ICF-SA is the voice of professional coaching in Metro San Antonio. We educate leaders to help make well-informed decisions about applying coaching to improve outcomes. Our work is grounded in the International Coaching Federation training and Code of Ethics - the global gold standard of professional coaching.
With a cadre of 89 ICF-trained or credentialed professional coaches, many with decades of business and leadership success, we are uniquely positioned and excited to give back to our community and help transform San Antonio through the power of professional coaching.
We support Chamber-wide initiatives and programs through pro bono workshops, training, executive and professional coaching, and educational or motivational speakers.
We support individual organizations through strategic relationships at one of three levels: Chapter Sponsor; Chapter Partner; or Chapter Alliance.
For more information, contact Dr. Randy Coats at president@icfsa.org or 210-904-3289.
Kerri serves as President of North Star Coaching, her consulting company which focuses on helping leaders slow down to go fast. In addition to individual/team coaching, Kerri is a keynote speaker, develops leadership development programs, and works with teams and organizations to meet ambitious goals. Her professional experiences in three countries and a variety of industries has informed her academic research, peer-reviewed publications and her recently published book, Leading out of the ASKhole Trap. Kerri has earned her ICF MCC coaching certificate.
As President of ICF San Antonio, I lead a professional organization of 90+ experienced professionals who serve the San Antonio community.
Personally, I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with passions for serving others and learning. I have more than 35 years of leadership experience (as a military officer and civilian) and 9 years as a professional coach. My experience spans three continents, five countries, and a wide variety of roles and responsibilities. I left my "day job" in 2023 to focus on helping others grow and succeed, by offering coaching, consulting, and training services, as well as leadership and motivational speaking.
To learn more about me, visit www.coatsleadership.com or my LinkedIn page.
I help high achievers navigate complexity, build confidence & accelerate their growth. I coach executives and individual contributors across Fortune 500 companies and creative fields to lead with clarity, communicate with impact, and move through transitions with confidence. My approach blends Strength Finders™ Energy Leadership™, and practical strategies to help clients influence across functions, elevate visibility, and perform effectively during ambiguity and high-stakes moments. I’m an ICF-certified coach, Gallup StrengthsFinder coach, Energy Leadership (ELI) practitioner, Core Dynamics–certified (Leadership, Transitions, Performance), and a SEAM researcher and coach.
If you're looking to grow your leadership or navigate a meaningful transition, I’d love to connect.
Currently a part-time Executive Coach (Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation) and Management Consultant. Retired Air Force Major General with 31 years experience (senior leader and pilot). Retired Human Capital Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting. Serving multiple boards in Chair, Board Member, and Committee Chair positions.
Paula Miles, PCC, PE is the principal coach and leadership services consultant with The PE Miles Group. Paula serves clients through executive and leadership coaching for individuals and groups, team coaching, program development, and custom solutions. She leverages her skills, experiences and training to guide aspiring leaders, established leaders, and transitioning professionals in discovering and reaching their full potential in their personal and professional lives.
Aurora Ortega-Geis, PCC, is a leadership development consultant and executive coach with 25+ years of experience in corporate governance, coaching, workforce development, and the energy sector. She currently focuses on empowering the next generation of leaders through transformative coaching that challenges mindsets, brings clarity, and fosters professional breakthroughs. Aurora is dedicated to guiding leaders to achieve sustainable growth through authentic, visionary partnership.
Mario Ortiz, founder of The Chestnut Group, LLC, is a certified professional coach and member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He holds two coaching certifications and volunteers with The Honor Foundation, a program that supports U.S. Special Forces members transitioning into the private sector.
Mario’s extensive career spans public service, media, and executive leadership. In 2020, he attained the rank of Senior Executive Service (SES). He also served in a diplomatic capacity at the American Embassy in Singapore.
