The Fundamentals of Group Coaching

February 23, 2026 

11:30am - 1:00pm ET

CCEUs - CC 1.5, RD 0.0

Group coaching is on the rise, and with growing demand comes the opportunity to lead with impact. Whether you're just starting or looking to sharpen your skills, this insights-packed session with Dominique will give you the confidence and tools to grow your group coaching practice with intention and clarity. You'll also reflect on the content in small breakouts and have space to ask questions to deepen your understanding.

In this interactive session, you will:

• Define key terms and clearly distinguish group coaching from other group modalities
• Explore the DOLIX Model®, a practical framework that maps the elements of cohesive coaching groups with a special emphasis on trust
• Apply a simple group coaching session structure.

You'll also reflect on the content in small breakouts and have space to ask questions to deepen your understanding. Whether you're designing your first group or evolving an existing offer, this session will help you differentiate your coaching and create meaningful impact, together.

Bio: 

Dominique is the CEO at Group Coaching HQ, an ICF-accredited trainer that equips organizations and coaches with the expertise and support to lead the future of coaching: impactful, scalable group coaching programs. She is fueled by her 17-year career in educational leadership and passionate about creating engaging growth opportunities for individuals and groups. She was a teacher trainer for the International Baccalaureate and a school leader in top-rated international schools in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.

She holds a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Change, is an ICF PCC, Certified Mentor Coach, Certified Systemic Team Coach, Hogan Assessments Certified Coach, and certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator and Coach.

Co-Lab: Deepening the Agreement

February 24, 2026 

12:00 - 1:15 pm ET

CCEUs - 1 (TypeTBD)

Co-hosted with ICF NYC, the Competency Co-Lab is 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 February Co-Lab will be focused on Deepening the Agreement.

We will explore and apply techniques to deepen the agreement, leveraging curiosity and partnership to align with the client’s unique goals, preferences, and measures of success.

Core Competency #3: Establishes and Maintains Agreements

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/february-2026-co-lab-deepening-the-agreement/

Vanessa Hagerbaumer

John Sigmon

Co-Lab: Statements Only (Mostly)

March 24, 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 March Co-Lab will be focused on Statements Only (Mostly).

We will practice using statements over questions to deepen client reflection, self-awareness, and ownership while enhancing clarity, efficient/direct communication, and partnership in alignment with the client’s agenda.

7. Evokes Awareness

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/march-2026-co-lab-statements-only-mostly/

Vanessa Hagerbaumer

John Sigmon

Solopreneur to Sensational Brand: How to Grow Your Business in a Saturated Market

April 24, 2026 

11:30am - 1:00pm ET

CCEUs - CC 0.5, RD 1.0

We love what we do. We start with the best intentions, incredible skills, and a genuine desire to help. Then reality hits: finding clients is exhausting, keeping them is harder than expected, and that "if you build it, they will come" thing? Total myth. What if there was a better way? What if instead of constantly hustling for your next client, they came looking for YOU? What if your expertise became so recognized that referrals flowed naturally and premium pricing felt...normal? The secret isn't working harder. It's becoming a sensational brand known for a particular result.

Key Takeaways:

✅ The exact mindset shift that transforms you from order-taker to industry authority

✅ A clear action plan for positioning yourself as THE go-to expert in your field

✅ Practical strategies for attracting premium clients who value and pay for your expertise

✅ The leverage framework that lets you help more people while working less

✅ Systems and processes you can implement immediately to start seeing results

Bio: 

Laura is an award-winning coach known internationally as a pioneer in the personal coaching field. Laura is also a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, TV personality (Oprah and All National Morning Shows), corporate spokesperson, interfaith minister, and performer. Her TedX talk currently boasts over 2 million views.

Laura’s five books have been published in 13 languages. She has addressed audiences around the world on topics such as The Power of Coaching as a Leadership Style, Career Satisfaction, and Small Business, as well as bringing coaching to diverse clients ranging from homemakers to celebrities and Fortune 100 companies.

Selling Without Hype or Manipulation . . . Using the Core Competencies!

May 22, 2026 

11:30am - 1:00pm ET

CCEUs - CC .75, RD .75

Wish you were better at closing sales? Wish you could get more comfortable selling yourself?

Frustrated because you haven’t found a way to do that without sounding too slick and salesy?

Denise is a sales and marketing expert who teaches you how to sell by being your most authentic self—through a mindset of service. By integrating the core competencies into your sales process, you naturally lead with integrity, genuine care, and a true desire to help others, making you instantly more appealing to potential clients.

In this workshop, you will learn to:

• Talk with potential clients and customers in a way that’s comfortable, authentic, and has their best interests at heart.
• Ask for the business in a straightforward and non-threatening way … a way that potential clients welcome.
• Coach potential clients through any concerns or objections they may have. This isn’t about overcoming objections.
• Close more sales and get comfortable with the process! This workshop is an opportunity to participate in coaching demos and practice using your coaching skills in real-life sales situations.

Come ready to shift your mindset around selling and see how this impacts your results!

Bio: 

Denise Hedges is a business development and presentation skills coach with over three decades of experience in public speaking, sales, and marketing. She’s an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Mentor Coach, and she served as a 10-year Faculty member of Coach University. Denise has sustained a six-figure coaching practice for over 20 years.

Denise has helped thousands of coaches, consultants, and business owners nationally and internationally move past any uncertainty or fear they have about sales and marketing, so they can attract more clients, make more money, and make a real difference in the lives of more people!