Dear ICF Hong Kong members and friends,
I am delighted to introduce myself as your new Mainland China Member Engagement Lead. It is truly an honour to step into this role and contribute to the growth of our coaching community in such a dynamic and evolving landscape.
Coaching is making remarkable strides across Mainland China, and ICF’s mission to elevate the profession and empower leaders has never been more relevant. My focus this year is to deepen engagement with our members, foster collaboration, and ensure that you receive the support, insights, and resources needed to thrive as coaches.
From networking events to knowledge-sharing initiatives, I am excited to connect with each of you, listen to your experiences, and build a strong foundation for our collective success. Whether you are an established coach or new to the profession, this is your community, and I look forward to exploring ways to enhance your journey with ICF.
Let’s shape the future of coaching together!
Warmest regards,
David Tsui
Director of Member Engagement (Mainland China)
ICF Hong Kong
ICF HK 15th Anniversary: Early-Bird tickets on Sale Now!
2025 marks the 15 year anniversary of ICF HK and 30 years of ICF globally!
Join us at our 15 year conference “Coaching & Beyond” on 19 September. Hear from thought-leaders, network with industry professionals and coaches and future-proof your coaching.
There are only 66 Early Bird tickets available on a first-come, first serve basis!
Early Bird Offer: HK$𝟴𝟴𝟴 (Full Price: HK$1,500) and includes a GloCoach-The Digital Leadership Accelerator AI Leadership Assessment (worth HK$2,000).
Speaker Line-up
• Angela Lee x Mathilde Poirieux × Scarlett L Mattoli × Tony Williams × | President Panel | Evolution of Coaching Ecosystems in Asia
• Diana Wu David World’s No. 2 Futurist | Reimagine Coaching Through a Futurist Lens
• Robert Abbanat AI Innovator, Ex-NASA | Coaching in the AI Era: Tech-Driven Transformation
• Wang Hui 3H5F Team Coaching Pioneer | 10x ROI in 6 Months: A Corporate Case Study
• Weixi Tan & Peter SEAH – CPF-Master/ ACC/ Systems and Team Coach | Psychological Safety Experts (Singapore)
• Cindy Yang | Cross-Sector Coaching Disruptor (Taiwan)
…and more global voices to be announced.
Why attend?
• Exclusive deep-dive into “Coaching + AI” & commercialisation success cases
• Asia’s most influential trends dialogue on coaching ecosystems
• Limited Early Bird rewards for professional growth
Sponsorship opportunities for 15th Anniversary
If you’re interested in sponsoring the 15th Anniversary celebration, please see above banner for information and contact partnering@icfhk.org with any queries.
Congratulations to 7 Newly Credentialed Coaches!
We’re excited to recognise another group of newly credentialed coaches this month.
It’s a pleasure to welcome you into our professional community, and we can’t wait to see the meaningful contributions you’ll make through your coaching journey.
International Coaching Week, May 12-16
We are thrilled to join forces with ICF Malaysia and Taiwan Chapters for International Coaching Week!
From May 12–16, 2025, we will be hosting Mandarin-speaking events on the theme of ‘Coaching in the AI Era’.
Register for any or all of the webinars here.
"The Robots are Coming: How Coaches Can Win Work and Thrive in an AI World", 25 June (Wed)
How can coaches win work and thrive in an AI world?
Join our June webinar with Trevor Smith to discover practical business development strategies to stand out, grow your client base and thrive in the growth of AI.
The session is valid for 0.5 Core Competency credits and 1 Resource Development credit (total 1.5 CCEUs).
For more details and to register, click here.
Hong Kong & Mainland China Members Networking
On 2 May, 30 members from Hong Kong and Mainland China gathered to kick-off Golden Week back at the historic Tai Kwun.
It was a fun night full of meaningful conversations, connecting with old friends and new friends and the chance to strengthen our community in-person!
The Art of Visual Listening, 23 April
Tim Hamons hosted a dynamic session on Visual Coaching in April. The experience highlighted how visual tools can transform coaching—clarifying thinking, building shared understanding, and co-creating ownership with clients.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴:
Visuals such as mind maps, symbols, sketch notes, and metaphors help make complex ideas tangible. They spark creativity and lower the barrier to engagement- reminding us that everyone can draw, and “𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘪𝘤𝘬-𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳.”
Angela Lee, President of ICF HK, captured the essence of this approach:
“𝘞𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦, 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨…”
𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀’ 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
“𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺.”
“𝘋𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 (𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘸).”
“𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦-𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨.”
“𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘪𝘤𝘬-𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳.”
A heartfelt thank you to Tim Hamons for inspiring us to make coaching more engaging and impactful through the power of visuals.
If you haven’t tried visual coaching yet, give it a go—sometimes a simple sketch can bring a moment of lightness and clarity to even the most complex conversations!
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!