May 11 to 15, 2026 is International Coaching Week (ICW 2026). Coaches around the world will celebrate International Coaching Week! ICF Toronto is hosting events where you can further expand your coaching knowledge, or explore the world of coaching.
Date & Time: May 15th – starts at 2:00pm (EDT)
Event Type: Workshop
CCEs: TBC
Recorded: No
Event Description:
What happens when someone on your team disagrees, makes a mistake, or sees things differently?
Do they speak up, or do they hold back?
From a coaching perspective, psychological safety is not something you tell people to have. It is shaped by how leaders show up in everyday conversations, how they listen, what they ask, and how they respond when something feels uncomfortable or uncertain.
In this interactive workshop, we will explore how a coaching approach can help you lead in ways that invite honesty, trust, and contribution. You will reflect on your own patterns, notice what might be going unsaid, and practice simple ways to create more open and meaningful dialogue.
This is a practical session grounded in real workplace situations, focused on how coaching skills translate into everyday leadership.
You will leave with greater awareness, practical tools, and a clearer sense of how to create an environment where people feel safe to speak, and where better thinking and stronger outcomes can emerge.
Neha Wasu (ACC) has over 22 years of experience in human resources leadership, employee relations, and organizational transformation, Neha has led people strategies across complex, multi-site environments. She has partnered with senior leaders across healthcare, social services, and manufacturing in Canada, supporting organizations through growth and change with a focus on performance, culture, and sustainable outcomes.
Recognized as a trusted advisor, Neha brings a human-centred and Agile approach that prioritizes psychological safety, open dialogue, and trust. Her work focuses on helping leaders navigate complex people challenges while strengthening team effectiveness and leadership capability.
Her transition into coaching was driven by the belief that lasting impact comes from enabling leaders to think critically, engage authentically, and lead through others. Today, she supports leaders in adopting a coaching approach that fosters accountability, develops talent, and creates environments where individuals and teams can perform at their best.