INTERNATIONAL
COACHING
WEEK MAY 11 - 14, 2026
International Coaching Week 2026 was a rousing success!
It was an exciting week of in-person and virtual events expressly created for Hawai‘i by members of the the Hawai‘i Chapter.
🎉 MAHALO to all who participated 🎉
What is International Coaching Week?
International Coaching Week (ICW) was held on May 11–17, 2026. It's an annual, global week of events hosted by the International Coaching Federation, where ICF Chapters around the world come together to recognize the profound impact of professional coaching — and thousands experience coaching for the first time.
Throughout the week, ICF Hawai‘i will join other chapters in hosting events in a variety of formats, including webinars, workshops, panel discussions, public coaching demonstrations, and free pro bono sessions.
Kick Off Breakfast & Keynote
Monday, May 11 - 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. HST . IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL option
Come join us for breakfast in beautiful downtown Honolulu or join virtually, and the Kick Off of International Coaching Week 2026!
Meet and network with the ICF Hawai‘i bord members and other coaches. Hear our keynote speaker Nance MacLeod, MCC, BA, PCC, CEC, C-IQ, NBC-HWC, ACE, EQ-i on the journey of a professional coach, and what makes ICF credentialing essential.
Nance 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.
Advancing Care Together: Health Coaches & Physicians Shaping the Future
Tuesday, May 12 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. HST . VIRTUAL
There’s a positive shift in the landscape of how medical care is delivered. Coaches integrated into medical practices provide support to patients with lifestyle changes that physicians cannot practically provide.
Hear stories of impact from practitioners who deliver coach-supported lifestyle medicine to their patients.
Hear from medical educators at the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) on how coaching supports medical students and faculty to grow a new generation of physicians.
This eye-opening discussion will give you a glimpse of what the future of medicine and patient-care could look like!
ICW From Add-On to Essential
Wednesday, May 13 - 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. HST . VIRTUAL
This session explores how coaching is moving from an add-on to an essential component of leadership development programs across Hawai‘i. 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 Hawai‘i’s most impactful leadership development programs, including:
Movers and Shakas
‘Ōiwi Leadership Accelerator
Hawai‘i Leadership Forum
ICW From Insight to Action
Thursday, May 14 - 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. HST . VIRTUAL
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.
ICW Cocktails With Coaches
Friday, May 15 - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. HST . VIRTUAL
Come celebrate the closing of ICW 2026! Network with us at a pau hana at Eleven in the Foodland Farms - Ala Moana.
Why You’ll Love It:
Meaningful Conversations: Chat with passionate local coaches who love what they do.
Win fun raffle prizes & surprises!
Open & Approachable: Casual, spontaneous, and perfect for anyone curious about coaching or personal growth.