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Coaches connecting at a Coach Academy gathering
February 1, 2027 · Toronto

A Decade of Connection

Coach Academy Summit · 10th Anniversary · 1 King West

Venue
1 King West, Toronto
Date
February 1, 2027
Seats
120 Only
Format
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“The most important investment you can ever make is in yourself.”

Warren Buffett

One day,
a lifetime of benefit.

What will you accomplish in the next 10 years?

Warren Buffett said the most important investment you can make is in yourself. Ten years ago, Coach Academy was founded on one belief: when we keep learning and growing, we expand what we can offer others.

Today, a community of coaches from around the globe is changing conversations and lives. This summit brings us together to celebrate that journey and to help you realize your dreams in the next 10.

Come for the ideas that challenge you, the people who get you, and the conversations that inspire new possibilities. Leave with a clearer sense of who you are, where you want to go and the courage to take your next step.

The next chapter is yours to write. What will you do with the next 10 years of your development?

4,000+
Coaches Trained
Since 2016

The work of a coach
can feel surprisingly lonely.

You spend so much time making space for other people’s questions. But where do you bring your own? Where do you go when your practice is changing, your confidence is being tested, or you can sense a new direction but cannot quite see it yet?

The world keeps changing, and coaches are expected to keep growing with it. That takes more than another set of answers. It takes time to think, room to learn, and people who understand the work you do.

You do not have to figure out your next chapter alone.

“Connection brings us together. Community helps us think bigger, meet challenges, and create what none of us could create alone.”

Nathalie Blais, Founder, Coach Academy

This is not a conference.
It is a gathering.

On February 1, 2027, 120 people will come together in the heart of Toronto with a shared purpose: to build the dreams that are uniquely theirs.

When you work on your own, every decision is yours to make, every doubt is yours to sort through, and staying motivated week after week falls to you. Without like-minded people around you, it’s easy to lose focus and momentum, and eventually the courage to pursue your mission and the future you see for yourself.

A peer circle like Coach Academy keeps that from happening. Someone asks the question you’ve been avoiding. Someone else describes a challenge you thought was yours alone. Another person offers a perspective you couldn’t see from where you stand. You leave with fresh ideas, people you can call, a clearer next step and the energy to act on it.

That’s the best reason to gather: to make space for the conversations that fuel you and the connections that keep you moving on your path, for the next 10 years and beyond.

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“It takes one person to make a difference, and a village to help them rise to the occasion.”

Nathalie Blais

10
Years of Community
4,000+
Coaches Trained
120
Seats
1
Day That Matters
The Summit

Every moment,
designed for you.

Every part of this summit is designed to help you move forward: as a coach, as a business owner, and as someone with a vision for the work you want to do. Each session draws on the lessons Nathalie learned building her own dream, Coach Academy, so you can put them to work on yours.

From the VIP reception the evening before to the closing address, you’ll have opportunities to learn, reflect, and connect. Through the keynote, panel, Growth Salons, and Coach Talks, you’ll hear honest stories about the decisions, setbacks, and breakthroughs behind work that matters. You’ll leave with ideas you can put to use, relationships you can build on, and renewed confidence in what you’re creating.

