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Share Your Expertise: Apply for 2024 ICF Global Boards

The contributions of our credential-holders not only make ICF stronger, but also help to advance the practice and profession of coaching. If you want to contribute your expertise and enhance your leadership skills, we encourage you to consider serving on one of our global boards of directors. ICF Credentials and Standards The ICF Credentials and …read more.
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Join an ICF Member Resource Group to Foster DEIB in Coaching

ICF Member Resource Groups (MRGs) offer a safe, supportive space for underrepresented coaches and allies to connect with one another, share experiences, and unite around a common purpose. Whether you join the BIPOC, Persons with Disabilities, or Young Professionals MRG, each group strives to eliminate barriers while promoting opportunities and a sense of belonging. Participating …read more.
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New Courses Now Available in the ICF Learning Portal

The ICF PCC Marker Training and new credentialing-specific courses are now available on the ICF Learning Portal. With this update, you are now able to access courses designed to support evaluation of coaching skills at the ACC, PCC, and MCC levels directly through your ICF Learning Portal profile. These courses have been created for individuals who …read more.
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Multiply Your Impact as an MCC: Drive Social Change Through the ICF Foundation

As an ICF Master Certified Coach, you add value to people’s lives every single day through coaching. But imagine if you could multiply your impact and drive social change. You can through the ICF Foundation. The mission of the ICF Foundation is to accelerate and amplify social system change by providing pro bono coaching to organizations …read more.
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Building Initial Trust with Family Businesses

Family businesses contribute to almost 70% of the annual GDP of most developed and developing countries. However, they surprisingly remain an underserved target group for the coaching industry worldwide. Unlike present-day startups, family businesses prioritize legacy and longevity over short-term success. This focus informs their long-term vision and their risk-taking ability. Family businesses also tend …read more.
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Share Your Thoughts on the ICF Website

As ICF continues working toward an enhanced digital experience for all stakeholders, we invite you to participate in a brief survey that will help us understand how you use our website, coachingfederation.org, and how we can improve it. We anticipate that the survey should take about 15 minutes of your time and can be completed …read more.
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International Coaching Federation Announces Inaugural Coaching Impact Award Winners

-The new award program recognizes the best of professional coaching across three key categories– Lexington, Kentucky, USA  — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced the winners of its brand-new annual ICF Coaching Impact Awards, recognizing excellence in the field of professional coaching. The awards are divided into three categories: Professional Coaches, Coaching Education, and …read more.
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Shape the Future of Coaching: Join the ICF Thought Leadership Institute Board of Directors

Do you have a passion for driving positive change and making a difference? Are you motivated to envision and create a better future? If so, we invite you to apply for a position on the 2024 ICF Thought Leadership Institute Board of Directors.   The ICF Thought Leadership Institute strives to inspire professional coaches and global …read more.
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Coaching Tools & Exercises Updated for 2023: New Style Tools!

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Coaching Tools & Exercises Updated for 2023: New Style Tools! Finally, we have an exciting announcement: All the Coaching Tools and Exercises on the website now have a whole new look! The Social Media Graphics are newer and have not changed. However: We’ve updated the entire Business,…

The Art of Listening in Coaching

When we think of great communicators, we usually think of those who speak very well, have an impressive command of the language, and write eloquently. After years of teaching, coaching, and mentoring leaders and coaches, I have discovered that the most effective communicators are the best listeners. Listening is an essential skill and a fundamental …read more.
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