The Hero’s Journey: Coaching Beyond the Conscious from 7:00pm to 8:30pm on 28 Aug 2025
2025-08-28 19:00 - 20:30 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | Love Express, 12/F Amber Commercial Building, 70-74 Morrison Hill Road, Causeway Bay, HK, Love Express, 12/F Amber Commercial Building, 70-74 Morrison Hill Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Hero’s Journey:
Coaching Beyond the Conscious:
Discover how to access the unconscious patterns that
drive clients—and yourself—using the Hero’s Journey and the House of Self

Date: 28 Aug 2025 | Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm |
Venue: Love Express, 12/F Amber Commercial Building, 70-74 Morrison Hill Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

In the next two sessions of our Coaching Beyond the GROW Model series, we invite you on an inner journey to explore the deeper layers of personal insight and transformation.
Many coaches sense that their own and their clients’ behaviours are shaped by deeper, often unconscious forces—but may feel unsure how to safely explore those layers, or wish they had tools to go there with more confidence. These sessions offer a powerful, experiential introduction to how the less rational, more hidden parts of the self can be understood, engaged, and integrated.
This is not a certification, but a provocative and interactive taster of what’s possible. The sessions draw on the timeless framework of the Hero’s Journey and the House of Self—a practical and original model developed by Henry Chamberlain, designed to make the internal world more visible, relatable, and coachable.
Facilitated by transformational coaches and psychologists Henry Chamberlain and Steve Wu, these in-person sessions will offer accessible, thought-provoking ways to explore what really drives your thoughts, choices, and coaching presence.
Note that this is a two-part in-person series, and participants are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions to gain the full value of the journey.
No prior knowledge of psychology is needed—just curiosity. You’ll leave with fresh insights, simple practices, and a glimpse of how these models could deepen your own development and enrich your future coaching work.
Event Details:
📅 Date: 28th Aug, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
📍 Venue: Love Express, 12/F Amber Commercial Building, 70-74 Morrison Hill Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Fee: Early Bird on or before 14 Aug 2025
* Ticket fee for 1 session in Aug
HKICC Members : HK$150 (Early Bird HK$120)
HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (10% off) : HK$270 (Early Bird HK$216)
Non-HKICC Members : HK$250 (Early Bird HK$200)
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (10% off) : HK$450 (Early Bird HK$360)
* Ticket fee for 2 sessions in Aug and Sep (24 Sep 7:00pm-8:30pm after AGM)
HKICC Members : HK$243 (Early Bird HK$216)
HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (10% off) : HK$486 (Early Bird HK$432)
Non-HKICC Members : HK$405 (Early Bird HK$360)
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (10% off) : HK$810 (Early Bird HK$720)
🎤 Facilitators: Steve Wu (Executive Coach (PCC) & I/O Psychologist)
Henry Chamberlain (Transformational Coach (PCC) & I/O Psychologist)

Steve is an Executive Coach and Occupational Psychologist known for his maturity, depth, and presence well beyond his years. With a strong foundation in psychology and advanced training in modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Steve brings a rare blend of insight, empathy, and precision to his coaching. He has worked with emerging and senior leaders across sectors and served as a lead coach in a powerful women’s leadership programme for young Lawyers in an international law firm. As senior member of the HCC Global team, Steve co-facilitates ICF-accredited coach certification and advanced coaching workshops, supporting coaches and leaders in developing grounded self-awareness and impactful presence. Clients consistently experience him as a calm and trustworthy guide—able to challenge with clarity, connect with compassion, and support transformation in a way that feels both practical and profound.

Henry is an occupational psychologist and transformational coach with over 30 years of experience in human development. His work bridges psychology and coaching in ways that make deep change accessible and meaningful for high-functioning individuals. With a rare combination of psychological insight, intuition, and presence, Henry helps clients access both conscious and unconscious drivers of change—moving beyond behavior into transformation. He is known for his ability to name what others won’t, and to hold a space that is both compassionate and catalytic. His coaching is not about action plans or performance goals, but about helping people see the truth they are ready to see—because once that happens, change becomes inevitable. In his upcoming workshop, Henry will guide participants through his integrative House of Self model and the mythic structure of the Hero’s Journey, inviting coaches to explore the deeper territory of self and system, where transformation begins.

Part Two of The Hero’s Journey: Coaching Beyond the Conscious from 7:00pm to 8:30pm on 24 Sep 2025
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Moment, 6/F, Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
This is to confirm that we shall be hosting our Sep event “The Hero’s Journey Part 2” online at 7pm in view of the adverse weather condition that is expected to persist on 24 Sep.

