Center for the Advancement of Well-Being

Coaching in Action Workshop Series

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 

Join Our Upcoming Webinars
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Join us on Wednesday, October 7, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. ET for “Everyone Lives a Cover: The Impact on Authentic Living and Leading, and When and Why to Drop Cover” – Register here

Having lived behind two covers, as an undercover CIA officer and as a gay, married Mormon husband and father, Kenny Leahman offers a powerful exploration of authenticity through a coaching lens. Discover how the covers we create can influence identity, leadership, and growth, and learn how coaches can support greater self-awareness and authentic choice.

Featured Coaching, Leadership, and Well-Being Certificate Programs

IGNITE: Professional Coaching Certification

The IGNITE: Professional Coaching Certification program will equip you to make positive change happen in your team and organizational culture. It emphasizes strengths-based and transformative practices. This experiential program features a curriculum that aligns with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) requirements and coaching competencies.

SUMMIT: Advanced Coaching Mastery

The SUMMIT: Advanced Coaching Mastery program is a practicum for PCC-credentialed coaches to take their coaching to the next level of success. It meets the criteria for Level 3 Coaching Education accreditation by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and includes in-depth instruction and exploration of advanced coaching topics.

Leading Thriving Organizations

The Leading Thriving Organizations program will teach you tools, frameworks, and strategies for building individual well-being and establishing a thriving organizational culture that prioritizes health and well-being. After you participate in Leading Thriving Organizations, you will be ready to integrate well-being into your workplace, and you’ll feel more confident about building a more resilient, competitive, and high-performing workforce at your organization.

Business of Coaching

Eager to grow your executive coaching or consulting business? The one-day Business of Coaching program is designed to cover the practical side of running a coaching business, including cost and legal issues, how to get new clients, templates for coaching, and how to turn your dream into a financially sustainable reality.