ICF Romania announces Southeast Europe’s largest coaching and leadership Conference – “Elevate Leadership: Innovate for Inclusion, Inspire for Impact.”

Scheduled for March 5-6, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bucharest, this transformative event brings together 17 influential speakers to equip leaders, coaches, and professionals with the tools to embrace innovation, foster inclusion, and create meaningful leadership impact.

Designed for those eager to redefine leadership in today’s dynamic landscape, the conference promises cutting-edge insights and actionable strategies for growth and collaboration.

The Case for Coaching, Innovation, and Impact
In a rapidly evolving professional landscape, innovation and inclusive leadership are essential for creating meaningful and sustainable impact. Coaching has emerged as a powerful enabler of these goals, helping organizations and leaders thrive in complex environments.

Global research highlights this growing importance:
• The 2023 ICF Global Coaching Study shows a 54% surge in professional coach practitioners worldwide between 2019 and 2022, signaling coaching’s increasing role in fostering organizational success.
• The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023 highlights that emotional intelligence, adaptability, and innovation are among the top skills needed for leadership, with coaching playing a critical role in their development.
• Deloitte’s 2023 Human Capital Trends Report finds that organizations focusing on human-centered, inclusive leadership are up to 63% more likely to outperform in revenue growth and innovation.
• The Harvard Business Review reports that embedding coaching into leadership practices boosts employee engagement and retention by 70%, further underlining coaching’s measurable impact.

Meet the visionary keynote speakers

This year’s conference boasts a distinguished lineup of 17 expert speakers, featuring some of the most recognized voices in leadership and coaching.
• Cornel Amariei (Keynote Speaker, Day 1 – In Person): CEO and founder of .lumen, Cornel Amariei is a celebrated entrepreneur and innovator whose groundbreaking work in assistive technologies has transformed lives globally. Named among Forbes’ “30 Under 30,” Cornel has redefined how innovation can foster inclusion and create lasting impact. His keynote address on March 5 will explore the intersection of innovation, leadership, and inclusion, setting the tone for an inspiring day of in-person sessions.
• Marshall Goldsmith (Keynote Speaker, Day 2 – Online): A globally acclaimed executive coach and author of bestsellers such as What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Marshall Goldsmith has revolutionized leadership practices worldwide. His expertise in behavioral change has empowered CEOs and senior leaders to achieve transformative results. On March 6, Marshall will deliver an exclusive virtual keynote on driving impactful leadership through coaching.

2000Why Attend?
This conference provides attendees with a remarkable chance to:
• Master innovative leadership techniques: Engage with cutting-edge coaching methods that inspire results and innovation.
• Experience coaching tools and frameworks: Explore transformative approaches to leadership growth.
• Foster inclusion and teamwork: Gain fresh perspectives on creating inclusive cultures that boost team performance.
• Join practical workshops: Participate in sessions offering actionable, ready-to-apply strategies.
• Expand your professional network: Connect with industry leaders, peers, and collaborators shaping the future of coaching.
• Take actionable insights home: Leave equipped with tools and strategies to transform your organization or practice.How to Join
Early bird registration is now open! Special rates are available until January 15, 2025. ICF members and group registrations benefit from discounted pricing.
For more details about the conference program and to purchase tickets, visit the official website at www.coachingfederation.ro/conferinta.

About the International Coaching Federation
ICF is the global benchmark organization for professional coaching. Whether in Life Coaching, Executive Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Team Coaching, or other specializations, ICF leads the way in advancing and promoting the coaching profession worldwide. Through its creative and transformative approach, ICF supports societal progress by helping individuals maximize their professional and personal potential. The organization fosters a global community of coaches by connecting professionals locally and internationally. In Romania, ICF is dedicated to promoting professional coaching and growing its member community.