Part Two of The Hero’s Journey:
Coaching Beyond the Conscious:

Date: 24 Sep 2025 | Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm |
Venue: Virtual Event (link will be sent out one day prior to event date)

Our first workshop in the Coaching Beyond the GROW Model series opened the door to the Hero’s Journey as a way to understand transformation. Now, in Part Two, we step into the House of Self to explore the voices and parts that quietly shape our choices, block progress, and guide our lives.
You can still join us, even if you missed Part One — though attending both sessions gives the most satisfying experience.
This is not a certification, but an impactful, interactive taster of what’s possible when we coach beyond the conscious. You’ll leave with fresh insights and simple practices to deepen your presence and your coaching.
Act now — be the first to join this powerful journey!
Event Details:
📅 Date: 24th Sep, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm (after 2025 AGM)
📍Venue: Virtual Event (link will be sent out one day prior to event date)

Fee: Early Bird on or before 10 Sep 2025
HKICC Members : HK$150 (Early Bird HK$120)
HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (10% off) : HK$270 (Early Bird HK$216)
Non-HKICC Members : HK$250 (Early Bird HK$200)
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (10% off) : HK$450 (Early Bird HK$360)

🎤 Facilitators: Steve Wu (Executive Coach (PCC) & I/O Psychologist)
Henry Chamberlain (Transformational Coach (PCC) & I/O Psychologist)

Steve is an Executive Coach and Occupational Psychologist known for his maturity, depth, and presence well beyond his years. With a strong foundation in psychology and advanced training in modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Steve brings a rare blend of insight, empathy, and precision to his coaching. He has worked with emerging and senior leaders across sectors and served as a lead coach in a powerful women’s leadership programme for young Lawyers in an international law firm. As senior member of the HCC Global team, Steve co-facilitates ICF-accredited coach certification and advanced coaching workshops, supporting coaches and leaders in developing grounded self-awareness and impactful presence. Clients consistently experience him as a calm and trustworthy guide—able to challenge with clarity, connect with compassion, and support transformation in a way that feels both practical and profound.

Henry is an occupational psychologist and transformational coach with over 30 years of experience in human development. His work bridges psychology and coaching in ways that make deep change accessible and meaningful for high-functioning individuals. With a rare combination of psychological insight, intuition, and presence, Henry helps clients access both conscious and unconscious drivers of change—moving beyond behavior into transformation. He is known for his ability to name what others won’t, and to hold a space that is both compassionate and catalytic. His coaching is not about action plans or performance goals, but about helping people see the truth they are ready to see—because once that happens, change becomes inevitable. In his upcoming workshop, Henry will guide participants through his integrative House of Self model and the mythic structure of the Hero’s Journey, inviting coaches to explore the deeper territory of self and system, where transformation begins.

HKICC Reflective Coaching Hike : Bowen Road Fitness Trail on 25 Oct 2025
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:30 | Bowen Road Fitness Trail, Bowen Road Fitness Trail, Hong Kong
HKICC Reflective Coaching Hike
Bowen Road Fitness Trail
Date: 25 Oct 2025 | Time: 9:00 AM (Meet-up) | Hike begins at 9:30 AM
Then brunch from about 11:00 AM until about 12:30 PM
Hello Amazing Community,
Ready to trade your coaching chair for a trail and your notebook for nature’s vistas?
We’re thrilled to invite you to a special event designed to refresh your spirit and expand your network. Please join our coaching community for a Reflective Coaching Hike on the Bowen Road Fitness Trail on Saturday, October 25th, 2025.
This is more than just a walk in the woods. It’s a chance to:
· Connect Within: Enjoy a guided reflective exercise to clear your mind and find inspiration.
· Connect With Others: Share stories, challenges, and triumphs with fellow coaches in a relaxed, natural setting.
· Celebrate Together: We’ll reward our climb with a delicious group lunch near Pacific Place 3, enjoying great food and even better conversations.

Event Details:
📅 Date: 25th Oct, 2025, Saturday
🕒 Time: 9:00 AM (Meet-up) | Hike begins at 9:15 AM and should take about 1-1.5 hours. Then brunch from about 11:00 AM until about 12:30 PM

📍 Meeting Point:
Start of the Bowen Trail at the corner of the Stubbs Road roundabout (next to the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Stubbs Road bus stop (https://maps.app.goo.gl/2GHFXU6rJhyDGGmK6).

You can reach there by:
1. Bus Route 15 from Central Pier Bus Terminus (via Central, Admiralty and Wanchai) towards the Peak, getting off at the the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Stubbs Road bus stop

2. Bus Route 1M from Exhibition Centre Station (via Wanchai and Happy Valley) towards Tai Tam Reservoir Road, Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, getting of at Tai Hang Road, Wong Nai Chung Gap Road (Hong Kong Adventist Hospital) bus stop and walk to the meet point

3. Bus Route 8X from Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort) (via Causeway Bay) towards Happy Valley (Upper), Tai Hang Road bus stop, getting off at the last stop and walk over to the meeting point

Finale: Group Lunch at Ooala Star Street (Pay for own lunch)
(https://share.google/SdmLJSEXnoNLHioJE)

Fee:
HKICC Members : HK$50
Non-HKICC Members : HK$100
HKICC Members Ticket for 2 (20% off) : HK$80
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (20% off) : HK$160
Spaces are limited to keep the group intimate, so be sure to secure your spot!

