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Thriving as a Coach

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Thriving as a Coach
Panel Conversation


When we think about thriving as coaches, it's tempting to focus solely on business metrics—client numbers, revenue, or market position. But true thriving is much more holistic and multidimensional. This panel will bring together coaches who have navigated this journey of creating thriving practices that honor both their personal well-being and their business goals.

join us for reflection and practical ideas about thriving as a professional coach.

Meet Our Panel: 



Ebony Smith is an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) at the intersection of AI enablement and executive growth, leveraging Ebenum Equation to help organizations scale with intelligence. She integrates the leadership skills needed for agentic supported teams with AI-driven insights, and strategic foresight to optimize leadership efficiency and accelerate business outcomes.

As an AI strategist, Ebony transforms challenges into opportunities, ensuring that AI augments human potential rather than replaces it. Through AI-powered strategic foresight and SUPER™ problem-solving, she equips leaders to navigate uncertainty with confidence and drive exponential growth.


Marcia Teixeira is an accomplished executive coach and change management/leadership development consultant with over 30 years of experience guiding individuals and organizations through strategic transformation and professional growth. Her work spans multiple sectors—including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, government, and education—where she has consistently helped leaders build capacity, lead change, and drive performance.

During her 20-year tenure at Microsoft, Marcia led cross-functional, multicultural teams across Latin America and the U.S., deepening her marketing, sales, and partner management expertise. She integrates this corporate experience with evidence-based coaching to bridge business strategy with leadership development.

Marcia holds a Master’s in Leadership and Organizational Development from Saybrook University. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 1,800 hours of coaching experience.

Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, Marcia brings a global perspective to her practice. As Past President of the ICF South Florida Chapter, she continues contributing to the profession by fostering learning communities and mentoring emerging coaches and leaders.


Juliana’s passion for working with people shines through in the enthusiastic and empathetic way shesupports her coachees towards success. Her coaching is fueled by a vision of sustainable greatness and taking action to achieve it.

Juliana’s extensive knowledge base is backed by a stellar educational background and 15+ years of HR experience at PwC, enabling her to work effectively with the people she coaches. She has lived in multiple countries and speaks three languages fluently; Spanish, Portuguese & English, which enhances her cognitive diversity and cultural dexterity. Juliana uses her wit and wisdom to build meaningful connections. And as a “forever student,” she continues to broaden her knowledge continuously.

Of all her accomplishments, Juliana is most proud of how her coaching empowers professionals to develop as leaders who consistently go from great to awesome.

Founder & CEO of On Purpose Talent, Juliana lives in South Florida with her husband and 2 children.


Meet our Moderator: Valeska Martins



Valeska is an ICF Coach and trusted partner guiding leaders and organizations towards transformational growth.
 
Leveraging over 20 years of global experience across four continents, Valeska works primarily with executives and emerging talent to unlock their full potential. She swiftly grasps complex dynamics and environments to illuminate personalized pathways forward.  
 
Valeska’s methodology artfully blends psychodynamic depth with the rigor of positive psychology and systems thinking. Her immersive Design Your Life approach empowers each client to architect their most fulfilling personal and professional path.

In addition to her executive portfolio, Valeska facilitates culture change and high-performance team building within family enterprises and multifaceted organizations.  Rooted in her own diverse cultural exposure, Valeska prides herself in guiding leaders to expand their global mindset and sustainable influence. She received Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Clinical Psychology in Brazil, and a Masters from the Tavistock Institute London (UK) focused on Consultation for Organizations & Groups with Psychodynamic and Systemic approaches.

Valeska currently serves as the President for ICF South Florida having previously spearheaded the chapter’s Outreach Committee. Her passion is unlocking world-changing potential by advancing the coaching profession on the global stage.

Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, Valeska works with clients worldwide.

 

Date and Time

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)
Videoconference information will be provided in an email once registration is complete.

Event Contact(s)

Nada Haddad

Category

International Coaching Week

Registration Info

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Number of People Who Will Attend

Everyone
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