Evening Before · January 31
5:00 PM
VIP Cocktail Reception
An intimate evening for VIP ticket holders, the Coach Academy team and our guest speakers. You’ll mingle with the keynote speakers, panelists, Coach Academy faculty and the wider team. Nathalie will be there to greet you personally, and the evening includes discussion topics, idea labs and activities designed for deeper connection. Every guest leaves with a custom gift, our thank-you and a keepsake of the night. It’s going to be a dazzling night. Come sparkle with us.
VIP Only
Summit Day · February 1, 2027
8:00 AM
Morning Arrival Journal
Ease into the day with coffee, a light, healthy breakfast and time to mingle. You’ll find something special waiting on your chair to set you up for a day of insight and reflection. VIP guests will be escorted to their reserved seats.
9:00 AM
Seating
Take your seat and settle in as we prepare to open the day together. Half-moon round tables give everyone a forward-facing view of the stage, and big screens on either side mean you won’t miss a moment.
9:15 AM
Opening Keynote: Nathalie Blais, Founder
Nathalie takes the stage to share 10 years of defying the odds: how conviction builds dreams, and why investing in yourself is the key to success. Her story opens the day and sets the tone for the learning and growth ahead.
Keynote
9:45 AM
Special Guest: Lia Grimanis, Founder & CEO, Up With Women
Lia Grimanis has dedicated her life to helping women experiencing or at risk of homelessness achieve financial and personal independence. Her mission at Up With Women is to show that the most powerful catalyst for change is a coach who listens without judgment, believes in your potential and partners to inspire resourcefulness, agency and courage. In October 2026, Coach Academy and Up With Women became official partners, connecting skilled coaches with an at-risk population, opening the door to the kind of change that alters the course of a life.
Special Guest
10:00 AM
Connection Break
Take a bathroom break, stretch your legs and join fun, planned activities to connect and grow your network.
Connection
10:30 AM
The Future Is Bright: The Coaching Trend Report
The latest ICF global trends, the future of AI and coaching, and where the opportunities are for coaches. Plus a look at coaching as a catalyst for growth in leadership, teams and organizations.
Coaching Trends
11:00 AM
Community Panel: The Business of Coaching
Distinguished guests from the Coach Academy community share how they’ve turned coaching skills into thriving leadership roles and business models, doing meaningful work they love and changing their workplaces and their own lives along the way. Panelists will be announced closer to the date.
Panel
12:00 PM
Plated Lunch
Gather at round tables for a delicious lunch with your peers, included in your ticket. Enjoy nourishing food and conversation, and dive into planned connection activities that expand your ideas and your network, while opening the door to new collaborations.
1:00 PM
Coach Talks
Think TEDx talks, turned into Coach Talks. Five coaches from our community take the stage for 10 minutes each. Every speaker pitched for their spot and was chosen for their message and mission, and each one walks away with a complimentary speaker media pack worth $2,500.
Coach Talks
2:30 PM
Growth Salons
Three sessions run at the same time, so register early to get your first choice. Each salon is led by a qualified expert and role model for coaches at every stage of development. Choose from 1) Building a Practice That Lasts, 2) Turning Inward: Cultivating a Magnetic Presence, or 3) Telling Your Brand’s Story: Moving from Vision to Impact.
Salons
3:45 PM
Silent Auction Opens + Break
Take a short break and browse the auction tables. All items have been donated by our cherished sponsors. Bidding stays open into the evening, and all proceeds go to Up With Women, in support of the work that is changing the trajectory of lives.
4:00 PM
All-Star Keynote: Eurico Rosa da Silva
Champion jockey turned mental performance coach and equine experiential connection facilitator. Eurico grew up in poverty in Brazil and decided he would race horses at age five, after watching his first race on an old black-and-white TV. He won more than 500 races in Brazil, rode in Macau, then made Canada his home, where he became one of Woodbine’s most celebrated jockeys: back-to-back Queen’s Plate wins, seven Sovereign Awards as Canada’s Outstanding Jockey and more than 2,200 North American wins before retiring in 2019. Today he helps athletes build the mental resilience that carried him through 30+ years at the top of professional sport.
Keynote
4:40 PM
Closing Remarks: Nathalie Blais, Founder
A look back at the year, the lessons learned and what’s next for Coach Academy and the coaches in our community. Then a moment of thanks, and an invitation to visit the silent auction, enjoy cool drinks and finger foods, and celebrate with the people you’ve met today, some of whom may become friends for life.
Keynote
5:00 PM
Evening Reception + Connection Activities
Conversation and connection are the name of the game. Light, planned activities bring the highlights of the day together, and every guest leaves with an exclusive parting gift straight from a private maple farm. 😉
7:00 PM
End of Evening
Safe travels!

*Times and schedule are subject to change.

The Experience

You will feel
a shift.

