Yearly Archives: 2023

Updates to the ICF Code of Ethics

When the current version of the ICF Code of Ethics went into effect in January 2020, the Ethical Interpretative Statements were created as a supplemental resource to help ICF professionals better understand the code. Since its creation, this dynamic resource has been periodically updated. This year, to streamline the focus of this resource, significant revisions …read more.
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Creating Affordable Coaching Options for Underserved Communities

March 28 at 12 Noon (New York) Industry research has shown that coaching services may be out of reach for certain populations and communities. What can we, as coaches, do to provide more equitable access to coaching? Coaches Ruth Sembajwe, PCC, and Dez Stephens, PCC, will join ICF Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging …read more.
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Create a “Spring Clean Your Life!” Coaching Program, Webinar Series or Workshop with this Seasonal Toolkit

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Create a "Spring Clean Your Life!" Coaching Program, Webinar Series or Workshop with this Seasonal Toolkit Spring is the perfect time to review progress with clients, refocus and get a fresh outlook. Have your clients set annual goals, and now they’re flagging or need inspiration? Or maybe…

Coach FEATURE: Lakeisha Dixon

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Coach FEATURE: Lakeisha Dixon We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our “Meet the Coach” features! This month we meet the intrepid Lakeisha Dixon. About Lakeisha Lives In: Mableton, USA. Company: Breakthrough Coaching & Leadership Academy. Type of Coach: Leadership…

Coach FEATURE: Lakeisha Dixon

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Coach FEATURE: Lakeisha Dixon We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our “Meet the Coach” features! This month we meet the intrepid Lakeisha Dixon. About Lakeisha Lives In: Mableton, USA. Company: Breakthrough Coaching & Leadership Academy. Type of Coach: Leadership…

Stephanie M. Norris

Stephanie Norris, who has been with ICF since 2011, became the ICF awards director in 2021. In this role, she recently restructured the global awards system to align with the whole organization. The ICF Coaching Impact Awards has had a great reception during its inaugural year!   Stephanie is a strong promoter of the positive impact …read more.
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6 Ways A Coach Can Help Leaders Embrace Adaptation

Leading people is a sport of adaptation. It’s a manager’s or leader’s best strategy for resilience and sustainable success.  Why is that?  Because in an environment with clear roles and boundaries (think of a living organism), anything (like a cell or tissue) acting out of the roles and boundaries becomes an ”intruder,” a ”rogue” element, …read more.
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International Coaching Federation Achieves Growth Milestone with 50,000 Credential-Holders Worldwide

  New milestone reflects a growing global demand for ICF credentials  Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has exceeded 50,000 active ICF credential-holders worldwide, reflecting strong demand across the world for this internationally recognized designation.  ICF has welcomed more than 14,000 new ICF Credential-holders in the past 14 months alone and has seen …read more.
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The Top 3 Reasons You Should Be Credentialed as a Coach

Anyone can say, “I’m a coach.”  But an International Coaching Federation (ICF) credential is a professional certification that sets you apart. It says you’re a coach who has met specific standards and requirements designed to develop and refine your coaching skills. It shows your dedication to upholding strong principles of ethical behavior in coaching. And …read more.
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#50KStrong: Celebrating New ICF Credential-Holder Milestone and You

As more individuals around the world are turning to coaching to transform their lives, more coaches are committing to the gold standard in coaching. ICF Credentials and Standards is pleased to share that there are now more than 50,000 active ICF credential-holders worldwide! Our growth has not only been in numbers, but also in global diversity. …read more.
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