The Art of the Coaching Agreement: Building Trust with Grace, Respect, and Efficiency

September 26, 2025 
12:00pm - 1:30pm ET

CCEs - Core Competencies 1.5, Resource Development 0.0

A well-crafted coaching agreement is the foundation of a successful coaching relationship, yet many coaches struggle to establish and maintain it with clarity and ease.

In this interactive 90-minute workshop, we’ll explore key ICF Core Competencies related to the coaching agreement and how to approach it with grace, respect, and efficiency. Through discussion, real-world scenarios, and practical exercises, participants will learn strategies for co-creating agreements that foster trust, set clear expectations, and create a framework for meaningful coaching engagements. Whether you’re a new coach refining your approach or an experienced coach looking to deepen your practice, this session will provide valuable insights to strengthen your ability to navigate agreements with confidence and professionalism.

By the end of this session, participants will:

1. Understand the essential role of the coaching agreement in fostering trust and effectiveness.

2. Learn strategies for establishing agreements with clarity, efficiency, and respect.

3. Gain tools for adjusting agreements flexibly while staying aligned with client needs.

Kathleen O'Grady MCC, CALC, founder of the Authentic Intelligence™ Framework and Coaching Model, has nearly 20 years of experience in coaching. She has guided top executives, nonprofit leaders, and entrepreneurs to embrace authentic leadership and express their distinctive strengths.

Known for her confident humility and tailored “tough love” approach, Kathleen helps individuals overcome personal and professional barriers.

Co-Lab: Focusing on the "Who"

September 30, 2025 

12:00 - 1:15 pm ET

CCEUs - CC 1.25, RD 0.0

This event is co-hosted with ICF NYC's 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 September Co-Lab will be focused on Focusing on the “Who.”

We will move beyond the client’s story for deeper transformation and sustainable change by exploring their thinking, feelings, values, wants, beliefs, and behaviors. 

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

Please register for the event here:  https://www.icfnycchapter.org/event/september-2025-co-lab-focusing-on-the-who/

Vanessa Hagerbaumer

John Sigmon

The Simple System to Enroll Clients Every Time You Speak

October 17, 2025 

11:30am - 1:00pm ET

CCEUs - CC .50, RD 1.0

Many coaches speak, but few know how to inspire their audience to take action. They end up over educating and not activating their audience. Does that sound familiar?

This happens because they're missing a proven process for turning each talk into clients. And lucky for you, that's what you'll learn when you join us. The great news is you're just ONE talk away from consistently full programs. The even better news is that in this session, you'll discover exactly how to apply this to your business.

Join us to Discover: - The 3 Simple Steps You Must Master to Fill Your Programs (skip one step at your own risk!)

Key Takeaways Include:

1. The Secret to Getting in Front of Your Ideal Clients (this works even if you don't have a big list)
2. How to Activate Your Audience (so they take action without a big "pitch" at the end)
3. Why ONE Talk is ALL You Need (and why getting your topic right is VITAL!) - ...and so much more.

Bio: 

Krista Martin, MBA, CPCC, PCC, is the President & Founder of Make Your Mark. As a sought-after Business Growth Strategist and Coach, she teaches coaches how to attract ideal clients, make more money, and create a bigger impact. She's the founder of the Six Figure Impact Academy and takes a stand for helping her clients build thriving six (or multi-six) figure businesses. The reach, impact, and personal transformation that her clients achieve through the process are what make this level of success so important.