DATE
Tuesday, June 24 &
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
TIME
9:00-5:00 PM CET
LOCATION
SAP Data Space
Rosenthaler Str. 38
10178 Berlin-Mitte
Germany
For Whom?
HR und Coaches
Ticket Prices: ICF Germany Charter Chapter members and NYU alumni:
2 day conference ticket 199 €.
General admission:
2 day conference ticket 249 €.
Early Bird Discount available until April 15th 2025.
Use this unique opportunity to learn about the Future Workforce.
Day 1
Day 2
Speakers:
Cristina Mühl
President ICF Germany
Anke Paulick
Vice President ICF Germany
Speaker:
Jonathan Reitz
Generative AI can crunch data, but does it ask questions that make work meaningful? In this fast-paced keynote, Jonathan Reitz, MCC and “coach’s coach,” shows why every forward-looking organization needs a ‘philosopher in the loop’—and why coaches are perfectly cast for the role. Using metaphors from the global coffee industry, creative, AI-inspired metrics, and real client stories, Jonathan explores how intelligent technologies risk flattening healthy challenge, complexity, and connection. Revealing practical strategies that keep humans curious, accountable, and learning faster than the machines, you’ll leave ready to lead people (and algorithms!) toward a richer, results-driven future for clients, teams, and society, including your workforce!
Facilitator: Heiko Römhild
Facilitator: Anke Paulick
Panel:
Anna Tavis
Joel DiGirolamo
Jonathan Reitz
Araceli Canedo EMCC
Smaranda Dochia
How can coaching respond to a world in transformation? This dynamic panel conversation brings together international voices to explore the major forces reshaping the future of work—from AI and digital innovation to shifting leadership models and workforce expectations. Drawing on insights from research, professional bodies, and organizational practice, the discussion invites a forward-looking dialogue on how coaching can remain relevant, human-centered, and impactful in times of rapid change.
Dr. Anja Milde
Reflection questions:
Networking Break (10:50 AM – 11:15 AM)
Panel Leader: Heike Aiello, Cio
Panel:
Thomas Breyer-Mayländer
Cristina Mühl
Ilaria Rossini
Anja Milde
This session explores how organizations are making a real impact in today’s fast-changing and complex environment. Panelists will reflect on two central questions: What are you noticing in your context? and What have you already put into action? The discussion will highlight concrete initiatives, lessons learned, and signals of transformation emerging across industries. In the discussion, the moderator will also ask about existing coaching initiatives.
Stefan Kreil
SAP is implementing an innovative product operating model aimed at fostering collaboration, promoting career growth, and improving product delivery. This transformation project is empowered by both internal and external coaches who collaborate in pairs to drive advancement.
Furthermore, we harness AI technology to collect feedback, build a comprehensive knowledge base, and swiftly share insights among team members. Attendees will gain valuable understanding of how to effectively leverage coaching in a transformation setting, ensuring optimal collaboration between internal and external coaches. Topics will include adhering to ICF standards in coaching practices and identifying appropriate contacts for inquiries and support.
Reflection questions:
Lunch & Networking Break
(12.05 PM – 12:45 PM)
Speaker
Svetlana Shcherbinina
Ilaria Rossini
Reflection questions:
Facilitator: Daniel Hommel
Panel:
Robert Garcia
Corina Pop
Anna Tavis
Armin Hopp
Alissa Dittmar
Laurel McKenzie
Nicky Terblanche
In a world defined by rapid change and growing complexity, how can organizations build the resilience, agility, and clarity needed to thrive? This panel explores key strategies for future readiness—from rethinking leadership and decision-making to fostering adaptive cultures and integrating technology in meaningful ways. Drawing on global perspectives and real-world experience, the conversation invites participants to reflect on what it takes to lead people and systems into an uncertain but opportunity-rich future.
Facilitator: Daniel Hommel
Following the panel, participants will move into an interactive kitchen table conversation, designed to spark deeper reflection and peer-to-peer dialogue. In small, rotating groups, you’ll have the opportunity to exchange perspectives, share experiences, and co-create ideas for how individuals, teams, and organizations can prepare for an uncertain but opportunity-rich future.
Dr. Amelie Schoenenwald
What can the tightly regulated world of pharma and the bold frontier of space exploration teach us about leadership and transformation? This closing keynote explores how organizations and individuals can navigate complexity, balance precision with innovation, and lead with clarity in high-stakes environments.
Drawing on experiences across industries, the session highlights essential leadership shifts, cultural foundations, and mindset changes needed to build a resilient, future-ready workforce. Participants will gain valuable insights into how these lessons can inform and enrich their practice—supporting clients as they lead and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
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Tim Harrisson
The future isn’t coming—it’s already here, driven by exponential advances in AI. Join Tim Harrison, innovative coaching entrepreneur and AI expert, as he reveals the practical, scalable „Do Good DEEDS“ framework (Discovery, Experiment, Evaluate, Decide, Scale). This session equips organizational leaders and coaches to effectively and responsibly navigate rapid technological change.
