8th Regional Erickson Coaching Conference
We are excited to announce the 8th Regional Erickson Coaching Conference, in a year when Erickson Coaching International has been honored by the ICF for its outstanding contribution to the global coaching profession. We are thrilled that, once again, Dr. Marilyn Atkinson, President of Erickson Coaching International, will open the conference and share inspiring insights with participants.
Since 2015 our Coaching Conference is the leading event in the coaching field in the region, bringing together experts, coaches, and enthusiasts from across the area. Under the slogan “This is how we do it”, the conference opens doors for the exchange and adoption of new knowledge in coaching, as well as the development of skills for personal and professional success.
This year’s program features keynote speeches from three distinguished speakers, interactive workshops, inspiring lectures, sessions dedicated to leadership development, and a CEO panel. Participants will have the opportunity to explore innovative tools to enhance coaching skills, empower leadership, and connect with the coaching community.
Whether you are new to coaching or an experienced professional, this conference will provide comprehensive insights into modern coaching methods and best practices that support both professional and personal growth. Join us as we uncover the best practices in coaching, leadership, and human potential development together.
Key note speakers
CEO panelists
Workshop facilitators
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Agenda
Building Trust Through TEAL Leadership
TEAL organizations represent a revolutionary approach to work, based on self-management, evolutionary purpose, and wholeness, enabling them to build trust within teams and organizations. In this session, we will highlight the practical application of the 4 Quadrant model, which encompasses process thinking, results thinking, people thinking, and integration. We will demonstrate how these elements interconnect to foster authentic collaboration, strengthen team cohesion, and create organizations that are both successful and sustainable. Being a TEAL leader means integrating all three thinking processes while transitioning from an individual to a collective mindset.
Mobilizing Through Intent
From leading to mobilizing. From cascading to translating. From persuasion to shared ownership. In this session, we explore an human-centered approach to change management inspired by the definition leadership definition of Harvard professor Marshall Ganz: “Leadership is about accepting responsibility for enabling others to achieve shared purpose in the face of uncertainty.”
The session combines four perspectives:
- The works of professor Marshall Ganz on community organizing
- The insights from Presussian military thinkers on ‘auftragstaktik’
- The storytelling toolbox from movie making T
- he creative playbook of game-based learning.
Unlocking Success for Leaders: Coaching Behind the Stage
In a context of general uncertainty, top executive need to reinvent themselves, be innovative, responsible and develop the next generation of leaders. Coaching has a major role to play in supporting them. This presentation will picture out what happens behind the coaching stage when executive explore with their coach the many challenges, they are facing.
It will include:
- Exploration of main coaching triggers and requests from Executive;
- Navigation through a typical Executive Coaching journey;
- Traps and tips for coaches and leaders;
- Discovery of an exclusive coaching 360-tool to get prepared for next;
How Do We Turn IT Teams into Powerhouses?
Discover how adopting a coaching leadership style can transform teams and drive innovation in the IT industry. This presentation explores the principles of coaching leadership and its impact on team performance, employee satisfaction, and organizational success.
Learn how coaching empowers team members, enables continuous learning, and encourages a culture of collaboration and problem-solving. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, we’ll demonstrate how IT leaders can leverage coaching techniques to unlock the full potential of their teams.
Visual alchemy: From Flat to Fantastic
In this workshop we will explore Visual facilitation’s role as the future of training and teaching. We will discuss what Visual facilitation is and how it can transform traditional presentation methods.
Learn how to use simple shapes and icons to convey complex processes, emotions, and relationships. Discover how visual presentations foster dynamic, interactive experiences that engage audiences more effectively than conventional methods. This workshop will empower you to rethink your approach to teaching and enhance your communication skills through the power of visuals.
Bite by Bite: The Hidden Costs of Overeating on Your Workplace Performance
This workshop explores the complex link between emotional eating, overeating, mental health, and work performance. It highlights how overeating—often triggered by stress, poor food habits, and emotional struggles—impacts physical and cognitive functioning, reducing productivity and job satisfaction. Emotional eating can create a cycle of temporary relief followed by guilt, intensifying mental health issues like anxiety and depression. This cycle affects work performance through fatigue, low motivation, and absenteeism. Practical strategies, including mindful eating and addressing root causes, will be discussed to support healthier, more productive workplaces.
How Can We Master Resilience to Amplify Impact?
As coaches and consultants, we dedicate ourselves to helping others grow, overcome challenges, and achieve their full potential. But how often do we take the time to reflect on our own resilience and development? In this workshop we’ll turn the lens inward, using the Quintaum diagnostic to uncover our personal strengths and areas for growth before bringing these insights to our work with clients.
How it will work:
Ahead of the conference, each participant will have the opportunity to experience the Quintaum diagnostic firsthand and receive a personal report.
- Diagnostic Invitation: You will receive a link to complete the Quintaum diagnostic along with a unique CODE for anonymity.
