Good coaching is more than just technique; it’s a way of actively showing up for people.
George Mason University’s Coaching in Action Series offers one-hour workshops exploring active listening, emotional awareness, and workplace topics—each grounded in ICF Core Competencies.
Why Attend
Our series is for anyone who wants to improve the conversations that matter most—
when someone needs to be heard or when the right question changes everything.
Participants will:
- Learn from faculty of George Mason’s Coaching Academy
- Explore how coaching impacts real people and real issues
- Earn ICF CCEUs (for ICF-certified coaches only)
- Engage with a community of professionals
Workshop Format
- Online sessions
- 12 noon to 1 p.m. EST
- Accessible professional development for busy working professionals
Who Should Attend
- Coaches and consultants
- Organizational leaders and managers
- HR, talent development, and OD professionals
- Anyone interested in coaching, communication, and workplace well-being
Register here for any or all workshop(s)
Courageous Conversations: Leveraging Coaching, Consulting, and Conflict with Clients with Sarah Happel
Wednesday, June 10
12 noon to 1 p.m. EST
Coaches often struggle with supporting clients when asked to advise. Let’s explore the intentional conversations coaches can utilize to facilitate client growth, awareness, and insight.
SCARFED by AI with Michael Rochelle
Thursday, July 9
12 noon to 1 p.m. EST
As AI becomes part of everyday work, it is quietly influencing how people experience trust, clarity, and control. Understanding its impact through the SCARF lens helps leaders respond thoughtfully and lead with confidence.
Listening Beyond Words with Pam Patterson & Ellen Fulton
Monday, August 10
12 noon to 1 p.m. EST
Sometimes the most powerful shift is returning to what we already know. This experience reconnects you with the foundations of listening—presence, curiosity, and what lies beneath the words—to deepen connection and well-being.
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