Key session topics include:
How organizations and coaches can practically leverage AI through structured experimentation
Case studies demonstrating DEEDS from individual practices to large-scale organizational applications
Core principles for effective, authentic, and responsible AI integration
Participants will leave with:
A clear understanding of AI’s current and future impact on coaching and organizational leadership
Strategies for leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, save costs, and scale their impact
Actionable first steps to immediately implement AI effectively within their roles
Stella Dandanopoulou
How does a global retailer like ALDI South define and develop leadership across countries and cultures? This case study offers a high-level introduction to the ALDI Management System (AMS)—the organization’s global framework for leadership and collaboration. Participants will gain insights into ALDI’s approach to performance management, internal leadership development, and the tools that support strategic talent growth. The session also touches on ALDI’s ongoing agile transformation, including how leadership principles are evolving within its international IT entity, ALDI DX. A unique look behind the scenes of one of the world’s most structured and values-driven retail organizations.
Kelly Algier
In an era of ongoing disruption, leaders face rising levels of stress—both in themselves and in their teams. This session explores the neuroscience behind leadership under pressure, offering insights into how constant change affects the brain, decision-making, and overall well-being. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the biological impact of stress, the role of cortisol, and the risks of burnout across organizations. Most importantly, the session highlights how coaching conversations can actively support brain health and foster more effective, resilient leadership in the face of change.
Facilitator:
Anna Tavis
Panel:
Stella Dandanopoulou
Kelly Algier
David Drake
Naomi Whitehead
What does it take to lead in today’s rapidly changing world? In this engaging panel moderated by Anna Tavis, experts from the fields of coaching, organizational development, and leadership explore how modern leaders are evolving to meet the demands of hybrid work, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations. The conversation will highlight how leadership today is increasingly defined by adaptability, emotional intelligence, and a people-centered mindset—offering valuable insights for coaches, HR professionals, and anyone shaping the future of work.
Networking Break (10:50 – 11:15 AM)
Laurel McKenzie
Rodrigo Da Costa Martins
As AI enters the coaching world, it’s easy to get swept up in the hype. But what does a credible, science-based AI coach actually look like?
In this keynote, Laurel McKenzie & Rodrigo Da Costa Martins from CoachHub will discuss the role of AI within the broader coaching environment and introduce AIMY™️ – an AI coach designed with psychological rigor, not just technological novelty. You’ll gain insight into the research-based architecture behind AIMY’s three coaching modes (situational coaching, goal setting, and role-play), how it differs from tools like ChatGPT and how it can work in unison with human coaches to elevate coaching at scale.
This session offers a clear, practical perspective on what AI coaching can—and cannot—do, and how it can be used to support meaningful growth.
Facilitator:
Cristina Muehl
Panel:
Anke Paulick
Lewin Keller
Alex Haitoglou
Rebecca Rutschman
Susan Caesar
Lunch & Networking Break
(12:15 – 2:00 PM)
Facilitator: Heike Aiello
Panel:
Dr. Anja Milde
Manjuri Sinha
Dirk Willeke
Stefan Kreil
What does it really take to build a coaching culture that sticks? In this interactive panel, participants from different organizations share how they brought coaching into the heart of their workplaces — what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons they learned along the way.
We’ll explore mindset shifts, key initiatives that made the biggest impact, and how internal coaching is evolving.
Join us for practical insights, honest reflections, and inspiration to strengthen coaching practices in your own organization!
Alex Haitoglou
How can cutting-edge coaching technology be integrated into one of the world’s leading healthcare institutions? This case study explores how Ovida partnered with the Mayo Clinic to implement its coaching platform in a complex, high-performance medical environment. The session highlights key success factors in driving adoption, aligning with leadership goals, and embedding coaching into the organizational culture. Participants will gain insights into how digital solutions can support leadership development, well-being, and continuous learning—at scale and with measurable impact.
Sohrab Salimi
In a world of accelerating change, coaching is more essential than ever — but not for the reasons we often think. In this closing keynote, Sohrab Salimi explores what it takes to turn good intentions into lasting impact. Drawing on his work with leaders and organizations around the globe, he will highlight how coaches can help shape not just mindsets, but the mechanisms that drive culture, alignment, and performance.
This talk invites reflection, challenges assumptions, and offers a fresh perspective on coaching as a lever for real, systemic change — especially in times shaped by uncertainty and emerging technologies like AI.
Facilitator: Heiko Römhild
Cristina Mühl
Anke Paulick
Anna Tavis
As the Future Workforce Summit comes to a close, we invite you to pause, reflect, and look ahead. In this final session, we’ll gather key insights, celebrate shared learnings, and explore how we can turn ideas into action. It’s a moment to reconnect with the core themes of the day—and leave inspired to shape the future of work with clarity, courage, and collaboration.
The Agenda is not final and subject to change.
Day 1
Speaker: Malcolm Fiellies – Organizational Development
In an era of constant evolution, organizations must go beyond merely existing—they must adapt, innovate, and future-proof themselves. Those that have stood the test of time are guided by a strong vision and mission, positioning themselves at the forefront of transformation.
Today’s workplace is shaped by emerging technologies, generational shifts, and complex cultural, geopolitical, and socioeconomic influences. To remain relevant, organizations must embrace Organizational Development (OD)—a strategic approach to enhancing effectiveness, adaptability, and overall health. Through planned interventions, change management, and continuous learning, OD fosters growth, efficiency, and innovation.
This session will explore:
What is Organizational Development and why is it important?
