UNC Health Leadership Coaching & ICF-RAC Co-Present:
The Extraordinary Space Between Ordinary Words
April 8, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm ET
CCEUs - CC 1.0, RD 0.0
As a co-host, we are thrilled to be in collaboration with UNC Health Leadership Coaching to bring you this event.
Here's what we know: coaching conversations don't turn on the big moments. They turn in the microseconds between what your client says and what you say next. That tiny space—the breath before you speak—is where the real work happens.
This session is for experienced coaches who want to pay closer attention to what's happening in that space. We'll look at how ordinary words from Coaching A to Z—words like already, instead, and suppose—do quiet but powerful work. Each one orients the conversation toward different possibilities, inviting your client into a particular relationship with time, agency, and what matters.
We'll use microanalysis from communication science to slow down actual coaching moments and examine what these words are doing dialogically. It is an invitation to notice: What am I shaping when I choose this word instead of that one? Where is this conversation going? And is that where we want to be?
You will develop finer-grained awareness of the conversational moves you're already making including the following outcomes:
Learning Outcomes
Bio:
Dr. Haesun Moon is a communication scientist, author, and educator who teaches at the University of Toronto and serves as a faculty member at the Institute of Coaching, a Harvard Medical School affiliate. She is the creator of the Dialogic Orientation Quadrant (DOQ), a framework used globally to understand and improve conversations in coaching, leadership, and education. As the founder of Pracademia, she bridges research and real-world practice with wit, warmth, and scholarly insight. Her work makes the science of human connection accessible, equipping leaders and learners with practical tools for more meaningful dialogue.
**Link provided after registration.**
Co-Lab: Noticing Non-verbals
April 21, 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 April Co-Lab will be focused on Noticing Non-verbals.
We will practice enhancing coaching presence and “listening” skills by attuning to non-verbal cues (e.g., tone of voice, physicality, energy) and recognizing what is not being said to enrich the depth and effectiveness of the coaching conversation.
6. Listens Actively
Bring your adventurous spirit, your sense of play and fun, and of course, a coaching topic!
Please register for the event here: April 2026 Co-lab: Noticing Non-verbals - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation
Vanessa Hagerbaumer
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
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.
Co-Lab: Communicating Concisely
May 12, 2026
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
Please register for the event here: May 2026 Co-lab: Communicating Concisely - ICF-NYC International Coach Federation
Selling Without Hype or Manipulation . . . Using the Core Competencies!
May 22, 2026
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
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