Mario is a former broadcaster. This expertise in media communications and community engagement are skills he shares through interactive workshops. He has a calm, steady presence that creates a safe, confidential space for personal transformation. Mario partners with clients on their progress—imagining opportunities and mapping out a path forward that aligns with their goals.
Dan Pogue is a seasoned executive coach and leadership development expert with over 20 years of experience transforming leaders and organizations. As an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and founder of Thriving Leaders Group, he integrates his Air Force career, corporate leadership, and coaching expertise to create measurable results. A former USAF officer managing global operations and multimillion‑dollar programs, Dan offers a strategic, holistic approach that develops both professional and emotional intelligence. A Master Certified Financial Coach (MCFC) and EQ‑i 2.0 certified professional, he has coached leaders from Fortune 500 companies, Chick‑fil‑A, hospitals, and city governments. His clients experience stronger leadership, organizational clarity, and sustainable impact through his proven, purpose‑driven coaching.
I hold a doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership and am a former educator and military veteran of 13 years, which includes 4 tours as an executive officer and my current role as a director for a 66-person staff. My favorite part of these experiences has been how I have been able to use my influence to promote positive change. Naturally, my passion for leadership and education would lead me to coaching, so I launched Prism Coaching in 2022. Although I started in executive coaching, I have expanded to offer my current range of services.
Colleen Russell is an executive coach with a distinguished 25-year career at Southwest Airlines, including 18 years in progressive leadership roles. As Vice President of Internal Audit, she worked closely with the C-suite and Board of Directors, and as Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President & CFO, she gained deep expertise in strategy, leadership, and decision-making at the highest levels.
An Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation and a certified Hogan Assessments practitioner, Colleen combines proven business acumen with powerful coaching tools.
I am a certified professional coach with the International Coaching Federation, specializing in leadership development, executive coaching, and personal growth strategies. I work with individuals and organizations to enhance performance, foster effective communication, and achieve measurable results. I am a results-driven professional with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience.
Martha Tween, MBA, PCC is the founder of Sapere Vedere Consulting, specializing in executive coaching, leadership development, and organizational transformation. With 25+ years of international experience, Martha partners with leaders to create lasting change.
Her results include reducing turnover by 50%, increasing KPIs by 30%+ annually, and achieving 90%+ client satisfaction. Martha is an ICF Professional Certified Coach with certifications in Leadership Circle 360, CliftonStrengths, and DISC/EQ.
Sapere Vedere offers executive coaching, leadership training, cross-cultural consulting, and bilingual services in English and Spanish. Martha welcomes connections with business leaders seeking to elevate culture, develop teams, or navigate strategic transitions.
Silvia Villarreal is a Certified Focal Point Business & Leadership Coach, specializing in supporting financial and technology organizations in achieving success and growth through strategic planning, leadership development, effective team culture, promoting effective communication, and positive intelligence mindset. She is a CEPA - Certified Exit Planning Advisor helping owners with value acceleration strategies to grow their business and enabling options to make their business attractive to receive maximum profits for their investment when they decide to transition to family or sell their business.
Getting leadership right is hard—incredibly hard, especially in today’s pressure-packed modern workplace. But we believe every leader has the power to create dynamic ripples of influence (ROI) to support their unique vision of success.
Through a series of engaging Leadership ROI experiences, Wehmeyer Leadership Coaching empowers leaders to achieve better outcomes, design their success, and fully engage with those who matter most.
Pepper Wilson transforms leadership potential into measurable performance through her San Antonio-based firm, Mevelopment. With 20+ years of corporate leadership development experience. Pepper brings data-driven, practical approaches to executive coaching and organizational learning.
Holding an M.S. in Organizational Psychology from the University of Michigan and certifications in executive coaching and Hogan personality assessments, Pepper has worked with many leaders across corporate, non-profit, and e-commerce sectors. Through customized coaching programs and strategic learning solutions, she helps leaders and organizations build sustainable, high-performance practices.
Based in San Antonio, Pepper is committed to strengthening our local business community through transformative leadership development.
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