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Become a Sponsor
May 28th & 29th, 2024 | Hartford, CT
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Become a Summit Sponsor
An Annual Conference for Coaches and Leaders Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Business and Beyond
Event Details
The Equity-Centered Coaching Summit is where like-minded coaches and leaders are convening — to share their expertise, aspirations, and challenges — contributing to a collective vision of a more equitable and inclusive future.

The primary goal of this year's summit is to continue to explore what it will take to build a more inclusive, and diverse coaching industry with special attention on creating emotionally and psychologically safe personal and professional growth communities.

    Featuring the following speakers, and more

      Headshots of Sarah Edmondson, Erika Royal, Tobi Fairley, Sheronda Jordan, Trudi Lebron, Charmagne Glass-Tripp, Rae McDaniel, Jeff Harry, and Susanna Barkataki Headshots of Sarah Edmondson, Erika Royal, Tobi Fairley, Sheronda Jordan, Trudi Lebron, Charmagne Glass-Tripp, Rae McDaniel, Jeff Harry, and Susanna Barkataki
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        Sarah Edmondson
        Co-Host, A Little Bit Culty
        Author, Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult that Bound My Life

        Erika Royal
        J.D. - Harvard Law School
        Certified Master Coach
        Certified Executive Coach

        Tobi Fairley
        Interior Designer
        Life & Business Coach
        Sheronda Jordan
        Vice President of Organizational Development, Emerge Center
        Trudi Lebron
        Founder, The Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching
        Author, The Antiracist Business Book
        Charmagne Glass-Tripp
        Director of Programming and Leadership Coach, The Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching
        Rae McDaniel
        Certified Sex Therapist, Coach, and Transgender Diversity and Inclusion Educator
        Jeff Harry
        Global Play Expert, Rediscover Your Play
        Susanna Barkataki
        Yoga Unity Activist
        Author, Embrace Yoga’s Roots
        The event will take place May 28th and May 29th at Infinity Music Hall in Hartford, Connecticut, and it will be the talk of the industry by June 1st!
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        Benefits of Sponsorship
        As a valued sponsor of our summit, you'll enjoy a spectrum of benefits designed to amplify your brand's visibility and impact. We are committed to providing our sponsors with a unique and powerful platform to showcase their commitment to leadership, coaching, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
        Prominent Brand Exposure
        Gain prime visibility with your logo, website, and/or QR code prominently featured on event materials, including promotional materials, website, and official event signage.
        Acknowledgement from the Stage
        Receive live acknowledgments during the event, ensuring that your brand is recognized and appreciated by our diverse and influential audience.
        Welcome Bag Inserts
        Place your branded item or promotional material directly into the hands of speakers, supporters, and expanded ticket holders by including an exclusive insert in our attendee welcome bags, maximizing your reach and impact.
        Exclusive Table Space
        Showcase your products and services in dedicated spaces, allowing you to engage directly with our audience and highlight your brand's unique offerings.
        Podcast Exposure
        Receive special acknowledgment and promotion on an episode of The Coaches Forum Podcast, reaching a broader audience and further establishing your brand's presence in the industry.
        Social Media Exposure
        Enjoy recognition on the Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching's social media channels, ensuring that your brand stands out and leaves a lasting impression beyond those who attend the Summit.
        Below, you will find a variety of sponsorship options to choose from, each allowing you to become a key partner in the Equity-Centered Coaching Summit.
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        Audience Profile
        The attendance list for this event is diverse in age, race, niche, coach education background, culture, and profession.

        What brings everyone together is a commitment to using coaching as a tool for change, and a commitment to using coaching tools in safe, equitable, and equity-centered ways.

