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Forthcoming Research: Mental Well-Being in Coaching

New research from ICF and PricewaterhouseCoopers will highlight an increasing demand for mental well-being support in coaching and the driving forces behind this trend. Want a Preview of the Findings? In last month’s LinkedIn Live, Sandy Stansfield, director of ICF Member and Industry Research, joined ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook for an in-depth discussion of the survey’s …read more.
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Technology, Innovation, and Beyond — BDS 24: Advanced is for Next-Level Coaches

Talk to AI like it’s a really smart intern. That’s just one of the game-changing strategies shared during the ICF Business Development Series 2024 (BDS 24): Advanced. Matt Strain, founder of The Prompt, shares exciting ways to integrate AI into your business. Gain insight from his session in this short video. The BDS 24: Advanced On-Demand program …read more.
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Soar to New Heights With ICF Learning Opportunities

Let ICF be your co-pilot as you navigate new horizons and take your skills to new heights. Regardless of your coaching interests, you’ll find the resources you need on the ICF Learning Portal. Career Coaching Community of Practice: The Intersection of Neuroscience & Career Decisions on September 24 at 10 a.m. (New York). David Ogle, PCC, MSc, …read more.
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8 Tips on How to Use Mindful Confrontation in Coaching

I’d like to open this article by asking you a question: What has your experience been in using confrontation in your coaching? By asking this, I hope to direct your attention and awareness to your use of confrontation in your coaching. This is an example of what I call a mindful approach to confrontation. Confrontation …read more.
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Coaching Statistics: The ROI of Coaching in 2024

Why coaching? For ICF coaches, managers, and employees who have experienced coaching, the answer is simple: it pays off. However, for others who are not in the know, the return on investment (ROI) of coaching may be less obvious. The costs may seem high, the results too broad, and the focus away from other work …read more.
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Executive Coaching Sessions: Are My Coaching Sessions Confidential, Even if My Employer Pays for Them?

It feels like yesterday when a client asked me the question “How will confidentiality be maintained between us, given the fact that my organization is paying for my coaching?” That was over a decade ago, during an introductory call with my very first executive coaching client. Thankfully, I was able to reference ethical standards created …read more.
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Pinnacle of Excellence: ICF Initiatives Inspire and Transform

Exciting news! The ICF community’s dedication to nurturing human potential has been recognized with three 2024 Power of Associations Silver Awards from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). This is the highest recognition an association can receive for any program they conduct with their members! “We are honored to receive three Power of Association …read more.
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Time is Running Out: Apply for the 2025 ICF Coaching Education Board of Directors by September 9

Are you passionate about setting the standard of excellence in coaching education? Motivated to contribute your expertise to advance the coaching profession? If so, we invite you to apply for a position on the 2025 ICF Coaching Education Board of Directors. As a board director, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that ICF Coaching Education serves …read more.
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ICF Engage: Every Piece Completes the Picture

Your unique experiences and insights are an essential part of our diverse community. Like a missing puzzle piece, no matter how large or small, your input completes the picture of our coaching landscape. When you join your peers on ICF Engage, you’re not just adding your voice — you’re contributing to the community’s collective knowledge. Piece by …read more.
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ICF Communities of Practice (CPs): Cutting-Edge Coaching Topics Tailored to Your Interests

Health and Wellness Coaching: Coaching Clients Through Obstacles with Improvisation on September 25 at 11 a.m. (New York). Carrie Spaulding, PCC, will show you how to help clients recognize and break unconscious patterns through improvisation, boosting awareness and self-efficacy between sessions. Enhance your coaching toolkit with innovative strategies for transformation.
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