ICF San Diego upcoming events

Coffee & Conversations: Rudeness Rehab: Reclaiming Civility in High-Pressure Coaching Relationships (July 31, 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Coffee & Conversations: Rudeness Rehab: Reclaiming Civility in High-Pressure Coaching Relationships

On this edition of “Coffee and Conversation”, Ana Floyd will sit down with Dr. John O’Brien, author of the book, Rudeness Rehab: Reclaiming Civility in the Workplace and Your Home Space.” Drawing on nearly 30 years of clinical experience, John explores how rude or dismissive behavior can undermine trust, trigger stress, and block growth — even in settings meant to inspire progress and accountability

Our conversation will be focused on how coaches can recognize, respond to, and reduce incivility in their work with clients, teams, and colleagues. Coaches will gain insight into the hidden impact of incivility, along with tools they can immediately apply to strengthen relationships, model respect, and create healthier, more productive conversations.

Guest: John O'Brien

John M. O’Brien, Ph.D., is a psychologist, executive coach, speaker and author based in Portland, Maine, whose work centers on helping people live and lead with more civility, calm, and compassion. As the author of “Rudeness Rehab: Reclaiming Civility in the Workplace and Your Home Space”, he blends humor, heart, and science to explore how we can stay grounded, connected, and kind even in stressful times. John’s down-to-earth style and practical insights have made him a trusted voice on emotional well-being and respectful communication.

Net-Workshop - CC#8 Facilitates Client Growth (August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Join us for our Net-Workshop series!

This is a great opportunity to connect with other coaches to build your network and dive deeper into the core coaching competencies. Each session, a member of the ICF Board will lead a short Net-Workshop focused on one of the competencies. Then, in break out rooms, you'll have the opportunity to meet other coaches, discuss the competency and share collective wisdom on how you can apply these learnings to best support your clients. We look forward to collaborating and growing with you and expanding on best practices.

In this Net-Workshop we will be discussing Core Competency 8, Facilitates Client Growth. Partners with the client to transform learning and insight into action. Promotes client autonomy in the coaching process.

All participants will receive 1.5 Core Competency Education units

Presenter: Susie Fraga

Susie Fraga’s passion for learning and commitment to helping others have shaped her career, taking her from being a Spanish/English interpreter to roles in Human Resources, coaching, and leadership development at top Fortune 100 companies. With over 20 years of experience, Susie has coached leaders and facilitated leadership development courses in both English and Spanish.

A graduate of the University of California, San Diego, Susie holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Spanish Literature and a master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.

Susie is an ICF Associate Certified Coach. She also holds certifications in several personality assessments, including DISC, Insights Discovery, Hogan Personality Inventory, Workplace Big5, as well as Emotional Intelligence and FIRO-B.

Note to Participants re: ICF San Diego Virtual Events: For attendance tracking purposes, all participants are required to login to their personal zoom account before they join the meeting. You will not be able to join the meeting if you are not logged into a Zoom account. If you don't have a Zoom account, you can create one for free at https://zoom.us.

In-Person Community Connection (August 12, 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Come join us at the Center for Creative Leadership for an engaging in-person presentation and discussion on the topic of what it looks like to be a Fearless Leader.

The “fearless leader” is not only unrealistic—it’s counterproductive. Fear is an inherent part of leadership and decision-making, but it doesn’t have to derail progress. In this transformative keynote, Dr. Jackman Hampton unpacks the myth of the fearless leader and exposes a new path forward—one how to coach leaders and their teams to move beyond the instinctual responses of fight, flight, or freeze.

Drawing from her research, emotional intelligence and behavioral psychology, this session explores how fear affects leadership decisions, team dynamics, and organizational culture. Coaches will discover how to recognize fear-based behaviors in themselves and their clients, their teams and, more importantly, how to develop strategies to help them move through fear with clarity, courage, and composure.

Through practical tools and real-world examples, participants will learn how to:

By understanding the root causes of fear and learning to manage it, leaders can cultivate a more adaptive, high-performing culture, enabling both personal and organizational transformation. This session will empower coaches to help their clients and more move beyond fear-driven reactions, create lasting change, and lead with authenticity and resilience. The session will include direct application for the participating coaches to self-apply the learning.

Through practical tools and real-world examples, participants will learn how to:

Navigate uncertainty with confidence and lead their teams through times of change without falling into reactive patterns.
Foster psychological safety within teams, encouraging vulnerability and open communication while building trust and collaboration.
Drive organizational change by addressing fear at all levels and creating an environment that embraces growth, innovation, and resilience.

Facilitaed by Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton

This event will be a great opportunity to meet fellow coaches and make new connections. Light refreshments will be served.

CCE's:

TBD and will be awarded once approved

Member ICF San Diego: Free

General Pricing (Non Member): $25.00

Community Supporter ICF San Diego: $22.50

Your registration lets us know you're coming. We look forward to seeing you there!

Credentialing series - Still You, Still Qualified: How to Coach with Confidence Through the Credentialing Process (August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Still You, Still Qualified: How to Coach with Confidence Through the Credentialing Process

For many coaches, the path to credentialing raises an unspoken question: Can I meet the standards and still coach like myself?

In this session, Tiffany Dedeaux, MCC, draws from her lived experience of allowing her ACC credential to lapse, finding her way back to credentialing, and developing a sustainable approach to professional growth. Through that journey, she discovered how easily coaches can begin coaching with the assessor in the room, losing confidence in their own instincts, voice, and method.

Participants will explore how expectations, routines, coaching choices, note-taking practices, and the right support can shape a more grounded credentialing experience. This session invites coaches to build confidence in an approach that remains authentic, consistent, and aligned with ICF standards.

