ICF San Diego's Coffee & Conversations
Welcome to Coffee and Conversations, brought to you by the International Coaching Federation’s San Diego Chapter. Our host, Donald E. Coleman sits down with coaches, business leaders, and community influencers to explore how the *Power of Coaching* is transforming lives, organizations, and communities. Together, we’ll uncover insights, stories, and strategies that inspire growth, connection, and sustainable change. Whether you're a seasoned coach or simply curious about how ICF coaching can impact your world, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
25 episodes
A Conversation with Michelle McGregor, PCC
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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32:11
A Conversation with Derika Legg
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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23:31
A Conversation with Inez Odom, Vice President of Professional Development
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-pro...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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28:41
A Conversation with Diana Ideus, MCC
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 Orga...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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32:28
A Conversation with Lory Uslan
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 busi...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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35:24
A Conversation with Peri Shawn
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 steadfa...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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25:01
A Conversation with Kerstin Kichsteiger, Ph.D., ACC
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 passi...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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25:47
A Conversation with Janet Kidding, ELI-MP
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 ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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34:59
A Conversation Dr. Leena and Dr. Dawn
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 managin...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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58:48
A Conversation with Sharon Saevitzon, PCC, ELI-MP
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 speci...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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35:40
A Conversation with Brian Schutt, PCC
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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48:22
A Conversation with Rodney Jackson, PCC
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 coachi...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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27:32
A Conversation with Yvette Durazo, MA, PCC
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 Consult...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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31:56
A Conversation with Loretta Turner, MA, ACC
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 st...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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38:02
A Conversation with Dr. John Weng, PCC
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 under...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:04
A Conversation with Samantha Jenkins
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 bri...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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26:16
A Conversation with Lydie Laperal-Rocha, ACC
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!...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:47
A Conversation with Ana Floyd, PCC and Dr. Carol.
In this episode, I had an insightful conversation with Dr. Carol McCall and Ana Floyd, a mother-and-daughter team that happens to be pioneers in the coaching industry. Dr. Carol is a respected Social Psychologist and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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47:49
A Conversation with Kamilla Pinel, ACC
In this episode, I had a candid conversation with Kamilla Pinel, founder of You Dream, You Do Coaching. She is a certified life, energy, and leadership coach with over a decade of experience in the corporate world.As an immigrant, she b...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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38:31
A Conversation with Kit Prendergast, PCC
In this episode, I interviewed Kit Prendergast, PCC. She is the founder and owner of Career Connection of Sierra Nevada the company she started twenty years ago. During our time together, she spoke about the business of running a coaching...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:14
A Conversation with Nehad Tadros, MCC
In this episode, I have a conversation with Nehad Tadros, MCC. She is a Past-President of ICF UAE, and she is a Master Certified Coach who is passionate about facilitating positive change. She is certified in EQ and ICF Advanced Team coaching.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:35
A Conversation with Kevin Juza, ACC
In this episode, I enjoyed interviewing Kevin Juza, Associate Certified Coach and founder of The Tenacious Leader. Kevin has over 20+ years as a leader in Fortune 500 and entrepreneurial companies, which has given me a strong aptitude for under...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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21:10
A Conversation with Ann Fogolin, MCC
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Master Certified Coach, Ann Fogolin, the founder of Becuz I Matter. Ann approaches each coaching engagement with a direct, open, intuitive style. With a practiced art of listening – not ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:10
A Conversation with Gregg Ward - Center for Respectful Leadership
In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Greg Ward, Executive Director of the Center for Creative Leadership. We had a candid conversation about respect, leadership and the power of coaching. Download the episode now, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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22:40
A Conversation with Gaby Alvarez-Pollack, Past President ICF San Diego
I had the pleasure of having an in-depth conversation with Gaby Alvarez-Pollack, Past - President of ICF San Diego. She shares some of her learning from serving on the board of directors, and how the coaching has impacted her life.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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19:05