Spring 2026 · Live Learning Series

Navigator
Intensive

Coaching at the Speed of Humanity™

This is not a course to complete. It is a space to enter. A live, practice-based learning experience for coaches who are ready to deepen presence, strengthen ethical discernment, and expand their capacity to work responsively across context, culture, and complexity.

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Program
Navigator Intensive
Format
5 Live Workshops · Self-Study · Peer Practice
Dates
April 6 — June 1, 2026
Sessions
Mondays · 1:00–4:00 PM CT
Offered by
Adaptive Coaches™
Joanne Wong Blackerby, ICF MCC
Program Overview

Coaching does not live in technique alone. It lives in how we show up.

Across this series, we move beyond performance and into practice — exploring what it means to coach with clarity, integrity, and responsiveness in real time.

Each session builds not just skill, but stance — supporting you in developing a way of coaching that is grounded, adaptable, and deeply human.

Together, we work at the intersection of

Structure & FlowHolding direction without losing responsiveness — agreements that breathe.
Ethics & DiscernmentNavigating complexity with integrity — not just compliance, but real ethical clarity.
Identity & ImpactHow who you are shapes what becomes possible in every conversation.
Presence & PracticeCoaching that is grounded, attentive, and genuinely human — session after session.
Spring 2026

Live Workshop Schedule

All live workshops are held on Mondays from 1:00–4:00 PM Central Time via Zoom. The same meeting link is used for every session.

Date Session Topic Time (CT)
April 6, 2026Workshop 1The Frame1:00–4:00 PM
April 20, 2026Workshop 2The Flow: Agreements & Inner Stances1:00–4:00 PM
May 4, 2026Workshop 3Presence, Autonomy & Deep Listening1:00–4:00 PM
May 18, 2026Workshop 4Integration, Identity & Coaching Presence1:00–4:00 PM
June 1, 2026Workshop 5Evoking Awareness & Coaching at the Speed of Humanity™1:00–4:00 PM

Ethics Lab is self-study and can be completed during the integration window between sessions.

Registered participants

Access your Zoom link, workshop guides, and all program resources from the participant hub below.

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Welcome to your
central hub.

This space is designed to support your learning, your reflection, and your practice across the full arc of the program. Take a moment to orient yourself before each session — and return here as needed between workshops.

Find your Zoom access for all live sessions below
Open your workshop participant guide before each session
Access all shared resources and ICF references from the Resource Hub
The Ethics Lab is self-study — complete it during the integration window
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Live Sessions

Join Live Sessions

The same Zoom room is used for all five live workshops. Save this link and add it to your calendar for each session date.

Navigator Intensive — Live Room

All workshops are held on Mondays, 1:00–4:00 PM Central Time. Arrive a few minutes early to settle in before we begin.

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Ethics Lab is self-study — there is no live Zoom session for the Ethics Lab. Ethics Lab materials are in the Resource Hub below.
Workshop Hub

Participant Guides

Each workshop builds on the last. Review your participant guide in advance, bring your reflections into the session, and revisit materials afterward as part of your integration.

Workshop 1 · April 6, 2026
The Frame
Foundations of partnership, role clarity, and the structure that supports meaningful coaching work. An introduction to the perceptual frameworks that anchor the full program.
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Workshop 2 · April 20, 2026
The Flow: Agreements & Inner Stances
A closer look at agreements in motion, directional partnership, and the inner stance of the coach. How structure and responsiveness can coexist without tension.
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Workshop 3 · May 4, 2026
Presence, Autonomy & Deep Listening
Deep listening, real-time responsiveness, and presence that supports autonomy and insight. Practicing the discipline of staying with what is, before moving toward what might be.
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Workshop 4 · May 18, 2026
Integration, Identity & Coaching Presence
Integration of coaching identity, presence, and the role of metaphor, orientation, and discernment. How who you are shapes what becomes possible in every conversation.
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Workshop 5 · June 1, 2026
Evoking Awareness & Coaching at the Speed of Humanity™
A culminating workshop focused on evoking awareness with depth, responsiveness, and ethical presence. Integration of the full arc of frameworks and practice across the program.
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Ethics Lab — Self-Study: The Ethics Lab has no live session. Materials are available in the Resource Hub below. Complete it during the integration window between Workshops 2 and 3.
Resource Hub

Shared Materials & Resources

All workshop materials and shared resources are housed in one place. Use this space to revisit content, deepen your learning, and support your ongoing development between sessions.

