Dear ICF Hong Kong members and friends,
I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Director of Marketing & Communications for ICF Hong Kong.
Over the past few months, I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you in person at our recent events. It has been wonderful to hear your stories, congratulate newly credentialed coaches in person, share ideas, and witness the passion and dedication that each of you brings to our field.
As we move forward, I am committed to fostering strong connections within our community and enhancing our marketing and communication strategies to better serve you. I believe that together, we can create an environment where everyone thrives and achieves their fullest potential.
Please feel free to reach out to say hello and share ideas!
I look forward to working closely with all of you and contributing to our collective success.
Warmest regards,
Cheryl Lee
Director of Marketing & Communications
ICF Hong Kong
15th Anniversary Save the Date & Call for Speaker Nominations!
We are thrilled to confirm the date for our 15th Anniversary Celebration—mark your calendars for September 19, 2025!
This milestone event will bring together coaches, leaders, and professionals to explore the evolving impact of coaching in organisations and society.
Save the Date!
Join us for a day filled with inspiration, learning, and meaningful connections in Hong Kong.
Call for Speaker Nominations
We are seeking thought leaders, coaching experts, and organisational leaders to share how coaching unlocks potential and drives transformation—both at the individual and organisational levels. We also welcome future-focused topics that explore emerging trends shaping the coaching profession.
Submit your speaker nominations or inquiries at events@icfhk.org.
More Ways to Engage!
From now until September, we’re hosting a series of online and in-person events—a perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of our vibrant coaching community. Stay tuned and join us!
Congratulations to 11 Newly Credentialed Coaches!
Another exciting month of newly credentialed coaches!
We are proud to welcome you into our community of certified professionals. Your journey is an inspiration, and we’re excited to see the positive impact you’ll continue to make.
Join the Conversation: Participate in the Global Coaching Survey
The ICF Global Coaching Survey is back for its sixth edition!
This is your opportunity to shape the future of coaching by sharing your experiences and insights. By participating, you’ll contribute to a comprehensive and up-to-date snapshot of our profession—uncovering trends, identifying challenges, and highlighting new opportunities. Together, we can elevate coaching worldwide.
Who Can Participate?
Whether you’re an ICF member or not, this survey is for you! We need your voice to gather meaningful and diverse perspectives from the entire coaching community. Share this invitation with your coaching colleagues—it’s open to everyone. Let’s ensure this survey reflects the full spectrum of our profession.
Who Should Take the Survey?
- External coach practitioners
- Internal coach practitioners
- Dual-role practitioners (both internal & external)
- HR and talent development managers & directors using coaching skills
- Managers & leaders applying coaching techniques
Click here to take the survey (until April 14).
2025 Board Director Responsibilities
We are pleased to share that the 2025 Board Director duties have been finalised as below.
Please feel free to connect with any of the Director’s directly if you have any feedback on their responsible arm of ICF HK.
Angela Lee: President
Bei Xu: Partnership
Cheryl Lee: Marketing & Communications
David Tsui: Mainland China Strategy
Elizabeth Wong: Professional Development
Ganesh Chidambaram: Treasurer
John Azzo: Social Impact | Ignite
Lisa Sha: 15 Year Anniversary
Mehroo Turel: Member Engagement
Mitalee Sharma: Operations
Nigel Raymont: Vice President
Yue Wu: Secretary
ICF Core Competencies, English Webinar (1.5 CCE credits), 26 March
“Cultivating Competence Together” .
Join Elizabeth WONG (ACC) and Yue WU (PCC) Board Directors to gain 1.5 CCE credits as part of the ICF Core Competencies Series.
1. Demonstrate Ethical Practices
2. Embodies a Coaching Mindset
The session will be run in English. A seperate session will be run in Mandarin the following week.
Click link to register.
ICF Core Competencies, Mandarin Webinar (1.5 CCE credits), 28 March
展现道德规范与体现教练心态是教练能力的基石。
加入我们，参与一场富有启发性的活动，在安全的环境中共同学习和实践这些技能：如何理解并始终如一地应用教练道德与标准，同时培养并保持一种开放、好奇、灵活且以客户为中心的思维模式。
活动亮点：
主题：核心能力1（展现道德规范）与核心能力2（体现教练心态）。
形式：互动式腾讯会议讨论
费用：ICF会员$100；非会员$250
讲演者：David Tsui 徐敏聪，PCC；Lisa Wong 黄美珊，ACC
CCE学分：可获得1.5个核心能力CCE学分。
加入我们，参与深入的讨论，深化你对这些核心能力的理解。投资你的成长，与同行教练建立联系，提升你的教练技能！
Register here.
February Social Networking Drinks, 28 Feb
It was great to see so many familiar and new faces at our recent networking drinks in Central!
