Dear ICF Pittsburgh Members, As part of International Coaching Week, and in celebration of the 25th anniversary of ICF Pittsburgh and the 30th global anniversary of the International Coaching Federation, we warmly invite you to a special community gathering: Legacy & Vision: Celebrating Our ICF Pittsburgh Presidents Date: Monday, May 12, 2025 Time: 5:30–8:30 PM [...]

by Carolyn Herfurth 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CCEs: 1.50 (0.75 core/0.75 resource) Up to 82% of people — CEOs and entry-level professionals, first year college students and PhDs, artists and programmers — secretly worry they’re not as smart or talented or qualified as other people “think” they are. It’s called impostor syndrome. Left unchecked, it [...]

Join Kerry Donati and Terrie Sackett as we explore this topic. Topic:  What is your coaching style and focus and how do you explain it to clients? Join us to share your perspectives, ideas, and questions — or simply listen and reflect on these topics. Below are examples of several styles and focus areas practiced. [...]

by Hongguo Wei, Ph.D., ACC 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  CCEs: 1.0 (0.5 core /0.5 resource) In today’s rapidly changing and unpredictable environment, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of compassion. Research has highlighted the transformative effects of organizational compassion, prompting industries like healthcare, education, and technology to incorporate compassion into their culture, leadership, and management [...]

Join Kerry Donati and Sidrah Mohyuddin as we explore this topic. Topic:  How Transformational Coaching Really Works Join us this month for an engaging Coaches Lab session, where we’ll explore the *how* of transformational coaching. Whether you’re refreshing your understanding or diving deeper into the psychology of change, this session is for you. We’ll unpack [...]

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 [...]

by Kerry Donati, ACC 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.  CCEs: 1.50 (0.75 core/ 0.75 resource) In this session we’ll explore how the timeless wisdom of Stoic philosophy can flip the script on how our clients perceive and respond to life’s challenges. Far from being abstract theory, Stoic principles offer deeply practical tools for cultivating clarity, [...]

ICF-P August Coach Lab August 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join ICF-P board members Kerry Donati and Tom Sullivan on August 11 at 6pm in the Coach Lab. The topic is Growth and Mastery in Coaching. This free session invites meaningful dialogue, peer learning, and reflection to support our growth as coaches. By [...]

We’re excited to launch ICF Pittsburgh Coffee Chats, casual, in-person gatherings hosted by our board members at local cafés throughout the region.

These relaxed meetups are a chance to talk coaching, share experiences, and build community—one cup at a time. There’s no agenda, just meaningful conversation in a warm, welcoming space.

Whether you're new to ICF Pittsburgh [...]