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Member Resource Groups: A New Opportunity to Foster DEIB

We recognize that barriers stand in the way of some individuals in the coaching community from becoming ICF members, growing as coaches, accessing certain opportunities, or gaining a sense of belonging. ICF Member Resource Groups (MRGs) aim to dismantle these barriers and overcome obstacles that impede the growth and inclusion of diverse communities in the coaching profession. …read more.
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Gain Insights into Coaching Cultures, Well-Being, and AI With Upcoming ICF Communities of Practice (CPs) Sessions

Get ready to boost your professional development with exciting CP opportunities. ICF Research Webinar: Organizational Coaching Culture Assessments: Behaviors, Policies, and More on July 11 at 7 p.m. (New York). Understand how the latest research results analyzing the integration of coaching skills within an organization can help you assess the impact of a coaching culture on …read more.
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Thank You for Celebrating ICW 2023 with Us!

Thanks to you, ICW 2023 was another record-setting year! We are grateful to the members who hosted and attended events. With your help, we continue to raise awareness of coaching worldwide. Here are some of the week’s highlights: ICF members and chapters offered 1,565 events in 28 languages — with 43% of events being offered in a …read more.
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Mark Your Calendars: ICF Professional Coaches Board Applications Launch July 10

Applications for the ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors will be available beginning July 10 through August 11 at 5 p.m. (New York). The ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors is a body of elected members who lead the global advancement of the coaching profession through its members and chapters worldwide. If you are …read more.
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ICF Fiscal Year 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Meaningful Focus Areas and Goals

  After conducting our diversity audit, ICF has established four DEIB Meaningful focus areas and goals for FY 2024. These areas were strategically developed to ensure we are creating an inclusive and equitable coaching community in two capacities, ICF operations and stakeholders. 1. Expand global representation for underrepresented communities to ensure inclusion and belonging throughout …read more.
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5 Things to Know About Coaching the Inner Critic

As coaches, we know how influential that voice in our heads can be. We see it limiting what our clients believe is possible for them. We experience it draining our own energy. We know that if we could all be free of its destructive messages, life would be much easier, more fun, and more productive. …read more.
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A Guide to Creating a Branding Kit for Your Coaching Practice

Establishing a brand is essential to creating your coaching practice’s identity and a strong, recognizable presence. A brand is a collection of visual elements and core messages that define your coaching practice’s personality, values, and mission. A branding kit is a handy way to keep your brand elements cohesive, clear, and easy to implement. A …read more.
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Coach FEATURE: Sophia Casey, MCC

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Coach FEATURE: Sophia Casey, MCC We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our “Meet the Coach” features! This month we meet the awesome Sophia Casey MCC. She is a force for change on many levels and I consider her a…

Early Bird Extended for ICF Converge 2023 – Attend in Person or Get the On-Demand + Livestreaming Package

We’ve extended the early bird rate for ICF Converge 2023 to June 15 at 11:59 p.m. (New York). That means there is still time to save big! At Converge 23, you can choose from more than 70 sessions and learning opportunities to ignite creative thinking, push boundaries of what’s possible, and connect over a common …read more.
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Get More Clients with a Signature Program: Grow your Brand, Income and Impact! | by Cindy Schulson

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Get More Clients with a Signature Program: Grow your Brand, Income and Impact! | by Cindy Schulson As a coach, you do great work with your clients, and have solutions that change people’s lives. But: Are you exhausted? Are you over-delivering and reinventing the wheel with each…