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November 2026 Co-Lab: Letting the Client Lead

When
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

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.