Summer Summit 2026
June 5, 2026
Our Featured Presentation
Belonging. Always, in All Ways!
Belonging is often discussed as a value. Rarely is it treated as infrastructure. In Belonging. Always. In All Ways, Dr. Aikyna Finch reframes belonging as a measurable, behavioral outcome in professional coaching. Moving beyond surface-level inclusion, this keynote explores how identity, power, culture, and systems influence coaching dynamics at every stage of the relationship. Through the A.L.W.A.Y.S. Framework, participants will learn to embed belonging into discovery, presence, goal-setting, accountability, and repair. This session challenges coaches to move from intention to integration, from neutrality to awareness, from performance coaching to human-centered transformation. Participants will leave with a strategic lens and practical tools to create coaching environments where clients feel accurately seen, deeply heard, and empowered to take aligned action. Always. In all ways.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Define belonging as a strategic and relational factor influencing coaching effectiveness
- Identify identity, cultural, and power dynamics that impact psychological safety.
- Apply the A.L.W.A.Y.S. Framework to strengthen coaching presence and sustainable client growth.
Our Featured Speaker
Dr. Aikyna Finch
VP for DEIB, ICF Global
Dr. Aikyna Finch, PCC is a passionate DEIB leader, educator, and strategist committed to creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. As the Vice President of DEIB for the International Coaching Federation (ICF), she leads global initiatives that champion equity and belonging. With a Doctorate of Management and advanced degrees in technology and marketing, Dr. Finch merges data-driven strategy with human-centered leadership. She is also a TEDx speaker, author, and certified coach. Through her voice, vision, and advocacy, Dr. Finch empowers individuals and organizations to transform DEIB from intention into impactful, lasting action.
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