Meet Your ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors: Sophia Toh, PCC (USA)

Get to know ICF Professional Coaches Board Director Sophia Toh, PCC (USA). In this short video, Sophia highlights the networking opportunities available through ICF. Meet all your ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors.  
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Embracing the Uncomfortable in Coaching

Coaching creates a safe place for people to reflect on their goals, inner processes, and deepest fears. One of the biggest mistakes I made in my early years as a coach was to assume that safety equals comfort. And I know I am not the only coach who, in an effort to create a safe …read more.
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From Surviving to Thriving: 3 Questions to Ask About Personal Branding for Coaches

The coaching landscape is thriving. The latest insights from the International Coaching Federation’s 2023 Global Coaching Study unveil a staggering figure of over 109,000 coaches, a remarkable 54% surge from the 2019 global estimate. This surge is not confined to a particular region; it’s a global wave sweeping across all parts of the world, breaking …read more.
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Take Care of Yourself: The Ripple Effect of Self-Care for Coaches

Coaching presents both a powerful process and an intense journey for coaches, often prioritizing client growth at the expense of personal well-being. Yet, striking a balance and prioritizing self-care is essential. Ignoring one’s own well-being can lead to burnout, diminishing a coach’s capacity to effectively support others. Self-care is not about indulgence or pampering oneself …read more.
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DEIB in Coaching 6) Help Make Coaching Financially Accessible for Everyone! | Abena & Emma-Louise

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as DEIB in Coaching 6) Help Make Coaching Financially Accessible for Everyone! | Abena & 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 We’re excited you’re here! If you’re reading this, you’re…

Harnessing AI: Your Guide to Becoming Irreplaceable

What aspects of our interactions, so uniquely human, are unlikely to be replaced by AI?  That was the question Alex Haitoglou and Bryan Watson were left with after attending an artificial intelligence (AI) conference in San Francisco, USA, in 2019.  As business leaders and past CEOs, they had already experienced the profound power of coaching. …read more.
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Shape Coaching’s Future: Become an ICF Board Member

ICF board members are integral to ensuring we meet the needs of members and our industry. If you are passionate about the coaching community and want to shape its future, we invite you to learn more about serving on ICF’s governing boards. Join us for a special information session and gain insights into board members’ …read more.
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Thank You for Making ICW 24 a Positive Showcase for Coaching

International Coaching Week (ICW) 2024 was a huge success because of ICF members like you. Your dedication and enthusiasm for our profession are amazing! We’re deeply grateful to everyone who hosted and attended ICW 24 events. You helped us showcase the dynamic and transformative power of coaching. Here’s what you helped accomplish, by the numbers: 1,635 events in …read more.
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Hear Magda’s Conversation With Woody Woodward, PhD

In May’s LinkedIn Live, ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook and Michael “Woody” Woodward, PhD, discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on coaching. Together, they explore ways coaches can take advantage of these powerful tools to enhance their practice, while still emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations of AI in coaching. Watch their can’t-miss conversation today! Explore …read more.
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