
Empowered for Tomorrow | Dor de Viitor
The World Game is Erickson Coaching International’s global event where changemakers, coaches, and leaders from 19+ countries come together to build social impact projects that drive real-world change.
Connect with like-minded change-makers, learn from global thought leaders and leave empowered for tomorrow.
- WHEN & WHERE IS IT?
- WHY JOIN US?
- WHO'S ATTENDING?
- Date: 2 - 9 October 2025
- Location: Alma Health Resort & Spa, Lacu Sărat, Brăila, Romania
- Map: Lacu Sărat Resort, 5A Aleea Centrală
- Transport: 3 hours by bus from Henri Coandă International Airport in Bucharest. There are daily direct trains from Bucharest to Brăila.
- Gain practical strategies for coaching-driven leadership and team empowerment with a future-focused mindset.
- Engage in deep learning and self-discovery with top facilitators and industry experts and speakers.
- Meet and learn from our founder, Marilyn Atkinson, in the 4-day Deep Coaching course.
- Exchange diverse experiences, share knowledge, and co-create impactful projects.

Aspiring & Professional Coaches
New coaches looking for an introduction to coaches, and professional coaches deepening their training

Leaders, Executives & Entrepreneurs
Corporate leaders, executives, HR professionals, entrepreneurs, and visionaries

Professionals & Visionaries
Professionals, thought leaders, social impact leaders, HR and personal development enthusiasts

Erickson Community
Current and prospective students, alumni, partners and members of the faculty
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Why a World Game?
A World Game moves us beyond our own thinking. More and more, people have realized that our happiness on Earth and the future happiness of our children is not a private project. In fact, it is a communal and even planetary project. Thus, the World Game vision links to world culture development, particularly in the area of consciousness development, our focus on value, and our generosity of spirit towards each other.
Humanity’s story is our story. It is a story about growing a ‘world team’.
- Marilyn Atkinson, Do You Want to Play the World Game?

WORLD GAME 2025 PROGRAM
2 - 4 October 2025
World Game Conference
Early bird: €800
Regular: €1000
5 - 8 October 2025
Deep Coaching Training with Marilyn Atkinson
Early bird: €1200
Regular: €1400
5 - 7 October 2025
'Leading Through Complexity' Workshop
Early bird: €1000
Regular: €1200
9 October 2025
Coaching Company Transformation: From Teal to AI
Early bird: €300
Regular: €500
Training opportunities after the World Game Conference
‘Leading Through Complexity’ Workshops
Be exposed to cutting-edge leadership strategies; enhanced communication, coaching, and decision-making skills; and a framework for fostering innovation and team engagement. Develop your resilience and adaptability in the face of a complex, disruptive future.
More info HERE
Deep Coaching with Marilyn Atkinson
Through advanced coaching exercises, you will explore your own inner questions, life perspective and purpose. Embark on an internal pilgrimage to take coach position on your life and emerge with a clearer sense of self, and a deeper capacity to hold coaching space for others.
Earn 25 CCEUs
More info HERE
Building High Trust Organizations
Partake in a ground-breaking 1-day training course with Marilyn Atkinson and Paul Gossen. They will be 'Coaching Company Transformation: From Teal to AI', exploring what the workplaces of the future will be and how best to lead them in the fast-changing corporate world.
More info HERE
Topics we'll be tackling...
- AI & Leadership
Futureproofing your workplace - and your workforce - Leading In Complexity
How coaching skills can equip leaders to navigate a BANI world - Sustainability & Sacrifice
Building a legacy of social impact and change - From Control to Co-Creation
A new leadership style for the 21st century - Organizational coaching
Impactful case studies & demos
Book your spot in 3 easy steps
Register
Click HERE to register and pay for your ticket.
Payment plans (for 1, 2 and 3 installments) are available for Early Bird sign-ups until 25 June 2025.
Secure Your Flights & Visa
We advise you secure your flight as early as possible to ensure availability. Please let us know if you need a letter from Erickson to supply to your local consulate for visa purposes.
Meet our dynamic speakers










