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International Coaching Federation is Leading the Evolution of Accreditation in Coaching Education

Lexington, Kentucky, USA (November 15, 2021) – After one of the biggest quality improvement initiatives in its history, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) has announced its first-ever large-scale updates to…

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ICF Credentials and Standards Surpasses 40,000 Credential-holders Worldwide

New milestone comes just three years after breaking 25,000 record Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Credentials and Standards has just surpassed 40,000 active ICF Credential-holders worldwide.…

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ICF Thought Leadership Institute Launches Global Digital Library

A Global Hub for Original Perspectives on the Future of Coaching and its Intersections with the World. Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Thought Leadership Institute today…

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International Coaching Federation Announces 2021 Award Winners

Winners of the 2021 ICF Prism, Circle of Distinction and Young Leader awards reflect the best of the global coaching industry. Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The International Coaching Federation (ICF)…

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International Coaching Federation Adopts Revised Organizational Core Values

Updates reflect global membership commitment to ethical practice. Lexington, Kentucky, USA (August 27, 2021) – The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced a revised expression of the organization’s core values,…

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ICF Volunteer Engagement Opportunities

ICF takes pride in the work of our volunteers. Volunteers in the ICF ecosystem are the backbone of our organization. We are constantly amazed by the talent and dedication of…

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Advancing the Field of Coaching Through Research

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – On June 1, 2021, in a collaboration that will elevate the field of coaching, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) pledged to give $575,000 USD over five years to McLean Hospital,…

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Coaching for Self-Actualization: Part II

In Coaching for Self-Actualization: Part I, I reviewed how Maslow’s work on the Hierarchy of Needs can be used in coaching and the Maslow Centre’s re-conceptualization of it in the 21st century. Maslow’s Hierarchy of…

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Adopting a New Integrated Approach to Positive Psychology Coaching

It has been more than 20 years since Martin Seligman formally launched Positive Psychology (the science of human flourishing) in 1998 as a way to move away from the perception…

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International Coaching Federation Releases 2021 COVID-19 Snapshot Survey

  Lexington, Kentucky, USA (May 20, 2021) — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today released its updated “COVID-19 and the Coaching Industry” Study, revealing the coaching industry is recovering well from the impacts…

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