What if relational presence is not a property of the room, but a quality of attention?

Online coaching has become the norm, but the deeper question remains: can the screen hold the full relational complexity of a coaching relationship? In this one-hour Special Interest Group webinar, Ashridge alumni Bela Stankova and Adel Pour Hakimi join a candid panel discussion on what it really takes to coach with depth, presence, and attunement in a virtual environment.

Together, they'll explore:

• Presence, trust, and psychological safety—what it means to be truly present through a screen and how to build genuine safety in a virtual space

• Reading the room remotely—nonverbal cues, energy, silence, and working with emotions and relational ruptures online

• Attunement across difference—cultural nuance, creative techniques, and adapting relational tools for the digital environment

• What clients actually want—preferences, expectations, and practical tips and pitfalls to close

You'll also have the chance to ask any questions in a live Q&A.