- Completion Window: The diagnostic will be available from February 20, 2025, to March 9, 2025.
This report will illuminate your strengths and potential blind spots, creating a foundation for meaningful self-reflection.
Personalized Reports:
- Delivery Date: By March 20, 2025, you will receive a Personal Report, including key indicators and peer benchmarking.
- Purpose: This report will highlight your strengths, blind spots, and areas for improvement—providing a foundation for reflection on what’s needed to enhance your personal and professional life.
Peer-to-Peer Coaching Preparation:
- Confirmation Process: You can confirm your participation in peer coaching until March 24, you’ll receive a Coaching Report for another anonymous participant, identified only by their CODE.
- Mutual Exchange: Your own coaching report will be sent to a different participant, fostering a collaborative, safe, and reflective environment.
Workshop Day: Interactive Exploration:
- Collective Insights: We’ll start by sharing aggregated group results, uncovering common strengths and shared blind spots. This step sets the stage for exploring how to improve both private and professional lives.
- Blind Date Coaching: In a gamified, interactive session, you’ll engage in peer-to-peer coaching. By stepping into the role of couchee, you will have opportunity to build your resilience based on peer coach experiences and in “coach the coach” you’ll gain fresh perspectives and actionable insights to refine your approach to coaching.
Energy Drain or Energy Gain? Beat Resistance and Boost Reliance!
What does it take for your coachee to perform at their best? How can you, as a coach, tap into their psychological needs to create energy gains instead of drains? This workshop dives deep into understanding and addressing resistance, second-degree distress, and the critical psychological needs that drive human behavior.
Through interactive discussions and practical strategies, you’ll learn:
- How to identify what your coachee needs to thrive.
- The impact of neglecting these needs on performance and well-being.
- How to intervene effectively when things derail.
This workshop will equip you with tools to beat resistance, build resilience, and amplify your coachee’s success while sustaining your own coaching energy.
The Changing face of HR with AI
This presentation will explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on human resources, highlighting how AI is reshaping key HR functions and redefining the role of HR professionals. As AI-driven technologies become more sophisticated, organizations must balance efficiency and automation with the human touch that remains central to talent management.
Key topics include:
- How AI is revolutionizing recruitment, from candidate sourcing to bias reduction
- AI-driven employee engagement and personalized learning experiences
- The role of predictive analytics in workforce planning and talent retention
- Ethical considerations and challenges in AI adoption within HR
- Practical strategies for integrating AI while preserving the core human elements of HR
This session will provide valuable insights for HR leaders looking to leverage AI responsibly and effectively in shaping the future of work.
From Passion to Profit: With a Clear Roadmap to Sustainable Growth!
Are you ready to turn your coaching passion into a successful business? Many talented coaches struggle to translate their expertise into a profitable, sustainable business. Whether you’re still employed and considering making the leap, or you’ve already started but feel stuck, this workshop will give you the clarity and strategy you need to take your business to the next level.
In this practical session, we will cover the key steps every coach must take to build a business that not only survives—but thrives.
What You’ll Learn:
- The Business Mindset Shift: Moving from an employee or freelancer to an entrepreneur
- The 3 Pillars of a Successful Coaching Business: Positioning, client acquisition, and scalable systems
- How to Find (and Retain) Your Ideal Clients: Stop chasing clients—start attracting them
- The Power of Systems: Automating and structuring your business for long-term success
Who is this workshop for?
- Coaches who are planning to leave the corporate world and build their own business
- Consultants, trainers, and mentors who want to create a structured, scalable business model
- Coaches who are already in business but struggle to get consistent clients or increase revenue
How to Unlock Connection and Collaboration?
Step into the Connection Lab, an engaging and interactive session designed to foster meaningful relationships and collaboration. Through a series of innovative “connection experiments,” you’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage with other attendees in dynamic and inspiring ways.
Why Join?
• Build connections with potential collaborators, colleagues, or friends.
• Fuel your curiosity with creative approaches to interaction.
• Discover fresh inspiration for team-building and collaboration.
What to Expect?
The session starts with a brief introduction, setting the stage for connection. You’ll then participate in small group activities, testing out innovative experiments designed to unlock new ways of connecting, sharing, and collaborating. The session concludes by linking these connections to coaching conversations, providing insights into learning, exploring perspectives, and expanding thinking.
Join us to explore new dimensions of connection. The Connection Lab is your space to engage, collaborate, and leave inspired!
Systemic Change in Organisations
When the current ways of working start blocking the organisational growth, it is time for a change! However, just fixing the problems, typically creates even more problems in return. Why’s that so? 85% of organisational problems are systemic in their nature and they require a systemic approach to be solved! The workshop will present the benefits of approaching organisations as living systems and showcase how to outgrow the blocking patterns and reconnect with the organisational potential. The content of the workshop is based on the presenter’s brand-new book “Systemic Change in Organisation”.
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