Pro Bono Coaching - ICW
During International Coaching Week (ICW), the ICF Virginia Chapter is proud to announce that several of our dedicated coaches are offering pro bono coaching sessions.This initiative aims to provide individuals and organizations with access to professional coaching services they might not otherwise afford, thereby promoting personal and professional development within our community. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to experience the transformative power of coaching during ICW.
Coaches Offering Pro Bono Coaching Session
Vishwajeet Agarwal, PCC - Coach
Vishwajeet Agarwal, PCC has over 26+ yrs. of total experience including extensive coaching experience developing leaders and teams across Fortune 500 companies, startups, and non-profit organizations. His expertise encompasses developing coaching frameworks, fostering coaching cultures, and designing multi-level coaching programs that yield measurable outcomes and demonstrate clear ROI.
He has led the creation of high-performing internal coaching initiatives and large-scale leadership development programs within global enterprises. Collaborating with C-suite executives, HR leaders, and organizational development professionals. He focus on enhancing emotional intelligence, leadership presence, and team dynamics. His approach includes defining leadership competency models, aligning organizational values and vision, and implementing human-centered development strategies to boost cross-functional team effectiveness.
Committed to servant leadership, he exemplify ICF core competencies and strive to enhance coaching effectiveness across all organizational levels.
He holds three Master's degree; Master in Computer Science, Master in Computer Science and Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing & Finance and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Brittany Brown, ACC
Meet Brittany Brown, ACC, a highly accomplished Certified Personal and Executive Coach specializing in mindset transformation. With over a decade of experience, Brittany has consistently empowered IT professionals to achieve fulfillment and foster a deeper sense of belonging in their careers. Her commitment to personal and professional growth has made her a trusted partner in navigating career success.
Schedule your session: https://wix.to/jxT5nYn
Website:https://www.boldambassador.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-j-brown/
Dr. Cheryl A. Young, ACC
Cheryl A. Young, Ph.D. - Organizational Development and Training professional. Dr. Young is skilled in helping organizational development and training teams leverage innovative and industry-leading strategies to implement world-class learning and professional development. Dr. Young completed her Ph.D. in Organization Development and holds a master’s in business administration, with a concentration in Management and Industrial Relations and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has worked in the human resources and training field for over 25 years and is certified in several national organizations; SHRM, IPMA, Covey, StrengthsFinder, Real Colors, Emotional Intelligence Quotient 2.0, and International Coaching Federation- ACC. Her professional and research interest include talent strategy, program evaluation and ROI, executive vision, and leadership processes.
Her personal and lifelong work is coaching and helping partners achieve their full potential. She's experienced with working at all levels, from C-Suite partners to front line contributors. In addition, she serves her community on several executive boards during her spare time and enjoys being a servant leader.
Schedule your session: cyoung@y-m-c.net
Website: Young Management Consulting LLC
Charity Pennock, ACC (Executive, Leadership, & Career Coaching)
Charity is a seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience in director and management positions. Charity’s career has been based at the intersection of business and the nonprofit sectors in the areas of clean energy, economic development, entrepreneurship, and technology. She has built organizations, launched new programs, and worked across sectors including corporate, government, higher education and non-profit partners and clients. These experiences helped Charity to use and refine her abilities in seeing the big picture, understanding people’s motivations, asking important questions, creating actionable plans, and walking with people through conflict and emotionally taxing situations. Charity is an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach and a Gestalt International Study Center Certified Coach.
Erin Lingo, ACC
Erin Lingo is a Certified Presence-Based Coach specializing in embodied leadership and somatic coaching. With over a decade of nonprofit leadership experience, she integrates somatics, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, movement, and leadership best practices to help clients navigate work challenges, personal relationships, and community engagements with integrity and alignment with their values. Her holistic, trauma-informed approach supports leaders in developing resilience, self-trust, and aligned action in both personal and professional spheres.
Schedule call: hellos@erinlingosomatics.com
Website: erinlingosomatics.com
Ninez Piezas-Jerbi, ACC
Ninex Piezas-Jerbi is an Independent Professional Development and Life Coach (ICF-PCC). She worked for more than 30 years in the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland where she was former Chief of the Knowledge Management (KM) Section, Senior Manager, Employee Networks Community Builder, internal Coach and Mentor. After her work in the international organizations, she retired in July 2022 and is now based in Northern Virginia. Ninez has an Executive Master’s degree in Positive Leadership and Strategy from the IE School of Human Sciences and Technology in Madrid and a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics from the University of the Philippines.
As an ICF Coach, Ninez aims to Pay-It-Forward and provide affordable coaching especially to students, young professionals, women leaders and managers, to be more impactful in their lives, communities and wider world. As a Chartered Knowledge Manager (MCLIP), she runs a free Annual Mentoring Program for KM practitioners. As an Internationally Certified Yoga Instructor (550HR), Ninez gives free Kundalini Yoga classes to her local community to promote Personal Leadership, vitality and living an authentic and intentional life.