Click here for more photos.
Final Phase of Red Cross Partnership
February marks the start of our final phase (Phase 5) of the ICF HK Social Impact-Ignite partnership with Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC).
Led by Elaine Tong, (Lead Coach and dedicated project manager since 2022), and sponsored by Tony Williams (Immediate Past President – ICF HK), our heartfelt gratitude goes to our volunteer coaches who will be devoting their time and expertise to nurturing 12 HKRC professionals in leadership roles.
HKRC strives for a world in which people respect and protect human life and dignity, and where people are ready to offer impartial and voluntary aid to help improve the lives of vulnerable people.
Find out more about the volunteer coaches here.
Mandarin Co-Creation session takeaways, Feb 2025
Five ICF HK Board members hosted a Mandarin-speaking co-creation session with our members to discuss the high-level ICF HK 2025 plan.
Here’s a snapshot of their valuable feedback:
𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Stay updated on ICF news, research, and how to start your ICF journey.
𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Focus on connecting with coaches and integrating coaching with tech and AI.
𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Explore personal branding and commercialisation for coaches.
𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Understand the coaching market in Hong Kong, especially executive coaching, and share AI integration case studies.
𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Learn about coaching certification and engage with coaches from mainland China and Hong Kong.
A big thank you to everyone who participated—your ideas are shaping the future of ICF HK as we head into 2025.
Collaboration with Foundation for Shared Impact (FSI)
Over the last six months, we proudly partnered with FSI to support the Mentorship Programme for Ethically Diverse Entrepreneurs. This meaningful collaboration brought together our dedicated coaches and inspiring entrepreneurs to foster growth, inclusion, and innovation.
Programme Highlights:
Six months of personalized 1:1 coaching and peer learning.
Entrepreneurs gained practical tools to enhance their brand visibility and community impact.
A culture of inclusion thrived, enriching Hong Kong’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
We’re so grateful to our amazing coaches, entrepreneurs, and organisers for their passion and dedication. Together, we’ve created ripples of positive change that extend far beyond this program.
As we close this chapter, we’re excited for the new beginnings it sparks. Let’s continue to empower, innovate, and create impact—one mentorship at a time.
For more photos of the wrap event, click here.
ICF Engage - Connect with fellow ICF Coaches Globally
ICF Engage offers a dynamic way to connect globally with fellow coaches, deepen professional development, and leverage valuable coaching resources!
Key Features:
- Networking & relationship building: Connect with peers using the directory and private messaging features.
- Knowledge sharing & skill development: Tap into the global membership’s diverse knowledge and stay updated on industry trends via a dynamic home page feed.
- Events & resources: Find learning opportunities and browse resource libraries to support your growth as a professional coach.
To access, logon directly at engage.coachingfederation.org using your ICF membership credentials, or via your ICF Member Benefits page.
Join ICF Hong Kong and Elevate Your Coaching Career!
At ICF Hong Kong, our mission is to connect our diverse community through partnerships and growth, building an inclusive and sustainable future. We bridge the gap between East and West, creating value for our local community through coaching, benefiting both givers and receivers alike.
By joining the ICF Hong Kong Chapter, you’ll access:
- Professional Development: Attend regular ICF Core Competencies CCEU events and coaching tools learning sessions.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect at quarterly in-person social events with like-minded coaches, industry leaders, and potential clients.
- Credentialing Support: Engage in ICF Credentialing Tutorial sessions.
- Peer-to-Peer Coaching: Join a supportive group of coaches for mutual professional growth.
- Exclusive Indemnity Insurance: Enjoy discounted rates for better professional protection.
- Member Materials: Access exclusive content, including research, tools, and best practices in coaching.
- Discounted Fees: Save on ICF credentialing, events, conferences, and training programs.
- Leadership Opportunities: Contribute to the coaching community in Hong Kong through chapter leadership roles.
- Social Impact Initiatives: Participate in pro bono coaching projects and social impact initiatives.
- Partnership Projects: Collaborate on low bono coaching projects and partnership initiatives.
Act Now: Join ICF Hong Kong today and start enhancing your coaching journey immediately!
Join us at ICF HK Social Media Groups
To better connect with our members, we created two social chat groups: WhatsApp (link as below) and WeChat (name: ICFhongkong, QR code as shown on the right). Welcome to click the link or scan the QR code to join the social communities. If you have any questions on WhatsApp or WeChat groups, please contact us at communications@icfhk.org.
Building on the momentum of growing our community of coaches and increasing our presence and visibility across channels, ICF HK invites you to follow us on Instagram where you can stay updated on the trending news on coaching and leadership development. Tag us at @icfhongkong if you have anything valuable to share!