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2025 Slate: Speakers, Presenters, and Panelists
Discover the 2025 slate of Columbia Coaching Conference speakers, presenters and panelists—thought leaders, practitioners, and scholars sharing real-world insights and forward-thinking approaches across executive coaching, leadership, and organizational development.
Keynote
AMY C. EDMONDSON
Harvard Business School
Keynote Speaker
Author & Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management
Amy C. Edmondson is #1 Thinker in Management (Thinkers50), Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, and best known for her groundbreaking work on psychological safety in the workplace.
RICHARD E. BOYATZIS
Case Western Reserve University
Keynote Speaker
Author & Distinguished University Professor
Richard E. Boyatzis is a Distinguished Professor at Case Western Reserve University, Professor in the Departments of Organizational Behavior, Psychology, and Cognitive Science, and co-author of the international best-seller Primal Leadership.
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Track Sessions
Papers
Leadership Driven Coaching:
An Approach that Cannot be Replaced by Artificial Intelligence and Generate High Impact Coaching Experiences
Dr. Andriana
Eliadis
Teacher College, Columbia University
Papers
Reclaiming the Intangible:
The Role of Tacit Human Knowledge in High-Impact Coaching in the Era of Hybrid Intelligence
Dr. Jennifer
Park
Teachers College, Columbia University
Papers
Why Coaches Need to Move from Expert to Experience-Enriched Coaching in an Era of Hybrid Intelligence?
Oya
Gunay
Executive Coach and Strategy Partner
Papers
Trauma-Informed Coaching for Transformative Learning in an Era of Hybrid Intelligence:
Toward a Conceptual Model
YooNa
Kim
Teachers College, Columbia University (AEGIS XXIX)
Papers
Of Hearts and Hard Drives:
Emotion Recognition in Coaching
Abhijit
Bhattacharya
S&P Global
Papers
Using Hybrid Intelligence to Navigate the Grey Zone Around the Coaching-
Therapy Boundary
Jazz
Rasool
AI Coaching Alliance
Papers
A Hidden Cause of Burnout and Work Distress:
How Attachment-Based Coaching and AI Can Support Professional Performance and Well-Being
Devon
McConnell
The University of Oxford
Papers
Trauma-Informed Coaching for Transformative Learning in an Era of Hybrid Intelligence:
Toward a Conceptual Model
Nur
Aziz
Teachers College, Columbia University (AEGIS XXIX)
Papers
Challenging AI's Historical Bias:
Limitations of Data-Driven Decision-Making in Executive and Organizational Coaching for Generating Innovative Change
Maggie
Marzec
International Coaching Federation
Papers
Relational Mentoring in the Digital Age:
A Hybrid Intelligence Approach to Peer Coaching as a Mentoring Practice
Christina
Young
Teacher College, Columbia University
Papers
Trauma-Informed Coaching for Transformative Learning in an Era of Hybrid Intelligence:
Toward a Conceptual Model
Jessica
Bickley
Teachers College, Columbia University (AEGIS XXIX)
Papers
From Conflict to Cohesion:
Examining How Coaching Shapes Startup Teams’ Individual and Organizational Outcomes Using Qualitative and AI Methods
Annie
Garofalo
Confidante
Papers
Coaching the Future:
How Hybrid Intelligence Unlocks Human Potential and Predicts ROI
Nicolas
Bassan
Omind
Papers
Quantum Coaching:
A Theory of How the Coach-Client Alliance Can Evolve to Partner with Leaders Under Extreme Uncertainty
Dr. Dana
Kirchman
Teachers College, Columbia University
Papers
Learning For Transformation in Coaching (LfTC):
Facilitating Premise Reflection Through Hybrid Intelligence
Dr. Rachel
Fichter
Teachers College, Columbia University
Papers
The Intersection of Managing, Leading, and Coaching:
A New Discipline for Management Education
Dr. Maureen
Mackenzie-Ruppel
Molloy University
Papers
Coaching the Unseen:
Integrating AI Tools to Navigate ADHD Executive Dysfunction in Leadership
Nicole
Brisco
Columbia Coaching Program Graduate
Papers
Could AI Coaching Platforms Really Work:
A Descriptive Study of Services, Design Patterns, and Effectiveness of Hybrid Intelligence Coaching Platforms
Dr. Lancer
Chen
Teachers College, Columbia University
Papers
Hybrid Intelligence Coaching That Combines the Best of AI and Human Capabilities:
An Integrated Literature Review and New Conceptual Framework
Dr. Amber
Barger
Teachers College, Columbia University
Papers
Clients Can Develop Strong Working Alliances with Simulated Autonomous AI Coaches:
Implications for Human Coaching Practice
Dr. Amber
Barger
Teachers College, Columbia University
Papers
From Conflict to Cohesion:
Examining How Coaching Shapes Startup Teams’ Individual and Organizational Outcomes Using Qualitative and AI Methods
Jiwon
Byun
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Papers
Cultural Competence in the Age of AI:
Exploring Hybrid Intelligence Applications in Coaching Practice and Education
Dr. Henriette
Lundgren
University of Georgia
Papers
HALOS:
Hybrid Intelligence for High-Impact Leadership Selection and Coaching Integration
Dr. Sanchit
Maruti
University of Vermont Medical Center
Papers
From Conflict to Cohesion:
Examining How Coaching Shapes Startup Teams’ Individual and Organizational Outcomes Using Qualitative and AI Methods
Prof. Natasha
Overmeyer
University of Oregon
Papers
The Use of Art Therapy Tools in Coaching:
When Only Human Expertise Can Explore and Leverage Complex Narratives
Adriane
Rodrigues
Federal University in Rio de Janeiro
Papers
Machine Leadership:
An Integrated Coaching Framework for the Age of AI
David
Swanagon
None
Papers
Unlocking Success:
High-Impact Coaching in an Era of Hybrid Intelligence with the LEAD Framework
Catherine
Tanneau
Variations International
Papers
Coaching with Data:
AI Feedback Loops for Reflective Growth in Human-AI Coaching Systems
Junyi
Yu
Teachers College, Columbia University
Experiential Sessions
How Can Artificial Intelligence Help Coaches Naturally Listen?