Schedule call here: npjerbi@gmail.com, https://ninez.as.me/introductorychat
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/npiezasjerbi/
Website: nineznow.com
John Schuhart, MCC
As an International Coaching Federation Master Certified Coach, Mr. Schuhart helps clients gain self-awareness, increase emotional intelligence, think strategically, refine their leadership style, strengthen communication skills, and realize their full potential.
Accelerate private sector, government, and non-profit leadership development by refining skills through executive coaching. Certified interpreter: Center for Creative Leadership’s suite of 360 assessments, the Hogan personality assessment, Workplace Big 5 personality assessment, FIRO-B and FIRO Business Assessments, Influence Style Indicator, and Myers Briggs Type Indicator. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Texas, a Leadership Coaching Certificate from Georgetown University and is the author of the New Supervisor Survival Guide – Simple and Proven Practices to Help New – and Not So New – Bosses Thrive.
Schedule call email: graybeardcoaching@gmail.com
Website: graybeardcoaching@gmail.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-schuhart-44b8348b/
Kim Heanue, ACC
I'm an ICF-credentialed leadership development coach with over two decades of experience in management consulting, communications, and change management. For nine incredible years, I ran my own business before joining Nestlé, where I lead HR transformation projects and help create a positive organizational culture across its U.S. companies.
Transformative Leadership Coaching: Drawing on a diverse background—from government consulting and entrepreneurship to driving transformative initiatives at the world's largest food and beverage company—I offer a dynamic combination of practical expertise, cross-industry insights, and genuine empathy. My experience has shaped me into a versatile coach who inspires others to chart their own unique paths. I help individuals and organizations find purpose during moments of transformative change. I specialize in turning uncertainty into opportunity, guiding clients to refine their thinking, gain clarity, and stay grounded as new insights emerge.
Whether you’re an ambitious professional or a driven entrepreneur facing a pivotal crossroads, I help you to envision your future, chart a clear course, and reclaim your stride with confidence. My focus spans professional development, career transitions, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership—ensuring that every step forward is both intentional and inspired.
Email to schedule call: kim@coachingbykim.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimheanue/
Susan Yantko, ACC
Susan Yantko is a dynamic coach and wellness consultant who supports professionals and organizations in creating sustainable, healthy changes. With a background in health education, federal consulting, and higher education, she brings a unique system-thinking approach to coaching that blends behavior science, emotional well-being, and leadership development.
Susan’s coaching niche centers on supporting high-achieving professionals navigating burnout, career pivots, and life transitions, especially those in service-oriented or health-related roles. She partners with clients to reconnect them to their purpose, clarify their goals, and build practical strategies for balance and growth.
Her practice is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and a belief in the power of small, consistent actions to spark transformation.
Email to schedule call: susan.yantko@tkohealthconsulting.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-yantko-acc
Emily Debeniotis, ACC
Emily is a New Yorker who was raised in Athens, Greece. She has a flaming desire to learn and a determination of steel. She speaks Greek fluently and has worked with individuals from all over the globe. Her strongest abilities lie in her agility, adaptability, and strong focus. Emily has 25 years of experience in the areas of human resources, employee relations, employment law, employee development, training, leadership, and coaching. She has worked in sales, finance, IT, non-profit, food, and banking. She has traveled through the Northern hemisphere and has read the works of over 300 poets. She has provided advice to hundreds of leaders and non-managerial groups. She has coached several individuals throughout the years. Her advice is sound, and people depend on her to help them work their way through challenging human relations situations.
Email to schedule call: jembriel@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-debeniotis-b7860352/
Kelly M. Plunkett, MBA, ACC
Kelly is a results-oriented executive leadership coach and facilitator known for her strategic insight, deep business acumen, and ability to foster meaningful growth. With a background as a VP at a Fortune 20 health company, she partners with senior leaders to enhance self-awareness, expand thinking patterns, and drive sustainable outcomes. Her clients consistently report improved decision-making, stronger stakeholder relationships, and greater clarity of purpose.
Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Virginia by Women We Admire, Kelly brings positive energy and a collaborative spirit to every engagement. Whether coaching individuals or facilitating groups, she creates inclusive spaces where all voices are heard and breakthrough solutions emerge—elevating both personal and organizational performance.
To schedule: https://calendly.com/kelly-plunkett-emergenceglobalconsulting/30min-discovery
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kellymplunkett
Webpage: www.emergenceglobalconsulting.com
George
Neighbors, ACC
Recognized as a transformational leader and an award-winning Executive & Career Coach, George Neighbors brings extensive experience across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors. He coaches executive and emerging leaders as individuals and in groups and teams with a practice extending 20 years.
To schedule: https://calendly.com/x-ra/consult-with-george-15
Webpage: https://www.X-RoadsAdvisory.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeneighbors/