Past Events
βCoaching in Organizationsβ: A New Chapter in Leadership Culture Team Effectiveness On May 30, 2025, the first-ever βCoaching in Organizationsβ conference in Armenia took place at the Alexander Hotel, organized by ICF Armenia. The event was designed for business leaders and executives, focusing on the application and impact of coaching in the context of organizational development. Speakers from various organizations shared their real-life experiences, including: Anna Arzumanyan, Head of HR at Alexander Hotel, Anahit Gasparyan, Learning and Development Specialist at the Central Bank of Armenia, Ani Karapetyan, Head of HR at Byblos Bank, Lilit Mkrtchyan, Deputy Director at the Center for Educational Development and Innovation (CEDIC), Madlen Minasyan, Head of Public Relations at Picsart, Ani Derdzyan, Project-Based Learning Specialist at Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), Artur Tashchyan, Principal of Abovyan School No. 2, Sona Balasanyan, Head of a Social Enterprise. Gohar Davtyanβentrepreneur, and business trainerβshared her coaching approach and concrete case with tangible results in leading teams. Each presentation was a living testimony of how coaching helps teams become more independent, goal-oriented, and effective. It also reflected the modest yet steady progress of the coaching approach gaining ground in Armenia. The professional discussions at the conference concluded with networking over a glass of wine, creating a wonderful atmosphere for new connections, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas. We thank all attendees for their engaged participation, insightful questions, sincere communication, and for inspiring us all to continue the dialogue and take it further. Special thanks to each member of ICF Armenia Chapter who contributed to making the event possible. Their membership in the Federation is deeply valued and holds significant importance. We also express our gratitude to our sponsors: MAGOYAN MConexus, a company founded in the Swiss Confederation and operating worldwide since 2016 β mconexus.com, https://www.linkedin.com/company/mconexus/ and to Mar Wine company β(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089712083965...). ICF Armenia continues its mission to make coaching a visible, accessible, and powerful tool for all organizations.
As we have already informed you, ICF Armeniaβs team has actively participated in career fair βArtsakh Career Expoβ. The initiative was notable for the great number of Artsakh people involved. Such events are very essential for contributing to the integration of Artsakh people. To have their direct input in this initiative, ICF Armeniaβs certified coaches have already started working with our Artsakh compatriots voluntarily. During the whole day our specialists were explaining our numerous compatriots how coaching can help them overcome this complicated period of their life, to adapt to new circumstances, to find their desired job and have success. Now we expect long, consistent work with a large number of our compatriots who have registered to receive coaching services. At the closing part of the event ICF Armenia Chapterβs President Nana Hovhannisyan made a very motivational and inspring speech on how personal growth can help in having a good career and on how coaching can help people to make transformational changes in their lives, support in setting goals and work consistently to achieve all set goals. The interest and involvement of participants was very exciting. It was a busy and very productive day, for which we express our gratitude to the partner-organizer of the career fair for the tremendous work done.
On 10th of December Artsakh Career Expo Vol 2 took place and ICF Armenia Chapter traditionally and with great pleasure participated in the event. This time as well, our coaches were telling our compatriots about how coaching can help them overcome new obstacles and problems, adapt to new circumstances easier and orientate with their jobs. Our coaches voluntarily and with great love agreed to work with newly registered people at the second expo as well. Besides participating in the event, our certified coaches also gave interesting speeches, the opening speech was Astghik Pashayanβs speech on βHow to set goals correctlyβ and the closing speech of the event was Astghineh Khachatryanβs on βHow to reveal and use our inner resources and use them in careerβ. At the closing part of the event ICF Armenia Chapterβs President Nana Hovhannisyan made a very motivational and inspring speech on how personal growth can help in having a good career and on how coaching can help people to make transformational changes in their lives, support in setting goals and work consistently to achieve all set goals. The interest and involvement of participants was very exciting. It was a busy and very productive day, for which we express our gratitude to the partner-organizer of the career fair for the tremendous work done.
