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Join Us for Our Annual Conference Sept. 18 — Register Now!

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Our annual conference is a full day designed with one goal in mind: supporting you — the coach. We’ve created an intentional, coach-centered experience that goes beyond learning. We want you to leave feeling reconnected to your purpose, energized by the impact of your work, and genuinely equipped to keep doing the work you’re here to do.

This year’s breakout sessions are organized into two tracks. Skills Development sessions are designed to deepen your coaching impact, sharpen your core competencies, and explore different modalities. Business Development sessions focus on the practical side of building a thriving practice, such as building trust in the first coaching conversation or creating a referral system that grows itself.

We’ve brought together a diverse roster of credentialed coaches to lead sessions that are inspiring, actionable, and grounded in real-world experience. Expect a rich mix of topics, perspectives, and voices, all carefully selected to reflect the needs of our coaching community — with plenty of opportunities to connect and exchange ideas with fellow professionals along the way.
 
Early bird pricing is available through August 18, and space is limited — please register soon!

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Key Details

Date
: Friday, September 18, 2026

Time: 8:30am–5:00pm PT

Location: 2450 Del Paso Road, Suite 220, Sacramento, CA

CCEUs: TBD, but will be given in both Core Competencies and Resource Development
   
     


Agenda
 Time Activity        
8:30am Registration, Coffee, and Connection
9:00am Conference Welcome
9:20am 10-Minute Break
      Skills Development Track:   Business Development Track:
9:30am Breakout Sessions 1 and 2   Breakout Session 1
Brian Arao
“The Whole Picture: Sharpen Your Intersectional Lens for Deeper Coaching Impact”
   Breakout Session 2
Karla Van Havel
“Presence Before Promotion: Building Trust in the First Coaching Conversation”
10:45am 15-Minute Break
11:00am Breakout Sessions 3 and 4    Breakout Session 3
Amanda Fernandez
“When Fear Is in the Room: A Coach's Toolkit for Moving Clients from Paralysis to Forward Motion”
   Breakout Session 4
Vlad Moskovski
“How To Build A Referral System That Grows Itself”
12:15pm Group Photo
12:30pm 45-Minute Lunch Break
1:15pm Mingle and Connect Session
1:50pm 10-Minute Break
2:00pm Breakout Sessions 5 and 6  Breakout Session 5
J Sikes
“Start Sensing: An Exploration of Somatic Coaching”
   Breakout Session 6
Morice Mabry
“How to Use AI to Build Your Coaching Brand”
3:15pm 15-Minute Break
3:30pm Closing Keynote
Janet M. Harvey
“What AI Can’t Coach: Breaking the Habits That Hide Your Human Advantage”
4:30pm Closing Remarks and Raffle
5:00pm Conference End
           

     General Session
     Skills Development Track
     Business Development Track
We’re committed to delivering the experience we’ve planned, but please keep in mind that speakers, sessions, and scheduling details are subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding!

Conference Sessions

Our conference sessions offer something meaningful for every coach, wherever you are in your practice, with a carefully curated mix of topics and perspectives. 

Browse our session lineup and start planning your day.

Read Session Abstracts
 

 



Conference Speakers

Our speakers bring a diverse range of perspectives and real-world experience, along with a shared passion for coaching and for supporting fellow coaches. 

Get to know our speakers and read their bios.

Meet Our Speakers
 
 


Location

ICF Sacramento is proud to partner with CPS HR Consulting. Their bright, modern facility serves as the home for our annual Fall Conference. 

CPS HR Consulting
2450 Del Paso Road 
Suite 220 (Second Floor)
Sacramento, CA

The business park is located off Del Paso Road between Town Center Drive and Five Star Way. You can enter the business park from either street. There’s plenty of free parking near the building. Enter the building from either side, then proceed to the second floor via elevator or stairs.

IMPORTANT: As part of enhanced security measures, the door to Suite 220 will be locked at 9:00am and cannot be opened from the outside after that time. Please plan to arrive by 9:00am to ensure a smooth entry. If you arrive after 9:00am, there may be a brief delay in letting you in. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you!

CPS HR Street Map
 


Additional Details

Food and Beverages
  • Coffee, tea, and pastries will be available in the morning.
  • Boxed lunch will be available during the lunch break (12:30pm to 1:15pm).
  • Bottled water will be available, though in limited quantities. We encourage you to bring your own water bottle which you can fill up throughout the day.
Photography, Videography, and Audio Recordings 
Photography, videography, and/or audio recordings will be taking place at the conference for promotional and archival purposes. Your likeness or image, captured by photo or video, or your voice captured by recording, may be used by ICF Sacramento for promotional and archival purposes in print, video, and/or online, or in any other format. Click here to read more about our photography, videography, and audio recordings policy.

If you would prefer not to be photographed or videotaped, please let us know when you check in for registration and we will add a sticker to your name badge. Our photographer will make reasonable efforts to avoid capturing your image (though we are unable to guarantee this). We ask that you also please make reasonable efforts to avoid cameras during the event.

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Conference space is limited — please register soon!

Whether you’re new to coaching or well into your practice, there’s something here for you.

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ICF Sacramento
3308 El Camino Ave, Suite 300-110
Sacramento, CA 95821
United States of America