Calendar of Webinars

11:00-11:10 - Opening

Albina Koch, ICFS President and Saba Imru-Mathieu,   ICFS Lead for IONGO will open the ICW 2025 for International Organizations and NGOs and welcome you all to this important multifaceted event.

This will be followed immediately by Albina's insightful talk on Coaching Culture for Impact.

11:10-12:00 - Webinar

Coaching Culture for impact: Unlocking collective potential and driving organizational performance

Albina Koch, President of ICF Switzerland will walk us through the key features and benefits of an organizational coaching culture.

In a world of accelerating complexity, International organizations and mission-driven institutions face unprecedented challenges AND opportunities. 

This interactive webinar explores how embedding a coaching culture drives collaboration, strengthens resilience, and cultivates sustainable leadership - resulting in improved organizational performance, increased engagement, and lasting impact across all levels of the organization. 

Drawing on global best practices, case studies, and insights from ICF, we will examine how coaching moves beyond individual development to become a catalyst for systemic change. 

Whether you are a leader, HR professional, or advocate for positive change, join us to explore how coaching can amplify the UN’s mission and accelerate collective impact.

ICF Credential: PCC

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albinakoch/

12:00-13:00 - Webinar

Staying Grounded in Stormy Waters: Brain-Smart Strategies for Stress & Resilience  

Are you feeling stretched, reactive, or just low on fuel lately? In this interactive webinar, we’ll explore how stress works in your brain and what you can do about it. You’ll discover simple, science-backed ways to calm your nervous system, reset in real-time, and build resilience through small daily habits. 

Whether leading teams, navigating complex environments, or just trying to stay grounded in a fast-paced and uncertain world, you’ll leave with practical tools you can use immediately. In this practical, science-based webinar, you will: 

- Get a clear picture of how stress affects your brain and behavior — and why it matters 

- Learn to spot your stress signals early (before they spiral) 

- Try out four types of stress-reset strategies you can use anytime, anywhere 

- Explore a brain-friendly resilience compass (LMNNOP) to guide your daily habits 

- Leave with small, doable steps to feel more grounded — even on high-pressure days

ICF Credential: ACC

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-shudofsky/

13:00-14:00 - Webinar

Activating Your Character Strengths to Achieve Your Goal. 

In this participative webinar, you will become aware of, explore, and apply your core positive personality traits towards achieving a goal. Following a brief introduction to the 24 universal VIA character strengths, participants in this on-line workshop will engage in a guided coaching experience applying their strengths of character in a mindful way. Participants will need to bring their VIA profile to the session. The free VIA Survey can be taken at www.viacharacter.org.  

Working with an appreciative approach, Dana’s primary areas of specialization include leadership (at all levels of the organization), emotional and social intelligence, and VIA character strengths. 

She partners with professionals, leaders, and organizations to facilitate change - individual or organizational - by leveraging what's best in people.

ICF Credential: PCC

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danawaldencoachicfpcc/