Please remember to bring water, wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and a sense of adventure.
We can’t wait to climb new heights with you!
Regards, Leadership Team HKICC

(photo source: https://hongkonghikinglover.com/2018/10/23/bowen-road-fitness-trail/)

“Real Conversations on What Makes Coaching Relationships Work in the Coaching Ecosystem” series Session 1: Heart-to-Heart between Coachee and Coaches on 27 Nov 2025
2025-11-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Happy Moment, 6/F, Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
“Real Conversations on What Makes Coaching Relationships Work
in the Coaching Ecosystem” series
Session 1: Heart-to-Heart between Coachee and Coaches
Date: 27 Nov 2025 | Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Happy Moment, 6/F Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

• Got Insider views from Coachee, Internal Corporate Coach and External Coach
• Learn from the other side of the table about how to enhance the effectiveness of the coaching partnership
• Dos & Don’ts during Chemistry Session, Build Trust, Renew Contract
Takeaways:
• Dymyth, Bridge the gap between Intention & Validated Impact (ROI)
• Got insights from a 2-way mirror to enhance the effectiveness of the coaching partnership
Target audience:
“Potential” Coach & Coachee, HKICC members, HR, L&D, Coaching Agency
Event Details:
📅 Date: 27th Nov, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
📍Venue: Happy Moment, 6/F Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Fee: Early Bird on or before 13 Nov 2025
HKICC Members : HK$150 (Early Bird HK$120)
HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (10% off) : HK$270 (Early Bird HK$216)
Non-HKICC Members : HK$250 (Early Bird HK$200)
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (10% off) : HK$450 (Early Bird HK$360)
🎤 Panelists:
Joanna Yau : Coachee, APAC Senior Leader of a Private Equity Firm, a lawyer & a regional regulatory compliance specialist
Paul Wan : Internal Coach, Non-Financial Risk and Transformation Leader of a Bank
Vanessa Lee : External Coach (MCC), Leadership Development Facilitator across 10 industries

Community-Wide Coaches Gathering on 4 Dec 2025
2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Lady M, Lady M, 1/F Hong Kong Jockey Club, 10-12 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Community-Wide Coaches Gathering
Date: 4 Dec 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Lady M Central – 1/F Hong Kong Jockey Club, 10-12 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong

Join us for the annual Coaches Gathering on December 4th warmly-organised for the coaches of all six coaching communities!
This year’s theme focuses on well-being, gathering the community together in this eventful year to connect, reflect, and bring our compassionate spirit together.
Over food and wine we hope to inspire hope and renewal while promoting camaraderie and support for each other.
Let’s come together to not only strengthen our community bonds but also to prioritize our well-being during this last month of the year.
Don’t miss out on a chance to create lasting memories with fellow coaches!

Event Details:
📅 Date: December 4th, 2025 (Thursday) 6pm – 9pm
🕒 Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
📍Venue: Lady M Central – 1/F Hong Kong Jockey Club, 10-12 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
Fee: Early Bird on or before 24 Nov 2025
HK$290 for early bird (by 24 Nov). HK$350 for those register after 24 Nov.
No differences in pricing for members or non-members.
Dress: Warm and Hopeful
Gift for Exchange: bring something about HK$150 to support the well-being of our coaches

Launch of the HKICC Coaching Book Club on 28 Jan 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
2026-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | 3/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong, 3/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street,, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Launch of the HKICC Coaching Book Club
Date: 26 Jan 2026 | Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Venue: 3/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
We coaches are an interesting bunch.
We love learning—not only to better support and empower our clients, but also to continue our own growth toward greater mastery and maturity.
Many of us (myself included) have shelves filled with books we genuinely wanted to read when we bought them… and yet somehow never quite got around to opening. And even when we do read, the real challenge is not finishing the book, but harvesting insights we can actually apply in our coaching and our lives.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
With this in mind, HKICC is delighted to launch the HKICC Coaching Book Club—a space designed to support you in dusting off those unread books, learning together, and turning ideas into practice through shared reflection, conversation, and a good dose of laughter.
Perhaps this is something you’ve been wishing for, without quite naming it.
Our first book selection

We’ll begin with The Coaching Solopreneur by Kate Freedman.
Being a coach isn’t only about coaching well—it’s also about how we run our coaching business in a way that is sustainable, human, and aligned with our values. Whether you are a seasoned coach or newly inspired on this path, there is always room to refine how we operate as a “coaching solopreneur,” so we can spend more time doing the work that truly matters: coaching clients we care about.
Written in accessible language and a clear, practical structure, Kate Freedman shares the process that helped her not only sustain a successful coaching practice, but also stay sane while balancing work, life, family, and entrepreneurship.
What stood out most for me was the importance of laying strong foundations at the start—and the need for regular review and renewal as our practice evolves and grows.
📖 You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/191585007X
How it will work
With the year-end holidays just around the corner, this is a wonderful time to pick up the book and read at your own pace.
🗓 On 28 January 2026, we’ll come together to:

Share insights and reflections
Explore selected exercises together
Close with a simple, practical action plan that can flow naturally into your New Year intentions

