Operating Under Uncertainty Day 1 of ICW 2026 | Jordan ICF Chapter

Some of the most important decisions you will ever make will happen when you have the least information.

No clear answer. No obvious next step. Just you, the pressure, and the choice.

This is not a theoretical problem. It is the reality most professionals are navigating right now — in their careers, their teams, and their lives.

Operating Under Uncertainty is a full-day virtual gathering that gives you the tools, the frameworks, and the honest conversations that help you think clearly, decide confidently, and keep moving when the path forward is genuinely unclear.

In one day you will:

  • Understand what happens to your thinking and judgment under uncertainty — and how to work with it rather than against it
  • Experience the NEWNESS™ framework for cognitive flexibility and adaptability with Noi Ha Nguyen
  • Hear Chris Moon MBE — landmine survivor, Khmer Rouge POW, world’s first amputee ultra-distance runner — on what leading without a map actually looks like
  • Explore what it means to hold steady presence as a coach and professional in uncertain times with Julie Lewis
  • Leave with practical tools you can use the next time clarity is unavailable

This is not a motivational webinar. It is a day designed to make you better at one of the hardest things professionals face.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Online | 10:30 AM – 2:50 PM Open to everyone | $10

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ICW2026
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

Official Welcome

The Jordan Chapter of ICF The Jordan Chapter of ICF
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

A Chapter. A Community. A Decade.

Ten years ago, a small group of coaches in Jordan made a decision — to build something that would matter.What followed was a decade of growth, connection, and commitment to raising the standard of professional coaching in Jordan and across the region. Members who became mentors. Coaches who became leaders. A local chapter that earned its place on the global coaching map.In this address, Haitham Shaheen, ICF Regional Director for MENA and Asia Pacific, reflects on what ten years of ICF Jordan has built — in numbers, in people, and in impact — and what the next chapter looks like for the coaching profession in our region.

Haitham Shaheen Haitham Shaheen
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM

Decision-Making When Clarity Is Limited

Thinking, Judgment, and Action When Answers Are IncompleteThe hardest leadership decisions are rarely made with full clarity. They happen when information is incomplete, stakes are high, and waiting is not an option.This session explores the psychology and behavioural science of decision-making under uncertainty, offering a practical look at how leaders can think clearly, avoid common cognitive traps, and act with confidence when certainty is unavailable.You will learn to:Understand how ambiguity and pressure impact thinking and judgment Recognize common decision-making traps under uncertainty Apply practical tools to make clearer, more confident decisions in high-stakes moments

Mohammed Jawad Mohammed Jawad
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Cognitive Flexibility in Uncertain Times: Embrace the Power of NEWNESS™

Join a journey through insights gathered from interviewing 1,200+ experts across 100+ countries and all seven continents—a path that led to world records, honorary doctorates, and global business opportunities.In this session, discover NEWNESS™ Intelligence and the 7-step framework for developing the NEWNESS mindset to navigate change, unlock opportunity, and think differently in uncertain times.You will learn to:Reframe uncertainty as a catalyst for growth and opportunity Understand the principles behind NEWNESS™ Intelligence Apply the 7-step NEWNESS mindset framework in work and life

Noi Ha Nguyen Noi Ha Nguyen
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Leadership in a Challenging and Changing Environment

Some people talk about resilience. Chris Moon lived it.A survivor of Khmer Rouge captivity. A landmine blast that took his arm and his leg. And one year later — the London Marathon. Then the Marathon des Sables. Then the Badwater Death Valley 135-mile Ultra — becoming the world’s first amputee ultra-distance runner.Chris Moon MBE is not joining Wellficient™ simply to inspire with his story. He is coming to equip leaders with practical tools, behavioural strategies, and the mindset required to remain effective when circumstances are volatile, pressure is high, and the environment keeps changing.Because leadership in challenging environments is not theory to Chris. It is something he has lived through with grit, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to keep moving forward when conditions are far from ideal.This is the talk that will stay with you long after May 9th.

Chris Moon Chris Moon
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

The Regulated Coach: Holding Steady Presence in Times of Uncertainty

In uncertainty, a coach’s greatest asset is presence and presence starts with the nervous system.This practical, experiential session explores how self-regulation enhances coaching presence, trust, and psychological safety. Participants will learn science-backed micro-tools to stay calm, clear, and connected, strengthening both personal resilience and their ability to support clients through challenge and change.You will learn to:Recognize how nervous system state impacts presence, listening, and coaching quality Apply rapid self-regulation tools during or between sessions Use regulated presence to foster deeper trust, co-regulation, and client transformation

Julie Lewis Julie Lewis
  • Date : May 9, 2026
  • Time : 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Asia/Amman)
  • Venue : Online

Membership Application: The Jordan Chapter of ICF