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Courageous Conversations: The Challenges and Opportunities for LGBTQ+ Coaches
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Date and Time

Thursday, June 29, 2023, 5:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)

Event Contact(s)

Andre M Brown

Category

Seminar

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About this event


 

The ICF South Florida Chapter wants to encourage coaches to have courageous conversations, leading to a better understanding of one another and promoting a positive and inclusive coaching environment.

Courageous conversations require participants to speak candidly and listen openly about topics that are often considered "undiscussable" and require a lot of courage to bring up. These conversations are part of building a learning culture in our chapter and lead to a better understanding of the needs of others. The purpose of this event is to reinforce the community and build trust.
 
Through these conversations, our featured speakers will explore and discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by LGBTQ+ coaches in their careers. This event will help to enable coaches to become more comfortable having dialogue around the LGBTQ+ community.


About our Panelists

Victor Gonzalez Galeano is a member of the International Coaching Federation  and CEO of PwCC Personal Well-Being Coaching Center. He received his bachelor’s in business administration and management from the University of Central Florida, his master’s in human resources management from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, and attended a Certification of Professional Coaching program at the University of Miami. 
 
Victor’s research interests include development of personal well-being preventative programs that focuses on resiliency processes and behavioral actions that will allow individuals a laser focus on a holistic approach to personal well-being. His vision is to create a Personal Well-Being Center that will allow individuals and communities grow in their well-being, creating economic development. He hopes to use this knowledge to collaborate with communities to design a Road Map that will allow individuals, families and communities achieve living a meaningful and authentic Life. 


Patricia (Patti) Anne Lee founded P.A.L. Coaching & Consulting to make a difference in diversity and inclusion: helping women and marginalized individuals find their courage and voice, and companies to find the right path forward. The goal: to unleash the potential of all to ensure the fulfillment of personal and professional goals.

Ms. Lee also serves on the Advisory Board of World Trade Resource, which provides data-driven and technology-enabled workforce solutions to build cultures of belonging. Recently, she developed an International Coaching Federation Certified program, "Embracing Diversity in Coaching," which she delivers to global audiences through her collaboration with Coaching Out of the Box®.


Garry Schleifer is a seasoned businessman bringing over 30 years of experience to his coaching. His “walk the talk” credentials draw from experience as the visionary behind several multimillion-dollar corporations.

Applying an approach of “Ruthless Compassion” when helping his business owner clients. Challenging clients with transformative coaching, rigorous goals, innate sensitivity, good humor, and non-judgment.

He earned his coach credentials at Coaches Training Institute, Certified, a Mentor Coach certificate from inviteCHANGE, and his PCC from International Coach Federation (ICF).

The owner and publisher of choice, the magazine of professional coaching, (www.choice-online.com) Past President of the Toronto ICF Chapter, Vice President of ICF Global Board and served on several, community-based boards.

 

His recent project, “Free Time Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs. Creating more free time so you can have more ME time!” is a labor of love combining his years of training and experience to bring freedom back to business owners.

 

He lives with his husband Patrick in Toronto, Canada.




Elias Scultori is a leadership and executive coach with a primary focus on empowering leaders to incorporate the coach approach into their leadership style. The coaching mindset can be transformative for teams, organizations, and communities at large. By listening, asking questions, and honoring each individual, we can optimize engagement, purpose, innovation, productivity, and growth.

To support this process, I have invested in my personal and professional development and have achieved the Master Certified Coach (MCC) designation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). I hold the position of Assistant Director of Coaching Education and serve as a faculty member at Coach U, one of the most influential coaching training schools in the industry. I am also an official certification assessor for the ICF and a registered mentor coach, supporting coaches in refining their coaching skills, building and maintaining their coaching practices, and preparing for ICF certification.

Among the tools I am licensed to use in my practice are the Coaching Clinic®, the Personal Communication Style Inventory (PCSI)®, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)®.

A significant focus of my work is identifying, developing, and celebrating the potential and resourcefulness of each person, embracing their ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, personality type, and professional standing. I am particularly mindful of creating a space and structure that enable my clients to refine their voices and establish a solid place at the table.

Outside of my coaching practice, I am a musician with a master's degree in Music from the Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ. I am also a photographer, a meditator in the Vipassana tradition, and an opera lover. I am passionate about traveling, exploring ethnic food, and embracing diversity. Originally from Brazil, I have been living in the USA since 1992. After residing in the NY metro area for over 30 years, I now call sunny St. Petersburg, FL, my home.


Meet Yannick Picard – a guy who found his passion for coaching way back when he was just 16. One late, late night, he stumbled upon Tony Robbins' Personal Power infomercial and was so intrigued, he immediately bought the audio cassette program. Yes, cassettes! 🤣 A little chuckle-worthy now, but it had a profound impact on him.

Back in those days, coaching was more about sports, and since the internet wasn't a thing, Yannick had to tuck away his coaching dreams for a bit. But that didn't stop him from succeeding in other areas. He excelled in the corporate world, rocked the real estate scene as a top-selling broker, and even flexed his muscles as a personal trainer!

Life, however, wasn't always a bed of roses. Over the next 25 years, Yannick faced his share of ups and downs. He wondered why some people seemed to navigate relationships and careers effortlessly, while for him, it was a bit more of a challenge. Then, he met a special someone – "THE guy." All was well for 9 months, but then unexpectedly, things ended. This heartbreak, however, sparked a revolution in Yannick's life.

Soon after, an opportunity arose for Yannick to become a certified coach – he seized it without a second thought. His long-held desire to help others overcome obstacles, boost confidence, and transform lives became his mission, his purpose, and his path.

Today, Yannick is a lifeline for LGBTQ+ men who are stuck yet want more out of life. He guides them to uncover barriers and self-imposed limitations, dismantle self-doubts, and nurture their true selves. He aids in breaking free from limiting beliefs and helps envision what they truly desire. By sharing his unique tools and strategies, Yannick is helping people everywhere transform their dreams into reality.