Engage with one another, develop knowledge and skills, share expertise, and contribute to our community.

Coaching Community of Practice (CoP)

We successfully relaunched this highly-valued program in October, and we’re thrilled to see the energy and engagement return. This space brings together coaches and OD practitioners to explore the powerful intersection of our fields, deepen our skills, and strengthen our professional community.

Why Join?

Coaching and Organization Development have often been viewed as separate disciplines. Today, those boundaries are blurring. Coaches are increasingly engaging in team, group, and organizational work, while OD professionals often find themselves in coaching roles without formal grounding in the practice. Our CoP exists to bridge these worlds, helping us grow together, learn from each other, and expand our collective impact.

Who Should Attend?

  • Coaches who want to broaden their organizational lens
  • OD practitioners who want to deepen their coaching toolkit
  • Anyone curious about how these disciplines converge to create stronger, more resilient organizations

Description:


The Coaching Community of Practice is a highly engaged and dedicated community committed to continuous learning and the ongoing development of coaches, consultants, and those interested in the field of coaching.

Our sessions are highly participative, with topics covering:

  • Coaching models and frameworks
  • Tools, techniques, and best practices
  • Emerging approaches and trends
  • The business side of coaching

Practicing coaches, those in transition, and those seeking to learn more about coaching are encouraged to join us.

Current Member Registration: FREE

Non-Member Registration: $10 (please see our Cancellation Policy below)

Cancellation Policy: CBODN Members may cancel registration up to 24 hours in advance by logging into CBODN and returning to this event page.  Non-members may not cancel their registration.  No refunds will be provided.

Meeting Frequency and Location: Meetings are generally held virtually on the second Tuesday of the month from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Please refer to the meeting announcement for exact date and location of each meeting.  The link and password for each meeting will be included in the registration confirmation email, as well as reminder emails sent prior to the meeting.  Typically, no meetings are held in June, July or August.

️COACHING COP SURVEY —  We Want to Hear From You!

As we relaunch the CBODN Coaching Community of Practice (CoP), we’re excited to co-create a space that truly serves and inspires our community.

Your thoughts, ideas, and feedback are essential to help us shape a vibrant, valuable experience for all.

Please take a few moments to share your input — together, we’ll build something impactful.

TAKE SURVEY

Thank you for being a part of this next chapter!

Upcoming events

    • 10 Feb 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Design Your Odyssey: Gain Fresh Clarity for Your Journey in the New Year

    As we welcome 2026, life offers endless opportunities for growth, purpose, and fulfillment—whether in your career, relationships, personal passions, or overall direction. Yet many of us sense it's time for a shift: deeper alignment, new directions, or simply more joy — without a clear roadmap to get there.

    In this hands-on session, you'll use The Odyssey Plan — a proven tool from Stanford's Designing Your Life course (highlighted in Mel Robbins' Episode 339), to gain renewed clarity and explore three distinct visions for the path ahead.

    Through guided reflection and discussion, you'll answer these three powerful questions exactly as presented by Mel Robbins:

    1. How will your life look if you stay on your current path? (Project forward: If absolutely nothing changes about your current role, routine, habits, where does this lead you in five years?)
    2. If the path you’re on disappeared tomorrow, what would you do?
    3. How would life look if there was nothing holding you back?

    You'll map out these three futures, uncover hidden passions or "unfinished business," and discover small, low-risk experiments to test promising ideas, such as trying a new habit, exploring a fresh interest, launching a project, or adjusting your daily rhythm.

    Leave the session with clear insights and practical next steps to intentionally shape a more energizing, aligned, and fulfilling life as you move forward in the new year.

    Perfect for anyone, leaders, professionals, creators, or everyday dreamers ready to step into 2026 with fresh vision and purposeful direction. Join us for this standalone, inspiring session! 

    Facilitators: Beza Ayalew, Bryan Miles, Friderike Butler

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    Source: https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-339/




     


    • 10 Mar 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Coaching Practice Business with AI as a Co-Worker?

    Using AI to Support Client Work Without Losing What Makes Your Work Valuable

    In this session, you’ll learn how to set up simple, custom AI assistants that understand your work, your clients, and your way of thinking—so you can move beyond generic output and use AI as a genuine support tool in your practice.

    You’ll see how to use AI as a thinking partner, helping you clarify ideas, reflect on client work, and reduce repetitive tasks without losing the human element that makes your work effective.

    Through live demonstrations and real examples, you’ll learn practical ways to use AI to enhance client experience, streamline follow-ups, and reclaim time, without adding complexity or tech overwhelm.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • How to use AI to support clients without sacrificing presence or authenticity
    • What makes an AI assistant actually useful for coaches and consultants
    • How to reduce admin and cognitive load while improving follow-through
    • A live demo showing how to apply this in real client work
    • Simple templates you can reuse to build your own custom AI assistants

    Presenter — Jason Van Orden

    Jason works with established coaches and consultants who keep hitting the same growth ceilings because too much of their expertise lives only in their head. He helps them reduce repetition, clarify their thinking, and build simple AI support systems that protect their voice and value, so their work can scale without consuming more time or energy.



