
International speakers
Exclusive to AC Fellows
Live Q&A discussions
Global perspectives
A day of insight, inspiration and conversation
Join the global AC Fellow community for a day of thought-provoking conversations, practical insight and meaningful connection.
Hear from respected thought leaders, explore the changing realities of leadership, the challenges of coaching in complexity, human behaviour and the future of organizations.
This is more than a conference — it’s an opportunity to explore new thinking with peers.
Opening keynote · Three themed sessions · Live Q&A
Connect with our global Fellow community across time zones through shared learning, conversation and collaboration.
Welcome & Introduction
Coaching in a Changing World
Opening reflections, setting the scene for the summit and the conversations ahead.
Themed Session
What’s Shifting for Leaders, Teams and Organizations
Explore the emerging trends, challenges and realities reshaping organizations and leadership today.
Themed Session
Coaching in Complexity and BANI Conditions
Explore how coaches can support leaders navigating complexity, uncertainty and change.
Themed Session
What’s Really Driving Behaviour and Change — and What Comes Next
Explore the forces shaping leadership, human behaviour and organizations of tomorrow.
Meet the speakers
Meet the speakers bringing diverse perspectives, fresh thinking and global insight to this year’s summit.
Dr Doug MacKie
AustraliaOrganizational Psychologist | Executive Coach | Leadership Researcher
Obi Abuchi CBE
United KingdomCEO, CORE Leaders International | Leadership Consultant | Author
Dr John Blakey
United KingdomExecutive Coach | Leadership Thought Leader | Author
Dr Jennifer Garvey Berger
FranceCo-Founder & CEO, Cultivating Leadership | Leadership Consultant | Author
Professor Tatiana Bachkirova
United KingdomProfessor of Coaching Psychology | Coach Supervisor | Author
Dr Ty Francis
United KingdomFounder & Director, Meus | Organizational Development Consultant
Dr Rebecca Newton
United KingdomOrganizational Psychologist | CEO, CoachAdviser | Leadership Researcher
Thimon de Jong
NetherlandsFounder, WHETSTON | Strategic Foresight Expert | Keynote Speaker
Lynn Blades
United KingdomExecutive Leadership Coach & Founder, Legacy Leadership
Participation and acceptance to Fellow Membership is subject to meeting AC Fellow criteria (see below). Members & Associates wanting to upgrade please email fellow@associationforcoaching.com.
Exceptional speakers
Global perspectives
Ineractive discussions
Exclusively for Fellows
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Established in 2002, we support coaches, organizations and coaching professionals across more than 100 countries through professional standards, accreditation, lifelong development and a truly global community committed to making a positive difference through coaching.
