Every journey needs a guide. At ICF Converge 2025, our speakers are trailblazers, deep thinkers, and change-makers helping to lead the way forward in coaching. Explore the voices behind the sessions — and discover the insights they’re ready to share with you.



Damian Goldvarg
Damian Goldvarg
Dr. Damian Goldvarg has thirty years of experience in executive coaching and leadership development, working with individuals and organizations in over sixty countries. He is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and received his Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from Alliant University in California. He is also the author of five books, a Professional Certified Speaker (CSP) and an Accredited Coach Supervisor (ESIA), and facilitates global virtual certifications in Professional Coaching, Mentor Coaching, and Coaching Supervision (ESQA). He was the 2013-2014 International Coaching Federation Global President and received the 2018 ICF Circle of Distinction Award and 2019 EMCC Supervision Award.
The Meeting Point Between Leadership and Coaching: Forging a New Era of Leadership








Ellen Kocher
Ellen Kocher
Ellen Kocher is an Economist and Certified Workplace Wellness Consultant and Coach. Master’s Degree in Health & Wellness Coaching, ICF PCC, NBC-HWC, Health and Mindful Eating Coach, Co-Leader ICF Community of Practice HWC. Educated in the USA, she has lived in Switzerland for over 30 years. Through her companies, Whealthness and Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive! she has dedicated the past 20 years to workplace wellness promoting holistic health, and self-care.
Ellen has coached hundreds of individuals and groups in dozens of organizations to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Ellen resides in Geneva Switzerland with her husband and 3 children.
The Mental Well-Being Imperative: Coaching Beyond Burnout


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