Monthly Archives: September 2023

Join an ICF Member Resource Group to Foster DEIB in Coaching

ICF Member Resource Groups (MRGs) offer a safe, supportive space for underrepresented coaches and allies to connect with one another, share experiences, and unite around a common purpose. Whether you choose to join the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Persons with Disabilities, or Young Professionals MRG, each group strives to eliminate barriers while promoting opportunities …read more.
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Upcoming Learning Opportunities With ICF Communities of Practice

Exciting learning opportunities await you on the ICF Learning Portal in the coming months. We encourage you to take a few moments to explore all it has to offer. You may find these upcoming sessions of interest: Health and Wellness Community of Practice: The Magic of Metaphors in Health and Wellness Coaching on September 21 at 11 a.m. …read more.
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Newly Updated: Spotlights on the Future of Coaching

The ICF Thought Leadership Institute has enlisted global experts to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact coaching. The recently updated collection, The Future of Coaching, highlights strategic uses of AI in coaching and dilemmas around ethics, and provides a glimpse into the New York University Coaching Summit. As technology reshapes industries, these forward-looking essays illuminate …read more.
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Augmenting Coaching: The Promise of AI Integration in Enhancing Outcomes

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the coaching profession. By automating tasks, providing data-driven insights, and expanding available resources, AI can complement coaching practices and lead to more effective and efficient outcomes. This article explores various ways in which AI can assist coaches, such as data analysis, chatbots, virtual assistants, speech and language …read more.
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Navigating Bias and Coaching Ethics in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved as a powerful set of tools that process, synthesize, apply, and augment information. As these technologies become more sophisticated, they will transform the world of work for many professions, including coaching.   AI is already being used to help coaches market their individual businesses, to support organizations in identifying development needs, …read more.
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DEIB in Coaching Article Series: Introduction and Overview | by Abena Baiden & Emma-Louise

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as DEIB in Coaching Article Series: Introduction and Overview | by Abena Baiden & Emma-Louise Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome. Arthur Chan, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategist If you’re reading this, you’re most likely looking for ideas…

How this DEIB in Coaching Article Series Came to Be! Our Story by Abena Baiden & Emma-Louise

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as How this DEIB in Coaching Article Series Came to Be! Our Story by Abena Baiden & Emma-Louise This article is the first in a series of articles about DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging)—and Coaching. If you’re reading this, you’re most likely wondering what you can do—or…

How to Manage Your Brand for Your Coaching Business

A brand is your face to the world. This is true for major consumer brands but also for professional coaches. As a professional coach, your brand represents your business, your personality, and your core attributes. It’s valuable, therefore, to put care and thought into the creation and presentation of your brand. Many elements define a …read more.
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Time is Running out to Apply for ICF Credentials and Standards Board

The deadline to apply to serve on the 2024 ICF Credentials and Standards Global Board of Directors is quickly approaching. Please submit your application by September 8 at 11 L59 p.m. (New York). ICF Credentials and Standards seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for the highest standards of professional and ethical practice …read more.
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The 4 Types of Online Programs: How to Know Which One is Best for You

When discussing online program creation with coaches and practitioners, I am inevitably met with a lot of questions and even outright objections about how an online program could possibly work for them. I realized some time ago there is a “set” idea about what an online program is and how it can be executed, which …read more.
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