9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Doors Open | Registration & Coffee
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR

NYU Jazz Ensembles

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
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Angie Kamath
Dean, NYU School of Professional Studies

Anna Tavis
Clinical Professor and HCM Department Chair, NYU School of Professional Studies | Director, NYU Coaching Innovation Lab

9:40 AM - 10:05 AM
Fireside Chat: Ready for Us, Are We Ready for AI?
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MODERATOR: Anna Tavis
Clinical Professor and HCM Department Chair, NYU School of Professional Studies | Director, NYU Coaching Innovation Lab

Manuela Veloso, Ph.D.
Managing Director, Head, JPMorganChase AI Research | Herbert A. Simon University Professor Emerita, Carnegie Mellon University

10:05 AM - 10:50 AM
Setting the Stage: Coaching Reinvented - Founders and CEOs on What's Next
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MODERATOR: Michael Fraccaro
Mastercard Fellow and Former Chief People Officer, Mastercard

Levi Goertz
Co-Founder and Head of Solutions, Valence

Jonathan Kirschner
Founder & CEO, AIIR Consulting

Pam Krulitz
Co-Founder and CEO, Optify

Sarah Sheehan
Co-Founder and CEO, Bravely

Alex Haitoglou
Founder & CEO, Ovida

What happens when coaching meets innovation at scale? In this opening panel, visionary founders and CEOs of leading coaching companies share how they’re reinventing the field—leveraging technology, expanding access, and redefining what it means to support human development in today’s complex workplaces. From startup agility to enterprise impact, this session explores the bold bets being made to shape the next decade of coaching.

10:50 AM - 11:00 AM | Break

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Executive Spark Talk - Valence
Reimagining Leadership and Coaching in the Age of AI
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Levi Goertz
Co-Founder and Head of Solutions, Valence

Christine Nollen
Global Head of Coaching, VML

Liz Lowy
VP of Talent Development and Learning, Hearst
 

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in our workplaces, its role in leadership development is growing rapidly. Recent studies show that 44% of managers have received no formal training for their roles, highlighting a significant gap between leadership demands and the support available. In an era where leaders face mounting pressure to deliver results, inspire teams, and navigate constant change, AI coaching is emerging as a powerful solution to bridge this divide. 

In this session you will explore how generative AI is transforming L&D and workplace collaboration, hearing from peers at VML and Hearst who have introduced AI-powered coaching to personalize growth, enhance team dynamics, and unlock human potential at scale. They'll share their real implementation stories along with candid insights and the biggest surprises from a full year of enabling employees with AI coaching.

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Executive Spark Talk
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Jonathan Kirschner
Founder & CEO, AIIR Consulting & Client

Holly Benner
Associate Director of Global Talent Management, Merck

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Executive Spark Talk
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Woody Woodward, Ph.D.
Chief Coaching Officer, BetterUp & Client

12:20 PM - 12:45 PM
Executive Spark Talk
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Alex Haitoglou
Founder & CEO, Ovida

Emma Barker-Goldie
Global Senior Trainer and Coach, Amazon Web Services

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch + Expo Hall
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR | EISNER & LUBIN AUDITORIUM, 4TH FLOOR

Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th Floor: Enjoy lunch and networking
Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, 4th Floor: Meet the companies shaping the future of coaching in our Expo Hall

1:45 PM - 1:50 PM
Coaching For Good: Veterans Coaching Project
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Fenton Reese
Founder, Veterans in Pursuit of Prosperity

1:50 PM - 1:55 PM
Coaching For Good: Volunteer Coach Corps of the NYU Coaching Innovation Lab
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Erinn Cayehal Chang
Specialist & Consultant

1:55 PM - 2:00 PM
Coaching For Good: EPOG Academy
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Tim Harrison
Founder and CEO

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Experience Meets New Intelligence: Established Firms Embrace the AI Era
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MODERATOR: Lucien Alziari
Executive Vice President, Former Chief HR Officer, Prudential Financial

Joanna Starek, Ph.D.,
Senior Partner and Chief Commercial Officer, RHR International

Mary-Clare Race
CEO, Talking Talent

Kevin Gagan
Senior Client Partner Coaching, Korn Ferry (Tentative)

Kyle Cermak
Business Development Director, Hogan Assessments

Alison Eyring, Ph.D.
Founder and Chair of the Board, Organisation Solutions

2:45 PM - 3:10 PM
Executive Spark Talk
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Wiser
Jake Calhoun, Co-Founder & CEO

Susan DeBourcy
Executive Director of Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness Talent Innovation & Strategy, CVS

3:10 PM - 3:50 PM

NextWave Demos
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OwlHub
David Morelli, Ph.D., Co-Founder & CEO

Livelihood.io
Al Adamsen, Founder & CEO

Deeper Signals
Reece Akhtar, Co-Founder & CEO
 

3:50 PM - 4:00 PM | Break

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
New Frontiers in Coaching Education and Credentialing
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MODERATOR: David Goldsmith
Founder & CEO, 7 Paths Forward

Rebecca Rutschmann
Founder, Viva la Coaching

Terrence E. Maltbia, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Practice, Department of Organization and Leadership at Teachers College of Columbia University

Michael Hudson
CEO, Hudson Institute of Coaching

Magdalena Mook
CEO, International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Okokon O. Udo, Ph.D.
Director, MA in Organization Development & Leadership and Director, Evidence Based Coaching, Fielding Graduate University

Deanna Fournier
Executive Director, National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)

As coaching grows in scale and scope, so too must the ways we educate, certify, and prepare the next generation of coaches. This panel brings together leading voices from academia, credentialing bodies, and innovation labs to explore how technology, research, and evolving workforce needs are reshaping the standards of coaching excellence.

