International Coaching Week 2026
with Tetyana Didenko
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 • 4:00 PM
Online Coaching Challenges: Practical Solutions
Virtual coaching has become a standard format, yet many coaches notice that sessions do not always unfold the same way as in-person conversations. Subtle shifts in attention, engagement, timing, and interaction can affect the quality of the session and its outcomes, even when the coach applies the same methods and skills.
This session focuses on the most common challenges coaches face in digital settings and offers practical, field-tested solutions that can be applied immediately. It addresses both sides of the coaching process — how clients show up in an online environment and how the coach’s behavior, presence, and decisions influence the direction of the session.
Special attention will be given to adapting ICF Core Competency 4 (Cultivates Trust and Safety) and Competency 6 (Listens Actively) to the online environment. Participants will explore how these competencies shift in virtual settings and how to apply them effectively when working through a screen.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of what changes in virtual coaching, why certain moments feel “off,” and how to recognize when the session is losing clarity, depth, or momentum. The session will also demonstrate how to respond in real time and maintain an effective, focused coaching process.
The content is highly practical and based on real coaching situations. It includes concrete techniques that have been tested in practice and can be used right away. Key points will be illustrated through examples, helping participants see how these challenges show up and how to address them effectively.
By the end of the session, coaches will leave with a stronger ability to navigate online sessions, maintain consistency in their results, and ensure that their coaching remains impactful in a digital environment.
About the Speaker: Tetyana Didenko
Leadership Development and Nonverbal Communication Expert | Body Language Analyst | Certified Executive Coach (ICF) | Mentor to Coaches | Keynote Speaker | Author
Works with executives and founders through strategic executive coaching and advanced nonverbal communication analysis, helping leaders strengthen clarity, influence, and executive presence in high-stakes environments for over a decade. She also mentors professional coaches, supporting their development of presence, listening depth, and nonverbal awareness in client sessions. She is an international keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, delivering sessions on leadership presence and nonverbal influence at global summits and professional events. Her expertise in body language was featured on NBC6 South Florida and other media outlets. She regularly publishes articles in international magazines and is the author of the forthcoming book Win Before You Speak: Nonverbal Strategies for Sales, Negotiations & Leadership.