PMI Houston North: "Coaching for Change: Transformative Conversations for Project Leaders"
Pre-Dinner Presentation: Building Your Network – The Power of Connection
David Bell has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry specializing in sales development, leadership, training, and coaching. He has worked with financial advisors, front-line bankers, and leaders. David obtained a BBA in General Business from the University of Texas at Austin. David is an International Coach Federation (ICF) certified coach. He serves as the Chief Encouragement Officer for Discovery Zone Coaching LLC.
He has served on the Board of Directors and as Past President for the Association of Talent Development (ATD) Houston Chapter. David is a current member of the ICF Houston and the National Speakers Association (NSA) Houston Chapter. He is a Distinguished Toastmaster with Toastmasters International and a member of Talking Bull Toastmasters. Outside of work, David enjoys spending time with family, hiking, reading, journaling, and volunteering.
Topic Synopsis:
Learning Objectives:
- Explore ways to expand your network and serve your audience.
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Discover how to transform connections into meaningful conversations
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Learn strategies to cultivate lasting relationships through collaboration.
PDU Triangle:
1.0 Power Skills PDU
Dinner Presentation: Coaching for Change: Transformative Conversations for Project Leaders
Elena Sarango-Muñiz is a leadership/executive coach and emotional intelligence expert who transforms organizational cultures through impactful leadership development. As founder and CEO of Sarango Executive Coaching, she partners with senior-level, growth-minded leaders to build engaged, high-performing teams and create sustainable cultural change.
Drawing from her Peruvian heritage and over 25 years of international HR leadership experience, Elena brings a powerful combination of emotional intelligence expertise and cultural intelligence to her coaching practice. Her methodology integrates EQ assessment tools with cross-cultural frameworks, enabling leaders to develop the emotional and cultural agility needed in today's global business environment.
Topic Synopsis:
Successful project outcomes depend not just on processes, but on people. In 2025, project managers must go beyond execution—they must inspire change. This interactive session equips attendees with coaching skills to lead transformative conversations, navigate resistance, and foster a culture of adaptability. Learn how to ask powerful questions, build trust, and position yourself as a key influencer in driving sustainable organizational change.
Learning Objectives:
* Develop coaching skills
* Lead to Transformative Conversations
* Navigate Resistance
* Foster Culture Adaptability
PDU Triangle:
0.5 Ways of Working & 0.5 Power Skills PDU
Event Information
| Event Date | 04-03-2025 5:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 04-03-2025 8:00 pm |
| Cut Off Date | 04-03-2025 8:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Registered | 20 |
| Individual Price | $20 Members / $40 Guests |
| Location | Valley Ranch Grill & Barbeque |
Agendas
| 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Networking |
| 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Pre-dinner Speaker Presentation |
| 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Networking, Dinner Opens, Chapter Announcements |
| 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Dinner Speaker Presentation |
Speakers
Elena Sarango-Muñiz
Dinner Speaker
Elena Sarango-Muñiz is a leadership/executive coach and emotional intelligence expert who transforms organizational cultures through impactful leadership development. As founder and CEO of Sarango Executive Coaching, she partners with senior-level, growth-minded leaders to build engaged, high-performing teams and create sustainable cultural change. Drawing from her Peruvian heritage and over 25 years of international HR leadership experience, Elena brings a powerful combination of emotional intelligence expertise and cultural intelligence to her coaching practice. Her methodology integrates EQ assessment tools with cross-cultural frameworks, enabling leaders to develop the emotional and cultural agility needed in today's global business environment.