ALEX GAVAN
Alex is a renowned Romanian high-altitude climber, environmental advocate, and inspirational speaker.
He has successfully summited seven of the world's 8,000-meter peaks in the Himalayas without supplemental oxygen or Sherpa support - a testament to his dedication and resilience.
Beyond his climbing achievements, Alex is deeply committed to environmental and humanitarian causes.
He leverages his mountaineering experiences to raise awareness about pressing issues such as illegal deforestation and climate change, inspiring action through his storytelling and advocacy.
As a speaker at our World Game conference, Alex will share insights on leadership, vision, values, goal setting, teamwork, and strategy, drawing from his experiences in extreme environments to offer unique perspectives on overcoming challenges and achieving excellence.
DIANA STAFIE
Diana founded Future Station, a strategic foresight consultancy practice that empowers organizations to navigate change, spot emerging trends, foster innovation, and prepare for future challenges across diverse industries — from retail and telecom to banking, FMCG, real estate, NGOs, and public institutions.
Her work focuses on guiding companies through scenario-based strategic planning and equipping leadership teams with the capabilities needed to thrive in fast-evolving realities.
In addition to her consulting practice, Diana actively engages in research projects and is a contributor to several Future-focused think tank groups. She frequently shares insights through articles and interviews in top-tier business publications, covering topics such as Strategic Foresight, Emerging Trends, and Exponential Technologies.
Diana will be joining our 3-Day ‘Leading Through Complexity’ Workshop series, where she will lead a dynamic foresight session designed to equip participants with the tools and mindsets needed to anticipate change, navigate uncertainty, and shape future-ready strategies.
Marilyn Atkinson
Erickson's president and founder, Marilyn Atkinson, has shaped the landscape of Solution-Focused Coaching Psychology, NLP, and Meta Program Analysis.
Her expertise as an Industrial Psychologist enabled her to refine solution-focused methods for diverse corporate contexts, simplifying tools for coaches and leaders.
Over four decades, Marilyn has become a global force, conducting training and coaching sessions worldwide. Her eight books on solution-focused coaching are translated into eight languages and reflect her profound insights.
In the last decade, she has pioneered specialized coach training programs taught in over 50 countries. Her commitment to human transformation is unwavering, demonstrated in her multifaceted roles as a trainer, thought-leader, speaker, and author.
Marilyn's legacy lies in her relentless dedication to fostering change through meaningful conversations.
Marilyn will be training her renowned 4-day Deep Coaching course directly after the World Game Conference (5-8 October 2025).
Andrei Costescu
Andrei is a seasoned technology professional with a career spanning nearly two decades since 2005. As the Founder & CEO of mReady, which he built in 2011 and successfully exited in 2022, Andrei was recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his contributions to mobile technology development.
Throughout his career, Andrei has partnered with more than 200 startups and enterprises, helping them identify core business requirements and implement effective technological solutions. Since 2014, he has served as an advisor, mentor and coach to founders, providing guidance on raising funding, strategic partnerships, and team building.
Andrei specializes in finding unconventional solutions to common workplace challenges, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance human capabilities rather than replace them. His expertise ranges from helping new ventures launch to assisting established businesses scale their operations.
Andrei will be joining our 3-Day ‘Leading Through Complexity’ Workshop series, where he will share insights on the evolving relationship between humans and AI in the workplace, offering participants practical strategies to enhance their productivity and effectiveness through mindful technology integration.
Our 2025 theme
‘Dor de Viitor’ (‘Longing for the Future’), embraces everything a solution-focused coaching approach strives for - a positive, future-forward mindset that leverages existing strengths, resources, and capabilities to live a life of one’s own design and then to reach further to make a positive change and play one’s part in uplifting our collective consciousness.
3 reasons to
- Tick the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, a world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, off your bucket list.
- See unforgettable wildlife like brown bears, lynx, wolves, deer, chamois, badgers and more.
- Explore Bucharest's fascinating ancient history and unique architectural treasures.










Yes!
Enjoy an early bird discount on your ticket if you book before 25 June 2025.
We're also offering a Combination Discount on World Game tickets when you sign up for more than one item (e.g. World Game Conference + Deep Coaching)
Visa requirements vary based on nationality. Please check with your local embassy for travel requirements to Romania. If you need an invitation letter for visa purposes, please contact our team.
We accept major credit cards, bank transfers, and corporate invoicing upon request. Flexible payment plans may also be available. Please contact us for details: worldgameteam@erickson.edu.
Yes. All attendees attending any of our four events will be presented with an Erickson Coaching International certification of completion at the end of their sessions.
Also, if you choose the Deep Coaching Training option, upon successfully completing the Deep Coaching program, you will receive a certificate from Erickson Coaching International, along with 25 ICF-approved CCEUs that contribute to your professional development.
We're here to help! If you have any questions, email worldgameteam@erickson.edu.
