Event Highlight

“Real Conversations on What Makes Coaching Relationships Work in the Coaching Ecosystem” series

Session 1: Heart-to-Heart between Coachee and Coaches

(27 Nov 2025)

·        What does a Client (Coachee) really want from Coaching?

·        What qualities does the Client value most in a Coach?

·        How can the Coach describe the Value Coaching can give to the Client?

·        How does the Coach adapt his/her style to suit the needs of different clients?

·        What could help the Client trust the Coach?

·        Should the Chemistry Call be a mini-coaching session or a meet-and-greet only?

·        What is the Client’s key decision criteria to start or renew a coaching contract?

·        What different values could an external coach and an internal coach offer?

·        What different values could a Coach and a Mentor offer?

Let’s be honest, how many of these burning questions have been running wild in your mind since you became a Professional Coach? As a Client, how long have you been searching for related answers?

We, the HKICC community, felt super lucky to have our gracious speakers, Ms. Joanna Yau and Mr. Paul Wan, join us for an amazingly insightful discussion and experience sharing at the “Heart to Heart Conversations between a Coachee & Coach” event on Nov 27. The audience highly appreciated the authentic exchange and took notes throughout the event. Joanna, a lawyer, a regional expert in Legal & Compliance and someone who has never received any Coach training, really excels at giving us “pure” Client/Coachee feedback and a reality check on our Coaching practice. Paul, an expert in Transformation IT, Cyber security and a passionate Coach, gave us powerful insights as an internal & external coach.

Yes, we noted your request of “We want more of such events!” HKICC is offering a Series of “Real Conversations on What Makes Coaching Relationships Work in the Coaching Ecosystem”. We welcome your suggestions on Speakers from HR, L&D, Talent Development, Agency, Consultancy, Intermediary, Coaching Hub, Coaching platform etc. Together, let’s learn and grow with the Lead Coach – Outreach initiative.