The Stages of Organizational Development
Speaker: Kirsten Dierolf – Experience coaching
What happens when the fast-paced, goal-driven world of executive coaching which most often focuses on the „thinking partnership“ between coach and client meets the presence, depth, and reflective space of ICF-style Master Certified Coaching? In this interactive one-hour session, we’ll explore how these two approaches can enrich each other—and what this means for your own coaching practice. The session includes a live coaching demonstration using MCC-level competencies. Together, we will debrief the session, unpacking what made the coaching effective and how it may differ from traditional MCC coaching norms. Whether you come from a corporate coaching background or are working toward MCC credentialing, you’ll leave with fresh insights into how these paradigms can converge to create powerful, transformative coaching conversations. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your critical thinking.
Thomas Breyer-Mayländer
Bei dem Workshop geht es vor allem um:
Der Workshop besteht aus kurzen Impulsen mit Reflexions- und Gruppenphasen.
Mihai Bejenaru
Iserve Leadership Coaching Framework Presentation and Demo
This session explores an integrative leadership coaching framework- Iserve Leadership Methodology™️, offering participants insights about the efficiency of the method in alignment with ICF Core Competencies. Participants will deepen their understanding of creating awareness, and facilitating client growth in a very effective way, by following the presented framework.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Day 1
Haufe Akademie Business Coaching
Are you looking for an easy way to organize coaching for your employees—without lengthy contracts or IT setup? In this 30-minute session, we’ll introduce you to our smart coaching booking tool—designed to simplify professional coaching access across your organization. Join us to learn how to remove complexity and unlock real impact for your coachees with high quality coaching.
Speexx – Martin Reich & Kelly Algier
As the demand for effective team development grows, the question arises: how can we deliver team coaching at scale without losing depth and impact? In this interactive workshop, Speexx shares insights from real-world experience with scalable team coaching solutions in international, hybrid environments. A short input sets the stage, followed by an open dialogue exploring key questions around impact, scalability, and integration into learning ecosystems. Through moderated discussion, joint reflection, and exchange among peers, the session invites participants to broaden their perspectives, explore practical approaches, and collectively shape the future of team coaching.
moodmap
Leading Organizations using Diversity in Personalities
What happens when leaders don’t try to standardize personalities—but start to understand them?
In this 30-minute session, providers and company representatives explore how embracing personality diversity strengthens leadership, trust, and collaboration. Learn how tools like moodmap foster self-awareness, deepen mutual understanding, and make real cohesion possible.
wondder
At wondder, we’ve developed innovative Virtual Reality (VR) training powered by AI for more effective leadership development and diversity training. Our solutions enable you to scale role-play scenarios, foster emotional engagement, and deliver measurable results – all while elevating your firm’s reputation as a leader in innovation.
DNA
DNA CoachAssist Platform Demo Experience how semantic analysis and AI enhance coaching effectiveness while maintaining human-centered practice.
AI in service of organisational growth – how to measurably grow leadership, coaching and all core communication skills in your business Ovida for the last 3 years has been leading the way in implementing AI in leadership development, coaching, doctor-patient discussions and many more applications. We are uniquely able to customise AI models to the specific organisation and use case, to gain insights, and AI agents to provide personalised and tailor-made feedback.
AI in service of organisational growth – how to measurably grow leadership, coaching and all core communication skills in your business
Ovida for the last 3 years has been leading the way in implementing AI in leadership development, coaching, doctor-patient discussions and many more applications. We are uniquely able to customise AI models to the specific organisation and use case, to gain insights, and AI agents to provide personalised and tailor-made feedback.
Ovida
Ovida for the last 3 years has been leading the way in implementing AI in leadership development, coaching, doctor-patient discussions and many more applications. We are uniquely able to customise AI models to the specific organisation and use case, to gain insights, and AI agents to provide personalised and tailor-made feedback.
Tlou
Re-think recruiting – how AI can make recruiting processes more human centric again.
Studies revealed: CVs are screened for less than one minute per application. Additionally, the shortened half-life of skills makes CVs less reliable as decision making tool for hiring. Eventhough we know this since years, recruiting process often still focus on the CV analysis, rather than identifying potential, team-fit and other „human specifics“ when screening applications. tlou.ai aims to reshape this by assessing a culture and team fit during the early application process.
Flowit
Day 2
Speaker: Christian Busch
This 40-minute workshop explores Resilience-informed Leadership Practices in the Age of AI. Given the rapid change and uncertainty introduced by AI, fostering even more conscious leadership and (self-)regulation is critical. Participants will discuss and brainstorm effective workplace practices that cultivate resilience-informed leadership. The workshop will be facilitated by Christian Busch (PCC), who has been in strategic communications over the past 16 years and also focuses with
www.innerteam.org on Brief Change Coaching.
Speaker: Ilaria Rossini
This session explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in learning and development through a real-world business case. Participants will discover an innovative, user-centric case that integrates gamification and user-generated content. The approach fosters peer-to-peer learning and empowers individuals by making learning more engaging, accessible, and collaborative. It also supports leadership development and self-empowerment by encouraging active participation and ownership of learning journeys. Attendees will gain insights into how AI can be leveraged to create meaningful, scalable learning experiences that drive both individual growth and organizational impact.
Speaker:Malcolm Fiellies – Leadership
In a rapidly evolving world, staying ahead as a coach requires adaptability, insight, and the right resources. A future-fit coach is not just skilled but also strategic—leveraging the latest research, tools, and education to enhance their practice and impact.