     


    • 14 Apr 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Navigating the Valley: Amplifying Resilience Through Community and Skills

    Ever find yourself thinking, “WTF?!” regarding the state of affairs these days? Maybe you feel lost, hopeless, disconnected, and unsure of where to go from here? You’re not alone. These vibes echo across the board, both on personal and organizational levels. Lots of us are having this experience…why not find our way through together?

    Led by your trusty guides, Bryan Miles and Kathryn Snyder, this journey will take you through the twists and turns of this “valley," where the past is a distant mountain range, the future is uncharted territory, and the present is the liminal space in between.

    Using this powerful metaphor, we’ll navigate the emotional impact of these challenging times, build meaningful connections, and equip you with practical skills to help you traverse the valley. Expect interactive discussions, engaging exercises, and focused skill-building sessions that are anything but boring.

    Don’t miss this chance to be in the community and support for the journey ahead. Let's rock the valley together!






     


Past events

13 Jan 2026 Coaching Community of Practice - Unleash Your Unique Edge: Clarify and Communicate Who You Are
09 Dec 2025 Coaching Community of Practice - Making Meaning of 2025 and Looking Toward 2026: A Collective Reflection and Intentional Preparation
18 Nov 2025 Coaching Community of Practice - Becoming the Practice: Integrating Knowing and Doing
14 Oct 2025 Coaching Community of Practice
21 May 2024 Coaching Community of Practice - Embracing Cultural Integration: Leveraging the CARDS Model for Measurable Cultural Change
16 Apr 2024 Coaching Community of Practice - When It All Falls Apart – Engagement, Dialogue and Failing Forward
19 Mar 2024 Coaching Community of Practice - Five to Thrive: Engaging in Hard Conversations with Care
20 Feb 2024 Coaching Community of Practice: Managing “Organizational Complexity” in the Coaching World
23 Jan 2024 Coaching Community of Practice: Play Your Bigger Game with Rick Tamlyn
18 Dec 2023 Coaching Community of Practice: A Deep Dive into Why Values Matter
28 Nov 2023 Coaching Community of Practice: The Courageous Follower: Transforming Relationships with Leaders into Powerful Partnerships
17 Oct 2023 Coaching Community of Practice: A Transformational Tool to Measure Client Results
23 May 2023 Coaching Community of Practice: Unlock Creative Thinking through Serious Play
18 Apr 2023 Coaching Community of Practice: Using Positive Intelligence for Mental Fitness and True Potential
21 Mar 2023 Coaching Community of Practice: The “Secret Sauce” of Resilient Leaders: Navigating Through Anxious Times
21 Feb 2023 Coaching Community of Practice: How Emotions Shape our Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors
24 Jan 2023 Coaching Community of Practice: The Art of Vulnerability
15 Nov 2022 Coaching Community of Practice: A Way to Accelerate Leadership
18 Oct 2022 Coaching Community of Practice: Leaders in Transition
20 Sep 2022 Coaching Community of Practice: Step into the World of Qi Gong
17 May 2022 Coaching Community of Practice: Using Psychodrama Applications in Coaching
19 Apr 2022 Coaching Community of Practice: Using Arts-Based Experiential Learning in Leadership and Personal Coaching
15 Mar 2022 Coaching Community of Practice: Becoming ‘Braver’ in our Work as Coaches and Consultants
15 Feb 2022 Coaching Community of Practice: Integrity – At the Root of Everything
18 Jan 2022 CBODN Coaching CoP: Using Strengths to Build Your Brand
16 Nov 2021 CBODN Coaching CoP: Discover the Benefits of ‘Juicy Work’
19 Oct 2021 CBODN Coaching CoP: “Daring Greatly with Vulnerability and Values”
14 Sep 2021 CBODN Coaching CoP: "Finding Resilience during Covid and Beyond"
01 Dec 2020 Coaching CoP - "The Power of ‘No’"
10 Nov 2020 Coaching CoP - "The Trans Theoretical Model for Health and Well-Being"
06 Oct 2020 Coaching CoP - "The Grey Zone: Where Coaching Meets Therapy"
01 Sep 2020 Coaching CoP - "The Female Vision: Women’s Real Power at Work"
19 May 2020 Coaching CoP - "Getting ‘Up to Speed’ Using Zoom"
03 Mar 2020 Coaching CoP - "Leverage the Power of LinkedIn to Enhance Your Business"
04 Feb 2020 Coaching CoP - "How Our Hidden Narratives Influence our Choices as Coaches"
07 Jan 2020 Coaching CoP - "Coaching Today in Organizations: What It Is and How It Works"

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