2024 Executive Coaching Event

Join round-table discussions about relevant topics such as how to effectively network a room, understand why people with high EQ make better managers & leaders, how to manage up, down, and sideways, how to say no to get to bigger yes’s, and what are the three key essentials to elevate your career & see real results.

Attendees will select three coaches/sessions to attend during the evening. Session selection will be in a separate email closer to the event date. These sessions are limited so be sure to select as soon as possible. Attendees will be able to hear directly from coaches about their topic, lessons learned, and biggest tips for success!

This is a great opportunity to connect with leaders, get real time feedback, and have a discussion about relevant topics in a small group setting. Be sure to come with your questions prepared!

A very special thank you to our event sponsor, The Houston Constellation Group at Morgan Stanley, and our content partner, ICF Houston Charter Chapter, for generously supporting this event.

Event Details

Thursday, September 19, 2024, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
United Way of Greater Houston – 50 Waugh Drive Houston, TX 77007

Event Logistics

Attendees will select three coaches/sessions to attend during the evening. Session selection will be in a separate email closer to the event date. These sessions are limited so be sure to select as soon as possible. Attendees will be able to hear directly from coaches about their topic, lessons learned, and biggest tips for success!

Meet Our Coaches

Elena Sarango-Muniz

Elena Sarango-Muniz

Topic: Conflict Management
In this interactive conversation, we’ll explore the unique challenges professional women face in managing workplace conflicts. We’ll discuss common conflict triggers and how internal beliefs and external pressures influence our responses. The focus will be on practical strategies for handling conflicts with confidence, including self-awareness, boundary-setting, and effective communication. Participants will leave with tailored strategies to manage conflicts and promote personal and professional growth.
 
 
About the Coach

Elena is an executive and leadership coach with more than two decades of experience as a global HR leader, who works with senior-level leaders who want to retain top talent and eliminate the headaches of constant turnover. She has worked in various industries and has helped hundreds of leaders all around the world. Her unique coaching style not only transforms individuals but also their teams and their cultures. Elena is also a keynote speaker and fractional HRD. 

Solu Nwanze

Solu Nwanze

Topic: Prioritization and Boundaries
 
 
 
About the Coach

Solu Nwanze is a visionary and transformative executive for world-leading technology companies, including Zendesk and Adobe. For two decades, she has delivered unparalleled outcomes through cross-functional leadership and strategic advisory in areas such as operations, GTM, people, strategy and product.

Solu is an invaluable People + Operations advisor to CEOs and Boards. She is recognized for strategic leadership in driving business evolution, scaling operations, and fostering organizational excellence. With an engineering and MBA background, she brings a breadth and depth of rich expertise having also been certified in ADKAR change model, OKR goal setting, Agile SCRUM, executive coaching, organizational & team coaching, and various leadership assessments.

Angie Wright

Angie Wright

Topic: Resilience and Stress Management
You can’t control the world, but you can control yourself. What can you do to take control of your career?
 
 
About the Coach

Angie Wright is passionate about helping people work together via coaching, consulting and facilitation. She is experienced working in global, larger organizations in roles related to human performance and management, including talent acquisition across all levels of leadership, mergers & acquisitions across international boundaries, enterprise management, software integration for HR, training and leadership development. Angie knows successful organizations not only need to be profitable, the people driving that organization need to feel valued, heard, and integrated into the solutions. Angie is driven by seeing positive results for clients. She enjoys facilitating workshops to maximize awareness, alignment, and action. She encourages each person to engage and participate to the best of their abilities. An experienced, neutral facilitator allows for collaboration and support within the team, which is key to meeting goals and business success. She brings over 15 years of professional, global business experience, and has worked in the manufacturing and technology industries. She currently holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. She also facilitates Insights Discovery Assessments and supports multiple psychological evaluations. As a coach, Angie excels in gaining her clients’ trust and working together to identify the root of challenges they face and opportunities to overcome them. She is currently in the process of earning her Professional Coach Certification (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Christina Zini

Christina Zini

Topic: Change Management
Whether it’s implementing new technologies, restructuring teams, or shifting organizational culture, leaders must be adept at guiding their teams through transitions. Effective change leadership involves not just managing processes, but also addressing the human side of change – understanding resistance, building buy-in, and inspiring a shared vision for the future. Let’s explore how we can become more effective change leaders and discuss some of the challenges and strategies involved in successfully navigating organizational change.
 
 
About the Coach

Christina is a women’s leadership coach with over 25 years of global experience in coaching and developing people, driving strategic change, and transforming HR. She has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies and high-profile organizations throughout her career.  Passionate about empowering women, Christina is the founder of a professional women’s network and specializes in helping women accelerate their careers and elevate their leadership.

Tatiana Bell

Tatiana Bell

Topic: Career Management

Discussion at the table and exploring career management topics.

 
 
About the Coach

Tati Bell, ICF PCC, combines her extensive international experience with a diverse professional background in mental health, business, IT, marketing, and coaching.
Tati has successfully guided hundreds of professionals through career transitions, helping them build resilience and resourcefulness.
With over 20 years as an entrepreneur, she has navigated cross-cultural business challenges, earning recognition as an expert in leadership, business growth, and personal development.

Kelly Hakes

Kelly Hakes

Topic: Building Influence
Building influence enhances your ability to lead and achieve your goals and also positively impacts your team and the broader organization. It creates a ripple effect that drives collaboration, trust, and a supportive culture, contributing to overall success and growth. In our time together, we will discuss some challenges to building influence and strategies for developing and enhancing your influence.
 
 
About the Coach

As an ICF-certified executive and leadership development coach, Kelly guides leaders helping
them build the confidence they need to harness their innate strengths and further develop
them, nudging her clients outside their comfort zones – the place where personal growth
occurs.

Kelly has a passion for sharing what she has learned to help her clients achieve at the highest
levels, making their career aspirations a reality. She equips them with the skill sets needed to
reach their highest potential as a valuable and effective leader. Kelly’s core values are her guiding principles for her coaching practice, as well as her life. Her top values include authenticity, integrity, vulnerability, compassion and having a growth
mindset. As a coach, she strives to emulate these values in her coaching sessions to build a
trusting, safe space for her clients. She also looks for these values in her clients. Without them, growth is truly an uphill battle. Kelly brings over 30 years’ experience in international business and program development, and 20 years of healthcare industry experience, giving her hands-on experience and insight into what it takes to successfully navigate complex corporate and governmental environments.

Jevon Wooden

Jevon Wooden

Topic: Navigating Virtual Teams
In this “Navigating Virtual Teams” coaching session, you’ll learn essential strategies for fostering collaboration, communication, and engagement in a remote work environment. Discover how to lead with empathy and effectiveness, ensuring your virtual team stays connected, motivated, and productive despite the physical distance.
 
 
About the Coach

Jevon Wooden is a sought-after keynote speaker, coach, and consultant specializing in empathetic leadership. From overcoming personal adversity to earning a Bronze Star for heroic leadership, Jevon’s journey infuses his message with authenticity and deep understanding. He empowers organizations to achieve breakthrough results by cultivating high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, and enhancing employee engagement. With a diverse background spanning the military, business, and global organizations, Jevon combines data-driven insights with empathy to unlock the full potential of leaders and their teams. His proven strategies have been featured in major publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine.

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