October 31: Voting Opens for ICF Professional Coaches 2023 Board of Directors

Make your voice heard! Voting for the 2023 ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors election will take place October 31 through November 14. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of ICF. On October 31, every ICF Member in good standing will receive a personalized ballot via email from ICF Research. The email’s subject line …read more.
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Congratulations to the 2022 ICF Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2022 winners of our annual International Prism Award, Circle of Distinction and Young Leaders Award! The winners come from regions around the world and reflect the gold standard of the coaching profession. “This year’s honorees are those who truly embody ICF’s core values and strive to support societal progress and empower their …read more.
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ICF Converge 2023 Presentation Proposals Due October 28

Presenting at ICF Converge 2023 is an opportunity to share your knowledge and help attendees advance their professional development, discover new avenues for personal growth, and learn about current trends and practices in the coaching field. If you feel your subject matter expertise and facilitation skills are a great fit for this event, submit your …read more.
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Coaching Education Scholarships Now Available

Coaching education is still inaccessible to many individuals around the world, but we are hoping a new pilot program will help make it possible for more people. Through the ICF Foundation Coach Scholarship Program, individuals in underrepresented populations will be able to receive support as they pursue ICF-accredited coaching education. We are now accepting submissions …read more.
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Join Upcoming Live ICF Credentialing Q&A Calls

The ICF Credentials and Standards team invites you join an upcoming Q&A call to ask questions about the credential process. For the first time, Spanish translations will now be available in the calls. To attend a live quarterly Q&A call, please register using one of the links below: Tuesday, November 15 at 11 a.m. EST …read more.
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Member Website Guided Tours Still Available

If you have not yet taken advantage of your newest member benefit — free, customized, coaching websites — our ICF team is here to support you. All ICF Members in good standing have access to the ICF Member Websites platform. We encourage you to attend one of our guided tours in November in order to familiarize …read more.
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Upcoming ICF Communities of Practice

Join us for one (or all!) of the following Communities of Practice for the opportunity to improve your coaching knowledge and earn Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units: Ethics: Walking in Action on November 11 from 12 Noon – 1:30 p.m. EST (New York). In this session for Spanish speakers, Elena G. Espinal, MCC, PhD, will lead …read more.
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Last Chance: ICF Converge Call for Presentation Proposals and Reviewers

Time is running out to submit your speaker proposal and/or reviewer application for ICF Converge 2023! Speaker Proposal The deadline to submit your speaker proposal  is October 28 at 11:59 p.m. EDT (New York). This is a great opportunity to establish yourself as a thought leader in front of the global coaching community. If you …read more.
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Communicating for Respect

Communication is the transfer of information from one person to another in order to produce greater understanding. It is my attempt to share with you my thoughts, feelings and information, and it is your attempt to understand me. However, due to differences in culture, language, generations and more, communication is not easy. So, how do …read more.
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Uniting ICF Chapters During Tragedy to Evoke Positive Social Impact

When Marlene Thomas’s phone rang in March of this year, she had no idea the war in Ukraine would be on the other end of the line. It came in the form of a fellow ICF coach who had a special understanding for the humanity of individuals living through a tragedy many people around the …read more.
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