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DECOLONIZING COACHING RESEARCH CONFERENCE: UNSPOKEN STORIES
13 - 14 JUNE 2025

VENUE
McMaster University

Alumni Memorial Hall
1280 Main St West,
Hamilton, Ontario
L8S 4l8 CANADA

confcanada@blackcoachers.com
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our Schedule

Day 1
Day 2
9.00 – 9.20
Alumni Memorial Hall
Opening Remarks
Conference Welcome
Junior Beaman
conference MC

A warm welcome to all delegates. We are delighted to have you join us for this edition of the conference theme.

9.30 – 11.00
Alumni Memorial Hall
session 1
Conference speaker
Dr Elona Nobukhosi Ndlovu 
CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE IN LINGUISTIC CONTEXTS: INTERSECTIONALITY AS A FRAMEWORK FOR INCLUSIVE COACHING

This interactive session will explore cultural intelligence and how to navigate diverse cultural and linguistic landscapes.

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11.00 – 11.20

Alumni Memorial Hall

Break

Coffee & Tea

refreshments & chat

 

Use this break to connect with fellow delegates, and build relationships

11.30 – 12.30

Alumni Memorial Hall

session 2
Conference Panel
host: Tsietsi Telite

NAVIGATING CULTURAL NUANCES IN THE COACHING ECOSYSTEM

This interactive session will feature diverse voices, case studies, and opportunities for audience Q&A, fostering a rich exchange.

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12.30  – 13.30

Alumni Memorial Hall

Break

Lunch

refreshments & chat

 

Use this break to relax or connect you choose

13.25 – 13.30

Alumni Memorial Hall

Opening Remarks
Conference Welcome
Junior Beaman
conference MC

A warm welcome back to all delegates. We are delighted to have you here for our afternoon schedule.

13.35 – 14.35
Convocation Hall
session 3
Conference Research
research poster presentation
current trend in coaching research and practice

This interactive session will feature diverse voices, case studies, and opportunities for audience Q&A, fostering a rich exchange.

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14.30 – 15.30

Alumni Memorial Hall

session 4

Conference Workshop

Dr Bruce Huntley
MASTERING THE 3 TIERS OF LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

This interactive workshop is designed to be practical, with group discussions and real-world case studies.

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15.30 – 15.55

Alumni Memorial Hall

Break

Coffee & Tea

refreshments & chat

 

Use this break to connect with fellow delegates, and build relationships

16.00 – 17.30
Alumni Memorial Hall
session 5
Conference speaker
Reuben Ramuada
THE ADOPTION & USAGE OF COACHING RESEARCH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN CAPITAL

This interactive session will explore the crucial role of cultural intelligence in coaching practice.

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17.35 – 17.45
Alumni Memorial Hall
Closing Remarks
Conference Welcome
Junior Beaman
conference MC

Closing statements and an invite to join is for day 2

9.00 – 9.20
Alumni Memorial Hall
Opening Day 2
Conference Welcome
Junior Beaman
conference MC
A warm welcome to all delegate for day 2
9.30 – 11.00
Alumni Memorial Hall
session 1
Conference speaker
Dr d Ivan Young 
NAVIGATING THE INTERSECTION OF HIGH ACHIEVEMENT & CULTURAL IDENTITY: Strategies for Black Professionals in Coaching

This interactive session will contribute to a more inclusive, empowered coaching ecosystem

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11.00 – 11.20

Alumni Memorial Hall

Break

Coffee & Tea

refreshments & chat

 

Use this break to connect with fellow delegates, and build relationships

11.30 – 12.30

Alumni Memorial Hall

session 2
Conference workshop
Dr Patrick Ebong Ebewo
SANKOFA COACHING: AN AFROCENTRIC APPROACH TO FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURIAL SELF-EFFICACY

This interactive workshop is designed to be practical, with group discussions and real-world case studies.

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12.30  – 13.30

Alumni Memorial Hall

Break

Lunch

refreshments & chat

 

Use this break to relax or connect you choose

13.30 – 13.45
Alumni Memorial Hall
Opening Remarks
Conference Welcome
Junior Beaman
conference MC

A warm welcome back to all delegates. We are delighted to have you here for our afternoon session.

14.00 – 15.30
Alumni Memorial Hall
session 3
Conference speaker
WATCH THIS SPACE!
TO BE ANNOUNCED
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15.30 – 15.55

Alumni Memorial Hall

Break

Coffee & Tea

refreshments & chat

 

Use this break to connect with fellow delegates, and build relationships

16.00 – 17.30
Alumni Memorial Hall
session 4

Conference Workshop

Dr Pamela Larde
COACHING FOR LIBERATION: JOY AS A DECOLONIAL PRACTICE

This interactive session to explore Joy as a decolonial practice for all

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17.35 – 17.45
Alumni Memorial Hall
session 5

Conference coordinator

Tsietsi Telite
invite to join us in south africia

An introduction to the conference organisation team for South Africa 2026

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17.45 – 17.55
Alumni Memorial Hall
Closing Remarks
Conference close
Junior Beaman
Conference MC

Closing statements

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