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Inga Bielinska, ACTC, MCC

Inga Bielinska, ACTC, MCC, is a certified team coach (ICF and EMCC), business trainer, mentor coach, and ESIA-accredited coaching supervisor. She works globally with individuals and teams navigating change, cultural…

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Karen Bernstein, ACC

Karen Bernstein, ACC, CAE, MSW, is an experienced executive with extensive background in professional development, governance, fundraising, and coaching. As ICF’s vice president of learning and development, Karen oversees strategy,…

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Ashley Pak

Ashley Pak is Director of Operations on the Learning and Development team at the International Coaching Federation. With a background in hospitality, Ashley built her foundation in customer service and…

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Michael Pereira

Michael Pereira, CAE, CDMP, is a dynamic association professional and current chair of the ASAE Young Professionals Committee. With a passion for effective management and sustainable growth, Michael brings expertise…

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Jeremy Kestler Executive Leadership and Career Coach

Jeremy Kestler

Jeremy Kestler, ACC, MBA, is an executive leadership and career coach, workplace consultant, and trainer. Drawing on corporate experience at SAP and Coca-Cola, Jeremy helps professionals gain clarity, focus, and…

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Susan Caesar

Susan Caesar, director of artificial intelligence (AI) at ICF, brings extensive experience in driving human-centered innovation, digital transformation, and ethical AI. Susan is passionate about promoting AI as a force…

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Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC

Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC, is a Master Certified Coach and internationally recognized thought leader in parenting and neurodiversity. She is the co-founder of ImpactParents.com and the first global coaching organization…

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Diane Dempster, PCC

Diane Dempster, PCC, CPC, is a professional coach, speaker, and educator with more than 20 years of corporate leadership experience. She is the co-founder of ImpactParents.com, co-creator of the Sanity…

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Headshot of Ana Kalo, blog contributor with the International Coaching Federation, known for her work in mental health coaching and supporting young coaching professionals.

Ana Kalo, ACC

Ana Kalo, ACC, has been a coach for five years. With a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and dietetics, she began her coaching journey in health and weight loss before…

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Headshot of Katya Nadia Harwood, blog contributor with the International Coaching Federation. Known for her role a business impact and growth consultant.

Katya Nadia Harwood

Katya Nadia Harwood brings creativity to her role as a business impact and growth consultant, skillfully converting complex data into strategies that drive organizational growth. Her talent for blending analytical…

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