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Conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) often trigger a complex mix of emotions — especially fear.
Poornima breaks through the "polite silence," offering research-based strategies to transform hesitation into meaningful action. By shifting from fear to possibility, participants will gain tools to take meaningful action and help build more inclusive workplaces and communities where everyone feels valued and heard.
You will learn how to:
Dr. Poornima Luthra is a globally recognized author and consultant specializing in talent management and DEI. Recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the world’s 30 rising management thinkers, she serves as principal lecturer at Imperial Business School. She is the author of four influential books, including Can I Say That? (2025) and The Art of Active Allyship (2022), both named among the best management books of their respective years.
As a speaker, Poornima combines research with practical wisdom, delivering engaging keynotes and workshops for global organizations, and equipping leaders with practical tools to drive systemic cultural change and elevate inclusion from intention to strategy.
Facilitated by Aikyna Finch, PCC, DM, ICF vice president of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, this timely panel brings together thought leaders and practitioners to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead. Together, they will examine the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in coaching and ICF's responsibility to set global standards, educate members, and model ethical adoption.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the coaching profession — from credentialing and assessment to client experience and ethical standards. As innovation accelerates, coaches and institutions alike face critical questions, including:
Denmark consistently ranks as one of the world's happiest countries. What do the Danes understand about well-being that the rest of us are missing?
In this closing keynote, Malene Rydahl explores the core foundations of well-being, examining how our beliefs about the world, other people, and ourselves shape our overall sense of fulfillment. She'll also reveal the crucial role that the quality of our relationships plays in long-term well-being.
Drawing inspiration from the Danish model—consistently ranked among the happiest and most trusting societies in the world — Rydahl shares its three key pillars: trust, freedom to be yourself, and purpose in a common project.
The session also addresses the concept of psychological safety, which is measured in Danish schools, and how it enables people to feel free to ask questions, share ideas, or admit mistakes. You'll discover the essential ingredients that nurture psychological safety: self-awareness, empathy, and trust.
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Malene Rydahl is an executive coach, author, and lecturer specializing in well-being and organizational performance. A former senior advisor at Boston Consulting Group, she has coached C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies across three continents.
Malene teaches at Sciences Po Paris, one of Europe's leading universities, where she lectures on the intersection of well-being and performance. She is the creator of the MR Method, a structured program designed to strengthen team engagement and performance through trust-based practices.
Her work bridges the gap between high-stakes business environments and the essential human need for psychological safety — showing leaders how to achieve both exceptional results and genuine human flourishing.
Early bird registration ends February 16.