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Our speakers bring a diverse range of perspectives and real-world experience, along with a shared passion for coaching and for supporting fellow coaches.

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Janet M. Harvey, MCC

Janet M. Harvey is a pioneering author, speaker, coach, educator, and the CEO of inviteCHANGE, a global leader in human development services.

With nearly 30 years of experience and more than 12,000 coaching hours, Janet was recognized by Coaches50 as one of the World’s Most Influential Executive Coaches. She has guided individuals, teams, and organizations to unlock their full potential through Generative Wholeness™. Under her leadership, inviteCHANGE has partnered with global brands like Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing, fostering authentic leadership and sustainable growth.

Janet, an ICF Master Certified Coach, former ICF Global President, and thought leader, empowers leaders worldwide to create workplaces where people thrive.

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Brian Arao, ACC

Dr. Brian Arao is a coach and facilitator with over 25 years of leadership experience. A member of the ICF Global DEIB Facilitator team, Brian is a recognized expert in cultural intelligence (CQ) and the architect of the “Brave Space” framework for high-stakes dialogue.

As the founder of Brave Space Leadership, he partners with global leaders across multiple industries to cultivate inclusive cultures and high-performing teams. Brian specializes in synthesizing research-backed frameworks with practical coaching applications to help leaders bridge cultural gaps and lead with authenticity. His extensive background in navigating complex organizational change and conflict management allows him to offer coaches nuanced strategies for building trust in a globalized world.

Brian is committed to helping coaches and leaders unlock extraordinary results by centering humanizing practices and inclusive excellence in their professional journeys. Brian is an ACC and a Professional Certified Diversity Coach (Institute for Coaching Innovation).

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Dr. Amanda Fernandez, PCC, BCC

Dr. Amanda Fernandez is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Board Certified Coach (BCC), Doctor of Education, and the founder of Waypoint North, a coaching practice serving leaders across industries including education, nonprofit, engineering, finance, and beyond. She holds certifications in Executive Leadership, Career, Business, and Neurodiversity coaching, and is currently completing certifications in NLP, Mental Health, and ADHD coaching.

Her work sits at the intersection of neuroscience and coaching practice, helping clients move through fear-based paralysis using tools like decatastrophization and evocative questioning.

Dr. Amanda is a sought-after speaker, recognized by Grit Daily as one of the "Ones to Watch: Women Who Elevated Leadership in 2025."

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Morice Mabry, PCC

Morice “Coach Mo” Mabry, PCC is the S.W.A.G.™ Coach for leaders and high achievers who refuse to coast. His signature S.W.A.G.™ framework — Self-Awareness, Why-Power, Aligned Actions, and Grit — was forged from years of leading under pressure and coaching leaders at every level.

At the California Department of Justice, he created and led the Coaching and Career Development Unit, supporting over 900 leaders across a 5,500-person workforce. His work sparked culture change, fueled leadership promotions, and earned him three Attorney General Awards for Excellence in just four years.

Coach Mo brings the mindset of an athlete into the coaching space — focused, direct, and relentless about building reps where it counts. That edge shaped The Inner Arena, his leadership conditioning framework designed to help high performers build emotional stamina, reset under pressure, and lead with conviction.

Known for his grounded presence and straight-talk style, Coach Mo coaches supervisors, managers, executives, and high achievers to stop performing for the crowd and start leading with purpose. He is a published author of The What If Effect: Making a Better You Through Changing Habits. He is also the host of the Let’s Think About It Podcast, where he breaks down the inner battles leaders face and the bold choices required to win.

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Vlad Moskovski, ACC

Vlad Moskovski is an executive coach, organizational strategist, and 3× founder with more than 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and executive teams navigate complexity and transformation. A former Senior Principal at Accenture, Vlad has worked with leaders at Google, Genentech, Roche, Kaiser Permanente, Intel, and other Fortune 500 organizations.

He currently focuses on small to mid-size businesses, partnering with leaders to scale their impact and develop leadership capacity in high-stakes, high-pressure environments.

Vlad is a sought-after public speaker who regularly presents at various organizations and universities, including UC Davis MBA Program, UC Berkeley HAAS School of Business, and Stanford University.

Learn more about Vlad and his work at www.vladmoskovski.com.

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J Sikes, PCC

J is a queer, non-binary coach, consultant, and educator with 29 years of experience in public education, 13 years of coaching, and 12 years studying somatics, J holds a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and the transformative power of somatics. J weaves this knowledge and experience into their coaching and has a passion for empowering individuals on their transformative journeys.

Educators, non-profit executives, and LGBTQIA+ individuals seek J’s coaching to address challenges in education and leadership, and for personal development. J became an ICF Professional Certified Coach in 2021, a certified somatic coach through the Strozzi Institute for Somatics in 2016, and a certified school leadership coach through the New Teacher Center and the Association of California School Administrators in 2013.

J holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from UC Davis and a Masters in Education from Nazareth University. A former nationally ranked fencer and skilled educator, J has taught for the Strozzi Institute for Somatics and continues to teach somatic courses across the US. J is committed to decolonizing education, celebrating queer joy, and supporting others to grow into the teachers, leaders — and humans — they long to be. They reside in Woodland, California on Patwin land, and enjoy art, crossfit, and listening to their cats purr.

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Karla Van Havel, PhD, ACC

Dr. Karla R. Van Havel, ACC, is an executive and leadership coach, strategic advisor, speaker, workshop facilitator, author, and creator of Workplace Community Insight™. She is the founder of the Center for Dynamic Knowledge, Director of Coaching Services for the Institute for Management Studies, and a Wiley Authorized Partner.

With more than three decades of leadership experience, Karla helps leaders communicate with confidence, build trust, strengthen human connection, and cultivate workplace communities where people can do their best work. Her sessions combine research, practical tools, thoughtful reflection, and real-world experience so participants leave with ideas they can use immediately.

Karla holds a Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems, an M.A. in Strategic Communications & Leadership, a second M.A., and a B.S. in Community Development and Public Administration. Her writing has appeared in books and scholarly publications.

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