ICF 13th Annual Conference

Only 110 days until Conference

Schedule of Events

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Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. This schedule may be subject to change.

You do not need to sign up in advance for educational sessions in Montréal. Attendance is on a first come-first serve basis.

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Wednesday, November 12

 

8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

08:00 – 11:00

 

Global Leadership Forum (by invitation)

 

Hyatt

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

11:30 – 12:45

Global Leadership Appreciation and Recognition Luncheon (by invitation)

 

Hyatt

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

08:00 – 20:00

 

Registration

 

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

08:00 – 20:00

 

Exhibitor Move-In

 

1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

13:00 – 17:00

 

Pre-conference Workshop — Sobonfu Somé

 

1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

13:00 – 17:00

 

Pre-conference Workshop – to be announced soon

 

6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

18:00 – 19:00

Conference Volunteers/Speakers Reception (by invitation)

 

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

19:00 – 21:00

“Le Magie du Canada” Taste the Cuisine, Delight in the Community, Experience the Magic – Opening Reception

 

 

 

Thursday, November 13

7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

07:30 – 18:00

 

Coaches Exchange & Registration

 

8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

08:00 – 8:45

 

Breakfast

 

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

09:00 – 10:30

 

Opening Super Session

Keynote Speaker — Dr. Vandana Shiva

 

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

11:00 – 12:30

 

Breakouts

§         Nature and the Human Soul:  Cultivating Wholeness and Communities in a Fragmented World — Bill Plotkin

§         Total Access – Part 1:  A Master’s Preparation to Be, Learn and Evolve — Margaret Krigbaum, MCC & Peter Szabo, MCC

§         A Multi-Perspective Examination of Global Trends in the Field of CoachingKenneth De Meuse, Candice Frankovelgi, Dee Gaeddert, Timothy Dorman

§         Post-Conventional Coaching and Leading:  Do Coaches Have What It Takes?Joel Rothaizer, MCC

§         Wisdom Circle for Core Competencies:  Establishing the Agreement

 

12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

12:30 – 13:45

 

SIG Topic Luncheon

 

2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

14:00 – 15:30

 

Breakouts

§         Beyond Inspiration:  Expand the Impact of Coaching Through Social Change – Part 1 — Erick Hill, Randy Nathan, PCC, Martha Lasley, Jon Symes, Helen House, Hung Nguyen

§         Collective Intuitive Intelligence:  A New Gateway to Organizational Success
Sabine Henrichfrreise, MCC and Francis Cholle

§         Coaching the Tribe – Part 1 David Logan, John King, Halee Fischer-Wright

§         Spinning Straw Into Gold:  Transforming Positive Psychology Research Into Artful Coaching Practice — Carol Kauffman, PCC

§         Wisdom Circle for Core Competencies:  Trust, Intimacy & Coaching Presence

 

3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

15:45 – 17:15

 

Breakouts

§         Beyond Inspiration:  Expand the Impact of Coaching Through Social Change – Part 2 — Erick Hill, Randy Nathan, PCC, Martha Lasley, Jon Symes, Helen House, Hung Nguyen

§         The Coaching Industry, Fads or Trends?
Darren Shirlaw

§         Coaching the Tribe – Part 2
 David Logan, John King, Halee Fischer-Wright

§         The New Generation of High Achieving Women:  Coaching the Restless Spirit of Driven Women
Marcia Reynolds, MCC

§         Wisdom Circle for Core Competencies:  Active Listening

 

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

19:00 – 21:00

Networking Expo/Reception & Author Book Signing

 

 

 

Friday, November 14

7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

07:30 – 18:00

 

Coaches Exchange & Registration

 

8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

08:00 – 08:45

 

Breakfast

 

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

09:00 – 10:30

Annual Business Meeting & Super Session

Keynote Speaker — Peter Senge

 

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

11:00 – 12:30

 

Breakouts:

§         Coaching Heroes/Heroines and Perfectionists:  Psychological Dimensions of Executive Coaching  Diane Menendez, MCC and Dorothy Siminovitch, MCC

§         Listening to Bodies:  Using the Wisdom of the Body for Telephone Coaching — Suzanne Zeman

§         The Role of Coaching in the Cultural Transformation of OrganizationsRichard Barrett

§         Making a Living, Changing the World:  Coaching Fee Structures — Beth Wallace

§         The Healthy Executive, The Healthy TeamRenee Moorefield, MCC and Bilal Kaafarani

§         Wisdom Circle for Core Competencies:  Powerful Questions

 

2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

14:00 – 17:00

Sandbox Sessions – to be announced in July

 

Evening

Open Evening - Private events may be scheduled on this evening.  Refer to ICF’s Private Events Policy and to download space reservation form.

 

 

 

Saturday, November 15

7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

07:30 – 18:00

 

Coaches Exchange & Registration

 

8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

08:00 – 08:45

 

Breakfast

 

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

09:00 – 10:30

 

Closing Super Session

Keynote Speaker — Matthieu Ricard

 

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

11:00 – 12:30

 

Breakouts:

§         The Wind From the East:  What Japan Can Bring to the Coaching and Leadership World  Takeshi Shimamura and Nao Konishi

§         Change Doesn’t Work – Organizations Need to Be Transformed:  What is the Role of Coaching? — Yuki Watanabe, Chris Venn, Tor Eneroth, Hartmut Wiehle

§         Core Coaching Essence – The Catalyst for Coaching Transformation — Peter Barr-Thomson, MCC and Josie Thomson, MCC

§         What Makes Executive Coaching an Experiential Training Method for Leadership Development?  Sophie Menard, Jacques Chevrier and Francine D’Ortun

§         Coaching Social Entrepreneurs  CJ Hayden, MCC

§         Wisdom Circle for Core Competencies:  Direct Communication

 

12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

12:30 – 13:45

 

Table Topic Luncheon

 

2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

14:00 – 15:30

 

Breakouts:

§         Manifesting the Invisible Dimension of Positive Mental Attitude.  Witness It and Work With It! — Christian Worth

§         Is Self-Management Overrated?  A New Perspective on the Coach’s Impact on the System — Marita Fridjhon, PCC and Faith Fuller, PCC

§         Unraveling Privilege:  Maintaining Integrity with a Culturally Diverse Clientele Worldwide — Laurie Lippin

§         Coaching Leaders in Developing Countries:  Lessons learned in Challenging Contexts! — Anita Schamber

§         Express Coaching®:  A Breakthrough Research Study on Improving the health Status of Diabetic Patients  Kenneth Buback and Brian Marsh

§         Wisdom Circle for Core Competencies:  Designing Actions, Managing Progress & Accountability

 

3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

15:45 – 17:15

 

Breakouts:

§         The Unexplained Explained:  Empirically Exposing the Process of Learning in Coaching — Kerryn Griffiths

§         Getting to the Heart of the Soul:  The Global Leadership Advantage  Cheryl Esposito

§         Getting Past the Impasse!  Michele Morneau, MCC

§         A One World Dialogue:  Coaches as Social Action Leaders — Susan Wright, MCC and Carol MacKinnon

§         Total Access – Part II:  Evolution Has Already Started — Margaret Krigbaum, MCC and Peter Szabo, MCC

§         Wisdom Circle for Competencies:  Ethics

 

6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

18:00 – 19:00

 

Exhibitor Move-Out