Join Malcolm Fiellies, Regional Director for Europe & Africa at the International Coaching Federation (ICF), for an insightful session on the future of coaching. As the leading global organization for coaches, ICF is committed to advancing the profession through high standards, independent certification, and a worldwide network of coaching professionals.
In this session, you will discover:
🔹 The Latest Research—Gain valuable insights on emerging trends and how to integrate them into your coaching practice.
🔹 ICF Resources & Tools—Explore the certifications, training, and practical tools available to effectively apply ICF research and steer your coaching approach with confidence.
Whether you’re an experienced coach or just beginning your journey, this session will empower you with practical strategies, future-ready insights, and essential tools to enhance your coaching practice.
Speaker:
Coachhub
As AI enters the coaching world, it’s easy to get swept up in the hype. But what does a credible, science-based AI coach actually look like?
In this keynote, Laurel McKenzie & Rodrigo Da Costa Martins from CoachHub will discuss the role of AI within the broader coaching environment and introduce AIMY™️ – an AI coach designed with psychological rigor, not just technological novelty. You’ll gain insight into the research-based architecture behind AIMY’s three coaching modes (situational coaching, goal setting, and role-play), how it differs from tools like ChatGPT and how it can work in unison with human coaches to elevate coaching at scale.
Speaker:
Stella Dandanopoulou
Stella shares some insights on leadership frameworks, tools and an internal leadership development programme at ALDI DX. ALDI DX is the international IT of ALDI SÜD.
Speaker:
Heike Aiello, ICF Germany
The State of Coaching in Organizations – Insights from the DACH Region
What role does coaching currently play in organizations across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—and where is it headed? In this session, we present the findings of a recent study examining the status, structures, and strategic value of coaching within the DACH region. Drawing on data from a diverse range of organizations, the study highlights current trends, priorities, and challenges related to the implementation of coaching in corporate contexts. Participants will gain evidence-based insights into how coaching is positioned, who drives it, how impact is measured, and what future developments are anticipated. The session offers a solid foundation for reflection, benchmarking, and informed dialogue on the evolving role of coaching in organizational development.
Day 2
Viva la Coaching & CoachBot AI
As AI accelerates through the coaching world, one question remains: who is shaping the future, and how?
In this 60-minute session, leading voices come together to explore that question – and reflect together with you.
Viva la Coaching Academy opens the session with the Manifesto for AI in Coaching, a bold call to protect the human core of coaching while strategically embracing the power of AI. More than just a statement of principles, the Manifesto reflects the Academy’s commitment to building AI literacy across the coaching field. It equips coaches, HR leaders, and learning professionals to use AI with ethics, clarity, and impact.
Next, CoachBot AI unveils how this future is already being built. Their founder Lewin Keller offers a clear and practical framework for evaluating AI coaching technologies. Participants will gain insight into what is working, what is overhyped, and where the real opportunities lie. With a focus on privacy, ethics, and long-term sustainability, this talk delivers grounded, actionable guidance for staying relevant in a rapidly evolving space.The session concludes with an Open Space dialogue facilitated by Dr. David Drake, giving participants a chance to reflect, connect, and explore how to turn shared values into meaningful action. The experts from Viva La Coaching & CoachBot AI will be available for any of your questions.Whether you are a coach, an HR or learning leader, or a tech builder, this session is a call to lead with courage, clarity, and collaboration.
Thankscoach
Coaching in der Zukunft der Arbeit: Wie HR und Coaches gemeinsam Organisationen transformieren
In einer Ära, in der KI, multiple Transformationen und neue Arbeitsmodelle die Unternehmenslandschaft prägen, stehen HR-Professionals und Coaches vor der Herausforderung, Organisationen zukunftsfähig zu gestalten. In diesem interaktiven Kamingespräch diskutieren wir, wie Coaching als strategisches Instrument eingesetzt werden kann, um Mitarbeitende und Führungskräfte zu befähigen, Veränderungen zu navigieren und Innovationen voranzutreiben. Erfahre, wie du Coaching in bestehende HR-Strukturen integrierst und eine Kultur des kontinuierlichen Lernens förderst. Bringe deine Fragen mit und tausche dich mit Gleichgesinnten aus, die die Zukunft der Arbeit aktiv mitgestalten wollen.
myleadershiptraining.com
Why Run Your Coaching Business on a Community Platform (Not Just Your Own Website)?
Thinking of building your own site to manage coaching bookings, payments, and sessions? As the coaching landscape is growing and rapidly changing, we need to make it easier for clients to find the right coach. In this live Q&A, we’ll explore why community-driven platforms is great for buildiong youir won business, reach more clients, and cut out the admin stress — without the tech hassle.
Naomi Whitehead
In this interactive and thought-provoking session, participants will explore how understanding the intersection of diverse identities through a solution-focused coaching lens can redefine what it means to lead with skill, integrity, and inspiration. Together, we will unpack contemporary definitions of identity intersectionality and examine real-world contexts where this perspective has fostered transformative, ethical leadership.
Attendees will gain practicalinsights into how small, intentional shifts in approach can create meaningful, far-reaching ripple effects across teams and organisations. The workshop will provide concrete, immediately applicable strategies for integrating this understanding into your own leadership practice—whether you’re working one-on-one, in teams, or across complex systems. Expect to leave with a clearer sense of how to lead in ways that are not only effective but deeply aligned with inclusive, forward-thinking values.
moodmap
Leading Organizations using Diversity in Personalities
What happens when leaders don’t try to standardize personalities—but start to understand them?