Every detail has been curated for connection.

VIP Evening Reception

Just 30 tickets, for an intimate evening up close with our special guests and the Coach Academy team. Spend the night before the summit connecting in a beautiful setting, full of laughter and a little dazzle.

The Arrival Journal

A limited-edition, custom leather-bound journal waiting for you on arrival, with personal touches made to delight coaches.

Coach Talks

Five coaches, 10 minutes each. Every speaker who takes the stage goes home with a complimentary speaker media pack worth $2,500.

A ticket and a completed application are required to be considered.

Book Signing

Every attendee receives a copy of Eurico Rosa da Silva’s memoir, Riding for Freedom, and the chance to have it signed by Eurico on site.

Silent Auction

Bid on gifts and special pieces donated by our sponsors and community, while the room buzzes with everything the day has sparked. Every dollar supports the work of Up With Women.

Coach Academy Merch

We’re celebrating the launch of the Coach Academy merch store. Every attendee receives a T-shirt, a cap and a special linen tote to carry all your goodies home. Wear Coach Academy home, and keep the day with you.

Growth Salons

Choose the conversation
that calls to you.

Three intimate Growth Salons run at the same time, each with one theme, one facilitator and a group of 20 to 30. Choose the one that fits you best.

Salon 01
Building a Practice That Lasts

Break through average and set higher standards for your business and practice. The business of coaching comes down to designing a practice that gets noticed and multiplies the impact of the work you love. Move beyond the “hustle” to explore strategies for sustainable, incremental growth: how to price with integrity and confidence, and how to package your services to scale and earn repeat business. Practical, provocative and rooted in what works.

What you will take away
  • A blueprint of strategies that work.
  • The “Value-to-Price” equation, so you can own your rates with confidence.
  • Ways to align your daily operations with your long-term personal mission.
Facilitated byLaurence AnthonyPCC, Mentor, Learning Leader, Founder Go Further Coaching
Salon 02
Turning Inward: Cultivating a Magnetic Presence

Confidence is cultivated, and this salon will change your relationship with yourself. Become the coach who can handle any conversation with ease and balance. Through guided self-exploration, you’ll map your own emotional landscape as a coach and grow your presence. Discover how the moments that test us, the shadows we face and the parts we want to hide can become our superpowers, and a pathway to more skillful, connected coaching.

What you will take away
  • Tools for “emotional composting”: clearing client energy after a session.
  • Deeper self-awareness of your triggers and countertransference.
  • Ways to return to center between high-stakes sessions.
Facilitated byPenny KaplanMCC, MCS Mentor, Learning Leader, Assessor and Experienced Coach with 10+ years of practice with international clients
Salon 03
Telling Your Brand’s Story: Moving from Vision to Impact

Dive into authentic storytelling and learn the art of being seen without giving up your privacy. This salon shows you how to translate your “why” into a magnetic story that attracts clients and builds a movement around your work.

What you will take away
  • How to articulate your “Impossible Vision” in a way that resonates with your audience.
  • A shift from “selling” to “inviting,” with storytelling as your primary marketing tool.
  • Content that feels like a natural extension of your coaching.
Facilitated byChristopher ShermanBrand and Creative Strategist for iconic brands, and photographer for The New York Times, Vogue, Yves Saint Laurent, The Wall Street Journal and more
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120 seats.

Payment plans are available at checkout. For assistance or special requests, contact marian@coachacademy.com.

General
$1,200
90 seats available
  • Full summit access
  • Application for Coach Talks
  • Limited-edition arrival journal
  • Growth Salons
  • Book signing with our keynote speaker
  • Parting custom gifts and apparel
  • Plated lunch
  • Evening reception
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This gathering is exclusively for Coach Academy community clients.

By registering, you confirm this is your personal seat. Transfers are permitted up to January 1, 2027. All ticket sales are final after that date. Payment details will be sent by email within 24 hours of registration.

“Ten years. One gathering. Representing one remarkable global community. What will your next 10 years bring?”

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