We hope this Book Club becomes a nourishing space for learning, connection, and thoughtful practice.
Wishing you a restful holiday season and an inspiring, rewarding start to the new year—and we very much hope to see you there. 🌱
Event Details:
📅 Date: 28th Jan, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
📍 Venue: 3/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
Fee: Early Bird on or before 14 Jan 2026
HKICC Members : HK$150 (Early Bird HK$120)
HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (10% off) : HK$270 (Early Bird HK$216)
Non-HKICC Members : HK$250 (Early Bird HK$200)
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (10% off) : HK$450 (Early Bird HK$360)
Participants are to purchase their own book (physical or kindle) and ticket prices do not include cost of book purchase

What Makes Coaching Relationships Work in the Coaching Ecosystem
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Moment, 6/F, Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
How do HRD and L&D leaders work with an external coach?
What Makes Coaching Relationships Work in the Coaching Ecosystem

Date: 26 Feb 2026 | Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
Venue: Happy Moment, 6/F Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (Sheung Wan MTR Exit E5)

In corporate coaching, success isn’t only about building trust with your client — it’s also about partnering effectively with HR, People & Culture, and L&D leaders who shape the coaching mandate and context behind the engagement.

Join this HKICC stakeholder panel to hear directly from two experienced HR/L&D leaders in conversation with an experienced executive coach, as they share the rewards, challenges, and real expectations behind engaging coaches for meaningful organisational impact.
What you’ll gain
• Coaches: Understand what HR/L&D truly look for — and how to better position yourself for corporate coaching opportunities
• HR/L&D professionals: Learn from peers on using coaching to advance strategy, culture, and leadership development
Conversations like this don’t happen often — we’d love to see you there.

Sign up via the QR code in the poster. Early bird ticket by 13/2 Fri!

Click Here for Registration

Spring Drink with HKICC - A Season of Renewal and Connection
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Power A Space, 4/F Tung Hip Commercial Building, 244-248 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Spring Drink with HKICC
A Season of Renewal and Connection
Date: 5 Mar 2026 | Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm |
Venue: Power A Space – 4/F Tung Hip Commercial Building, 244-248 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Spring invites us to pause, refresh, and reconnect—with ourselves and with one another. Inspired by the spirit of creativity, openness, and community often felt at gatherings like Burning Man, HKICC warmly invites you to an evening of relaxed conversation and meaningful connection.
Join us for our Spring Drink, where special mocktails and cocktails will set the tone for bringing people together, sparking new ideas, and deepening relationships within the coaching community. Whether you are reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new peers, this evening offers a welcoming space to unwind, learn, and belong.

Event Details:
📅 Date: 5th March, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
📍 Venue: Power A Space – 4/F Tung Hip Commercial Building, 244-248 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan
Fee: Early Bird on or before 19 Feb 2026
HKICC Members : HK$350 (Early Bird HK$300)
HKICC Members Tickets for 2 : HK$500
Non-HKICC Members : HK$400 (Early Bird HK$350)
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 : HK$600

We look forward to sharing this special spring evening with you.

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HKICC Coaching Book Club – Second meeting
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 | 3/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong, 3/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street,, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
HKICC Coaching Book Club – Second meeting
From a Simple Gathering to a Powerful Learning Community
Focused book: The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier.

If you are a coach who longs for real conversation, reflective learning, and supportive community, we warmly invite you to join our next gathering hosted by Vipul Malhotra on 26th March 2026 . Here’s a note from him.
Yes, we’ll talk about the famous 7 questions—but the real magic is how it shapes a more powerful way of being. This book is a secret weapon for anyone looking to drive positive change, cultivate curiosity in their teams, and show up as a more impactful and less directive leader.
I’d love for you to join me, to unpack this together. If you have read the book, are thinking about it, or are simply curious about transforming your leadership approach, please come along! Let’s explore how to create ripples of change, starting with our very next conversation.
Come not just to read a book — but to grow your practice, expand your thinking, and connect with fellow coaches who are walking the same path.
Event Details:
📅 Date: 26th March, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
📍 Venue: 3/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
Fee: Early Bird on or before 12 Mar 2026
HKICC Members : HK$150 (Early Bird HK$120)
HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (10% off) : HK$270 (Early Bird HK$216)
Non-HKICC Members : HK$250 (Early Bird HK$200)
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (10% off) : HK$450 (Early Bird HK$360)
Participants are to purchase their own book (physical or kindle) and ticket prices do not include cost of book purchase
Highlight from the first Coaching Book Club meeting:
What began as a simple book club meeting to explore The Coaching Solopreneur quickly became something much more meaningful.
Hosted by Nicholas Wai, the first HKICC Coaching Book Club brought together coaches who arrived not to impress, but to learn, reflect, and grow together. From the very start, there was a genuine openness in the room — a shared curiosity and an immediate sense of community.
Nick’s facilitation created a space that felt both safe and spacious, allowing for honest sharing, thoughtful dialogue, and respectful focus. The book itself became more than reading material; it acted as a mirror, prompting deeper reflection on essential questions:

Why do we do what we do?
What is at the heart of our coaching practice?

