Within the framework of International Coaching Week organized by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) under the slogan “Inspire, Transform, Flourish”, a large-scale event was held for the first time in Azerbaijan.
These annual events aim to showcase the positive impact of coaching on individuals, organizations, and communities across the globe.
The event began with the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan and brought together officials, members of parliament, university leaders, and top coaching professionals.
AzTU Rector Vilayat Valiyev welcomed the guests and emphasized coaching’s importance in modern education and management, highlighting its role in both personal and organizational development.
ICF Chair Ebru Kaya Caymaz stressed coaching’s role in unleashing personal potential and building self-confidence, while ICF Events Director Aytan Shikhalieva spoke about the significance of local and international collaboration for mutual learning and long-term impact.
Parliamentarians Arzu Naghiyev, Parvin Karimzada, and Sevinc Huseynova emphasized coaching’s role in improving societal well-being, education, and human capital, and called for further support of this field.
The event included two panel discussions and speeches from 14 speakers, including heads of state and private institutions and renowned coaches. Discussions focused on coaching’s role in personal and organizational development, leadership, motivation, and change management.
Sponsors were officially thanked, and a gift ceremony was held where 10 randomly selected participants received special gifts from sponsoring companies.
The event was well-received and seen as a sign of growing interest and potential for coaching in Azerbaijan, led by the ICF’s global initiative.
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