ICF San Diego's Coffee & Conversations

Send Us a Message In this powerful episode of Coffee and Conversations , host Donald E. Coleman welcomes Pamela Stambaugh , a transformational leader and ICF Credentialed executive coach whose life and leadership journey are impactful and inspiring. From her Wyoming roots to her impactful work with the Ken Blanchard Companies, Pamela shares the defining moments that shaped her calling, including h...

Send Us a Message In this compelling episode of Coffee and Conversations , host Donald E. Coleman sits down with Stephen Hinds , a visionary leadership coach and chapter president, to explore the transformative power of coaching, the impact of pioneering leadership, and the call to build resilient communities. Stephen shares insights from his journey in leadership coaching, organizational developm...

Send Us a Message Wil Fisher is a life coach, entrepreneur, podcast host, and workshop facilitator dedicated to helping clients cultivate confidence, take bold and effective action toward their desires, and prioritize joy and peace in their lives. With a rich background in executive leadership, personal development, and spirituality, Wil blends practical strategies with deep inner work to support...

Send Us a Message Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton, EdD, is an award-winning executive, speaker, and author with over 30 years of leadership experience spanning Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations. Most recently, she served as Chief Human Resources Officer at UC San Diego Health and Chief People and Culture Officer at Hennepin Healthcare. Dr. Jackman Hampton is the Founder and CEO of Sequel...

Send Us a Message Raji Ramanan is the Founder and Principal of Strategic Solutions Consultants. She is a well-rounded, strategic Global Human Resources Executive with pragmatic solutions and impactful toolkits in Organizational and Leadership Development. Raji has conceived, designed, and built new organizational models, Leadership Development programs, and change management techniques to deliver...

Send Us a Message In this powerful episode of Coffee and Conversations , ICF San Diego President Ana Floyd sits down with Donald E. Coleman , past president of ICF San Diego and host of this very podcast. Together, they explore Donald’s transformative journey into coaching—unpacking the pivotal moments, challenges, and insights that shaped his path. Whether you're a seasoned coach, an aspirin...

Send Us a Message We’re kicking off Season 3 of Coffee and Conversations with an inspiring and deeply personal conversation with Madeleine Blanchard, MCC —a master-certified coach and transformational leader. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Blanchard and a co-founder of Blanchard Coaching Services. In 2000, she co-created the world’s first Coaching Management System, designed to assis...

Send Us a Message In this compelling episode of Coffee and Conversations , I sit down with Chris Chaia, a fellow ICF-certified coach and the visionary founder of Onwards Consulting , a dynamic executive and leadership coaching and strategic marketing consultancy. Chris is breaking new ground with a first-of-its-kind global study designed by coaches for coaches to uncover the strategies and investm...

Send Us a Message In this engaging episode, join me as I sit down with Michelle McGregor, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and the inspiring Principal Coach and Owner of Insight Unlimited. Michelle shares her wealth of knowledge from over 20 years in global corporate environments, specializing in strategic organizational development, team effectiveness, and leadership growth. Known for her tra...

Send Us a Message In this inspiring episode of Coffee and Conversations , we sit down with Derika Legg, the visionary founder of The Next Playbook . With over two decades of experience in building high-performance teams as both a business leader and an accomplished rugby coach, Derika has a unique perspective on developing resilience and achieving excellence. She leverages her extensive knowledge...

Send Us a Message Welcome to another inspiring episode of the ICF San Diego Coffee and Conversations podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Inez Odom , Vice President of Professional Development at TEAM LEWIS, and co-author of the thought-provoking new book The Silent Rebellion: Becoming a Modern Leader . Inez is a trailblazer whose work spans across media, education, social justice,...

Send Us a Message Welcome back to ICF San Diego's Coffee and Conversation. In this episode I had a candidate conversation with Diana Ideus, the Past President of ICF Los Angeles.  She is an ICF Assessor and has her Masters in Executive Coaching and Organizational Behavior, is a Master Certified Coach, and holds an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching with the International Coaching Federat...

