NYU Jazz Ensembles
2025 NYU Coaching and Technology Summit Agenda
Monday, July 7, 2025
9:40 AM - 10:05 AM
Fireside Chat: AI: Ready for Us, Are We Ready for AI?
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR
MODERATOR: Anna Tavis
Clinical Professor and HCM Department Chair, NYU School of Professional Studies | Director, NYU Coaching Innovation Lab
Manuela Veloso, PhD
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
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR
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 and 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.
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Executive Spark Talk - Valence
Reimagining Leadership and Coaching in the Age of AI
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR
Levi Goertz
Co-Founder and Head of Solutions, Valence & Client
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.
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Experience Meets New Intelligence: Established Firms Embrace the AI Era
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR
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, PhD
Founder and Chair of the Board, Organisation Solutions
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
New Frontiers in Coaching Education and Credentialing
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR
MODERATOR: David Goldsmith
Founder & CEO, 7 Paths Forward
Rebecca Rutschmann
Founder, Viva la Coaching
Terrence E. Maltbia, PhD
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, PhD
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
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR
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
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks, Day 2
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR
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
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR
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
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR
MODERATOR: Rebecca Rutschmann
Founder, Viva la Coaching
Alicia Hullinger, PhD
Executive Director/VP, ICF Thought Leadership Institute
Nicky Terblanche, PhD
Founder, Coach Vici & Associate Professor, Stellenbosch Business School
Woody Woodward, PhD
Chief Coaching Officer, BetterUp
Nicolas Bassan
Head of Science & Innovation, Omind Neurotechnologies
Laura Rees-Davies, PhD
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
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
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Whole-Person Coaching: Integrating Health, Wellbeing, and Human Performance
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR
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
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Scaling Care: Innovations in Health & Wellbeing Coaching
ROSENTHAL PAVILION, 10TH FLOOR
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
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