ICF San Diego upcoming events

SPECIAL EVENT: Neuroscience of Trigger Management (November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

ICF San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Presents: Neuroscience of Trigger Management

DESCRIPTION:
In this presentation, Neuroscientist Dr. Kelly Kent and Hayden Lee MCC will help coaches explore the neuroscience of triggers, how to manage them effectively, and how to implement this information into coaching sessions.

Coaches will learn the neuroscience behind emotional triggers and a practical coaching framework for introducing neuroscience concepts into coaching conversations. Participants will explore why emotional humility is the foundation of effective emotional management, understand the interconnected relationship between emotion and intellect, and discover why this integration is essential for creating lasting awareness and change in coaching.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the neuroscience underlying emotional triggers in coaching conversations.
Explore a practical framework for introducing neuroscience concepts into coaching sessions.
Examine why emotional humility is foundational to effective emotional management.

CCE's:

*1 Core Competency and 0.5 Resource Development

IMPORTANT: This registration process consists of TWO STEPS.

After completing your initial registration, you will receive an additional email instructing you to ALSO register via Zoom.

Please note that your registration will not be considered complete unless you also register through Zoom.

PRESENTERS

Kelly Kent, PhD

Kelly is a neuroscientist, educator, speaker, and co-founder of adaptED Consultants, where she applies neuroscience to help individuals and organizations grow and perform at their best. She earned her PhD studying the molecular mechanisms of stroke recovery and has conducted post-graduate research in autism at the University of Southern California.

Kelly currently teaches neurobiology to psychotherapy graduate students at Antioch University and brings brain science into the workplace by helping leaders create brain-friendly cultures, strengthen leadership practices, and develop neuroscience-based approaches to organizational effectiveness.

Recognizing the powerful connection between neuroscience and coaching, Kelly partnered with Master Certified Coach Hayden Lee to co-found the Master Mind Institute, which integrates neuroscience with coaching to enhance human and organizational potential.

Hayden Lee, MCC

Hayden is a Master Certified Executive Leadership Coach, the highest credential awarded by the International Coaching Federation, and co-founder of the Master Mind Institute, where he partners with neuroscientists to integrate brain science with professional coaching.

Recognized as one of the “Top 20 Best Coaches in Los Angeles” by Expertise.com, Hayden coaches executives, senior leaders, and teams from organizations including Google, Meta, TikTok, Lyft, FanDuel, and Match.com. He is also an international Enneagram master coach and faculty member with Integrative Enneagram Solutions and Leadership Education for Asian Pacific (LEAP).

Hayden co-created the ICF-accredited course Information for Transformation: The Neuroscience of Coaching and has spoken and facilitated trainings for organizations and audiences including TEDx, UC Berkeley, Nielsen, the Association for Talent Development, and the International Enneagram Conference.

BD: Coaching Packages & Pricing – Strategies to Grow a Profitable Coaching Business (November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Business Development Roundtable: Coaching Packages & Pricing – Strategies to Grow a Profitable Coaching Business

The Business Development Roundtable is designed as a welcoming and collaborative space for ICF San Diego chapter members to learn, exchange ideas, and share resources that support the growth and sustainability of their coaching practices.

Are you confident in how you price your coaching services? Wondering how to structure coaching packages that attract your ideal clients while reflecting the true value of your expertise? Or perhaps you're considering raising your rates but aren't sure where to start?

If so, join Kit Prendergast and your coaching colleagues for a facilitated roundtable discussion focused on Coaching Packages & Pricing. This interactive session is an opportunity to explore different pricing models, share experiences, and discover practical strategies for creating compelling coaching offerings that balance client value with business profitability.

As we wrap up 2026 and look ahead to a new year, let's come together to share insights, challenge our assumptions, and explore new opportunities to strengthen our coaching businesses.

Together we will:

Explore different coaching package structures and pricing models, including individual sessions, multi-session packages, and retainer arrangements.
Discuss strategies for setting competitive yet sustainable rates that reflect your experience, expertise, and target market.
Share approaches for communicating the value of coaching and confidently discussing fees with prospective clients.
Exchange ideas on packaging services to attract ideal clients, encourage longer-term engagements, and generate consistent revenue.
Address common pricing challenges, including discounting, negotiating fees, and overcoming mindset barriers around charging what you're worth.
Learn from the collective wisdom and experiences of fellow coaches about what works—and what doesn't—in building a profitable coaching practice.

Whether you're just starting your coaching business or looking to refine your existing offerings, this roundtable will provide fresh perspectives, practical ideas, and valuable connections to help you approach pricing with greater clarity and confidence.

*Each participants will receive 1 Resource Development CCEU

Meet your facilitator, Katherine (Kit) Prendergast, PCC, Leadership Development Coaching & Training

Kit is from Northern Nevada. She brings great energy and hard-won wisdom to the conversation, having guided her own coaching and training business through 25 years, three economic downturns, and an international move.

Join us for an engaging conversation and leave inspired to position your coaching services for greater success in 2027!

Coaching Clients through Emotional Disruptions and Chaos (December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Coaching Clients through Emotional Disruptions and Chaos

As the world becomes more chaotic, many people become more emotionally dysregulated. Emotional Dysregulation means having difficulty managing our emotions and the way we react to them.

Emotional regulation, on the other hand, is the ability to understand and manage our emotions in healthy and productive ways.

If you are wondering whether this is something coaches need to stay away from, this webinar is for you!

Emotions are an integral part of the human experience.

They influence how we experience our inner and external reality, affect our state of mind, and change our behavior.

Emotions show up in the coaching space whether we invite them in or not, which means we, as coaches, need to know how to help our clients work with them in an empowering way.

In this master class, you will gain new perspectives on emotions and emotional states, explore the dark side of VUCA, get acquainted with the concept of BANI states, and learn new coaching skills to help clients (and yourself) return to emotional regulation and enhance emotional agility.

PRESENTER: Shiri Ben-Arzi, MCC

Founder and director of HMCI – the Health and Medical Coaching Institute.

Health Medical Coach, Clinical Health and Well-Being Coach, Caregiver Coach.

Shiri is a coach, supervisor, workshop facilitator, author, and international lecturer.

She holds additional certifications in Embodiment Coaching, End-of-Life and Grief Coaching, ADHD Coaching, and Group Coaching.

She is also a Grief Educator, CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) Practitioner, TLT (Timeline Therapy) Master Practitioner, EFT (Emotion Freedom Technique) Practitioner, EmotionAid Practitioner, and NLP Master Practitioner and trainer.

Shiri served as co-leader of the ICF Health and Wellness Community of Practice from 2019 to 2022 and co-president of ICF Israel from 2022 to 2024.

Over the past 15 years, Shiri has worked with leading international pharmaceutical companies, medical organizations, patient advocacy groups, and hospitals.

Shiri is dedicated to promoting social change in health and healthcare by advocating for a patient-centered medical practice grounded in the Coach Approach.

Each participant will receive 0.5 Core Competencies and 0.5 Resource Development CCEUs

CCE Requirement Notes for Participants: For attendance tracking purposes, all participants are required to login to their zoom account associated with their event registration. CCE’s: To be awarded CCE’s for participation in this event it is required to remain on camera for a minimum of 80% of the scheduled event.