Events
Latine Coaches Virtual Cafe
Latine Coaches Virtual Cafe
Facilitators: Alex Ojeda, PCC and Elaine Padilla, PCC, and Mónica O. Duarte, PCC
Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Pacific Time
In this experiential workshop, you will explore imposter syndrome through a trauma-informed Parts Work (Internal Family Systems) lens. Rather than trying to silence or push away the parts of yourself that experience these feelings, you will learn a different approach - one rooted in curiosity, compassion, and self-trust.
Central Coast Coaching Cafe
Central Coast Coaching Cafe
Facilitator: Diana Ideus, MCC
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Pacific Time
Whether you are an experienced coach, just launching your practice or coach curious, a Coaching Cafe is for YOU! Attending a Cafe is an informal opportunity to build relationships and share ideas.
Credentialing Special Interest Group
Credentialing SIG: #6 Listens Actively
Hosts: Carly Anderson, MCC, and Nina Rubin, PCC
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Pacific Time
CCEs: T1.5 Core Competencies
We’ll answer your credentialing questions and spotlight Core Competency #6 Listens Actively.
West San Fernando Valley Coaching Cafe
West San Fernando Valley Coaching Cafe
Facilitators: Jen Wilson, PCC, and Sarah Benator, JD
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Pacific Time
Whether you are an experienced coach, just launching your practice or coach curious, a Coaching Cafe is for YOU! Attending a Cafe is an informal opportunity to build relationships and share ideas.
Valley Village Coaching Cafe
Valley Village Coaching Cafe
Facilitators: Paul Sanbar, MCC, ESIA
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific Time
Whether you are an experienced coach, just launching your practice or coach curious, a Coaching Cafe is for YOU! Attending a Cafe is an informal opportunity to build relationships and share ideas.
Emotional Intelligence Special Interest Group
What AI Can't Replace: The Business Case for EQ and the Coach's Role in Building It
Speaker: Joshua Freedman, CEO and Co-founder of Six Seconds
Host: Desiree Briel Rodi, Ph.D., PCC
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Pacific Time
CCEs: 0.5 Core Competencies and 1.0 Resource Development
In this interactive session, Josh Freedman—CEO of Six Seconds and author of Emotion Rules—makes the data-backed business case for emotional intelligence and shows why it's the leadership capability AI can't replicate.
Westside Coaching Cafe
Westside Coaching Cafe
Facilitators: Greta Petruska CPC, ELI-MP and Claire Campion, Career Transition Coach for Women
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Pacific Time
Whether you are an experienced coach, just launching your practice or coach curious, a Coaching Cafe is for YOU! Attending a Cafe is an informal opportunity to build relationships and share ideas.
New Coaches Cafe
New Coaches Cafe (Virtual)
Host: Alex Ojeda, PCC
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Pacific Time
Are you a new coach and have been in practice for less than three years? Once a month, we will meet to discuss what challenges each of us is facing in our business and share tips, knowledge, and resources to support and uplift one another.
Pasadena / San Gabriel Valley Coaching Cafe
Pasadena / San Gabriel Valley Coaching Cafe
Facilitators: Kendra Nitta, PCC, and Elaine Padilla, PCC
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific Time
Whether you are an experienced coach, just launching your practice or coach curious, a Coaching Cafe is for YOU! Attending a Cafe is an informal opportunity to build relationships and share ideas.
MCC Special Interest Group
MCC Special Interest Group
Host: Carrie Williams, MCC
CCEs: 1.5 Resource Development
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm– 1:30 pm Pacific Time
This SIG is for members who have earned their MCC credentials only.
This group is for MCCs to meet and learn from each other. We will discuss challenges, coaching trends, and how to advocate for the development of the coaching professional practice worldwide.

