The coaching profession is evolving rapidly. Organizations are facing unprecedented complexity, leaders are navigating uncertainty, and individuals are seeking deeper meaning, resilience, and sustainable success.
Coaching, Careers, and Connections: Unlocking Human Potential brings together coaches, students, and human development professionals for a dynamic full-day experience designed to explore the future of coaching, the science of flourishing, and the power of meaningful connection.
This event is intentionally designed to provide practical insights, professional development, and community-building for coaches at every stage of their journey.
Throughout the day, participants will explore:
- Real-world pathways for building a successful coaching career
- Emerging trends shaping the coaching profession
- Evidence-informed positive psychology tools that strengthen coaching impact
- Strategies for resilience, adaptability, and navigating uncertainty
- The science and practice of joy as a sustainable foundation for thriving
Whether you are an established coach, an emerging practitioner, or a student preparing to enter the field, this experience offers valuable insights and connections that support both professional growth and personal development. This event also creates space for community and collaboration, bringing together the Life University and ICF Georgia communities in an environment designed for meaningful dialogue and networking.
Agenda
8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion + Applied Positive Psychology Workshop
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch
(Optional Walking Meditation Campus Tour)
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Keynote Presentation – Dr. Pamela Larde
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Happy Hour & Networking Mixer
What to Expect
Panel Discussion: How to Succeed in the Business of Coaching
Hear from experienced coaches representing diverse pathways within the profession, including internal coaching roles and building thriving independent practices.
Panelists will share insights on:
- Building a sustainable coaching business
- Internal coaching opportunities within organizations
- Developing a strong professional reputation
- Navigating market changes and economic uncertainty
- Lessons learned from real-world coaching experience
Workshop: Applied Positive Psychology Coaching: Real World Strategies from the Field
This interactive session explores how evidence-informed principles from positive psychology can be applied in coaching, leadership development, and personal growth.
Led by:
Dr. Mickey Parsons, MCC
Dr. Kiki Ramsey, MCC
Dr. Karma Hill, ACC
Participants will explore practical tools drawn from:
- Positive Psychology foundations
- Strengths-based development
- The PERMA framework for flourishing
- Adaptive resilience strategies for navigating uncertainty
Attendees will leave with practical insights and techniques that can be immediately applied in coaching conversations and leadership contexts.
Keynote Presentation: The Practice and Science of Joy
Featuring Dr. Pamela Larde
Dr. Larde is a nationally recognized scholar, author, and speaker whose work explores joy, resilience, self-motivation, and post-traumatic growth. Her research examines how individuals cultivate meaning and well-being in the face of adversity and life transitions.
In this powerful keynote, participants will explore:
- The multidimensional nature of joy
- How meaning and resilience support human flourishing
- The role of joy in personal and professional development
- Practical insights for cultivating sustainable well-being
Additional Experience
Participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy a guided walking meditation tour of the beautiful Life University campus during the lunch break.
The campus features expansive green space, wooded trails, and scenic natural features including waterfalls—providing a unique opportunity for reflection, restoration, and connection with nature.
What’s Included
Your registration includes:
- Continental breakfast
- Lunch
- Happy hour reception
- Professional development sessions
- Networking with coaches and students
- Optional campus meditation walk
CCE credits will be announced once approved.
Pricing
Early Registration (through 4/17/26)
ICF Georgia Members: $59
Non-Members: $79
Standard Pricing (After 4/17/26)
Members: $79
Non-Members: $99
*Please note – Registration indicates your consent to appear in event photos or video, which may be used in ICF Georgia’s social media and promotional content.