the Disaster Recovery Journal really resonated with me. Investors are right — the team often makes or breaks long-term success. When I was advising startups in Kenya, I rarely started with market data. My first question was simple: do you actually understand the culture of the country you want to enter? The teams that got this right saved time, avoided costly mistakes, and built trust — with investors and with the people they hoped to serve. Because a strong team isn’t just about handling things when they go well. It’s about spotting and preventing the disruptions that can derail growth. Prevention is always cheaper than recovery. And now, in the #CoTech Era, risk goes beyond teams. AI–human blind spots can be just as dangerous as weak leadership if we don’t pay attention. 👉Do you look more closely at the Team, or at the Tech? #VentureCapital #Investing #Leadership #Resilience #Startups #AI #LossPrevention #CEO #BusinessContinuity #CrisisManagement #LookListenRespond

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This is exactly why I value this programme so much. So much facilitation training focuses on structure and agenda design. And yes, that matters. But what people really remember is how you show up. Your presence. Your judgement. Your ability to hold the room when things get uncomfortable or unclear. I went through the Firefly Certified Facilitator Programme in July and it sharpened the quality of my thinking and decision-making while leading teams in ways that still impact my work today. If you are a coach or facilitator looking to deepen your authority in the room and expand into more group and organisational work, this is a powerful next step. ✔ 30 ICF CCE credits ✔ Online, 2–5 March ✔ Second place currently 50% off Full details here: https://Inkd.in/dW7YA_hs Happy to answer questions if you’re curious.

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Are you building a Culture of Trust? Tim Harmon, CMRP, ARP-E, unpacks how to build a culture based on trust with your team in my latest conversation on The Learning to Lead Show. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gGdx7mSt

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