We are celebrating ICF Global 30th anniversary and ICF Australasia 25th anniversary this year! đ
Join us at The Performance Space – Library at the Dock, 14th May to connect and reflect with our coaching community during the International Coaching Week!Â
Event Information
Coaching holds up a mirror, reflecting your true potential. During International Coaching Week (ICW), we invite you to look into your own mirror, empowering you to transform, to be transformed and bring inspiration to many.Â
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion about the coaching journey, the ecosystem, future adaptations, and their potential impactsâwhat it means for personal branding, organizations, and individuals.
This is a unique opportunity to hear from our expert panellists, Grace Thomas – PCC, Davia McMillan – PCC and Mel Leow – MCC, that together bring decades of experience in the coaching industry globally.
Event at the Docklands Library – Performance Space room – 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands, Victoria 3088
Please note:
- 5:30PM – Doors open with opportunity to network
- 6:00PM – Panel discussion with Q&A
- 7:30PM – Networking
- 8:30PM – Event closure
- Includes drinks (non-alcoholic) and nibbles during networking
Venue and logistics
đ Docklands Library – Performance Space room – 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands, Victoria3088
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 Wednesday, 14th May 2025
đ§ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PMÂ
Please note:
- 5:30PM – Doors open with opportunity to network
- 6:00PM – Panel discussion with Q&A
- 7:30PM – Networking
- 8:30PM – Event closure
- Includes drinks (non-alcoholic) and nibbles during networking
Meet the Panel
Grace Thomas, PCC
Grace Thomas – PCC – C-Suite executives, senior executive leaders and rising executive talent in complex global, multi-national and Australian organisations work with Grace so they can be the best they can be in their work, their life and their world.
Her contribution and impact are anchored in her organisational coaching experience working with senior executive leaders and a highly reputable coaching and leadership team effectiveness portfolio. Her clients cover the breadth of industries and governments, globally and in Australia. In addition to her coaching credentials, Grace is one of about 15 Reach certified Personal Brand Master Strategists worldwide.
She volunteers with the International Coach Federation (ICF) at the global organisational level, contributing to committees, taskforces and programmes to advance professional coaching. She is currently an ICF global brand champion.
Grace builds trust quickly and brings âheat and heartâ to her relationships where individuals and teams are challenged to step outside their comfort zone into their courage zone.Â
In 2024, Grace became an Evolve Communities Ally to Australiaâs First Nations people. Grace considers herself a global citizen, born of Chinese heritage, growing up in Malaysia, living in Australia, working and connecting globally. She loves family time, enjoys good food and wine experiences and is a mad-keen AFL Geelong Cats supporter â both the game and the leadership culture that builds and sustains high performance and societal impact.Â
Davia McMillan, PCCÂ
Davia McMillan – PCC – Supporting exhausted professional coaches to stay away from the fridge and rediscover their focus and energy.
Davia is a company director, coach, mentor, supervisor, designer, artist, author and volunteer.
Mel Leow, MCC
Mel Leow – MCC – Master Coach, Trainer, Speaker with 3 decades of Coaching, Consulting, Marketing and Leadership in the Asia Pacific region, Mel is described as a thoughtful listener, professional, calm, genuine, intellectually stimulating and emotionally compassionate.
Mel serves c-suite executives from global MNCs to regional and local organisations, to lead and thrive at their best in an ever evolving and highly competitive environment.
In his zeal for Coaching, he leads at Catalyst Coach, an online ICF school that equips the future generation of Leaders and Coaches globally. He has over 5000 hours of Executive and Team Coaching experience and is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Mel is also the Host of the #100MasterCoaches Show and Author of “ENGAGE – How to Stop Living in Default and Start Living the Life You Desire.â
Cancellation Policy
We understand things change and there are times when plans made donât work out.⯠If you need to cancel your ticket there will be a $30 administration fee charged. You are welcome to transfer or sell your ticket at no charge.
Please advise the event co-ordinator if you are no longer able to attend, wish to request a refund, have transferred or sold your ticket.
Cancellation conditions:
- If ticket price is under $30 â no refunds given
- Under 48 hrs â no refunds given
- Where catering is provided, 7 days notice of ticket cancellation will be required to be eligible for any refund or exchange of ticket.
