HKICC Coaching Book Club August 2026 : Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra

What if you didn't have to figure out your future before taking the first step?

Many of us have been taught that career change starts with knowing exactly who we are. Find your passion. Discover your purpose. Then make the leap.

But what if it's the other way around?

In Working Identity, London Business School professor Herminia Ibarra challenges one of the biggest myths about career transition. Rather than thinking our way to clarity, she argues that we act our way into a new identity. Through small experiments, new relationships and different experiences, we gradually discover who we are becoming.

Whether you're a mid-career professional considering your next chapter, thinking about becoming a coach, or a coach supporting clients through career transitions, this book offers a refreshing and practical perspective on navigating uncertainty and change.

Join us for an interactive discussion as we explore:

· Why "finding yourself" may be overrated.

· How experimentation creates clarity.

· What it means to develop multiple possible selves.

· How coaches can better support clients through identity transitions.

· Practical ideas you can apply to your own career and coaching practice.

Whether you've read the entire book, just a few chapters, or are simply curious about the ideas, you're welcome to join the conversation.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Thursday, 27th August, 2026

🕒 Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm

📍 Venue: In person (Venue to be confirmed)

Fee: Early Bird on or before 13th Aug 2026
HKICC Members : HK$150 (Early Bird HK$120)

HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$270 (Early Bird HK$216)

Non-HKICC Members : HK$250 (Early Bird HK$200)

Non-HKICC Members Tickets for 2 (Extra 10% off) : HK$450 (Early Bird HK$360)

Facilitator

Nicholas Wai
President, Hong Kong International Coaching Community (HKICC)