Imun meetups

This session will support coaches in working with clients stepping into supervisory roles marked by increased visibility and authority. Rooted in the values-driven culture of Jewish organizations, where leadership, relationships, and communal commitment are often closely intertwined, we will explore how to help clients navigate the transition from peer to supervisor. Together, we will consider how to set clear expectations, redefine relationships, and establish a strong leadership presence. We will also focus on role clarity, trust-building, and feedback dynamics anchored in integrity and mutual accountability.

For almost thirty years, Elana has been providing guidance, strategic management, and support to organizations and professionals to help them achieve their highest level of excellence to meet organizational goals. Professionalism, treating others with compassion, integrity, and respect are core values that characterize Elana’s work. Leading with kindness and transparency are central to her success.

Elana has applied her talent and experience in a variety of professional settings including synagogues, schools, and multiple national and local non-profit organizations. Elana has supervised, mentored, and coached clergy, executives, educators, and staff at all levels. Elana has also trained, advised, and collaborated with lay leaders and volunteers throughout her career.  

Elana received her B.A. in Judaic Studies and Sociology at SUNY Albany. As a Wexner Foundation Graduate Fellow, Elana completed a dual Master’s degree program in Jewish Communal Service and Non-Profit Management at Brandeis University. Elana lives in Queens with her husband Michael Spevack and their daughter Noa.

Imun Coaching Network- 3rd Anniversary Celebration
Join us for an engaging and interactive session as we explore the Coaching Arc Journey. In this program, you'll hear from a panel of  three Imun Coaches and their clients as they share the evolution of their coaching relationships —highlighting key moments of success, lessons learned, signs of meaningful growth, and how the Jewish foundation of their work impacted the coaching journey. As coaches, we understand that every client relationship is unique, each with its own pace and nuance.  Whether you are working with clients who are starting a career journey, navigating new responsibilities, or managing staff and board teams, each coaching journey charts its own course. This is especially true when we add the layer of coaching Jewish clients and organizations. The coaching journeys of our panelists will give us new insights into all of these dynamics at play. 
Following the panel, participate in two interactive breakout rooms designed for reflection, connection, and shared learning. You’ll have the opportunity to network with fellow coaches and consider your own coaching journeys.  We'll also take time to reflect on the evolution of our Imun Community and share plans for what lies ahead.

Presented by:
Karen Bernstein, VP Learning and Development, ICF
Carrie Abne, VP Credentials and Standards, ICF

ICF membership is much more than individual certifications and program credentialing. ICF is a robust organization with over 60,000 members in over 150 countries.  Join Karen Bernstein, Imun advisory committee member and ICF's Vice President of Learning & Development with her colleague Carrie Abner to learn more about YOUR professional association.  Learn about free professional development opportunities, cutting edge research, updated competencies, the credentialing process and upcoming events, including plans for 2025 conferences – in May 2026 in Paris and in October 2026 in Washington D.C.