Each participant will receive 1.00 resource development credit for this event

PRESENTER: Tiffany Dedeaux, MCC

Through mentor coaching and thought partnership, Tiffany helps coaches deepen their craft, expand their practice, and trust their voice without losing themselves in the process.

Tiffany A. Dedeaux is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) who supports professionals, leaders, and coaches as they navigate change. She currently serves as ICFLA Past President, bringing strategic advisement, leadership, and operational stewardship to an award-winning organization.

Drawing on her background in ecopsychology and journalism, Tiffany built Sacred Time as a practice rooted in personal growth and the power of story. Her client roster spans leaders driving change at ABC, Microsoft, Expedia, Meta, Indeed, Boeing, and Amazon, and her work extends beyond individual clients to the coaches who support them.

BD: Business Development Roundtable: Building a Solid Referral Network (August 21, 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

BD: Business Development Roundtable: Building a Solid Referral Network

The Business Development Roundtable is designed as a welcoming and collaborative space for ICF San Diego chapter members. This virtual roundtable offers opportunities to learn, exchange ideas, and share resources that support the growth and sustainability of your coaching practice.

Are you looking for practical ways to generate more referrals and create a consistent pipeline of coaching opportunities? Wondering how other coaches leverage networking, coaching platforms, and simple marketing strategies to stay top of mind?

If so, join your coaching colleagues for a facilitated roundtable discussion focused on Building a Solid Referral Network. This interactive session is an opportunity to learn from experienced coaches, share what's working in your business, and discover practical strategies to expand your visibility and strengthen your referral ecosystem.

Together we will:

Explore networking strategies that foster authentic, long-term professional relationships.
Share experiences with coaching platforms and other avenues for generating new business.
Exchange simple marketing shortcuts and visibility practices that keep your coaching business top of mind.
Identify opportunities to cultivate referral partners and strategic collaborations.
Learn from the collective wisdom, creativity, and experiences of fellow coaches.

Whether you're launching your coaching business or looking to strengthen an established practice, you'll leave with fresh ideas, actionable strategies, and new connections to help grow your business.

*Each participants will receive 1 Resource Development CCEU

Your facilitator, Katherine (Kit) Prendergast, PCC, Leadership Development Coaching & Training

Kit brings 25 years of hard-earned experience navigating her coaching and training business through three economic downturns and an international move. She is the founder and owner of Career Connections of Sierra Nevada, LLC, a leadership development coaching and training company based in Reno, Nevada, established in 2003.

Kit brings extensive experience and expertise to the People Side of Leadership which adds a unique value to her work with both seasoned and emerging leaders. Her clients appreciate that Kit’s training courses and professional coaching services are always customized to their specific needs and concerns.

Kit proudly holds the PCC level credential (2008) from the International Coach Federation (ICF) as well as multiple certifications, including Executive & Leadership Development Coach, Social & Emotional Intelligence Coach, and previously a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with Kaiser Permanente HMO.

Kit lived and worked in Norway for several years, which gave her a deep appreciation for different cultures. She also volunteered in several countries with Global Volunteers, helping rural communities become more self-sufficient. These experiences sparked her strong interest in serving clients both nationally and internationally.

SPECIAL EVENT: The Thing Beneath the Thing: Mastering Agenda Setting with The Genco Method (August 26, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

North Florida Chapter Presents: The Thing Beneath the Thing: Mastering Agenda Setting with The Genco Method

As a Master Mentor Coach and ICF Assessor at all three levels, Tijen has seen firsthand that one of the biggest challenges for coaches is the agenda-setting process. It's easy to get caught on the surface of a client's request and miss the deeper need.

This meeting is designed to help you move beyond surface-level structure to the core of where true transformation resides. Using Tijen’s Genco Method Coaching with Precision© framework, which blends holistic listening with Lean/Six Sigma principles, you'll learn to sculpt an agenda with precision and presence.

This three-part, interactive session will provide you with the tools to help clients achieve their desired outcomes, from behavioral change to neural recalibration, ensuring that these outcomes are not only achievable but also resonant and sustainable.

What to Expect:
• Introduction to Genco Method Coaching with Precision©: We'll dive into the core principles of my integrative methodology for agenda setting.

• Collective Coaching Practicum: Watch and participate in a live coaching session. Under my mentorship, you'll practice shaping the agenda in real-time and get instant feedback.

• Integration & Reflection Circle: We'll close with a group dialogue to solidify your insights and learn how to apply them to your practice immediately

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
• Heightened awareness of common missteps that block deep listening and client-centered agenda development.

• Best practices for defining session outcomes based on the client’s authentic, underlying needs.

• Increased capacity to revise and evolve the agenda in alignment with the client’s emerging insights.

• Strengthened trust in intuitive listening and relational agility during sessions. paying clients.

CCE's:

*0.75 Core Competency & 0.75 Resouorce Development

IMPORTANT: This registration process consists of TWO STEPS.

After completing your initial registration, you will receive an additional email instructing you to ALSO register via Zoom.

Please note that your registration will not be considered complete unless you also register through Zoom.

SPEAKER: Tijen Genco

Tijen Genco, MCC, Advanced Certified Team Coach, and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, brings a wealth of experience coaching individuals, executives, and teams across Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations worldwide. Renowned as a coach, educator, mentor, and ICF assessor, Tijen is deeply committed to fostering coaching excellence and advancing the profession.

She is the creator of the Genco Method Transcendental Coaching©. This innovative approach integrates evidence-based practices with the art and science of the mind-body connection to deliver sustainable, transformational outcomes. A thought leader in cutting-edge coaching methodologies, Tijen is a sought-after speaker and trainer, inspiring coaches globally to unlock their fullest potential. Her passion for fostering mastery in coaching is evident in her innovative methodologies, educational initiatives, and role in developing MCC assessors for the ICF.