Participants left with far more than chapter insights. They carried:

Practical ideas for growing a sustainable coaching business
A reflective questionnaire for continued self-development
Meaningful new connections within the coaching community
Fresh perspectives that continue to resonate beyond the session

This experience reminded us that a book club can be far more than a discussion of text. When held with intention, it becomes a collaborative learning incubator — a space for professional reflection, authentic networking, and shared wisdom that turns passive reading into lived insight.
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What Participants Shared
“A wonderful introduction to the community — with a real spirit of co-creation and collaboration.”
“Thrilling insights and deep exchanges that revealed blind spots and inspired growth in our coaching journeys.”
“Less like a book discussion and more like a shared learning space. I left with practical insights, new perspectives, and a genuine sense of connection. Come and join us next time!”

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How Coaching Companies (Intermediaries) work with Sponsors and External Coaches to create Triple-Win Relationships?
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Happy Moment, 6/F, Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
How Coaching Companies (Intermediaries) work with Sponsors
and External Coaches to create Triple-Win Relationships?
Session 3 in the Real Conversations on
What Makes Coaching Relationships Work in the Coaching Ecosystem series
(click here for a recap video of Session 2)
Date: 21 Apr 2026 | Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Venue: Happy Moment, 6/F Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (Sheung Wan MTR Exit E5)

When large organizational sponsors look for external coaches to support their leadership and talent development efforts, they often look to coaching intermediaries, who maintain a pool of suitable and qualified coaches to match with the sponsors’ requirements.
In this third installment in What Makes Coaching Relationships Work in the Coaching Ecosystem series, HKICC has invited 2 panel speakers from two of the most prominent and active coaching companies in Hong Kong to explore how they create and maintain these three-way relationships to make it win-win-win for all involved.

Get insider views from coaching intermediaries on how they work with external coaches
Learn from the other side of the table on how to create and maintain a win-win-win partnership
What qualities are the sponsors looking for and how coaching intermediaries source and maintain their coaching pool to match these needs

Target audience:
External Coaches, HRD/L&D/Culture & People leads, anyone who would like a behind-the-scene view of how relationships in the coaching ecosystem work
Who should join:

Coaches who want to better position themselves for corporate engagements
HR, L&D, and People leaders working with external coaches
Anyone curious about how the coaching ecosystem actually functions

Event Details:
📅 Date: 21st April, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
📍 Venue: Happy Moment, 6/F Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (Sheung Wan MTR Exit E5)
Fee: Early Bird on or before 7 Apr 2026
HKICC Members : HK$150 (Early Bird HK$120)
HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$270 (Early Bird HK$216)
Non-HKICC Members : HK$250 (Early Bird HK$200)
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$450 (Early Bird HK$360)
Speakers

Dawn Isaac
COO and GM Hong Kong, Black Dog Consultants
After 12 years in multinational banking leadership, Dawn joined Black Dog Consultants in 2014 following a six-month sabbatical that deepened her focus on developing leaders and began her own journey as a professional coach. Today, as COO and GM for Hong Kong, she leads learning, facilitation and coaching across Asia Pacific—supporting people to become the kind of leaders, teammates, and humans others genuinely want to work with.

Henry Chamberlain
Founder and Managing Director, HCC Global
Henry founded HCC Global in 2011, bringing together his experience as an organisational psychologist and executive coach, and his work with senior leaders across Asia. His work sits at the intersection of coaching, behavioural science, and leadership development—supporting organisations to navigate how coaching works within complex systems, particularly where conventional approaches fall short.
HCC takes a deliberately curated approach. Coaches are selected through direct observation, often trained through its ICF-accredited Transformational Coaching programme, and supported through ongoing supervision. This enables HCC to partner closely with organisations—aligning sponsor expectations, coaching integrity, and individual growth—while building long-term, trusted relationships with its coaches.
Facilitator:

Nicholas Wai
Executive and Career Coach (PCC) for 15 years
President of HKICC

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HKICC Coaching Book Club #3 - An exploration into the Coaching Mindset on 7 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:00
HKICC Coaching Book Club #3
An exploration into the Coaching Mindset
Date: 7 May 2026 | Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm |
Venue: 61st Floor, Sky Club, Higher Reading (Conference Room), The Arch, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong

We as coaches like to think the GROW model as coaching practice 1.0.
GROW model (Whitmore et al.)
was developed in the 1980s from executive coaching practice (often credited to Graham Alexander, Alan Fine, and later popularized by Sir John Whitmore). It is a practical coaching framework to structure conversations that help coachees set goals, explore reality, generate options, and commit to actions. It’s an applied tool for performance improvement and behavior change.
GROWTH MINDSET was developed from research by renowned psychologist Carol Dweck and colleagues in the 1990s/2000s. It is about beliefs: people who see abilities as developable (growth mindset) vs. fixed traits (fixed mindset). It explains how beliefs about intelligence or talent shape motivation, learning, and response to setbacks.
In our next HKICC Coaching Book Club, Alex Fong will explore with us how Carol Dweck’s landmark work in Psychology Growth Mindset can work to support the GROW model in our coaching practice.
Bringing the two together will be a good example of how theory can inform practice and vice versa . As a scholar practitioner , Alex is in a good position to explore with us how the two can be deployed to help us turn the lens inward — to examine the quiet, often invisible beliefs that shape how we listen, how we respond, as we hold ourselves back or propel ourselves forward as coaches as we practise the GROW model.
What to Expect