Send Us a Message Lory is the founder of Ententional, an executive coaching and business consulting company. She has over 18 years of experience and has successfully run and scaled multiple seven-figure startup companies. Her focus has been on overseeing business operations and building high-performing, motivated teams for high-growth boutique startups. Lory specializes in strategic planning, busi...

Send Us a Message Get ready for an enlightening conversation! Just ahead of our much-anticipated special event during International Coaching Week 2024, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable Peri Shawn for a truly engaging interview. As a steadfast supporter of the coaching movement and a cherished partner of the ICF San Diego community, Peri brings a wealth of wisdom and experienc...

Send Us a Message Welcome to our latest episode! Get ready to be inspired as we delve into a captivating conversation with Dr. Kerstin. Join us as we explore her journey into coaching and her profound dedication to empowering ambitious women. Dr. Kerstin's passion lies in helping these women not only achieve remarkable success in their careers but also make a lasting impact without succumbing...

Send Us a Message In this captivating episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Janet Kidding, an exceptional founder and lead coach at Head over Hurdles. Throughout our conversation, Janet's inspiring journey left me in awe and could be a game-changer for many. Her unwavering commitment to self-care and internal healing is the cornerstone of her approach, which has enabled her to partner...

Send Us a Message In this captivating episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Leena Guptha and Dr. Dawn DeFrancesco, the brilliant minds behind Trio Coaching Academy. Their insightful views on coaching and how it has transformed their approach to managing relationships and life will inspire you. They also revealed the catalyst behind the formation of the Trio Coaching Academy, making this...

Send Us a Message Looking for some great content to listen to? Look no further! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sharon Saevitzon, the President of the ICF San Diego Chapter.  Sharon is a PCC Certified Energy Leadership and Transformation Coach specializing in guiding women, teenagers, and young adults to overcome emotional, mental, and physical blocks. With expertise in Psychology, Busines...

Send Us a Message Are you interested in learning more about coaching and how it can help you improve your relationships and overall well-being? If so, you'll want to check out this episode where I had a fascinating conversation with Brian Schutt, the founder of Relational Soul Care. Brian has a wealth of experience in coaching, having built a successful internal coaching program at Intel, and...

Send Us a Message In this episode, I sit down with Rodney Jackson, the Founder and President of Caleb Consulting Group. He is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation with fifteen years of evidence-based executive coaching experience. Rodney provides innovative approaches to allow individuals and groups to identify problems and develop plans for greater ef...

Send Us a Message In this episode, I got to speak with Yvette Durazo, author of the book Conflict Intelligence (Conflict-IQ™): The Missing Piece to Turbocharge Leaders’ and Organizations’ Emotional Intelligence. She is the principal consultant of Unitive Consulting, a workplace organizational effectiveness, strategic conflict management, and leadership development firm.   Yvette brings innovative...

Send Us a Message In this episode, I had an inspiring conversation with Loretta Turner. She is a San Diego-based, ACC ICF-Accredited Leadership Coach & Well-Being Strategist. Her mission is to enrich the well-being of individuals and organizations that strive to do good and create more positive impact in their communities. With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit and wellness sectors,...

Send Us a Message In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. John Weng. He is a Professional Certified Coach with ICF and is a leadership coach and facilitator who has worked with professionals across levels and sectors with the goal of helping people understand themselves better, break through roadblocks and make things happen. He is the Principal of John Weng Consulting LLC, where he provid...

Send Us a Message In this episode, I had an insightful conversation with Samantha Jenkins, the founder of Hope and Associates, Coaching and Consulting.  Her passion and desire to help others is summed up in one word "Hope". She is a leadership coach who brings her 20-plus years of experience in the nonprofit sector and military lifestyle to collaborating with women, people with marginali...

Send Us a Message In this episode, I had an insightful conversation with Lydie Laperal-Rocha, Global leadership Coach and founder of Key2int. Lydie was born in France in a Franco-Belgian-Spanish family, making multicultural fluency part of her DNA! Her academic journey includes earning a Global BBA from ESSEC French Business School and an MBA in International Trade from Paris Sorbonne University. ...