Mark
Schumann
Re-Communicate
Experiential Sessions
Building Resilience and Adaptability in the Face of Technological Change
Douglas
Howe
Howe Coaching
Experiential Sessions
The Power of Embodied Boundaries:
Aligning Yes & No with Authenticity
Erin
Hu
Fifthmorning
Experiential Sessions
Unique Coaching for Unique Brains:
Neurodiversity-Inclusive Coaching in a Hybrid Intelligence Era
Dr. Tracy
Winter
Neurodiversity Coaching Academy
Experiential Sessions
The Awakening App:
Integrating Voice-Enabled Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Human-Centered Frameworks for Transformative Coaching
Brenda
Hayden
Teacher College, Columbia University
Experiential Sessions
Building Resilience and Adaptability in the Face of Technological Change
Dr. Keith
O'Brien
Influence at Work
Experiential Sessions
Coaching High-Performing Neurodiverse Clients in a Hybrid World –
Practical Techniques and Learnings
Jennifer
Gerves-Keen
JGK Consulting
Experiential Sessions
Robots in the Room:
Ethics, AI, and the Coach
Dr. Dana
Kirchman
Columbia University
Experiential Sessions
Robots in the Room:
Ethics, AI, and the Coach
Wendy
Cambor
New Lane Group Inc.
Experiential Sessions
Creating a Thinking Environment:
Human-Focused Coaching in the Age of AI
Natasha
Velikoselskiy
Leading While Human and Columbia Business School
Experiential Sessions
Conducting the Future:
Coaching with the Rhythm of Human and Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Michael
Brenner
Right Chord Leadership
Experiential Sessions
From 360 Overwhelm to AI Insight:
Better Assessments in ¼ the Time with Hybrid AI
Matt
Cooper
Encore AI
Experiential Sessions
Narrative Reflective Practice (NRP):
Using Stories of Experience to Bring Forth What is Uniquely Human About Coaching.
Dr. Tanya
Faude-Koivisto
Teachers College, Columbia University
Experiential Sessions
Narrative Reflective Practice (NRP):
Using Stories of Experience to Bring Forth What is Uniquely Human About Coaching.
Benjamin
Jooste
Teachers College, Columbia University
Experiential Sessions
Emotional Expression and Vulnerability, as Catalysts for Resilience Coaching
Sule
Kutlay Gandur
Kutlay Coaching & Consulting
Experiential Sessions
Developmental Frames Through Role Reversal Fosters Empathy and High Performance in Organizations
Vipul
Malhotra
Caring Compass Limited
Experiential Sessions
The Best-Kept Secret Behind High-Performing Companies:
Coaching Through Hybrid Intelligence
Argelia
Medina
NYU ICF
Experiential Sessions
Coaching Through Disruption:
From Scarcity to Catalyst in the Age of AI
Samantha
Mulcahy
Compass Rewire
Experiential Sessions
From Chakras to Chatbots:
A Framework for High-Impact Coaching in the Era of Hybrid Intelligence
Alexandra
Phillips
Teachers College, Columbia University
Experiential Sessions
Game Jamming through Generative AI –
Up Level Your Coaching Toolkit
David Matthew
Prior
Teacher College, Columbia University
Experiential Sessions
Expanding Human Value in Coaching:
Applying the VUCA MAX Model in an Era of Hybrid Intelligence
Mike
Schindler
VUCAMAX Leadership Training
Experiential Sessions
AI or Die?
Mastering Executive Presence in the Age of Hybrid Coaching
Helanah
Warren
NYU
Experiential Sessions
Metaphor-Based Spiritual Coaching for Executive Transformation in the AI Era
Zoey
Zheng
Teacher College, Columbia University
Coaching Demonstrations
Uniquely Human:
A Coaching Demonstration of the Mirror Board ReFramework for Individual and Team Coaching
Mirror
Board
Mirror Board Institute
Coaching Demonstrations
Amplifying Career Coaching with AI:
Leveraging nSpire AI’s Theo for Enhanced Client Success
Sumanta
Chakraborty
nSpire AI
Coaching Demonstrations
Enhancing Coaching Preparation Through Hybrid Intelligence
Francis
Egbuson
Columbia University
Coaching Demonstrations
Uniquely Human:
A Coaching Demonstration of the Mirror Board ReFramework for Individual and Team Coaching
Phoebe
Jonas
Mirror Board Institute
Coaching Demonstrations
Navigating the AI-Integrated Coaching Landscape:
A Hands-On Exploration
Sloane
Miller
Coach
Coaching Demonstrations
A Team Coaching Demonstration Balcony Coaching:
Consultative Teaming using 6 Thinking Hats
David Matthew
Prior
Teacher College, Columbia University
Coaching Demonstrations
Human-Centered Coaching in the AI Era:
Creating Agreements for Transformation in Organizations
Catherine
Tanneau
Variations International
Coaching Demonstrations
Navigating the AI-Integrated Coaching Landscape:
A Hands-On Exploration
Leigh
Watts
NYU
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