4:45 PM - 5:25 PM
Empowering Your Workforce: CHROs Share their AI Playbook
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MODERATOR: Nicole Forward
Head of Coaching and Development, RHR International

Matthew Breitfelder
Global Head of Human Capital, Apollo

Vicki Walia
CHRO, Prudential

Gena Smith
CHRO, LVMH North America

5:25 PM - 5:40 PM
NextWave Demos
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Guy Benjamin
CEO and Co-founder, Healthee

5:40 PM - 5:45 PM
Closing Remarks
EISNER & LUBIN AUDITORIUM, 4TH FLOOR

Anna Tavis
Clinical Professor and HCM Department Chair, NYU School of Professional Studies | Director, NYU Coaching Innovation Lab

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Doors Open | Coffee & Chat
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NYU Jazz Ensembles

9:15 AM - 9:25 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks, Day 2
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Martin Ihrig
Clinical Professor and Associate Dean of Division of Programs in Business, NYU School of Professional Studies

Anna Tavis
Clinical Professor and HCM Department's Chair, NYU School of Professional Studies | Director, NYU Coaching Innovation Lab

9:25 AM - 9:45 AM
Fireside Chat – The Wellbeing Imperative – Coaching Strategies for Today's Workplace
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Matthew Breitfelder
Global Head of Human Capital, Apollo

Danny Shea
Chief Brand Officer, Thrive Global

A candid discussion on how impactful health and wellbeing coaching can unlock employee potential, boost productivity, and create a more supportive and vibrant workplace culture.

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
The Science of Coaching: What the Latest Research Is Telling Us
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MODERATOR: Rebecca Rutschmann
Founder, Viva la Coaching

Alicia Hullinger, Ph.D.
Executive Director/VP, ICF Thought Leadership Institute

Nicky Terblanche, Ph.D.
Founder, Coach Vici & Associate Professor, Stellenbosch Business School

Woody Woodward, Ph.D.
Chief Coaching Officer, BetterUp

Nicolas Bassan
Head of Science & Innovation, Omind Neurotechnologies

Laura Rees-Davies, Ph.D.
GlideForward Consulting

From AI-enabled tools to psychological frameworks, this session explores cutting-edge research with direct implications for practitioners. Hear from those who are shaping the knowledge base behind today’s most dynamic coaching strategies

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Break
Move to Breakout Rooms

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
ICF — Transforming Organizations Through Coaching: Leveraging the ICF Coaching Culture Compass and Coaching Skills for Leaders
Room TBA

Robert Garcia
Vice President & Chief Staff Officer, ICF

Breakout Session - Hosted by Hogan
Room TBA

John Horton
ICN Manager, Hogan Assessments

Health & Well-being Coaching
Room TBA

Dr. Diego Salinas
Vibly

Breakout Session - Hosted by Omind
Room TBA

Clarisse Pamies
CEO, Omind Neurotechnologies

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch + Expo
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR | EISNER & LUBIN AUDITORIUM, 4TH FLOOR

Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th Floor: Enjoy lunch and networking

Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, 4th Floor: Meet the companies shaping the future of coaching in our Expo Hall

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
A Fireside Chat with Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D.
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Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D.
Director of the Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania | BetterUp Science Board Member

Woody Woodward, Ph.D.
Chief Coaching Officer, BetterUp

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Emerging Tech Demos
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Virtual Sapiens
Rachel Cossar, Co-Founder & CEO

CDR Companies
Nancy Parsons, CEO

2:-00 PM - 2:45 PM
Whole-Person Coaching: Integrating Health, Wellbeing, and Human Performance
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Dr. Moain Abu Dabrh
Associate Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic & Board Chair, National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)

Dr. Diego Salinas
Co-Founder, Vibly

Shelby Garay
Senior Manager Coaching, Headspace Training Institute

Rich Bello
Founder & CEO, Arootah

Joel DiGirolamo
Vice President of Research and Data Science, ICF

Wellbeing is no longer a wellness perk—it’s a core priority for employers, healthcare providers, and individuals alike. This panel examines how coaching is evolving to meet this demand, blending clinical insights with behavioral science to support sustainable change and human flourishing

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Emerging Tech Demos
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Colleva
Michael Patchen, Co-Founder

Amiko XR
Andrew Pek, Co-Founder & CEO

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Break

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Scaling Care: Innovations in Health & Wellbeing Coaching
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MODERATOR: Maureen Kennedy
Head of Coaching, Bravely

Kristen Buglione
Program Manager Well-Being and Health Coaching, TimelyCare

Christal Wang
Co-Founder & CEO, Shimmer

Kasia Smith
Head of Provider Network & Health Coaching, Pillar

How do we make wellbeing coaching more accessible, equitable, and effective at scale? This panel spotlights emerging leaders at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and behavioral science who are pioneering new models of support—from student wellness to maternal care and beyond

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Emerging Tech Demos
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Selfspace
Jay Kornder, Founder

Convogo
Matt Cooper, Co-Founder & CEO

Arootah
Rich Bello, Founder & CEO

5:00 PM - 5:05 PM
Closing Remarks
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Anna Tavis
Clinical Professor and HCM Department's Chair, NYU School of Professional Studies | Director, NYU Coaching Innovation Lab

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