In this 30-minute session, providers and company representatives explore how embracing personality diversity strengthens leadership, trust, and collaboration. Learn how tools like moodmap foster self-awareness, deepen mutual understanding, and make real cohesion possible.
Robert Garcia, ICF Global VP Coaching in Organizations
In a rapidly evolving world shaped by technological disruption, shifting workforce expectations, and global uncertainty, organizations must become adaptable, resilient, and forward-thinking. This session explores how coaching serves as a critical lever in preparing organizations for the future—by enhancing leadership agility, fostering innovation, and cultivating a thriving, purpose-driven culture.
Key topics:
What the Audience Can Expect to Learn:
The Agenda is not final and subject to change.
Cristina is a powerhouse with a blend of corporate experience and a passion for coaching. She’s the President of ICF Germany and co-authored a book on team coaching. Cristina plays a crucial role in shaping coaching supervision competencies and standards with ICF Global.
Heiko Römhild – Moderator & Leadership Transformation Expert
As an experienced leadership and business coach, I support executives and teams in navigating complex transformation with clarity, impact, and measurable results. With my FORGRESS method – a synthesis of systemic coaching and hands-on leadership experience – I help leaders cut through complexity, make confident decisions, and lead with purpose.
FORGRESS stands for progress through clarity: creating structure and momentum where uncertainty and change prevail.
With over 2,700 individual coaching sessions and 380 team interventions worldwide, I’ve worked with high-impact leaders to unlock their full potential. My 25+ years of leadership experience with global companies like SAP, MediaMarkt, IDS Scheer, and itelligence ensure a pragmatic and people-centered approach.
I am a certified hypnosystemic coach (Dr. Gunther Schmidt), NLP Business Master, and hold the ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential.
As your moderator, I aim to foster insightful conversations and provide practical inspiration for effective leadership in times of change.
Curious how clarity can transform your leadership? Let’s connect and talk clarity.
Laurel is a Principal Behavioral Scientist at CoachHub, where she leads innovations in coaching technology and behavior change strategies. With a background in cognitive performance and over a decade of experience, her work blends psychological science with practical solutions to enhance individual and organizational performance.
Laurel’s career spans diverse roles, including work with U.S. Military Special Operations units, where she optimized performance for elite personnel in high-stakes environments. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, with research focused on how healthy lifestyle behaviors impact work performance. Laurel is passionate about transforming how people achieve peak performance by challenging conventional thinking and developing evidence-based, scalable interventions. Her expertise lies at the intersection of human potential, technology, and innovation, where she explores new ways to unlock excellence and redefine success. Whether designing cutting-edge coaching tools or applying behavioral science to business strategy, Laurel is driven by curiosity, scientific rigor, and a deep commitment to human development.
Robert Garcia is a seasoned leadership strategist, certified coach, and association executive with over two decades of experience guiding organizations through transformative change. Holding an MBA, the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation, Robert brings a unique blend of business acumen, coaching expertise, and organizational insight.
Throughout his career, Robert has worked at the intersection of leadership development, strategy, and culture—partnering with executive teams, HR leaders, and internal coaches to elevate performance and build future-ready organizations. He is particularly passionate about the power of coaching to drive innovation, resilience, and purpose in today’s dynamic environment.
Robert currently leads initiatives that help organizations embed coaching into their core, including the development of coaching cultures, internal coaching programs, and strategic frameworks that align coaching with business goals. A compelling speaker and facilitator, he has presented at numerous conferences and leadership forums, championing the transformative impact of coaching in organizations.
Known for his thoughtful approach and ability to bridge generational, cultural, and strategic gaps, Robert empowers leaders to not only navigate complexity—but thrive in it.
Jonathan Reitz, MCC, ACTC, is a Master Certified Coach, coaching entrepreneur, seven-time founder, and leading voice in the evolution of coaching.
Jonathan serves as Director of Education at FLUXIFY and the Weatherhead Coaching Program at Case Western Reserve University, co-founded the Team Coaching Global Alliance, and advises organizations at the intersection of coaching and tech. He helped develop the ICF’s Team Coaching Competencies, served on the ICF’s AI Task Force, and remains a trusted guide for leaders, startups, and coaches building meaningful practices that last. Jonathan is a top-rated Coaching.com Summit speaker, author of Coaching Hacks: Simple Strategies to Make Every Conversation More Effective, and contributor to coaching research. He blends strategic clarity with humor and insight.
Jonathan Reitz lives in Akron, Ohio, with his wife Joy and daughter Julia–and starts every day with coffee, reflection, and a two-mile walk.
Daniel Hommel, a passionate organizational developer and leadership coach, helps companies explore new paths into the future. He draws on nearly two decades of experience with agile methodologies, including roles as a developer, product owner, and leader. Over more than 10 years in consulting, Daniel has worked with various companies across different industries, supporting them through change — sometimes even in international settings.
As the Department Chair of Human Capital Management at New York University, I lead three MS degrees and a portfolio of five certificate programs in the field. I also serve on the Editorial Advisory Council for the Journal of Total Rewards, where I contribute to the advancement of knowledge and best practices in human capital management. I am passionate about teaching, research, and service.
As a professor at NYU and someone who has spent years in both academia and industry, I’ve had the privilege of exploring how coaching, leadership, and technology—especially AI—are reshaping the way we learn, lead, and grow.
My latest books are Humans at Work ( Kogan Page, 2022) and The Digital Coaching Revolution (Kogan Page, 2024)
I hold a Harvard degree in Organizational Psychology and am an ICF-certified Leadership Coach (PCC) as well as an EMCC-certified Team Coach. With over 20 years of international experience in leadership roles across large global corporations, including strategic management consulting and a technology startup, I have lived and worked in five countries. My coaching journey began a decade ago, and I am passionate about coaching leaders using evidence-based techniques from renowned scholars. My expertise includes transformational leadership, gendered leadership, positive psychology, motivational theories, change theories, workplace wellbeing, intersectionality, and mastering life’s transitions.
Alex Haitoglou, Founder and CEO of Ovida, launched the first AI platform designed to measurably grow leadership and coaching skills. Ovida uses AI-generated objective data, video-based self-reflection tools, together with expert human mentoring and AI agent feedback to foster professional growth.
Developed in collaboration with leading academics and universities like Columbia, NYU, and London Business School, Ovida is deployed for ongoing skills development, training, and research in global businesses like AWS and Visa, leadership programs, and consultative sales.
Honored with the 2024 SHRM Workplace Tech Innovation Award among 650 global HR-Tech companies, and part of the London 2025 Techstars Accelerator, Ovida also contributes to scholarly work, with a peer-reviewed paper published in Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice.
Malcolm Fiellies is a transformative leader in the coaching profession, shaping its growth across Europe and Africa as Regional Director for the International Coaching Federation (ICF). With a strategic vision, he drives initiatives that elevate professional coaching standards, uphold ethical practice, and foster a vibrant global coaching community—advancing ICF’s mission to lead the worldwide development of coaching.
Bringing deep expertise in governance, leadership development, and ecosystem building, Malcolm empowers ICF chapters and coaching communities across two continents. He is dedicated to cultivating high-impact coaching cultures within organizations and strengthening partnerships with ICF-accredited coaching education providers to ensure a strong and sustainable membership pipeline.
A proud South African, Malcolm holds a bachelor’s in accounting sciences and a Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching. His thought leadership extends to his contribution as an author in the book published by the **ICF Nigeria Chapter, The World of Coaching: An African Experience, where his chapter, “Transforming Africa Through Coaching,” explores the profound impact of coaching on the continent’s growth and development.
Beyond his professional endeavours, Malcolm finds joy in family, outdoor activities, and long-distance running, embracing balance and inspiration in both his personal and professional life.
Tim Harrison is on a mission to help individuals and organizations achieve beyond what they believe possible. Recognized as a leading voice bridging coaching and AI innovation, Tim offers a distinctive blend of coaching expertise, technological savvy, and visionary leadership. He is the Founder and CEO of EPOG Academy, an educational non-profit utilizing AI to empower students, addressing the critical 400:1 student-to-guidance-counselor gap in the U.S.
Additionally, Tim founded ONUS Leadership, a coaching and consulting firm known for pioneering initiatives such as Project BEACON—a groundbreaking study on coaching’s impact for STEM PhDs—and the Coaching Innovation Lab, a dynamic hub providing coaches and organizations with cutting-edge AI tools and strategies to increase thier profits and impact.
Tim also notably served as one of eight global members of the ICF Taskforce for AI, significantly shaping how the coaching industry responsibly integrates artificial intelligence.
Through his impactful initiatives and influential leadership roles, Tim consistently advocates for the authentic and responsible adoption of AI, ensuring individuals and businesses are well-equipped to navigate and thrive amid rapid technological evolution.
Susan Caesar, Director of Artificial Intelligence at ICF, brings extensive experience in driving human-centered innovation, digital transformation, and ethical AI. Susan is passionate about promoting AI as a force for good.
Dr. Amelie Schoenenwald studied Biotechnology and Biochemistry at the Technical University Munich and earned a PhD in Integrative Structural Biology after research stays in Austria, Israel, Singapore, and the United States. She also completed an MIT Bootcamp in Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and earned a European MBA with a focus on business leadership.
Certified in traditional and agile project management, Amelie has worked both across the biotech start-up scene and the healthcare industry. She currently holds a position in the business strategy department of a major pharmaceutical company in Munich, Germany. Alongside her full-time role, she lectures, gives keynotes, and is wholeheartedly involved in STE(A)M outreach.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Amelie is passionate about sports and exploration. She has participated in a range of expeditions, from jungle treks to Arctic man-hauling all the way to speleological explorations. She also enjoys mountaineering, motorcycling, and scuba diving, and occasionally plays one of her stringed instruments.
Amelie is a member of the ESA Astronaut Class of 2022, selected from over 23,000 applicants across Europe. In 2024, she began the first of three ESA Astronaut Reserve Training Sessions, preparing her for a potential mission to space.
Ilaria Rossini is Global Manager – Learning Culture Lead at Boehringer Ingelheim, with a diverse background spanning marketing and HR across industries including automotive, oil & gas, and cosmetics. Her expertise lies in strategic communication, employer branding, and change management. Ilaria brings a cross-cultural mindset and a passion for creative, out-of-the-box thinking. She is dedicated to shaping meaningful employee experiences that foster engagement, learning, and transformation.
