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April Cultural Holiday Recognition: Southeast Asia Harvest Festivals, Water and New Year Celebrations

Most of us have heard of Songkran — Thai New Year — a water splashing festival that originated from an ancient Indian festival marking the arrival of the new harvest season. It marks both the end of the hot season and the start of the annual wet season. It is a celebration that embraces cleansing, goodwill, …read more.
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Nomination Period Now Open for ICF Awards

Annually, we recognize and honor members and organizations that have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to advancing the art, science and practice of professional coaching in their communities and beyond. We invite you to submit a nomination for one of the following awards: The ICF International Prism Award recognizes businesses and organizations that have built strong coaching cultures …read more.
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Forthcoming Updates to the ICF Credential Process

ICF Credentials and Standards continually strives to advance our credential process — ensuring it meets the highest standards in professional certification practice, supports and elevates ICF Credential-holders, and offers an important quality assurance for coaching consumers. As part of this commitment to excellence, we are announcing several exciting updates. If you are pursuing an ICF …read more.
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A Neuroscience Based Technique to Boost Self-Esteem—that Works! | by Dr. Irena O'Brien

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as A Neuroscience Based Technique to Boost Self-Esteem—that Works! | by Dr. Irena O'Brien One thing that clients often need help with when they come for coaching is boosting their self-esteem. A common way to try to achieve this is by repeating positive affirmations such as, “I am…

Super Spring Sale 2022: Save 30% Sitewide!

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Super Spring Sale 2022: Save 30% Sitewide! Spring Sale Runs Again for 2022 – March 21st thru 31st UPDATE: We created the Spring Sale last year to help people through the early stages of the pandemic. Many of you have been asking when our next sale is,…

Coach FEATURE: Susan B. Bentley

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Coach FEATURE: Susan B. Bentley We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our “Meet the Coach” features! This month we meet Susan B. Bentley. About Susan B. Lives In: Brighton, UK Company: Susan B. Bentley—The Gen X Women’s Coach and…

Ignite Celebrates 5 Years of Impact

This year marks the five-year anniversary of the ICF Foundation’s Ignite Initiative and the impact it has made around the world. Ignite: Engaging Coaching for Humanity and the Planet is an ICF Foundation initiative driven by ICF Chapters, Members and Credential-holders who deliver pro bono coaching in their local communities. Ignite was inspired by the …read more.
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Moving From Selling to Ethically Enrolling Clients

What if your coaching practice was fully booked without you ever having to do any sales? Isn’t this what we all dream of? While it almost sounds too good to be true, there is a way to achieve exactly that: ethical enrollment. Our practice works with clients who invest up to € 50,000 to work …read more.
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The Role of Coaching in the Discovery of Life Purpose

My friend, who I’ll call Bob, was nearing the end of life. Bob and I had worked together for years and had grown to be good friends. As he was coming to terms with the end of life, Bob ask me to stop by for a visit. We sat across the room from each other …read more.
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Final Chance to Apply: ICF Professional Coaches Nominating Committee

Help us identify leadership talent by serving on the ICF Professional Coaches Nominating Committee. This volunteer committee works to screen and interview candidates for the ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors. The deadline to apply is March 25 at 5:00 p.m. EDT (New York). Apply Now
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