Workforce Fridays | Coaching, Leadership & AI Readiness | September 11, 2026

How can professional coaching and AI readiness help you move your career and business forward? This September 11, 2026, edition of Workforce Fridays brings practical insights and opportunities to Metro Atlanta’s entrepreneurs, educators, and workforce leaders. Hosted by Lauren Levins, Chair of the Atlanta Black Chambers Education and Workforce Development Committee, this monthly webinar features Sophia Casey, MCC, Founder of ICLI Rising, alongside certified coaches Kaleitha Johnson and Joyce Kyles. Through engaging demonstrations, they explore how coaching differs from consulting and therapy, how it supports professional growth, and the pathway from coach certification to International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentialing. In our member spotlight, Christopher Lee, Founder of Forward Progress Professional Consulting, discusses AI readiness audits, staff training, leadership alignment, workforce automation, and preparing business data for AI implementation. Topics include: Professional coaching for self-awareness, leadership, and career growth. Expanding opportunities for Black and other coaches of color. A $1,000 coaching scholarship opportunity announced for ABC members and Education and Workforce Development participants. Contact ICLI Rising for current availability and eligibility. AI readiness and practical resources for building AI agents. Youth workforce opportunities through WorkSource Atlanta. ABC community updates, including RPS Topgolf networking, Women’s League Cocktails on the Course, pitch preparation, and the Go Global Conference. Subscribe, share this episode, and comment: What is your next step toward stronger leadership or greater AI readiness? Explore more Workforce Fridays webinars and connect with Atlanta Black Chambers for membership and collaboration opportunities. Workforce Fridays meets virtually every second Friday at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. #AtlantaBlackChambers #WorkforceFridays #WorkforceDevelopment #ProfessionalCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #AIReadiness #BlackEntrepreneurs Recorded: September 11, 2026 Atlanta Black Chambers Subscribe on YouTube Watch more Workforce Fridays ICLI Rising Coaching information session Connect with Christopher Lee AI consulting inquiries: operations@forwardprogresspc.com