International Coaching Week 2026
11.05 - 18.05
The full schedule, event Аnnouncements will be available in our WhatsApp group

You will be added to the group automatically after registration
Empower. Inspire. Celebrate. During International Coaching Week (ICW), people around the world come together to recognize the profound impact of professional coaching. Each year, thousands experience coaching for the first time, as this global celebration encourages individuals and organizations to explore its transformative power. For coaches, ICW serves as a platform to raise the public awareness of coaching and foster connections with peers worldwide, promoting collaboration and learning in the coaching community.
ICW 2026 Event Details:
Access free coaching opportunities designed to empower individuals
free coach Sessions
Leading for the Long Run: A Conversation on Longevity and Coaching
live webinars and interviews
Witness coaching in action and experience its impact firsthand
Public Coaching Demonstrations
Alumni club
We are delighted to invite you to the launch event
Anastasia Yuryeva, founder of Erickson Coaching UAE, MCC applicant, is officially opening the doors to the International Alumni Club — a closed community for graduates of Ericsson Coaching UAE and Belarus.

During this session, we will present the Club’s vision, share the upcoming activities, and create space to reconnect across cohorts and countries. This is an opportunity to deepen connections, unite around shared values, and continue changing the world — one conversation at a time.

This gathering is exclusively for Ericsson Coaching UAE graduates.
May 11 at 6:00 PM (Dubai time)
Complimentary Coaching Sessions by Professional Erickson Coaches
To take advantage of this opportunity, simply:
  • Register and receive a link to the coaches' portfolio page to your email
  • Choose a coach who fits your needs
  • Contact them directly using the provided details and schedule your session
During International Coaching Week, you’ll have a unique opportunity to experience coaching from the client’s perspective.

Certified coaches graduates of Erickson Coaching International will be offering complimentary sessions to anyone interested.

Our graduates specialize in a wide range of areas, including:
life coaching, business, career development, personal branding and public speaking, relationships, negotiation, health and wellness, and more.
Live coaching demo sessions from Erickson professional coaches
Live Coaching Demonstration Sessions with PCC and MCC Coaches
These sessions offer a unique opportunity to see international coaching standards in action.

You’ll observe how a professional coaching session is conducted and experience the depth, structure, and precision of the methodology.

We’ll explore real-life topics that many people face, such as:
  • Struggling to set clear goals — everything feels unclear
  • Not seeing a vision for the future or a clear direction
  • Feeling unsure about how to grow, personally or professionally
  • Not knowing where to start when it comes to increasing income
  • Experiencing burnout, fatigue, and disconnection
  • Wanting too many things and struggling to focus
  • Fear of making mistakes and feeling stuck in decisions
  • Uncertainty about what you truly want

Want to see coaching in action?
You’re welcome to join as an observer — simply register, and we’ll send you all the links and reminders.
Zoom life Demo session in English with Elizaveta Nikitina
12 may 3 PM (Dubai time)
Elizaveta Nikitina

is a Level 2 professional certified coach with Erickson Coaching International, with over 20 years of experience in corporate leadership, business strategy, and transformational development across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. 


With an MBA from Kemmy Business School (Ireland) and a background in philology from Saint Petersburg State University, she brings both sharp structure and deep human insight to her work.


Her personal and professional background, including her own transition journey, international experience, and work in multicultural and leadership environments, allows her to work with a wide range of clients and support diverse requests, particularly during periods of change, volatility and transition.


Alongside Erickson Coaching (Canada), she integrates advanced approaches like Human Emergence (5 Deep, UK) and 4 Quadrant Quantum Thinking, Parentology (California) supporting clients not just in achieving results, but in navigating deeper transformation.

Zoom life Demo session in Arabic with Kamal Chaballout, MCC ICF coach
15 may 3PM (Dubai time)
Kamal Chaballout

Kamal Chaballout is a passionate ICF-certified MCC coach, mentor and coach supervisor with extensive experience in Trauma Informed Coaching as well as Business and Leadership Coaching. My journey in coaching started in 2018 and has continued to grow from there as I have the privilege to work with business leaders and support them in recreating their teams, businesses and personal lives with a growth mindset through curiosity and creativity.

Live webinar
The Professional Path of a Coach: ICF Competencies
A practical webinar on how coaching is evolving with the 2025 ICF Core Competencies update.
You will understand why ICF competencies are the foundation of professional coaching — what makes coaching effective, structured, and truly impactful for clients.

