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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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DEIB News: ICF DEIB Report Card Available

We believe that each of us has a unique perspective that contributes to the voice of coaching. As we work together to shape a coaching profession that’s more equitable, inclusive, and accessible, ICF is committed to sharing our progress. Explore our efforts in the ICF Diversity Report Card for the second quarter of our 2025 fiscal …read more.
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Your Complete Guide to the ICF Credentialing Exam: Tips for Success and Certification

Preparing for the ICF Credentialing Exam can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach and mindset, you can set yourself up for success on exam day. Three-quarters of coaches who take the exam pass on the first try. You can, too! Studying for the exam can be like planning a dream vacation. It takes time …read more.
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Now Available: ICF DEIB Report Card for FY25-Q2

We believe that each of us has a unique perspective that contributes to the voice of coaching. As we work together to shape a coaching profession that’s more equitable, inclusive, and accessible, ICF is committed to sharing our progress. Explore our efforts in the ICF Diversity Report Card for the second quarter of our 2025 …read more.
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The Art of Unbiased Coaching

I was in a peer coaching scenario the other day. After having the first go as the client, when it was my turn to coach, I continually sensed my peer bringing her biases into our conversation. As a peer, I understood where it was coming from, but had I been a client without any coaching …read more.
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9 Simple Steps to Boost Motivation Every Day | by Dr. Irena O’Brien

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as 9 Simple Steps to Boost Motivation Every Day | by Dr. Irena O’Brien Why do so many of us find ourselves struggling to stay motivated, even when we have a strong desire to achieve our goals?  Motivation is crucial as it drives us toward achieving what we…

Elevate Your Practice With New ICF Competency Models

As a coach, you’re committed to skill development, self-awareness, and navigating the complexities of ethical coaching. Mentor coaching and coaching supervision have long been essential aspects of that development. However, specific ICF guidelines for excellence in these areas have remained undefined — until now. The new ICF Mentor Coaching and Coaching Supervision Competencies provide rigorously validated, evidence-based frameworks to …read more.
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Commit to Becoming a Next-Level Coach With BDS 24: Advanced

You already know how to guide others to become their best selves. You’re an expert at empowering change and making the “impossible” possible. But when it comes to growing your own business, it might feel like you’re trying to navigate a maze blindfolded. Let the ICF Business Development 2024 (BDS 24): Advanced course be your compass. Just …read more.
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ICF Engage: Your Hub for Coaching Wisdom and Community Support

ICF Engage serves as the vibrant hub where the diverse voices of our global community come together to share their collective wisdom and insight — including how to apply client advice to our own lives. As coaches, it’s easy to prioritize others’ growth while neglecting our own well-being. Recognizing this, one ICF member initiated a 12-week self-care …read more.
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