Regional Virtual Event
Hosted by ICF Minnesota / Co-Hosted by ICF Connecticut
The Coaching Catalyst: Sparking Hope and Belonging in Uncertain Times
Virtual Chapter Meeting & Program
Presented by Dr. Denise E. Williams MBA "Dr. Dew"
Monday, May 19, 2025
12:30pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
ICF CCEUs:
Core Competency | 1.0
Resource Development | .5
Join us for this workshop offering coaching professionals a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to enhance their coaching practices. By equipping participants with knowledge and strategies, we can collectively foster more inclusive workplaces.
During this session, participants will learn:
- Conceptual Distinction: Clarify the concepts of diversity, inclusion and belonging, and discuss their interconnections.
- Historical Lens: Provide an overview of the evolution of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, drawing from relevant research and industry practices.
- Current Landscape: Identify the challenges and opportunities present in today's workplace regarding DEIB.
- Coaching Impact: Recommend actionable mindset & approaches for coaches to effectively promote DEIB initiatives within organizations.
Bio
Dr. Denise E. Williams MBA "Dr. Dew"
Recognized as a thought-leader and catalyst for high impact transformative education and coaching, career readiness, innovative mindset, and business solution consulting through equity-informed and collaborative initiatives. Extensive leadership record in academics, industry, community engagement, and human potential development.
Transformative Learning and Development Specialist Summary:
Create and execute human centered instructional materials and experiential learning content for diverse learners in educational classrooms, organizational trainings, and industry leaders across multiple modality platforms for management, entrepreneurship, mindset development, diversity, career readiness and pipeline, and leadership curricula. Supported Career Readiness Project initiative for 4 years. Integrate lived -experiences into learning environments based on: third generation BIPOC college graduate who successfully navigated HBCU and research one ivy league environments; extensive corporate leadership across multiple industries; and effective oral, written, and persuasive communication skills. Equity-focused reskill and upskill competency development and application of certifications with Coaching Diversity Institute; Prepare and Enrich; Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile.