What is International Coaching Week?
International Coaching Week (ICW) takes place May 11–17, 2026. International Coaching Federation. It's an annual global event hosted by the International Coaching Federation, where people around the world come together to recognize the profound impact of professional coaching — and thousands experience it for the first time.
Throughout the week, ICF members and chapters host events in a variety of formats, including webinars, workshops, panel discussions, public coaching demonstrations, and free pro bono sessions.
Whether you're a seasoned coach or simply curious about what coaching can do for you, ICW is an open invitation to learn, connect, and experience coaching firsthand.
ICW for ICF Hawai’i May 11th thru 15th, 2026
Kick Off Breakfast & Keynote
Come join us for breakfast at the Pacific Club in Honolulu for our ICW keynote presentation with Nance MacLeod! This event is being presented hybrid, if you’re unable to join us in person.
Nance MacLeod BA, PCC, CEC, C-IQ, NBC-HWC, ACE, EQ-i is an accomplished leadership coach specializing in helping executives and professionals accelerate growth and strengthen their leadership impact. A 2022 Prism Award winner for Coaching Excellence, she utilizes a holistic, personalized approach that blends logical reasoning with intuition and empathy.
Monday, May 11
ICW Health & Wellness Webinar
More information coming soon!
Tuesday, May 12
ICW From Add-On to Essential
This session explores how coaching is moving from an add-on to an essential component of leadership development programs across Hawaiʻi. Through real participant stories and program insights, panelists will share how coaching supports meaningful leadership growth and why leading programs are intentionally building it into their design.
You’ll hear from leaders of some of Hawaiʻi’s most impactful leadership development programs, including:
Movers and Shakas
ʻŌiwi Leadership Accelerator
Hawaiʻi Leadership Forum
Wednesday, May 13
ICW From Insight to Action
This interactive session, titled ‘From Insight to Action: Sustaining Coaching Beyond the Session,’ explores a common challenge in coaching and leadership, the gap between what is learned during a coaching conversation and how those insights are applied afterward. Presented by Joe Delaney.
Joe is an ICF-certified coach and a graduate of the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute. He is also a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer.
Participants will leave with greater clarity and specific actions they are committed to taking, extending the value of coaching into sustained personal and leadership growth.
Thursday, May 14
ICW Cocktails With Coaches
Come celebrate the ICW events, connections, and success with ICF Hawai‘i. We will be holding a pau hana at Eleven in the Foodland Farms - Ala Moana.
Friday, May 15