π’ Inspiring news from the ICF Armenia Chapter We are pleased to inform you that we have started 2024 with very useful and enjoyable work. π€ By initiative of the ICF Armenia Chapter, an important collaboration took place with EduArmenia, in the result of which a 4-day practical course/workshop was conducted with 21 innovative and dedicated teachers from 3 schools in Yerevan, under the hospitable roof of the school named after John Kirakosyan. During the meetings, our coaches shared their experience and knowledge with great pleasure and enthusiasm, passed on to teachers coaching skills, tools and methods that will make the learning process even more student-centered, creative and effective. It was a great honor and pleasure for us to have such a valuable collaboration, and the willingness and feedback from the teachers was very positive and inspiring. This is just the beginning and we will continue one of our missions to promote self-discovery, transformation and development of teachers and students because this is the very essence of education and the impact of the education sector is the greatest in shaping future healthy generations. βοΈ We would like to add that cooperation with other schools in the republic continues. Wait for further news and developments in the upcoming days.
βΌοΈ Continuing cooperation of ICF Armenia Chapter and EduArmenia. This time our coaches were hosted under the roof of N11 basic school named after William Saroyan in Hrazdan city. The teachers and the principal of N2 basic school of Abovyan city also joined us. The purpose of the hospitality was the implementation of a two-week workshop on the topic of "Integration of Coaching Skills into Education". π₯ We are sharing with love the inspiring feedbacks.β€΅οΈ πHrazdan cityβs basic school N11 named after William Saroyan: π¬"New approaches, wonderful ideas, newly elaborated techniques and toolkits, expert coaches who stimulate the discovery of potential, self-knowledge and self-actualization in personal and professional spheres. Thank you for your dedication, invested efforts and time and unforgettable emotions." πAbovyan cityβs N2 basic school: π¬"In the result of this workshop, the teachers developed new skills to become a source of inspiration for pupils, to discover their potential and to bring their dreams to life, to help pupils to believe in their own abilities. Teachers' skill sets were enriched with new tools and methods for listening, motivating and helping pupils. Self-improvement is our benchmark, and coaching revealed for us an opportunity to develop new mindset and lifestyle". The teachers themselves also left touching feedbacks in their social networks, sharing their impressions and achievements. βΌοΈ We sincerely hope that cooperation with the educational sector, particularly with schools, will become continuous and comprehensive.
πInternational Coaching Week 2024π ICF Armenia Chapter celebrated International Coaching Week 2024 from May 17-27 with a series of impactful events that highlighted the importance and benefits of coaching. The week kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Holiday Inn Hotel, organized by the dedicated members of the Armenian chapter. The event was inaugurated by Nana Hovhannisyan, President of the ICF Armenia Chapter, who provided a comprehensive review of the past year's achievements and outlined future plans. Her engaging presentation demonstrated the chapter's vitality and commitment to the coaching community. Following the opening remarks, esteemed global coach Stephen Artinian took the stage to introduce the concept of Brain-Based Coaching. Artinian delved into the fundamental structure of the brain, explaining how it influences our decision-making processes. He emphasized how coaches can utilize evidence-based approaches, informed by neuroscience, to enhance their coaching practices. Throughout the week, participants were treated to a series of exciting topics presented by over ten renowned coaches from around the world. These experts shared their insights, lessons, and tips, offering valuable knowledge to a diverse audience. The sessions covered a wide range of themes, ensuring that there was something for everyone interested in the field of coaching. β¨International Coaching Week at ICF Armenia Chapter successfully brought together a global community of coaches, fostering learning, growth, and collaboration. β¨The chapter looks forward to continuing its mission of promoting the transformative power of coaching. βοΈ βοΈ βοΈ The ICF Armenia Chapter is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by providing professional development opportunities, networking events, and resources to coaches in Armenia. The chapter is committed to upholding the highest standards of coaching and supporting the personal and professional growth of its members.
π’ On February 23, a meeting was held, organized by the working team of ICF Armenia in the format of a "Coaching CafΓ©" for the community's coaches. During the meeting, Natali Avagyan and Astghik Grigoryan presented the topics "Emotional Intelligence as a Core Competence for Coaches" and "Fundamentals of Project Management." Participants had the opportunity to engage in practical exercises, ask questions, and take part in engaging discussions. This format will continue, with interesting upcoming meetings aimed at facilitating the exchange of expertise and professional development within the community.