Honest self-inquiry: What does your own mindset tell you about challenge, failure, and feedback? Where do you default to “fixed” thinking without noticing?
Practical application: How do your mindsets show up in real coaching conversations — with clients who are stuck, with colleagues, or with yourself?
Challenges on support : How does our own mindset affects our ability to support reflection that would lead to genuine shift, not just intellectual agreement.
Community learning: As always, the real gold comes from the perspectives around the table — coaches at different stages, bringing different stories and struggles.

Why This Session Matters for Coaches
We spend so much time helping clients shift their mindsets. But when was the last time you sat with your own?

What do you believe about your own capacity to grow?
How might expanding your own mindset unlock new presence, patience, and possibility in your coaching?

This is not about getting it right. It’s about getting curious — together.
Join Us.
Book: Mindset by Carol Dweck
(no need to have finished it — just bring your willingness to reflect)
Come ready to be challenged, supported, and seen. Whether you’ve read the book twice or just heard about it, you are warmly welcome.
Because the most important mindset to explore… is your own.

Event Details:
📅 Date: 7th May, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
📍 Venue: 61st Floor, Sky Club, Higher Reading (Conference Room), The Arch, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Fee: Early Bird on or before 23 Apr 2026
HKICC Members : HK$150 (Early Bird HK$120)
HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$270 (Early Bird HK$216)
Non-HKICC Members : HK$250 (Early Bird HK$200)
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$450 (Early Bird HK$360)
Participants are to purchase their own book (physical or kindle) and ticket prices do not include cost of book purchase
Host
Alex Fong
Alex’s multi‑faceted role as a strategist, entrepreneur, professor, and coach helps him connects strategy to execution, ideas to markets, and people to purpose — as a leadership coach, angel investor, adjunct professor, and founder of Tapping Point — helping organisations, founders, and teams scale responsibly and turn ambition into measurable, sustainable impact.

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How the Coaching Ecosystem Works #4 Rethinking Leaders as Coach: From Skills to Mindset - How leaders can be inspired to think—and lead—like coaches
2026-05-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Happy Moment, 6/F, Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
How the Coaching Ecosystem Works #4
Rethinking Leaders as Coach: From Skills to Mindset
How leaders can be inspired to think—and lead—like coaches
Date: 27 May 2026 | Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Venue: Happy Moment, 6/F Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (Sheung Wan MTR Exit E5)

In this fourth instalment in What Makes Coaching Relationships Work in the Coaching Ecosystem series, HKICC has invited 2 panel speakers from two of the most prominent and active coach training companies in Hong Kong to explore Leaders-as-Coach’s role in the development of the coaching ecosystem.

What if coaching wasn’t just a skill—but a way of leading?
Many organisations invest in training leaders in coaching skills.
And yet, after the workshops end, a familiar pattern often emerges:

The tools are used…occasionally
The intention is there…but doesn’t always translate
The impact feels inconsistent

So what makes the difference?

Beyond Skills: The Shift to Mindset
The most effective leaders don’t just use coaching as a tool.
They think differently.
They listen differently.
They create space for others to think and grow.
In short, they operate from a coaching mindset.
And often, that shift begins not in training—but through being coached well.

In This Session, We’ll Explore

What truly distinguishes having coaching skills from embracing a coaching mindset
Why skills alone often don’t sustain in real leadership contexts
How coaches can influence leaders to think—and lead—like coaches
What happens when a coaching mindset starts to spread
How leaders navigate the boundary between coaching and leading in practice

Who Should Join

Leaders and people managers developing their coaching capability
Coaches working with leaders and organisations
HR / L&D professionals designing leadership development initiatives
Anyone interested in how coaching really takes root in organisations

Event Details:
📅 Date: 27th May, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
📍 Venue: Happy Moment, 6/F Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (Sheung Wan MTR Exit E5)

Fee: Early Bird on or before 13 May 2026
HKICC Members : HK$150 (Early Bird HK$120)
HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$270 (Early Bird HK$216)
Non-HKICC Members : HK$250 (Early Bird HK$200)
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$450 (Early Bird HK$360)
Speakers

Tony Dickel, PCC
Co-Founder & CEO, Transcend International
Tony Dickel is Co-Founder of Transcend International, a global coach training organisation established in 2008. A key contributor to the development of coaching in Hong Kong, he has served as President of both ICF Hong Kong and HKICC.
He is known for his work in coaching education and leadership development, integrating mindfulness, coaching supervision, and team coaching into practice. Tony has developed his own coaching and leadership models, grounded in deep inquiry into how leaders grow and evolve.
Through his work, Tony supports leaders to become more self-generative and self-corrective, building the awareness, presence, and vertical development needed to lead with clarity, adaptability, and impact.

