ICF Raleigh Area Chapter upcoming events

November 2026 Co-Lab: Letting the Client Lead (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Co-Lab: Letting the Client Lead

Speaker: Vanessa Hagerbaumer & John Sigmon

November 17, 2026

12:00 - 1:15 pm ET

CCEUs - 1 (TypeTBD)

This event is co-hosted with ICF NYC, the Competency Co-Lab, a monthly series for coaches to elevate their mastery of the ICF Core Competencies. Experience structured practice drills, interactive learning, and a supportive community. The Competency Co-Lab bridges theory and practical application, so you can seamlessly integrate your learnings into your coaching practice.

Each session unveils a drill specially designed around a Core Competency. Drill by drill, gain mastery over the full range of Competencies.

The November Co-Lab will be focused on Letting the Client Lead.

We will practice empowering clients to take ownership of the session by actively honoring their choices, prompting partnership, and reinforcing/encouraging their expertise in their own lives.

5. Maintains Presence

Bring your adventurous spirit, your sense of play and fun, and of course, a coaching topic!

Please register for the event here: November 2026 Co-lab: Letting the Client Lead - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation

Vanessa Hagerbaumer

Vanessa is a PCC-certified coach and founder of V & CO Coaching, where she leads individual and group programs focused on workplace confidence and empowerment. A second-generation solopreneur and dynamic community-builder, she has spent 15+ years designing people-centric initiatives at organizations like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and WeWork. Vanessa knows how to bring people together—whether for connection, growth, or a bit of both.
She is also an ICF Coach Trainer and Mentor Coach, dedicated to developing the next generation of ICF-certified coaches.

John Sigmon
John is an MCC-level executive coach and the CEO and Activist of Sigmon Leadership Solutions, where he provides leadership coaching and customized development programs for non-traditional leaders. He is also the author of Wild Leadership: What Nature Teaches Us About Adaptability, Resilience, and Intuition, offering a fresh perspective on leadership inspired by the natural world.

A three-time C-Suite executive, John has experienced leadership from all angles. He now helps clients and coach mentees navigate their own evolution with courage and authenticity.

Creativity and Play for Coaches Series: Paint a Picture Lunch & Learn (Tuesday, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Creativity and Play for Coaches Series

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw

We are excited to announce a Creativity and Play for Coaches series: Brick by Brick (LEGOs), Expect the Unexpected (Improv), and Paint a Picture – leveraging metaphor, imagery, and creative tools in coaching. The series will build our creative and playful coaching skills, so we have fun and joy in our coaching! All workshops will be hosted by ICF-RAC Past President, Pamela Maxson, PhD, MCC

You can register for one, two, or all three of the workshops, all of which will be held in person.

All three workshops will encompass the ICF coaching competencies while integrating playful, creative approaches to help clients (and coaches) tap into their deeper knowledge and experience.

Paint a Picture Lunch & Learn

Join us for Paint a Picture Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, December 8th, from 10:00 to 11:30 am, hosted by ICF-RAC President, Pamela Maxson, PhD, MCC. Coaches (and clients) use metaphors and creative language as expressions of thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In this workshop, we will use creative tools (blank canvas, markers, paints…) to bypass our cognitive hurdles and allow our hands and hearts to express themselves. No artistic ability is needed – led by a self-described non-artist creative person.

Paint a Picture: Supply cost: $10

CCEUs approved: 0.5 CC and 1.0 RD

Location: In person, Frontier- Blue Ridge Room

Facilitator:

Pam Maxson, PhD, MCC, is an executive/leadership coach, mentor coach, speaker, author, and lifelong learner who focuses on helping individuals tap into their purpose, overcome their personal and professional obstacles, and develop a plan to achieve their goals. Pam believes learning happens when we are having fun and that life is too short to not learn continually (hence the need to always have fun); therefore, Pam employs creativity and fun often with clients to help them achieve personal and professional fulfillment.

Pam is an ICF Master Certified Coach and a Certified LEGO Coach. She holds a PhD in Human Development from Penn State University. Pam is the founder of Periscope Coaching, LLC; founder and lead instructor at Periscope Coach Training, an in-person, 5-day coach training held at Ocean Isle Beach, NC; an author (Finding Your Inner Bitch), and an avid chocolate chip cookie taster.

December 2026 Co-Lab: Insight into Action (Tuesday, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Co-Lab: Insight into Action

Speaker: Vanessa Hagerbaumer & John Sigmon

December 8, 2026

12:00 - 1:15 pm ET

CCEUs - 1 (TypeTBD)

Each session unveils a drill specially designed around a Core Competency. Drill by drill, gain mastery over the full range of Competencies.

The December Co-Lab will be focused on Insight into Action.

We will design and practice a toolkit of targeted prompts and coaching moves to help clients integrate their insights, design meaningful next steps, and build accountability structures that support lasting growth.

8. Facilitates Client Growth

Bring your adventurous spirit, your sense of play and fun, and of course, a coaching topic!

Please register for the event here: December 2026 Co-lab: Insight into Action - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation

Vanessa Hagerbaumer