Thomas Breyer-Mayländer is a professor of media management at Offenburg University and an expert on organizational development. He is a network partner of the German consulting company Lernraum.Akademie. He obtained his first diploma in Industrial Engineering following the completion of his studies in the field of publishing management and publishing production at the Media University in Stuttgart. He possesses a second diploma in Information Science, having completed his studies at the University of Constance. Following the completion of his academic credentials, he embarked on his professional journey as a business development and multimedia expert at the German Association of Newspaper Publishers. Concurrently, he pursued his doctorate in media economics at the Institute of Journalism at Dortmund University. Prior to assuming the role of professor of media management at Offenburg University, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of the German Newspaper Marketing Association in Frankfurt. He occupied numerous leadership roles during his university years, including a tenure as Vice President that spanned over a decade.
His research, consulting, and teaching interests include leadership, culture, leadership training, entrepreneurial thinking, and evidence-based management and leadership development. In addition to his formal education, Thomas Breyer-Mayländer has obtained supplementary credentials in the domain of talent coaching (Clifton Strengths), mediation, and voluntary pastoral care/spiritual welfare. These credentials serve as a foundation for his projects and research in leadership culture, leadership skills, and organizational development.
I’m Strategic Key Account Manager at Speexx, responsible for the Coaching business in the DACH region. For over five years, I’ve been designing and scaling global coaching programs for international organizations—both in my current role and with previous providers. This has given me deep insight into the coaching market and the strategic levers for impactful program design. As a certified systemic coach, mediator, and corporate health manager, I combine business acumen with a strong commitment to personal development and cultural transformation.
Dr. David Drake is Founder and CEO of The Moment Institute, a global learning community focused on personal and professional development. He is Head of Ovida Labs for Ovida, using his work and AI to accelerate growth and improve outcomes for coaches and others.
David is most well known as the founder of Narrative Coaching. He is a Thought Leader for the Institute of Coaching, a 9x WBECS Summit speaker, and a member of the inaugural class of Coaches50 in recognition for his contributions. He developed The Five Maturities: A New Paradigm for Developing Coaches: www.themomentinstitute.com/the-five-maturities.
David earned his PhD in Human & Organizational Development from Fielding Graduate University. He has written over 70 publications, including as Co-Editor of SAGE Handbook of Coaching, Editor of The Philosophy and Practice of Coaching, and author of Narrative Coaching: The Definitive Guide to Bringing New Stories to Life.
David also founded Integrative Development as a new paradigm for developing people and organizations. He has used ID in change, coaching and leadership initiatives in organizations such as ARM, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Dropbox, European Patent Office, Google, Logitech, Nike, PwC, Westpac, and many government entities on three continents.
Manjuri Sinha is a globally recognized HR and talent leader with over 20 years of experience building and delivering impactful people strategies across leading organizations such as Accenture, Zalando, and OLX (a Prosus company). Currently serving as VP HR, Head of Global GTM Org Success & Business Partner at Miro, she partners across Americas, EMEA, and JAPAC to drive business growth, culture, and high performance.
Manjuri has been named one of the Top 200 Global Voices in Leadership by LeadersHum, alongside visionaries like Simon Sinek and Marshall Goldsmith. She is a recognized thought leader in global talent dynamics, known for her ability to scale high-performing cultures and lead HR transformations that align with both business and human needs.
Her superpower lies in human-centric, AI-enabled talent transformation. She serves on the AI Advisory Board for GoodTime.io and is a founding Board Member of the world’s first Human-Centered AI Council (HCAIC) by Aptitude Research.
A trusted startup advisor, author, and keynote speaker, Manjuri has delivered talks at global platforms including LinkedIn Talent Connect (New York) and Unleash (Paris). Throughout her career, she has successfully led and scaled global HR and Talent teams from 40+ to 140+, bringing a unique blend of strategic foresight, inclusive leadership, and commercial acumen to everything she does.
Prof. Nicky Terblanche is an academic, researcher, leadership coach and entrepreneur. He has a master’s degree and PhD in Leadership Coaching and a master’s degree in electronic and software engineering. He is Associate Professor of Leadership Coaching and Research Methodology at Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa. His research interests include leadership coaching with a focus on Artificial Intelligence Coaching. He also runs an executive and leadership coaching practice.
Nicky has published more than 40 peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters and regularly presents at international conferences as keynote speaker. He is also the founder and CEO CoachVici.com that creates AI Coaches for organisations.
What fulfills Alissa Dittmar most is the moment when something shifts for the better in someone’s life—and she’s had the privilege of contributing to that change in a small way. For her, coaching is a powerful and effective tool to support such transformation. ✨
As a Purposeful Career Coach, trained according to the ethical standards of the ICF and with over 500 hours of coaching experience with real clients, Alissa guides individuals through personal change processes toward new insights and clarity.
In her role as Trainer Relations Manager at Haufe Akademie, she curates top talent for a pool of over 500 coaches and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to continuously evolve the company’s coaching offerings.
