UPDATE: The Coaching Culture Conference has been postponed to early spring to ensure the best experience for all participants. Stay tuned for the new date and more details soon!
USC Coaching Culture Conference 2025-Unleash Potential: Mastering the Growth Mindset
The USC HR Learning and Organizational Development Office invites you to join our fourth Annual Coaching Culture Conference, taking place on Monday, Feb. 3, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm at USC UPC Doheny Memorial Library, Room 240.
The conference’s primary goal is to continue developing and sustaining a coaching culture within USC. A coaching culture embodies an organizational ethos of continuous learning, growth, and mutual support. It fosters curiosity, collaboration, and open communication, where coaching practices are deeply embedded in daily interactions. This environment encourages leaders and employees to engage in active feedback, guidance, and development, empowering individuals to reach their full potential and drive collective success.
Use event code CCC2025 to register today! The registration fee is $35.
Who should attend? Those interested in learning about coaching, recent graduates of a coach training program or anyone who is interested in supporting the coaching culture.
The learning outcomes of this interactive conference will be:
- Enhance Growth Through Coaching: Foster a growth mindset, adaptability, and resilience to drive team collaboration and learning.
- Cultivate Communication Skills: Practice active listening and powerful questioning to strengthen connections and promote open dialogue.
- Experience Coaching in Action: Observe a coaching session and engage in discussions and networking to build a supportive coaching culture.
The topics and panelists are:
Keynote Speaker
Stacy Giwa, Interim Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Session #1
Fixed to Growth Mindset: A Hands-On Journey of Discovery
Dr. Jody Tolan, Assistant Professor of Clinical, Founding Director, Robert J Coury Applied Leadership Program, USC Marshall School of Business
Session #2
Lead with a Coaching Mindset. How Effective Leaders Unlock Potential
Dr. Damian Goldvarg, Global Leadership Development Expert and Executive Coach, Goldvarg Consulting
Session #3:
Amplify USC’s Coaching Culture with the Growth Mindset
Dr. Cynthia (Cindy) Ryan, USC WorkWell Center Associate Director of EAP
Tom Badzey, USC WorkWell Center Employee Assistance Professional
Session #4
Coaching Demonstration and Discussion
Elaine Padilla, Senior Employee Development Specialist, Learning and Organizational Development, USC UHR
World Cafe Networking event to follow. Refreshments will be served.
If you have any questions, please email tlntdev@usc.edu.