Co-Lab: Communicating Concisely
May 12, 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 May Co-Lab will be focused on Communicating Concisely.
We will practice strengthening the ability to use clear, concise language that enhances client understanding and self-discovery while minimizing distractions.
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: May 2026 Co-lab: Communicating Concisely - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation
Vanessa Hagerbaumer
UNC Health Leadership Coaching & ICF-RAC Co-Present:
The HeArt (and Science) of Masterful Coaching:
The Laser-Focusing Coaching Approach
May 13, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm ET
CCEUs - CC .75, RD .25
As a co-host, we are thrilled to be in collaboration with UNC Health Leadership Coaching to bring you this event.
Based on the popular book "The HeArt of Laser-Focused Coaching" by Marion Franklin, this session will show you how to go deeper in your coaching sessions. Key topics include:
Using a combination of recorded coaching excerpts, anecdotes, and practical teachings, you'll learn how to improve your coaching for immediate results.
Bio:
David Franklin, MA, MCC, coaches in both private and organizational settings. He also regularly mentors coaches of all levels. In addition to collaborating with Marion on her book, they were both trained together by the same coaching organization almost thirty years ago!
**Link provided after registration.**
May 14, 2026
12:00 - 1:30 pm ET
CCEUs - TBD
ACMP Carolinas is excited to partner with ICF Carolinas for a special kickoff event during International Coaching Week 2026.
As organizations navigate increasing complexity, disruption, and change fatigue, successful transformation requires more than process alone — and more than coaching alone. It requires both.
The Power of Both explores what becomes possible when change management and coaching work in partnership rather than in parallel.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
This event also marks the launch of a joint ACMP–ICF Carolinas collaboration, setting the stage for an ongoing learning series focused on practical application, cross-disciplinary connection, and the future of human-centered transformation.
Please register for the event here: ACMP Carolinas - ACMP & ICF Carolinas Collaboration | The Power of Coaching & Change
Please note: Registration for this event is being hosted by ICF South Carolina.
Click here to register (Cost $10 USD): https://www.icfsc.org/event-6596393
Theresa Moulton is an executive organizational change management consultant and coach with more than 30 years of experience leading complex transformations across financial services, higher education, manufacturing, and government. She is Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Change Management Review™, host of The Change Management Review Podcast™, and curator of the annual Lead Change™ conference.
Join our Membership Mixer,
on Thursday, May 14th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
at Hi-Wire Brewing
Come celebrate during International Coaching Week!
Plan to mix and mingle, learn how to get involved, grab a bite, have a drink, AND recognize other professional coaches!
Sound fun? We know. RSVP and we will see you there!
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:
Come ready to shift your mindset around selling and see how this impacts your results!
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!
ACT in Coaching — Six Principles for Clarity, Presence, and Sustainable Growth
June 19, 2026
CCEUs - CC 1.0, RD 0.5
Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is an evidence-based behavioral framework that integrates seamlessly with coaching. At its heart is psychological flexibility, the ability to stay present, open up, and act in alignment with values, even in the presence of discomfort.
Key Takeaways Include:
Jory Stillman, MA, is a Master Certified Coach (ICF) and Senior Practitioner with the EMCC, with over 5,000 hours of coaching experience. She specializes in holistic Executive, Leadership, Life, and Well-Being coaching, partnering with clients to navigate growth, purpose, and transition with clarity and compassion.
Jory has trained and mentored hundreds of coaches through FastTrack Coach Academy, earning recognition as both a “teacher’s teacher” and a “coach’s coach” for her ability to cultivate growth and mastery in others.
Co-Lab: Acknowledging Artfully
June 23, 2026
The June Co-Lab will be focused on Acknowledging Artfully.
We will practice developing the skill of offering meaningful acknowledgment that supports and celebrates the client on their terms, without relying on cheerleading or excessive praise to enhance trust, safety, and client expression.
4. Cultivates Trust and Safety
Please register for the event here: June 2026 Co-lab: Acknowledging Artfully - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation
Co-Lab: Responding Responsively
July 21, 2026
The July Co-Lab will be focused on Responding Responsively.
We will practice demonstrating deep listening by adapting responses to reflect the client’s language, tone, and unique expression, fostering a stronger coaching connection.
6. Listens Actively
Please register for the event here: July 2026 Co-lab: Responding Responsively - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation
Attract a Steady Stream of Great Clients without Social Media
August 21, 2026
CCEUs - CC 0.0, RD 1.5
It’s everywhere you turn: social media posts, content, reels, articles. And with new tactics and platforms popping up, it can feel like you’re missing out on opportunities every single day. But here’s what most coaches don’t realize: in the coaching industry, the vast majority of clients do NOT come from social media.
So whether you’re newer to coaching, or are already established but ready for more consistency, it’s time to step away from the distraction of social media and realign your efforts with strategies proven to bring in clients consistently enough to plan your life around.
In this highly interactive session, participants will work through focused exercises, reflections, and real-time assessments to:
Often described by coaches and industry audiences as “a coach approach” to business development, the Simply Get Clients methodology replaces scattered marketing efforts with a clear, practical, genuine path to attracting great clients - without relying on social media.
Mary Cravets is an award-winning Client Generation Expert and International Speaker who helps coaches grow their businesses without social media. She’s heard all the confusing and conflicting advice out there - so she isn’t surprised that most coaches struggle to establish a sustainable business. But she’s here to change that.
Using her methods, the majority of Mary’s clients quickly increase their income 50% or more. Clients range from the former CFO of Microsoft North America to coaches in their first few years of business.
Mary is also a huge fan of roller coasters, obsessed with otters and proud Mom to her cat Inigo Montoya.
Co-Lab: Focusing on the "Who"
September 29, 2026
The September Co-Lab will be Focusing on the “Who”.
We will practice moving beyond the client’s story for deeper transformation and sustainable change by exploring their thinking, feelings, values, wants, beliefs, and behaviors.
Please register for the event here: September 2026 Co-lab: Focusing on the “Who” - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation
Co-Lab: Coaching Ethically, Actually
October 20, 2026
The October Co-Lab will be focused on Coaching Ethically, Actually.
We will practice applying ethical coaching principles in real-world scenarios by maintaining presence and navigating complex client situations with integrity and professionalism.
1. Demonstrates Ethical Practice
Please register for the event here: October 2026 Co-lab: Coaching Ethically, Actually - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation
Co-Lab: Letting the Client Lead
November 17, 2026
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
Please register for the event here: November 2026 Co-lab: Letting the Client Lead - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation
Co-Lab: Insight into Action
December 8, 2026
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
Please register for the event here: December 2026 Co-lab: Insight into Action - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation
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