2025 KEYNOTE PRESENTERS
Haesun Moon, Ph.D.
Carrie Williams, MCC, ACTC
All-In Mindset: Shift Limiting Beliefs and Unleash the Power to Do, Be, and Become
Susan Schöning
The Seven Types of Coaching Clients - and how to work with them!
WORKSHOP PRESENTERS
Susan and Franz Schöning
Your 2-Hour Marketing Makeover: Create, Connect, Convert: Your AI-Enhanced Roadmap to a Standout Coaching Brand
Dr. Rick Tamlyn, MCC
C.A.S.T. Your Legacy: From Coach to Changemaker
Become Formidable by Being Both Interested & Interesting!
ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS
Haesun Moon, Ph.D., is a communication scientist, an educator, and author of Coaching A to Z: The Extraordinary Use of Ordinary Words and several collaborative books, including Thriving Women, Thriving World, and Foundations of Brief Coaching, a short handbook for professional coaches. Haesun received her Ph.D. in Adult Education and Community Development from the University of Toronto. She cares about people experiencing better conversations at home and at work - and she does that by training, coaching, and consulting. She believes that conversations can change the world, and she defines this process as hosting dialogic conditions in which people participate to imagineer and perform their preferred change. Her academic and professional research in coaching dialogues and pedagogy from the University of Toronto led to the development of a simple meta-model, Dialogic Orientation Quadrant (DOQ). The DOQ has transformed the way people coach and learn coaching worldwide. This model has been introduced and adopted in various organizations, including the European Commission, where she delivered a keynote address in 2022. The DOQ also serves as a research framework in communication studies that offer evidence-based process research of coaching and mentoring conversations. Her most current contribution in the field of coaching and mentoring includes active speaking engagements, both in-person and online, at the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, International Coach Federation, Institute of Coaching at Harvard Medical School, and WBECS by Coaching dot com. Haesun was voted as the highest-ranking speaker in the WBECS pre-summit in 2022 and 2023, where over 12,000 people worldwide registered in her session. She serves as a faculty at the Institute of Coaching, Harvard Medical School affiliate, where she is currently teaching on the topic of Efficacy of Coaching. Haesun contributes to the coaching and mentoring community in Canada as she serves as a chair for the Canadian Universities and Research Alliance Summit (CURAS), where coaching research, praxis, and community of practice are actively organized and growing. Haesun teaches Brief Coaching at the University of Toronto and serves as Executive Director at the Canadian Centre for Brief Coaching and Principal at The Human Learning Institute.
Carrie Williams is an executive and leadership coach known for her transformative work with teams and individuals. She is the Amazon bestselling author of "Eyes on the Prize: A Kick-ass Guide to Setting and Achieving G.R.E.A.T. Goals" and served as the 2022 president of ICFLA, during which the chapter won the prestigious Chapter of Distinction award. Drawing on her experience as a casting director, Carrie brings a unique lens to coaching, helping professionals unlock their potential and thrive in high-pressure environments. Her dynamic approach makes her a sought-after guide for achieving personal and professional success.
Sue Schöning CEO, Coach Automator Susan Schöning heads up Coach Automator, a specialized marketing automation platform for coaches, wellness, practitioners, therapists, and solopreneurs. Sue’s career began with a foundation in healthcare as a trained nurse, later enriched by studies in journalism, marketing, and public relations — a combination that set the stage for her future as a thought leader in both wellness and marketing. She established South Africa’s first medical public relations company, transforming how healthcare brands engaged with their audiences. Her pioneering approach earned her the prestigious national Direct Marketing Gold Award in the Medical Direct Marketing category, establishing her as a strategic force in the field. Building on this success, Sue went on to study Psychology, at the same time certifying as a NLP Master Practitioner and honing her skills in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She then dedicated 25 years in private practice, devoting over 30,000 hours to coaching and counseling. By integrating her extensive knowledge of CBT, NLP, and coaching, Sue has guided individuals and groups toward self-mastery through deeply personalized, transformative programs. Her experience has given her a profound understanding of the challenges coaches face, from marketing their services to building a thriving practice. Today, as CEO of Coach Automator, Sue combines her vast industry insight and award-winning marketing expertise to support coaches, wellness practitioners, and healing professionals in building impactful businesses. Coach Automator is a comprehensive marketing and business automation platform, offering tailored marketing, operational, and administrative support. Under Sue’s leadership, Coach Automator has become an indispensable partner for practitioners dedicated to transformation, equipping them with the tools to amplify their reach, streamline operations, and enhance clients' lives. For more information: susan@coachautomator.com
Franz Schöning IT Director: Coach Automator Franz Schöning is an Entrepreneur, Technology Strategist, Enterprise Architect and AI Expert, dedicated to driving innovation and transformative digital solutions across finance, telecom, digital marketing, and pay-media sectors. His extensive experience spans multinational corporations and high-growth startups, where his skill in business development has made him a sought-after figure in the internet and technology fields. His work has taken him around the globe, having lived and worked in South Africa, California, The Netherlands, and now Germany. Franz’s journey in technology is marked by significant achievements in product development and business creation. In the mid-1990s, he was part of the South African team that developed the world’s first wireless credit card terminals, a breakthrough in financial technology. His expertise then led him to California, where he advanced strategic partnerships in the emerging internet video streaming industry. In the 2000s, he negotiated a groundbreaking license for sub-gigahertz wireless bandwidth, paving the way for a new WIMAX internet service solution across Africa. More recently, as Chief Architect at a leading European consumer credit bank, Franz directed technology strategy and product development, managing thousands of clients and hundreds of billions in assets, and ensuring operational excellence across the bank’s digital platforms. Today, as co-founder of Symbiant AI, he is advancing AI-infused business process automation to empower SMEs in streamlining operations and achieving growth. Franz is also a driving force behind Coach Automator, a platform created to support coaches, therapists, wellness practitioners and solopreneurs with comprehensive business, marketing, and administrative tools, positioning them for sustainable success. For more information: franz@coachautomator.com
Dr. Rick Tamlyn, MCC Rick Tamlyn is a globally recognized coach, speaker, and author known for empowering individuals and organizations to live and work with purpose. With over two decades of experience, he co-created "The Bigger Game," a dynamic approach to personal and professional development. He is the author of Play Your Bigger Game (Hay House). As a Master Certified Coach (MCC), Rick inspires people to step into their full potential through his workshops, coaching, and signature events like "Produce You." His message of self-expression, leadership, and impact resonates worldwide, helping people align their lives with their true passions while making a meaningful difference in the world. A fun fact… Rick is obsessed with The Carpenters. www.ricktamlyn.com