Exploring the Cultural Dimension in Coaching

by Erroline Williams, Ed.D., PCC and Renée Zabela, MSOD, PCC

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

 CCEs: 1.5 (1.0 core/0.5 resource)

Cultural differences can cause immense frustrations and represent a real mystery to many of us. Integrating the cultural dimension into coaching is not only necessary to increase coaching’s validity and applicability in today’s intercultural environment.  Bridging coaching and interculturalism leads to a more creative and global form of coaching.  The International Journal of Coaching in Organizations. Philippe Rosinski. 2003.

In this workshop, we will explore cultural differences and sensitivity, addressing strategies for coaches to recognize cultural assumptions and bias in their coaching. By being aware of these influences, coaches can strive to adopt a more culturally sensitive approach. This means actively listening, asking questions to understand the client’s unique context, and reflecting on their own biases. It’s not about erasing differences but rather embracing them to create a more inclusive and effective coaching experience.

LIST THREE TO FIVE PRIMARY LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

 Understand that:

• All human endeavors are influenced by culture
• We belong to multiple cultural groups, and they leave visible and invisible imprints on us that shape and influence our mindsets and behaviors
• Hidden cultural assumptions and bias will shape our coaching

LIST THREE TO FIVE EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. Recognize cultural influences in ourselves and our clients
2. Identify how ICF competencies and cultural competency align
3. Desire to integrate the cultural dimension into our own reflective practice
4. Identify one action to take to improve your own cultural sensitivity competence

Speakers:

Erroline Williams, Ed.D, PCC, is a certified leadership coach and consultant. Her coaching practice engages executives, emerging leaders, university faculty 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.

Renée Zabela, MSOD, PCC, Zabela Coaching & Consulting, LLC, is a certified professional coach and organization development practitioner. She divides her professional time between engineering and coaching. As a coach and OD practitioner, Renée helps individuals and relationship systems navigate change with greater clarity, confidence, and self-integrity. She is passionate about exploring the interrelationship of culture, identity, and the “mental filters” we develop that influence our perceptions, mindsets, and behaviors.

REGISTRATION

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