Rebecca Rutschmann (SP/PCC) is the co-founder of Viva la Coaching Academy, a pioneering initiative dedicated to equipping coaches, trainers, and learning professionals with the AI literacy they need to thrive in the age of intelligent technology. With a deep background in building AI in Coaching solutions and digital technologies for the last 20 years, Rebecca is on a mission to bridge the gap between human development and emerging tech, empowering professionals to harness AI ethically, creatively, and confidently. Through her work at the Academy, she champions accessible, hands-on education that demystifies AI and positions it as a co-creative partner in personal and organizational transformation.
Joel DiGirolamo is the Vice President of Research and Data Science for the International Coaching Federation (ICF), where he leads the organization’s efforts to study the science and profession of coaching. Joel has published numerous articles, book chapters, and white papers on coaching research. He has more than 30 years of staff and management experience and is the author of two books, Leading Team Alpha and Yoga in No Time at All. Joel holds a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology, an MBA, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He is an Associate Editor for Consulting Psychology Journal.
Araceli Canedo Bebbington is an ICF and EMCC-accredited Executive Coach with over 25 years of international experience in leadership, change, and people development. A former Managing Director in the financial sector, she led large global teams and complex transformation portfolios before transitioning into coaching to focus on what truly drives her: helping leaders grow and thrive through change.
She also serves on the EMCC Global Board as VP Thought Leadership and collaborates with organizations across sectors on leadership development and cultural transformation.
Her coaching practice supports senior leaders and mid-career professionals navigating change, reconnecting with purpose, and building the confidence to lead with courage and authenticity.
Having lived in multiple countries and speaking five languages, she also embraces transformation in her personal life.
Her belief: “Comfort is the enemy of growth. Embracing change is how we step into our full potential.”
Dirk Willeke is an experienced manager leading an international team of senior experts in Data Analytics and AI. Throughout his career in large-scale international organizations, Dirk has built deep, hands-on experience in navigating complex leadership and business transformation challenges. These include managing multicultural teams, resolving conflicts, adapting to diverse leadership styles, and major organizational changes such as offshoring, downsizing, and the leadership shift toward agile practices.
As certified Coach and Mediator, and co-founder of a company- internal Coaching-Pool, Dirk actively contributes to people development and cultural transformation within his organization. Educated in Engineering and Business Administration, Dirk combines analytical thinking and a strong business focus with empathy, psychological insight, and has a genuine interest in supporting people.
An entrepreneur by conviction, Sohrab has spent over 20 years helping leaders rethink how companies build products, empower teams, and adapt to a rapidly changing world. His mission: to turn agility into real business impact.
As the founder and CEO of Scrum Academy and Agile Academy AG he works with organizations across the globe—from startups to Fortune 500s—guiding them through strategic change with clarity and courage. Sohrab combines deep agile expertise, boardroom-level experience, and the mindset of a coach.
Through Agile Insights Conversations, his curated talks with global thought leaders, and his German translations of influential agile literature, he challenges conventional thinking and sparks new perspectives.
Sohrab lives in Cologne, where he balances life as a father of three with his passions: sport, music, and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
Smaranda Dochia is a dynamic leader and innovator in the coaching industry, serving as the Director of Digital Learning & Podcasts and Board Member for the Association for Coaching. In this role, she empowers coaches to learn, develop, and make a meaningful impact globally. Under her leadership, the Digital Learning department provides coaches worldwide with access to thought leadership, cutting-edge tools, business-building skills, and the latest industry trends, fostering a vibrant global community of coaching professionals.
With over two decades of international experience, she has honed her skills across both not-for-profit and corporate sectors, specializing in Human Resources, Event Management, and Project Management. Her strategic focus on restructuring, organizational design, and strategy building has equipped her with a profound understanding of organizational dynamics and change management.
As an Executive Coach and certified practitioner in Applied Neuroscience and Motivational Maps, Smaranda brings a unique blend of scientific insight and creativity to her coaching practice. Her passion for coaching is matched by her dedication to helping coaches achieve their fullest potential, ensuring they are equipped to excel and make a lasting impact in their fields.
Kirsten Dierolf, MCC, ACTC, EMCC MP, is a globally recognized Master Certified Coach, coach supervisor, and founder of SolutionsAcademy, an ICF- and EMCC-accredited coaching school. With over 20 years of international experience in executive coaching and leadership development, Kirsten specializes in creating and managing internal coaching pools, supporting systemic change, and embedding coaching cultures in organizations. She has mentored over 100 coaches to MCC level and serves as an assessor for ICF certifications. Kirsten’s approach blends Solution Focused and social constructionist methodologies, enabling leaders and teams to harness strengths, navigate complexity, and generate sustainable momentum. She works with multinational clients across sectors and cultures, guiding senior executives through transformational leadership challenges. A prolific author, Kirsten has published several books on coaching and supervision, and is an active contributor to the global coaching community through speaking, writing, and podcasting. Her work is marked by clarity, curiosity, and deep practical wisdom.
Naomi Whitehead (she/her) is a freelance Solution-Focused Practitioner with a diverse portfolio. She runs her own coaching, supervision, mentoring, and training company, and co-creates leadership workshops and concepts internationally—drawing on social justice, feminist principles, and microanalysis. Naomi works with individuals, teams, and organisations, and is a Director at Solution Focused Trainers Community Interest Company and a Guest Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. She is also a faculty member at SolutionsAcademy, where she delivers ICF- and EMCC-accredited coach education, and represents the UK on the PR Task Group for the European Brief Therapy Association.