In this webinar, we will explore:
  • The "Who" vs. the "What": Moving beyond just skills to focus on the coach’s presence, intuition, and "being" in the session.
  • Key Trends: How AI and technology, Neuroscience, and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) are now integrated into our professional standards.
  • The Systemic View: Learning to see the client not in isolation, but as part of a wider context and culture.
  • Certification Clarity: Practical insights into how these changes affect the ACC and PCC certification path, including updates to the Code of Ethics and exam-style thinking.

Whether you are preparing for your next credential or are here out of professional curiosity, this session will provide the clarity and resources you need to align your practice with the latest global standards.

Join us to move from simply "doing coaching" to truly "embodying a coaching mindset" in this new era.
May 13 Time: 6 PM (Dubai time)
Speakers
Speakers
Аnna Lebedeva
PCC ICF Coach | Team Coach | International Business Trainer

I  work with people who are used to handling a lot — multiple roles, constant decisions, high expectations.


From the outside, it often looks like they just need better structure. In reality, it’s rarely about time.


It’s about what’s underneath — how we make decisions, what we prioritise, and where we lose connection with what actually matters.


My background spans public sector, international environments, academic environment, and entrepreneurship. This allows me to see both the system and the individual inside it.


In coaching, I focus on clarity that leads to action. Slowing down just enough to see patterns — and then moving forward differently.


My approach is informed by Transactional Analysis and ongoing practice within the Ericksonian coaching community.


I live across countries, raise three sons, and keep exploring one core question — how not to choose between “should” and “want”, but to find a way to hold both.

Elena Svishcheva
Business Coach, ACC ICF | Expert in Strategic Facilitation | Author of articles on the Neurobiology of Coaching

I partner with leaders and executives to achieve a perfect synergy between professional drive, financial success, and psychological well-being. I specialize in aligning an owner’s personal values with their company’s trajectory, facilitating a strategic exit from operational chaos into a sustainable system


My Foundation:

  • 29 Years of Corporate Leadership: Decades of experience in a global Japanese corporation provide me with a profound understanding of business reality and executive challenges.
  • Proven Practice: Over 150+ hours of coaching and a status of ACC ICF guarantee professional support at international standards.
  • Global Mindset: Living across different countries has taught me to build meaningful connections regardless of cultural or linguistic barriers.
«Leading for the Long Run: A Conversation on Longevity and Coaching»
Live
Masterclass
Longevity is becoming more than a trend — it is shaping how we live, lead, and make decisions in a world of constant change.
Today, wellbeing — emotional, psychological, and physical — is no longer a luxury, but a priority.

In this 60-minute live session, we will explore longevity beyond health and lifespan — as sustainable energy, clarity, and purpose over time.
Together, we’ll reflect on how coaching helps people navigate uncertainty, make more conscious choices, and build a life that can truly last.

The session includes a moderated conversation, a short reflective exercise, and space for audience questions.
14 May, 6PM (Dubai time) Online | English
Speaker
Speaker
Dr. Zeina Hojeij
Professor, executive advisor, and leadership coach based in Dubai

She brings together more than 15 years of experience in higher education, leadership development,

governance, and organizational performance across the MENA region and the GCC.


Her work focuses on the mix between leadership, personal growth, and sustainable performance. As a coach and advisor, she supports leaders and professionals in strengthening clarity,confidence, resilience, and decision-making, to perform better and to lead and live with greater intention.


Dr. Hojeij holds an EdD in Leadership and Administration from Saint Louis University, USA, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is also a certified reviewer for leading accreditation and quality assurance bodies, including the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and Quality Matters.


Fluent in English, Arabic, and French, she brings a global perspective and a deeply human approach to her work. Her coaching and thought leadership focus on sustainable success, values-based leadership, and the inner shifts that help people thrive across different seasons of life.

Moderator
Moderator
Elizaveta Nikitina

is a Level 2 professional certified coach with Erickson Coaching International, with over 20 years of experience in corporate leadership, business strategy, and transformational development across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.


With an MBA from Kemmy Business School (Ireland) and a background in philology from Saint Petersburg State University, she brings both sharp structure and deep human insight to her work.


Her personal and professional background, including her own transition journey, international experience, and work in multicultural and leadership environments, allows her to work with a wide range of clients and support diverse requests, particularly during periods of change, volatility and transition.


Alongside Erickson Coaching (Canada), she integrates advanced approaches like Human Emergence (5 Deep, UK) and 4 Quadrant Quantum Thinking, Parentology (California) supporting clients not just in achieving results, but in navigating deeper transformation.

About us in numbers
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    people all over the world have achieved their goals
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    of individuals use coaching tools in their current work
  • 20%
    have become ICF
    certified coaches
  • 100%
    utilize coaching skills
    every day