Navigator Intensive — Shared Folder

Handouts, reference materials, supplementary readings, and Ethics Lab materials are all accessible through the shared program folder. Resources are added as the program progresses.

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ICF Professional Standards — 2025

ICF Core Competencies 2025
Updated September 2025 · Replaces 2019 framework
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ICF Core Competencies — 2019 to 2025 Comparison
Side-by-side changes · Useful for credentialing exam prep
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ICF Code of Ethics 2025
Board approved October 2024 · In effect April 1, 2025
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ICF Insights & Considerations for Ethics
Practical guidance for applying the Code in real situations
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ICF Core Values
Professionalism · Collaboration · Humanity · Equity · Integrity
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Questions about access? Contact [email protected]. Resources are intended for registered participants only.

Visual Learning Resources

Framework Gallery

Visual frameworks and diagrams used throughout the program. Download for reference, printing, or use in your own practice documentation.

Core Frameworks

Core Four and Four Lenses Integration
Core Four™ / Four Lenses

Same four elements. Two functions. Integration framework showing how Ethics, Values, Culture, and Competence function as both lens and foundation.

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Stance Decoder Recognition Framework
Stance Decoder™

Recognition before naming. Exercise framework for identifying the seven inner stances through what the room describes rather than labels.

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Three Forces One Field
Three Forces, One Field™

The three structural forces shaping every coaching moment: the frame you bring, the flow of the session, and the field between you and the client.

Growth & Development Models

Fractal Growth Model
Fractal Growth

Development patterns that repeat at every scale. How micro-shifts create macro-change in coaching work.

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Integrated Growth Framework
Integrated Growth

Framework integration showing how awareness, disruption, capacity, and growth support connect across the Navigator arc.

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When Development Gets Structured
When Development Gets Structured

The architecture of developmental movement. How structure creates space for organic growth rather than constraining it.

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Program Structure

Navigator Capstone Structure
Navigator Capstone

Capstone project options and structure. Choose your integration path: case study, framework synthesis, or practice portfolio.

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All framework diagrams are provided for your learning and reference. You may use them in your personal practice documentation with attribution to Adaptive Coaches™.

Session & Practice Tools

Practice Tools

Interactive tools for live workshops, coaching sessions, peer practice, and mentor coaching conversations. For registered participants and facilitators only.

Agreements
Coaching Agreements Hub

Structured reference for establishing, maintaining, and closing coaching agreements. Aligned with ICF CC3 (2025). Used in Workshop 2 and individual sessions.

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Reflection Framework
The 3 R's™ Tool

Interactive tool for the Reflect, Reflex, Respond framework. Used for post-session debriefs, peer practice, and mentor coaching conversations.

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Reflective Deck
Inner Stance Pro Edition™

Virtual deck for the 8 Coaching Stance cards. Use in workshops for observer roles, pre-session calibration, and post-session debrief. 14+ play modes.

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Facilitator Access

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Facilitator Resources
Facilitators Only

Facilitator Portal

Complete facilitator guides, presentation files, and teaching resources for delivering the Navigator Intensive. Select a workshop below to access its facilitator materials.

Workshop 1 — The Frame

Workshop 1
Complete Presentation

Full facilitator slide deck for Workshop 1 — The Frame. Covers foundations of partnership, role clarity, and the perceptual frameworks that anchor the full program.

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Workshop 2 — The Flow: Agreements & Inner Stances

Workshop 2
Complete Presentation

Full facilitator slide deck for Workshop 2 — The Flow. Covers agreements in motion, directional partnership, and the inner stance of the coach.

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Workshop 3 — Presence, Autonomy & Deep Listening

Workshop 3
Complete Presentation

Full facilitator slide deck for Workshop 3. Covers deep listening, real-time responsiveness, presence, and cultural integration exercises.

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Workshop 3
Outline View

Condensed outline format for quick reference during delivery. Includes all section headers and key teaching points.

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Workshop 3
Cultural Dialogues Guide

Recommendations for integrating Craig Storti's Cross-Cultural Dialogues exercises. Includes setup notes and debrief prompts.

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Workshop 4 — Integration, Identity & Coaching Presence

Workshop 4
Complete Presentation

Full slide deck covering identity integration, coaching presence frameworks, and the Navigator identity model. Includes facilitator notes and activity guides.

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Facilitator Access — If you are a certified Navigator facilitator and need access to additional guides or materials, contact coach@adaptcoaches.com with your facilitator credentials.