Margie Poon, MCC
Co-Founder, Paradigm21 Executive Leadership Coaching Academy
Margie Poon Edmonson is Co-Founder of Paradigm21 and a driving force behind the global Leaders as Coach movement. Since 2006, she has advanced leadership excellence across Hong Kong, Asia, and over 20 countries through coaching education and executive development.
She leads global executive coaching initiatives and delivers ICF-accredited professional coaching education to leaders and organisations. A co-author of 50+ leadership and coaching books, including the award-winning What Great Leaders Should Know, she brings both depth and scale to her work.
Through her work, Margie equips leaders and HR teams through Leaders as Coach initiatives and AI-integrated leadership solutions, enabling organisations to build sustainable, future-ready leadership capability.
🎙️Facilitated by
Nicholas Wai, PCC
President, HKICC

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Brick by Brick: Creating a Vision for the Future You on 2 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Moment, 6/F, Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Brick by Brick: Creating a Vision for the Future You
Date: 2 Jul 2026 | Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Venue: Happy Moment, 6/F Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (Sheung Wan MTR Exit E5)
HKICC is starting a new event series overviewing various tools that can augment the coaching experience and impact for the coach and coachee alike. This first event is also testing the grounds for a dedicated special interest group in supporting coaches as they start their professional journey. For this first event, we are happy to invite HKICC member Katherine Sum to share her passion and expertise in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP).
Traditional vision boards are excellent, but what happens when you bring your aspirations into three dimensions? LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) is a hands-on facilitation method that uses the brain-hand connection to bypass the analytical mind, unlocking deeper insights and aligning core values with future goals.
In this high-energy, experiential 90-minute workshop, we will use the power of 3D modelling to prototype your professional reality. Whether you are a coach looking to have a clearer vision of your professional journey or expand your toolkit with creative modalities, a coaching client seeking a breakthrough, or simply curious about how the LSP process works, this session offers a fresh, tactile approach to goal-oriented coaching.
Please Note: To ensure an optimal, highly engaging experience with full storytelling participation, this session is strictly limited to 20 participants.
What can you expect?
At this interactive workshop, you won’t just sit and listen – you will dive straight into the bricks. We will begin with a dynamic “Skills Building” warm-up to unlock your metaphorical thinking. From there, you will actively build, reflect, and share models representing your core strengths and future aspirations.
We will specifically focus on:
● How 3D spatial reasoning clarifies abstract career and personal goals.
● The transition from a current professional strength to an action plan that support the ‘future you’
● How the storytelling aspect of 3D modelling using LSP acts as a catalyst for active listening and deeper coaching conversations.
You will also have the chance to ask questions, engage in discussion, and connect with other coaches and coaching clients who are passionate about innovative personal development tools.
Takeaways
● A Tactile Anchor: A physical, memorable 3D representation of what success looks and feels like for your professional reality 12 months from now.
● Cognitive Breakthroughs: Firsthand experience of how spatial modelling and metaphors can bypass subconscious blocks to reveal hidden resources.
● Methodology Insights: A clear, practical understanding of the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® process and how it can be integrated into coaching practices.
● Networking: New connections with like-minded practitioners and users interested in creative, interactive coaching tools.
Target audience
● Professional Coaches: Practitioners looking to have greater clarity in own professional journey or expand their toolkit with creative, hands-on coaching modalities.
● Coaching Clients: Anyone interested in personal development or seeking a breakthrough regarding their future professional goals.
● LSP Curious: Individuals eager to understand the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® process and its professional applications.

Event Details:
📅 Date: 2nd Jul, 2026
🕒 Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm (90-minute session)
📍 Venue: Happy Moment, 6/F Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (Sheung Wan MTR Exit E5)
Fee: Early Bird on or before 7 June 2026
HKICC Members : HK$150 (Early Bird HK$120)
HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$270 (Early Bird HK$216)
Non-HKICC Members : HK$250 (Early Bird HK$200)
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$450 (Early Bird HK$360)
Speaker

Katherine Sum (she/her)
Certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator & Coach, Dramatic Difference
Katherine is a skilled facilitator & coach and a specialist in Learning & Development (L&D) support with fifteen years of experience in the field, including a decade as a Facilitator and Director of Client Service for Dramatic Difference. Formerly the Director of Marketing and Communications for the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) Hong Kong, Katherine was awarded the Platinum Facilitation Impact Award in 2019. She also worked in the government as an Executive Officer; and MNC in the HR & Communication Team.
Born in Hong Kong and educated both locally and in Switzerland, Katherine brings a highly exploratory, agile, and engaging style to every encounter. She is widely recognized for her ability to connect deeply in the service of her participants’ outcomes and is passionate about building collaboration across teams and cultures. Unleashing the power of interpersonal skills for cross-cultural managers of business support functions.
In her spare time Katherine enjoys playing badminton.
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Join the Next HKICC Coaching Book Club on 25 Jun 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
2026-06-25 18:30 - 20:00 | 3/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong, 3/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street,, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Join the Next HKICC Coaching Book Club
Date: 25 Jun 2026 | Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 3/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
On 25th June, Ian invites you to explore Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning – not as a book summary, but as a reflective conversation about what truly sustains us as coaches, as parents, and as human beings.

