News From ACTO

Dear ACTO Community, We’re writing to share a thoughtful update from the board as we continue moving through this important time together. Our recent planning meeting held both practical decision-making and heartfelt connection, and we want you to feel informed, included, and cared for every step of the way. Staying Connected as a Community We, as a board are intentionally trying to support one another through this process as well. We began our time with [...]

Subject: Honoring the Ending, Embracing What Becomes Possible Dear Beloved ACTO Community, In moments like this, we are reminded that endings are rarely singular. They are layered, complex, and often filled with seemingly conflicting emotions—grief and gratitude, loss and love, closure and continuation. As we move toward the sunset of ACTO, we find ourselves holding all of this at once. While holding these emotions, more importantly, we are honoring the ending—not just of an [...]

Subject: Multiple, Simultaneous, and Conflicting Emotions Greetings, Beloved ACTO Community, Since we announced the decision to sunset ACTO in June, many of you have shared your reactions to the news. Every ACTO Forum and Community Conversation (which we are still running through June!) has begun with some sharing about the impact of that decision. We’ve also received many kind and affirming email messages that speak to ACTO’s impact in and on the coaching profession. While sadness [...]

Subject: Help ACTO Sunset with Grace, Integrity, and Zero Debt Dear Treasured Members of the ACTO Community, This is not a message we ever imagined writing—and yet, we write it with honesty, care, and deep respect for the community that has made ACTO what it is. As we shared in our January 2026 message, ACTO’s Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to conclude operations at the end of the current membership year, formally [...]

Subject: An Important Update About ACTO’s Future tl;dr ACTO will sunset on 30 June 2026, with transparency and grace. Dear ACTO Members and Alumni, As your Board of Directors, we have held both the mission and community of ACTO with deep care, responsibility, and heart. Over the past several months, we have been closely reviewing our financial picture, staffing capacity, and organizational sustainability. After many thoughtful discussions and exploration of options, we have reached a [...]