our team
DR. RICH HANSEN
Welcome! I’m Dr. Rich Hansen, the founder of the Leadership Coaching Network (LCN). After ordination to the ministry in 1980, I’ve served 45 years as the senior pastor of local congregations, missionary and theology professor.
I am an accredited coaching trainer with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and hold the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential awarded by ICF. I also hold a credential in Team Coaching from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).
As a trainer of coaches and servant leaders, I offer the experience gained in training over 400 leaders in our Coaching for Transformation courses over the last four years. Currently over 40 of our course graduates are pursuing an ICF coaching credential.
As a coach of leaders and teams, I offer over 500 hours of coaching experience walking alongside leaders to help them gain deeper clarity about their challenges and opportunities, and make significant progress toward achieving their goals.
As an organizational consultant, I offer my experience as Senior Pastor of four congregations over 30+ years and as Academic Dean of the Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology (EGST). I specialize in empowering organizations to become a “coaching culture” that impacts their staff, mission and everything they do.
I invite you to join our growing network of leaders who are making a HUGE difference in their families, organizations and society through the skills of leadership coaching.
Coaching for Transformation and
LCN Faculty
Our growing faculty in Africa includes the first four LCN graduates to earn their ICF coaching credentials. Each engages with our students as mentors and instructors meeting ICF's high standards of excellence. Most importantly, they offer culturally-relevant role models of Africans leading other Africans toward success in coaching leadership.
Abenet Legesse
ICF ACC credential awarded: May, 2024 (1st Ethiopian to earn this credential)
I'm an ICF-certified (ACC) coach with a big heart for helping people flourish—focusing on life, relationships, and leadership coaching. For nearly 20 years, I've had the joy of walking alongside individuals, couples, and leaders through Christ-centered coaching, grounded in dual MAs (Human Resources & Leadership) and shaped by years of senior leadership experience.
ICF ACC credential awarded: July, 2025
(2nd Ethiopian to earn this credential )
Tsigereda Yemane
I am currently serving with the Navigators in various leadership roles, with a focus on mentoring, equipping, and coaching second-generation laborers. My goal is to invest in and empower emerging leaders who will, in turn, disciple and develop others for long-term impact.
ICF credential awarded: July, 2025
(3rd Ethiopian to earn this credential)
Alemtsehay Yemane
For over a decade, coaching has been my passion, guiding clients to meaningful success while deepening my own journey of growth and reflection. Helping others unlock their potential and embrace transformation has strengthened my ability to inspire and support lasting change. I am committed to empowering individuals to navigate life with confidence and create a future filled with purpose.
ICF credential awarded: July, 2025
(4th Zimbabwean to earn this credential)
Tendai Kashangura
Zimbabweans like to work with accredited professionals. The ACC credential will enable me to coach more professionals, University students, pastors, and development workers who are largely part of my sphere of influence. In addition, the credential will help me to inspire more leaders to go through the ICF credentials and build a network of LCN trainers and coaches in Zimbabwe.
LCN Country Coordinators
These local representatives of LCN are happy to assist you to get involved in our programs and networks in their countries. Please reach out to them.
Beliyu Semagnegzier - LCN Coordinator in ETHIOPIA
Hello, I'm Beliyu, and I'm passionate about empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. As a dedicated and aspiring coach, I provide a supportive and insightful space for you to clarify your goals, overcome challenges, and build actionable strategies. My approach is rooted in active listening and asking questions, helping you gain clarity and confidence to achieve meaningful growth in your life and career. You want to connect and start your journey forward? Reach out at rbeliyu@gmail.com.
Email: rbeliyu@gmail.com
TENDAI KASHANGURA - LCN Coordinator in ZIMBABWE
Tendai lives in Harare and is the Director of the Gilead Trust, training entrepreneurs to start successful businesses and become economically self-sufficient. He also serves as a respected Pastor in his denomination and coordinates our partnership with the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ).
Tendai works under the umbrella of Hope Ventures, our international partner in developing empowering coaching programs to resource African entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe and other African nations.
Tendia is in the final stages of earning his ICF coaching credential and is our “point person” for all questions about our coaching training and our network of leaders in Zimbabwe.
Email: tkashangura1@gmail.com
Phone: +263 77 358 7962
SYLVIA AYOUB - LCN Coordinator in EGYPT
Sylvia is originally from Alexandria and now resides in Cairo. She is involved in holistic mission with different local and international ministries. She has a passion for helping and investing in the next generation as they explore their identities, potential, professions, and life calling.
She is also enthusiastic about mobilizing local churches and empowering their leaders with the tools, skills, and knowledge they need to lead more effective ministries across Egypt and the region.
Sylvia is our “point person” for all questions about our coaching training and our network of leaders in Egypt.
Email: sylviaayoub@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +20 127 6535 679
H. JAMES NYIRONGO - LCN Coordinator in MALAWI
James lives in Lilongwe and is an entrepreneur and trainer committed to empowering local business owners. As co-founder and lead trainer at Hope Business Hub, he mentors entrepreneurs in building successful, sustainable businesses, and facilitating their economic self-sufficiency. His focus is on equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to create enterprises that support their families and uplift their communities.
James is our “point person” for all questions about our coaching training and our network of leaders in Malawi.
Email: jameshnyirongo@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +265 (0) 999072454