Why This Book, Why This Host
Frankl’s core insight – that meaning can be found even in suffering – resonates deeply with Ian’s own coaching philosophy. Frankl spoke of three pathways to meaning: through creative work, through love and relationships, and through the attitude we choose toward unavoidable hardship.
As coaches, we often sit with clients who have lost a sense of purpose – in their careers, their families, or themselves. And as human beings, we carry our own questions about what makes the struggle worthwhile.
Ian knows this search personally. He spent fifteen years working across three family businesses — his father’s, his cousin’s, and his uncle’s. He first read Frankl in 2017, in the middle of that journey. But it was only after he left that the book truly opened up for him.
Reading it again, he found himself resonating with Frankl’s observations from the concentration camp — not because the experiences are comparable in severity, but because of what they share in structure. In a family business, as in the camp, there are many things outside your control. And the harder you try to control them, the more it works against you. What Frankl offered was a different question entirely — not “how do I control this?” but “what meaning can I find within it?”
That shift is what Ian now brings to the sons and daughters he coaches — caught between personal ambition and love for the family, unsure whether the life they are living is one they chose or one that was chosen for them.
What This Session Offers You

A safe space to ask: What gives my own coaching work meaning – beyond success metrics?
Dialogue about how we support clients who are struggling to find their ‘why’
Practical connections between Frankl’s ideas and our work as coaches and as human beings
A chance to reflect on a moment in your own life where Frankl’s ideas would have changed how you saw things
An honest look at the gap between the meaning we help our clients find and the questions we quietly carry ourselves

Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
You don’t need to have finished the book. You don’t need to be an expert on logotherapy. You just need to bring your curiosity – and perhaps a question of your own.
Event Details:
📅 Date: 25th Jun, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
📍 Venue: 3/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
Fee: Early Bird on or before 11 June 2026
HKICC Members : HK$150 (Early Bird HK$120)
HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$270 (Early Bird HK$216)
Non-HKICC Members : HK$250 (Early Bird HK$200)
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$450 (Early Bird HK$360)
Come ready to sit with questions that don’t have easy answers – and to discover that sometimes, the questions themselves are the meaning we’ve been looking for.
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning
Host by

Ian Cheng – Family Business Coach, ICF Accredited
Ian Cheng is an ICF credentialed coach who works with sons and daughters navigating life inside a family business. With a background in engineering and an MBA, and experience living and working across the US, Canada, Japan, Thailand, and Hong Kong, he brings both analytical rigour and genuine empathy to his coaching.
His own introduction to coaching came during a period of uncertainty while working in his uncle’s business. A coach helped him clarify his identity, values, and strengths. That experience is what brought him to this work.
Ian trained in Solution-Focused coaching through Erickson International and strengths-based coaching through Gallup.
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Tools for Coaching Series : Integrating AI into Your Coaching Practice on 18 Aug 2026
2026-08-18 18:30 - 20:30
Tools for Coaching Series
Integrating AI into Your Coaching Practice
Date: 18 Aug 2026 | Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm | Venue : TBC

AI is changing the way we work—but how can coaches embrace it without losing the human connection at the heart of coaching?
Join us for a highly interactive and reflective evening with Kainny Chin, one of HKICC’s newest leadership team members, as we explore how AI can become a thoughtful partner in your coaching practice.
This is not another session showcasing the latest AI tools. Instead, you’ll step back to develop a practical, sustainable and ethical approach to using AI that fits your coaching style, values and everyday workflow.
Together, we’ll explore:

How AI fits into your current coaching practice and routines
Which coaching tasks AI can genuinely support—and where human judgement remains irreplaceable
The mindset shifts needed to work confidently alongside AI
Ethical considerations every coach should be thinking about
Practical ways to stay current without feeling overwhelmed

Whether you’re AI-curious, already experimenting, or unsure where to begin, you’ll leave with greater clarity and the foundations of your own personal AI strategy—one that enhances your effectiveness while keeping the coaching relationship at the centre.
Come prepared to reflect, experiment, discuss, and discover how AI can support your practice without defining it.
Event Details:
📅 Date: 18th August, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
📍 Venue: TBC
Fee: Early Bird on or before 4 Aug 2026
HKICC Members : HK$150 (Early Bird HK$120)
HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$270 (Early Bird HK$216)
Non-HKICC Members : HK$250 (Early Bird HK$200)
Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$450 (Early Bird HK$360)
Facilitator

Kainny Chin
Transformation and Spiritual Coach
A former executive banker with nearly two decades in change management and business strategy, Kainny specialises in empowering clients to navigate dynamic changes strategically.

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