This virtual workshop will assist coach leaders, educators, and trainers by challenging them to think about how their respective world views and social group identities may influence and inform the way in which they coach, train and present. More specifically, the Foundational Fifth Domain Coaching workshop will speak to the ICF competencies that encourage the development of a rigorous “reflective practice” for coaches. With all of the turmoil swirling in communities and organizations all over the world, the importance of understanding why differences matter is crucial to establishing relationships that cultivate real trust and safety between coach and coachee. The ability to bring one’s “brave self” to the coaching partnership cannot be overstated.
When group identity (age, ability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, etc.) differences between the coach and the coachee are present, but unaddressed, the potential to “miss the client” or misunderstand the context in which the client is referencing their situation, is high. Most coach-training organizations spend little, if any time, preparing coaches for the difficult conversations that can arise around issues of difference. We do not believe this to be an explicit oversight, but instead, is likely the result of an “unseen area” in most coach-training curriculum. When those developing coach curricula hold similar world views to those of the dominant culture – no matter where they are in the world – the significance of group identity differences can be invisible. This has resulted in many ICF-credentialed coaches working to manage the gap between what they have been taught prior to 2020, and what they need to know today to effectively support those they are coaching.
The workshop is designed to raise awareness, test assumptions and practice developing inquiry skills in what we have dubbed “Coaching’s Fifth Domain.” While the presentation will hit on many of the most recent ICF competencies, the emphasis will be on helping Coaches to build reflective practices and consider context in their coach practice, using an identity lens.
This will be a small, intensive group workshop capped at 8 participants allowing for ample individual attention.
Completion of this course will provide permission to use The Group Identity Wheel with your clients. (The Group Identity Wheel is featured in two recent publications: Equity: How to Design Organizations Where Everyone Thrives and Advance DEI Using Talent Development Expertise.)
Dates and Times:
Sunday, October 18: 9:00am – 2:00pm PST/12:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Monday, October 19: 9:00am – 2:00pm PST/12:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Tuesday, October 20: 9:00am – 2:00pm PST/12:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Course Fees:
Early Bird Registration $1000. Registration deadline October 1.
Regular registration $1500. Registration deadline October 11.
Payment plans available.
16.5 CCEU’s: 12 Core Competencies, 4.5 Resource Development
Email us at admin@fifthdomaincoaching.com for more information or to set up a payment plan.
Cancelation policy:
If you cancel by September 25, 100% of your tuition will be reimbursed. After September 25, we will either reimburse 50% of your tuition or apply your payment to a future course.
NEW! Fifth Domain Coaching Huddles
You’ve learned the competencies. Now it’s time to embody them.
These 90-minute, small-group huddles are designed for coaches who have completed a Fifth Domain Coaching workshop and want to strengthen their confidence applying social identity work in real coaching conversations.
This is an interactive, skill-building space to deepen your capacity to coach in the Fifth Domain with clarity, nuance, and integrity. Practice with real scenarios while connecting with other coaches in community.
Upcoming dates:
April 1, 2026: 1:00pm – 2:30pm PT/4:00pm – 5:30pm
June 24, 2026: 12:00pm – 1:30pm PT/3:00pm – 4:30pm
August 19, 2026: 11:00am – 12:30pm PT/2:00pm – 3:30pm
Fee:
$10 drop-in fee to reserve your seat.