        As this is our first event, we've provided an audience profile taken from our LinkedIn presence. We expect this to be reflective of the in-person audience profile at the Equity-Centered Coaching Summit.
        Industry
        Pie chart showing the top nine industries that make up our audience: professional training and coaching, higher education, non-profit organizations, business consulting and services, mental health careers, civic and social organizations, government administration, advertising services, and education administration. Pie chart showing the top nine industries that make up our audience: professional training and coaching, higher education, non-profit organizations, business consulting and services, mental health careers, civic and social organizations, government administration, advertising services, and education administration.
        Seniority
        Pie chart showing that most of our audience is at the Senior level, followed by entry level, director, over, CXO, manager, VP, and others. Pie chart showing that most of our audience is at the Senior level, followed by entry level, director, over, CXO, manager, VP, and others.
        Company Size
        Pie chart showing that a quarter of our audience has either 1-10 or 11-50 employees, and we have a fairly equal representation of companies of all sizes, up to 10,001+ employees. Pie chart showing that a quarter of our audience has either 1-10 or 11-50 employees, and we have a fairly equal representation of companies of all sizes, up to 10,001+ employees.
        Location
        Pie chart shows about 25% of our audience is in the Greater Hartford area. Other cities of increased representation include Phoenix, New York City, Washington DC - Baltimore, Boston, Los Angeles, Rochester NY, San Francisco, and Portland OR. Pie chart shows about 25% of our audience is in the Greater Hartford area. Other cities of increased representation include Phoenix, New York City, Washington DC - Baltimore, Boston, Los Angeles, Rochester NY, San Francisco, and Portland OR.
        Reach
        Trudi Lebron's social media reach is 16,000+. We have 5,000+ email subscribers. The Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching has 1,300+ social media reach. The Coaches Forum Podcast receives 250+ unique weekly downloads. We expect 100+ of our most engaged followers to attend this event! Trudi Lebron's social media reach is 16,000+. We have 5,000+ email subscribers. The Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching has 1,300+ social media reach. The Coaches Forum Podcast receives 250+ unique weekly downloads. We expect 100+ of our most engaged followers to attend this event!
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        Sponsorship Levels
        Supporting Sponsorship
        Showcase your commitment to the summit and its objectives, laying the foundation for collaborative success and shared impact.
        $1,500
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        Activity Sponsorship
        Elevate your commitment and support for the summit's objectives, demonstrating a heightened dedication to advancing our shared goals and fostering lasting connections.
        $2,500
        3 Available
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        Event Sponsorship
        Take your commitment to unprecedented heights, providing unparalleled support for the summit's objectives. Your involvement signifies a visionary dedication to driving transformative change and shaping the future of leadership, coaching, and equity-centered initiatives.
        $5,000
        2 Available
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        Supporting Sponsorships
        For $1,500 you can showcase your commitment to the Equity-Centered Coaching Summit by contributing to the comfort of attendees throughout the event.
        Morning Snack
        Day 1 or Day 2
        A delicious spread of baked goods including cookies, scones, muffins, and other pasteries. A delicious spread of baked goods including cookies, scones, muffins, and other pasteries.
        Afternoon Snack
        Day 1 or Day 2
        A charcuterie spread of cheese, meats, and fruits. A charcuterie spread of cheese, meats, and fruits.
        Beverage Station
        Day 1 or Day 2
        Beverage station showing coffee and tea. Beverage station showing coffee and tea.
        There is nothing people appreciate more than access to plenty of tasty snacks and a variety of beverages. Your sponsorship will curb their hunger and quench their thirst so that they can focus fully on the summit experience. 
        Your Business Will Benefit From:
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        Signage at the table including your logo, website, and/or QR code during one of the snack/beverage periods.
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        Acknowledgment from the Stage
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        The opportunity to include an insert in the welcome bag for supporters, speakers, and expanded guests 
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        One Core Ticket
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        Activity Sponsorships
        For $2,500 you can demonstrate a heightened dedication to advancing our shared goals and fostering lasting connections at the Equity-Centered Coaching Summit.

        Select the activity you'd like to sponsor from the following options:
        Supporter Breakfast
        Day 1
        A large breakfast spread including scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, toast with jelly, and pancakes. A large breakfast spread including scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, toast with jelly, and pancakes.
        The Supporter Breakfast is an intimate event for attendees who supported the Summit through early-bird ticket sales. Supporters will dine with speakers and staff of the Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching.
        Expanded Dinner
        Day 1
        A long table covered in a white tablecloth has been set for dinner with wine glasses, silverware, and paper menus at each seat. A long table covered in a white tablecloth has been set for dinner with wine glasses, silverware, and paper menus at each seat.
        The Expanded Dinner is an intimate event for expanded ticket holders, speakers, and staff.
        The Peace Lounge
        Day 1 & 2
        A comfortable and peaceful room with natural light, couches, and lounge chairs. A comfortable and peaceful room with natural light, couches, and lounge chairs.
        The Peace Lounge provides an alternative sensory-friendly space for attendees who want to participate in non-traditional ways (laying down, walking, coloring, etc.). It also provides space for those who are overstimulated or want to rest.
        Your Sponsorship Includes:
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        Exclusive signage with your logo and QR code at your sponsored activity.
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        Acknowledgment from the Stage
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        Podcast shout out on The Coaches Forum Podcast
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        Social Media Mentions on the IECC Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts
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        The opportunity to include an insert in the welcome bag for supporters, speakers, and expanded guests 
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        Event Sponsorships
        For $5,000 your involvement signifies a visionary dedication to driving transformative change and shaping the future of leadership, coaching, and equity-centered initiatives.
        Only two event sponsorships are available!
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        A large group of people are watching Trudi Lebron deliver a presentation at The Coaches Forum. A large group of people are watching Trudi Lebron deliver a presentation at The Coaches Forum.
        A dozen people wearing pink, some with hot pink boas, clap and cheer at the closing part of The Coaches Forum. A dozen people wearing pink, some with hot pink boas, clap and cheer at the closing part of The Coaches Forum.
        When you sponsor the summit at the Event Sponsorship level, you can be sure that you'll be the talk of the event... because we'll be talking about you everywhere!

        Your Business Will Benefit From:
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        Exclusive signage with your logo and QR code throughout the event, including opening and closing parties
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        Logo prominently displayed on event assets including website and program
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        Table space at the Summit
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        Acknowledgment from the Stage
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        Podcast shout out on The Coaches Forum Podcast
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        Exclusive Social Media Posts on the IECC Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts.
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        The opportunity to include an insert in the welcome bag for supporters, speakers, and expanded guests 
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        2 Expanded Tickets
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        Take The Next Step Toward Sponsorship
        Please fill out the contact form below, and we will be in touch within 1-2 business days to confirm the availability of your desired sponsorship and answer any questions you may have.
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