Group Coaching Supervision: Benefits, Challenges, and Strategies

Coaching supervision is a reflective process designed to enhance the competence of coaches and to ensure we are fit for purpose. Supervision has three main functions: normative (exploring ethical challenges), developmental (supporting coaches in improving their practice), and supportive (promoting personal well-being). Group coaching supervision, a form of supervision that involves a group of coaches …read more.
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International Coaching Federation Reconvenes for First Hybrid Converge Post-Pandemic

–The Global Biannual Event Brings Together Professional Coaches to Learn, Grow, Connect, Lead and Inspire- Lexington, Kentucky, USA — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) announces open registration for the ICF Converge 2023 event. This biannual gathering for professional coaches from around the world will take place August 23-26, 2023, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, …read more.
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Introducing the Disability Inclusion Training Manual

We are excited to introduce our comprehensive Disability Inclusion Training Manual, designed specifically for coaches, educators, and organizations. According to our 2022 Member Belonging Survey, nearly 9% of respondents disclosed having a disability. Many coaches have also expressed their commitment to supporting clients with disabilities and serving as allies.    It is crucial for coaches …read more.
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Enhance Your Coaching for Individuals With Disabilities

At Converge 23, you can gain the knowledge and skills necessary to support individuals with disabilities in their journey to enhance their lives through coaching. Register today for the pre-conference workshop, “Disabilities: Strategies for Coaches and Clients.”  Drawing on extensive research, best coaching practices, and real-life case studies, facilitators Jennifer Mitchell, EdD, and Aikyna Finch, …read more.
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Support Zebra Youth and Other Local Orlando Nonprofits

On August 24, ICF Converge 2023 attendees will have the opportunity to test their LGBTQ+ knowledge during an educational trivia night — hosted by TV celebrity and drag queen Jaidynn Diore Fierce from RuPaul’s Drag Race— to benefit Zebra Youth, a local Orlando nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower LGBTQ+ youth to thrive. Zebra Youth …read more.
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Now Open: Applications for the 2024 ICF Foundation Board of Trustees

The ICF Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Board of Trustees. If you’re passionate about accelerating and amplifying social change through coaching, we encourage you to apply.  Why Serve on the ICF Foundation Board of Trustees? As the ICF Foundation, we envision the greatest possible contribution of coaching to a thriving society. As …read more.
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Your Feedback Requested: ICF Website Usage

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. You’ll find questions about your more …read more.
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It’s Never Too Soon: Tips for Professional Development and Credential Renewal

ICF credentials are valid for three years following the award date or the date of the last renewal. It’s never too early to create a professional development plan for your next credential renewal cycle! Mentor Coaching Hours Can Fulfill CCE Requirements in Core Competencies To support ongoing development of coaching skills, ACC credential-holders are required …read more.
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Renew Your Credential Early for Exclusive Benefits

Hundreds of ICF credential-holders have already met the criteria for access to a free course by renewing their credential. Given the success of the program, we are pleased to announce that credential-holders eligible for renewal in 2023 who renew or upgrade their credential by September 30 will receive a free course to earn CCE units for …read more.
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