Experienced Coaches

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Trauma-Informed Coaching for First Responders: A Culturally Competent Approach

Understanding the Cultural Landscape of First Responders First responders, including police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency dispatchers serve on the frontlines of trauma, often for decades. Their professional lives are…

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Coaching Industry Continues Global Growth with $5.34 Billion USD Revenue, New Research Reveals

– International Coaching Federation Releases 2025 Global Coaching Study, Showcasing Profession’s Impact on Global Economy – Lexington, Kentucky, USA — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today released its 2025 ICF Global Coaching…

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To Coach and Human Better, We Must Stretch

To Coach and Human Better, We Must Stretch When I set out on a solo nomadic adventure on January 1, 2018, I had no idea it would transform me as…

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Facilitating In-Person Coaching Retreats

Step into the art of designing transformative in-person coaching retreats with Izabela Marić, PCC, an internationally experienced coach and retreat facilitator from Croatia. This webinar is your opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional who has led retreats across Europe, India, and the USA, blending coaching, yoga, and experiential practices to create truly immersive experiences.

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2025 ICF Global Coaching Study Executive Summary

Discover the key trends shaping the coaching profession in the 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study Executive Summary. Based on insights from more than 10,000 coaches worldwide, this snapshot highlights record growth, rising revenue, and strong optimism about the future of coaching.

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Step into the New Year with Intention

Choose a single word that represents your vision for 2026. This word can serve as a theme for the year, reminding you of what matters most. It can also be a powerful tool to use with clients, helping them clarify priorities and set boundaries around what to do more of and what to set aside.

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Radical Listening For Coaches

As a group, professional coaches tend to be good listeners. Listening is so central to what we do, in fact, that it is one of our core competencies. This does not mean, however, that we can improve! In this interactive session, Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener invites you to reexamine listening from new angles. We will build on traditional notions of “active listening” to better understand the role of authenticity, assertiveness, and motivation in the listening process. You will leave this session with new attitudes toward listening, more targeted language to describe it, and experiments to try in your own coaching practice.

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What if Mindset Isn’t Step One?

What if Mindset Isn’t Step One? We often say coaching is about shifting perspective. That insight changes everything. And a lot of the time, it does. But then there are…

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ICF Core Competencies: The Next Evolution

September 8, 2025 — The world doesn’t stand still, and neither should the coaching profession. The ICF Core Competencies aren’t just standards; they’re the foundation that elevates coaching everywhere. These…

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ICF Core Competencies Comparison

Quickly see what’s new in the 2025 ICF Core Competencies with this side-by-side comparison to the 2019 version. The chart highlights added sub-competencies, refined definitions, and key updates, providing a quick way to review the changes — ideal for coaches seeking a concise reference.

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