Embracing Silence in Your Coaching

by Erroline Williams, Ed.D., PCC

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CCEs: 1.00 (0.75 core / 0.25 resource)

Silence in coaching… a help or a hindrance?

In this reflective and experiential workshop, explore the transformative role of silence in the coaching process. Drawing on neuroscience and practical strategies, we’ll discover how intentional pauses can deepen presence, enhance client awareness, and invite authentic reflection and growth.

Attendees will learn how to:

• Discover the neuroscience behind silence and its role in client transformation
• Explore the benefits of silence in coaching conversations
• Learn effective strategies to confidently engage silence during sessions

Attendees will leave the workshop:

• With a greater appreciation for the essence of silence in coaching
• Equipped to intentionally hold space for silence in sessions
• Ready to use silence as a tool for client insight and self-discovery

Speaker:

Erroline Williams, Ed.D., PCC, is a certified leadership coach and consultant. Her coaching practice engages executives, emerging leaders, university professionals and those individuals seeking transformational growth and development, both personally and professionally. She serves as an executive coach with the Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (PACE) Executive Coaching Program, the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation and Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business for The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI). Dr. Williams tailors coaching with leadership development to identify blind spots and elevate communication skills.

REGISTRATION:

ICF Pittsburgh Member/Affiliate – $0
ICF Global Affiliate Chapters – $15
Non-members – $25
Recording only – $25