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In this masterclass, Dr. Zeina Ghossoub El-Aswad invites coaches and leaders to explore what truly sets human coaching apart in an era shaped by AI and accelerating complexity. Drawing from positive psychology, neuroscience, wellbeing science, and decades of coaching experience, this session highlights the essential capacities that enable coaches to remain deeply present, emotionally agile, and grounded in ethical connection.
 
Participants will learn practical tools to cultivate wellbeing-centered presence, navigate emotional triggers with greater clarity, and strengthen their ability to hold spacious, transformative conversations. The masterclass explores how emotional agility enhances curiosity, neutrality, and client insight, while also addressing the evolving role of AI in coaching, its benefits, and the importance of preserving human authenticity.
 
The session is highly experiential and includes reflective work, group interaction, and integrative discussion to support coaches in elevating both their self-awareness and the impact of their practice. Coaches will walk away with actionable strategies to enhance resilience, presence, and ethical discernment in a rapidly changing coaching landscape.

Earn 1.5 Core Competency CCEU

Learning Objectives:

• Explore how wellbeing-centered leadership strengthens coaching presence, clarity, and decision-making.

• Understand emotional agility as a foundation for neutrality, curiosity, and ethical responsiveness (ICF 2.01–2.05).

• Identify how internal narratives, triggers, and emotional patterns impact the quality of coaching and client insight.

• Examine the evolving role of AI in coaching and how human-centered skills remain essential for connection, trust, and transformation.

• Strengthen reflective practice to increase self-awareness, attunement, and intuitive decision-making.

• Apply practical tools and small-group exercises to enhance presence, resilience, and coaching effectiveness.

About the Speaker: Dr. Zeina Ghossoub, MCC

Dr. Zeina Ghossoub El-Aswad, PhD, MCC, ACTC, is an internationally recognized Master Certified Coach, organizational consultant, and wellbeing scientist. With over 25 years of experience across the United States, the Middle East, and beyond, she is known for integrating emotional intelligence, positive psychology, leadership development, and evidence-based wellbeing practices to elevate human performance and organizational cultures.
 
Dr. Zeina is the founder and Past President of the ICF Lebanon Chapter and serves as the CEO of Embrace2Create Consulting, where she leads global coaching and leadership programs for corporations, government entities, and international organizations. Her work focuses on coaching mastery, emotional agility, resilience, and human-centered leadership.
 
She is a published author, keynote speaker, and trusted advisor to executives and teams navigating high-pressure environments. Dr. Zeina is widely respected for her ability to blend scientific depth with warmth, empathy, and practical wisdom. Her commitment to advancing the coaching profession is reflected in her continuous contributions to coaching education, supervision, and ethical practice.
 
Her teaching and research emphasize the centrality of wellbeing, presence, and emotional intelligence in shaping powerful coaching relationships and meaningful human transformation.