ICF Northern Virginia Coaches Meeting
Coaching Context: A New Frontier in Coaching
Ecological coaching. Experiential learning. Psychological ecology. Embodied cognition. Learning environments. How do these emerging ideas shape the future of coaching?
Advances in cognitive science are transforming how we understand the interplay between the mind, body, and environment. These breakthroughs are driving innovation across education, therapy, workplace training—and now coaching. How can you use these insights to create lasting change for your clients?
Join us for an interactive and experiential session where we explore the Coaching Context framework—a coaching approach rooted in the latest research in cognitive ecology. This hour-long workshop will include:
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Core concepts and scientific foundations of the Coaching Context framework.
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A live demonstration of the framework in action.
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Group discussion and collaboration to apply these ideas to your own coaching practice.
Designed for forward-thinking coaches, Coaching Context blends cognitive ecology with actionable tools to help you align the mind and environment, unlocking powerful insights and fostering meaningful growth for your clients.
About the Speaker
James Meaden is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist and researcher specializing in cognitive ecology—the study of how the mind interacts with its environment. His work bridges cutting-edge research and practical applications, including The Environmental Model of Mindfulness, equine-assisted therapy, skills-based learning in AI environments, and now the Coaching Context framework. This approach helps coaches and clients align internal and external environments to foster introspection, creativity, and sustainable growth.
Contact w/questions:
Jessy Sullivan; jessysully@gmail.com, 203-434-8463
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025; 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Please bring your own lunch, coffee, snacks
Location:
Reston Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
1886 Metro Center Drive, Suite 150
Reston, VA 20190
We will also send out a zoom link the week of the program; please let us know if you are in need of the zoom link.
Facilitators: James Meaden and Jessy Sullivan, PCC
CCEUs: TBD
