Bring it to the Streets

The demands of the environment often clash with the physical and social needs of the individual. The conscious mind uses storytelling to grapple with these internal conflicts to bring the individual into accord with culture and nature.  In my last blog post, I discussed the use of Story Quest Walks in nature. I demonstrated how …read more.
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Igniting Ubuntu Intelligence with the ICF Foundation

This article is co-authored by Dumisani Magadlela Ph.D. and Maria Elena Retter, ACC, both immediate past Board Trustees of the ICF Foundation. As we conclude our terms as ICF Foundation Board Trustees, we have seen firsthand the crafting of initiatives and measures to ensure that coaching has a visible, tangible and demonstrable social impact as …read more.
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Help Us Celebrate Major Membership Milestone

There are now more than 50,000 ICF Members worldwide! Congratulations on this milestone and thank you for being a part of the world’s largest coaching community! We invite you to join in our celebration on social media by sharing your ICF Membership badge with the hashtag #ICFproud. As an ICF Member, you represent the very best in professional coaching, …read more.
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Register Now for the Business Development Workshop Series

Registration for the ICF Business Development Workshop Series 2022 (BDWS 22) is now open, and as an ICF Member you can take advantage of discounted pricing.  Whether you are a new coach developing your practice, or an experienced coach who is ready to expand, BDWS 22 is for you! Join brand expert William Arruda and …read more.
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International Coaching Federation Surpasses 50,000 ICF Members Worldwide

Association also sets new monthly record Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has surpassed 50,000 active ICF Members worldwide. “The coaching profession has been growing ever since ICF was first founded in 1995. It is such an honor to see the organization soar to 50,000 professionals around the globe, furthering the vision …read more.
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Coaching Cultures are Built on Beliefs

In the 2016 ICF and HCI study on Building a Coaching Culture with Managers and Leaders, we learned that “organizations with a strong coaching culture report recent revenue above their industry peer group.” A similar ICF / HCI study in 2018 noted that “organizations with strong coaching cultures are more likely to have better talent and business outcomes.”  Coaching culture can be …read more.
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To Niche or Not to Niche

Can you describe exactly who you serve in less than 10 seconds? Unfortunately, most coaches can’t!  One of the most common questions I get from other coaches is related to who they should be serving and how narrow their focus should be. This is also known as selecting a niche for their business.  What is a niche? A niche market is a more specific, and narrowly defined group of customers based on certain characteristics, such as their demographics and …read more.
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