| Discussion Group 4 Format: Role Plays Language: English Sponsor Session |
| Facilitators: Philip Dang (AceUp) & Michelle Thompson (Concordia University Irvine-Townsend Institute) |
Sponsor: AceUp
Facilitator: Phillip Dang
Dr. Phillip Dang is an accomplished executive coach and leadership consultant with a distinguished background in clinical psychology. He specializes in applying psychological principles to enhance leadership effectiveness and organizational performance. By leveraging advanced insights into how stress and arousal impact decision-making and productivity, Phil helps clients build self-awareness, improve interpersonal skills, and achieve long-term success. His work not only enhances performance but also fosters a culture of care, resilience, and high engagement within organizations. Phil is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), holds an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC), and earned a Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD).
Sponsor: Concordia University Irvine-Townsend Institute
Facilitator: Michelle Thompson
Michelle holds a Professional Certified Coach credential and Advanced Certification in Team Coaching through the International Coaching Federation. She serves as the Townsend Institute’s Executive Coaching and Consulting Program Senior Director at Concordia University Irvine, CA. She has extensive experience helping individuals and organizations reach their full potential through coaching and leadership development, which is evident in her professional journey in the non-profit and for-profit sectors. As a lifelong learner, Michelle is a doctoral candidate pursuing a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership. Her research aligns with her passion for developing coaches who are self-aware scholars and practitioners through coach education. She is honored to serve on the ICF Coaching Education Accreditation Advising Committee and as an active institutional member of the Graduate School Alliance for Education in Coaching (GSAEC).