2025 Calendar of Activities
Event 1: Meeting, by IOCN co-leads (11.02.2025, 15:00-17:00 CEST）
This is the first meeting of the year. As usual, the meeting will start with a netowrking session followed by some discussions on the following topics:
- Results of the survey sent to IOCN members on the actitivies for 2025
- Coaching policies practiced by IOs
- Information about Mento Coaching and how to obtain your ACC
- Discussion on how the IOCN could support staff working in IOs affected by the funding cuts
- IOCN calendar of activities for 2025
- Announcements from members
Event 2: Coaching lab: The Humanitarian Coaching Network: Humanizing the Humanitarian Space, by Jason Igani (18.03.2025, 15:00-16:30 CEST)
The HCN was created in 2012 in an attempt to democratize access to coaching support for humanitarian and development staff, particularly for those serving in the vulnerable and complex duty stations and those that had been historically underserved for such services.
To this end, The HCN has recruited a global roster of over 900 professional coaches that volunteer their time to organizations working towards the betterment of the world. Through partnership with The HCN, organizations are enabled to support the wellbeing and development of their staff at a scale and cost that would be otherwise impossible.
The purpose of the session is:
• To introduce IOCN members and the organizations they serve to The HCN as a unique resource to the humanitarian and development field.
• To provide IOCN with a clear view into its operation and deeper insight into its mission
• To share some of the most valuable learning The HCN has generated over the past 13 years
• To open a dialogue from which greater collaboration between IOCN and The HCN might emerge, especially during times of uncertainty and scarcity such as these
Event 3: Coaching lab: Neurodiversity in Coaching: Inclusive Practices to Empower Global Change-Makers, by Susan MacKay, PCAC, ACC (08.04.2025, 15:00-16:30 CEST)
The session unpacks what neurodiversity really means, why it matters in coaching, and how to foster more inclusive, empowering spaces for clients with diverse ways of thinking. Through practical tools, real-life case studies, and reflective exercises, participants will leave with greater confidence, curiosity, and strategies to support neuro-distinct clients and neurodiverse teams – enhancing your coaching impact in today’s increasingly challenging global landscape
Event 4: Meeting, by IOCN co-leads (13.05.2025, 15:00-16:30 CEST)
This is the second meeting of the year. As usual, the meeting will start with a networking session followed by some discussions on the following topics:
- Career Transition Support Conference: “Reset & Rebuild: A Career Strategy Session for UN Professionals” organized by IOM and HOW in collaboration with UNOG and LinkedIn and launch of the Career Pivot Ally initiative and networking and peer support group.
- Coaching networks in International Organizations (UNICEF, UNOG and WFP)
- Introduction of the new Communication and Social Media managers
- Announcements regarding training opportunities: Coaching Lab sessions, mentor coaching cohorts, etc.
Event 5: Meeting, by IOCN co-leads (16.09.2025, 15:00-16:30 CEST)
TBC
Event 6: Meeting, by IOCN co-leads (14.10.2025, 15:00-16:30 CEST)
TBC
Event 7: Coaching lab: TBC (18.11.2025, 15:00-16:30 CEST)
TBC
