We cordially invite you to another installment of our “ABC” Fireside series where we engage authors from our most recent edition of Developing Leaders Quarterly in an unscripted watercooler conversation on a key issue of 21st century leadership and organization.

This one will focus on the Future of Executive Coaching. We are going to explore how the practice is developing – from personal development support to organizational capability, and from human connection to AI-enabled insights. Some of the questions we intend to address are:

• How is coaching evolving as a strategic leadership tool?
• What defines a true coaching culture in organizations?
• How can AI enhance—not replace—the human side of coaching?
• What does the next era of leadership development look like

As always, a group of outstanding panel of international thought and practice leaders will explore these and other questions – and share ideas how to address them.

Please join us on December 2, 2025  |  08:00 am – 9:30 am Pacific Time for an inspiring session!

Meet the Table

• Brian Underhill | Founder and CEO, CoachSource, the world’s largest executive coaching firm
• Susan Goldsworthy | Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change, IMD
• Olivier Malafronte | Founder and CEO, magif.ai, an AI coaching start-up

The Fireside will be chaired by CFFO Chairman Roland Deiser.

This event is connected to the current edition of Developing Leaders Quarterly (DLQ) titled  Executive Coaching, where all participants of this event have contributed as authors. Read their contributions here:

• Brian Underhill: How Did We Get Here? The Evolution of Executive Coaching
• Susan Goldsworthy: From Command to Catalyst: Why Leaders need Coaching Skills
• Olivier Malafronte: AI Coaching in Leadership