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Coaching Strategies to Navigate and Overcome Climate Anxiety

Every day, the news highlights the growing impact of climate-related disasters. We hear about catastrophic flooding in Brazil, Kenya, and China. Near-record breaking heat waves in India. Widespread wildfires in Chile. And the Caribbean’s earliest Category 5 hurricane, Hurricane Beryl, in July 2024. Unsurprisingly, many people are feeling anxious about the state of our planet. …read more.
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Coach FEATURE: Michael Kuan, Founder & CEO

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Coach FEATURE: Michael Kuan, Founder & CEO We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our “Meet the Coach” features! This month we meet Michael Kuan, Founder & CEO About Michael Lives In: Singapore Company: Project Elev8 Type of Coach: Learning…

5 Creative Ways to Help Clients De-Stress & Reconnect with Themselves by Ruby McGuire

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as 5 Creative Ways to Help Clients De-Stress & Reconnect with Themselves by Ruby McGuire Our clients (and us) are often frazzled and need a bit of relaxation. Many of us burn ourselves out by juggling work and life—and crave calm. In this fun article we explore some…

International Coaching Federation Announces 2024 Coaching Impact Award Winners

– The annual award program recognizes excellence in professional coaching across four key categories –   Lexington, Kentucky — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced the winners of its annual ICF Coaching Impact Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in the professional coaching industry. The 2024 awards span four categories: Professional Coaches, Coaching Education, Organizations, and the …read more.
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The Intersection of Coaching and Sales: Unleashing the Power of ICF Core Competencies

During my ICF Coach training, I had a revelation: I couldn’t help but notice striking similarities between the effective use of the ICF Core Competencies and successful sales techniques. This wasn’t a fleeting thought; it was something I couldn’t keep to myself, much to my mentor coach’s amusement (and occasional frustration). The core competencies taught …read more.
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2025 ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors Election Opens November 1

Your opportunity to shape the future of coaching and ICF is almost here. Voting for the 2025 ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors opens November 1 through November 15. All ICF members in good standing will receive a personalized ballot via email. To help ensure your ballot reaches your inbox, follow the instructions on …read more.
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Announcing Converge 25: Returning to Our Roots, Building Our Future

As we celebrate a major milestone next year — 30 years of ICF as the global leader in professional coaching — we are thrilled to announce that ICF Converge 2025 will be held in California, where ICF first began. We invite you to join us in this special celebration — a convergence of our past, …read more.
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Advance Your Future: ICF Communities of Practice (CPs)

Dive deeper into new knowledge designed to keep you at the forefront of our profession. On the ICF Learning Portal, you’ll find CPs and learning opportunities exploring the latest research and emerging trends in professional coaching. Don’t wait; your future self will thank you for acting today! Career Coaching Community of Practice: Career Coaching and Connection …read more.
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Coaching and Mental Well-Being: How Are You Responding?

As the need for mental well-being in coaching grows, we want to hear how this trend is shaping your coaching practice. Your experiences and insights can help us deepen our understanding of how coaches are supporting clients’ mental well-being. Help us explore this evolving area by sharing your story through short, impactful videos. Together, we’ll explore …read more.
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Build Tomorrow Today: Join the ICF Foundation Council of Ambassadors

Amplify the transformative power of coaching by joining the ICF Foundation Council of Ambassadors. Ambassadors ignite passion for social progress and drive participation in ICF Foundation initiatives — creating positive change on a global scale. Be an architect of change. Apply to become an ambassador today. Share the Power of Change I firmly believe in the transformative …read more.
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