ICF Metro DC Coaching Book Club
September Book Club: Deliberate Calm: How to Learn and Lead in a Volatile World by Jacqueline Brassey, Aaron De Smet, and Michiel Kruyt
Coaching Toward Deliberate Calm
As a coach, you and the leaders you work with are navigating uncharted waters - volatile markets, disruptive change, and constant complexity. At the heart of thriving in uncertainty lies something deeper: self-awareness.
Our next book club read, Deliberate Calm: How to Learn and Lead in a Volatile World by Jacqueline Brassey, Aaron De Smet, and Michiel Kruyt, equips both leaders and coaches with cutting-edge neuroscience, leadership research, and practical tools to stay grounded, adaptive, and effective - starting from the inside out.
Together, we’ll explore how to help leaders:
? Recognize the internal forces that shape their behaviors
? Shift from reactive autopilot to intentional, values-driven responses
? Build resilience and “learning agility” under pressure
? Lead with clarity and curiosity even in high-stakes situations
This book isn’t just about managing complexity; it’s about transforming it into a growth opportunity for the leaders you coach, and for yourself.
To allow for an engaging, interactive discussion, attendance will be limited to 15 participants. A wait list will be kept.
1 RD CCEU will be offered to participants.
About the co-leaders:
Marlee Carlos, ACC is the founder of JourneyUp, a company focused on developing individuals, teams, and organizations. She brings more than 13 years of management consulting, coaching, education, and business development experience. Marlee’s work focuses on equipping individuals, teams, and organizations to achieve their greatest potential and impact in the world.
Beth Flanagan, ACC is the founder of EvolveElevateThrive LLC, a leadership coaching company dedicated to empowering leaders to excel with purpose, balance, and well-being. With over 30 years of professional experience, including 15 years at the senior executive level, Beth partners closely with clients to cultivate lasting vitality, growth, and fulfillment. Her approach enables clients to thrive and achieve sustainable success in their professional and personal pursuits.
Marlee and Beth welcome your suggestions on books you’d like to read—and invite those interested to consider facilitating a future discussion!
