Coaching
What’s next for you?
Manage your growth with a coach!
The 2026 Program kicks off October 15, 2025
An Incredible Value for Members
Only 12 spots available for the 2026 Coaching program!
Registration is closed.
Why Consider Coaching?
- Take inventory - your values, strengths, any blind spots
- Establish realistic goals & develop strategies to accomplish your goals
- Build and enhance your personal & professional brand
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Meet yourself on a deeper level & learn how to grow personally & professionally Experience real-time, real-life implementation
What’s the Process?
- The Coaching Program kicks off October 15, 2025
- Applications are due by November 20th; matches to be provided by the end of the calendar year
- Six coaching sessions from January through May of 2026 included with $350 donation
- All program proceeds go to AWAF programming and scholarships
- You and your coach will define frequency and time/location of your six sessions.
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After completion, it is required that each coach/coachee complete an evaluation survey of the program.
Your contribution:
- Six one-hour sessions for $350.00
- First session should be scheduled within two weeks of assignment.
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Sessions must be completed by May 31, 2026
You must be an AWAF member. Not a member? Join here.
To participate in the 2026 Coaching Program go here. Deadline has past.
Not sure what is Coaching? Read here.
Email any questions to: [email protected]
Coaching Testimonials
The coaching program through AWAF provided me a great catalyst for moving my career in the right direction. Through the sessions, I was able to look introspectively and analyze behaviors that may be holding me back in a work environment. The process gave me a new perspective and allowed me to learn through on-the-job practice of ideas we discussed in our sessions. The guidance and independent viewpoint of my coach was very helpful.
- Taylor Lee, Business Analyst, Ricardo Inc.
AWAF has opportunities in abundance for both career and personal growth. One such opportunity was the AWAF Coaching program that was offered to all AWAF Members about 5 months ago. Although, I am a certified Mentor and Career Coach already, I saw this as an opportunity to grow my professional tool kit. Thus, I signed up for the inaugural AWAF Coaching program. As a result of partnering with the International Coach Federation (ICF), they arranged for all the fees to go to the AWAF Scholarship program in return for the coaches progression for accreditation. Thus, I was paired with Ms. Susanne Cordes-Hoelterhoff, Coach from the International Coach Federation (ICF).
We started our coaching journey at the end of July. She was accommodating to my schedule and we either met in person or talked on the phone. The sessions provided coaching that involved deep thinking, role playing, discussing the value of effective leadership and how important it is to truly align your values with organizations that are similar. Our six sessions provided counsel and guidance that have sharpened both the type of company that I aspire to be associated with and how important it is to stay true to your value set.
I am very pleased that the ICF has partnered with AWAF and that I had the honor to be a part of the “kick-off” program. I cannot speak highly enough of how my coach – Susanne Cordes-Hoelterhoff supported my journey, offered constructive feedback and supported my coaching sessions to the “nth” degree.
I highly recommend the AWAF/ICF Coaching program to anyone who is seeking a professional coach to counsel and guide them on their career journey for growth. This is a great opportunity that is offered to any AWAF Member and I sincerely hope that AWAF Members take advantage of this fantastic program.
- Kim Ziomek, AWAF Board Member
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