Experienced Coaches

Supporting Coaches With Greater Clarity: New Minimum Skills Requirements

October 9, 2025 — ICF credentials are a mark of excellence in coaching. With updates to the Minimum Skills Requirements for ACC and MCC credentials, we are strengthening that standard…

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PCC Minimum Skills Requirements

The PCC Minimum Skills Requirements highlight the standards of coaching at the Professional Certified Coach level — where foundational skills evolve into more refined, client-centered practice. Coaches can use this resource to prepare for the PCC performance evaluation or to guide professional development. By outlining both the markers of effective PCC-level coaching and the patterns that may hold you back, it provides clear direction for growth. This document equips you to refine your skills, measure progress, and move confidently toward greater professional impact.

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MCC Minimum Skills Requirements

The MCC Minimum Skills Requirements set the standard for coaching mastery at the Master Certified Coach level. This resource details the advanced skills and presence that define MCC-level practice, while also pointing to subtle missteps that can limit effectiveness. Useful for both MCC performance evaluation preparation and ongoing professional growth, it offers a framework for reflection, refinement, and continued growth. Whether you’re striving for the MCC credential or seeking to elevate your craft, this guide inspires and directs your journey toward true coaching excellence.

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Bridging the Gap: Mentor Coaching and Supervision

Discover the difference between mentor coaching and coaching supervision in this lively ICF panel exploring how each supports coach growth, reflection, and ethical practice.

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La Dolce Vita in Coaching

“La dolce vita” in Italian means living a good, fulfilling life. It means enjoying life with presence, zest, and grace. At its heart, this is why many of us became coaches.…

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Coaching as a Catalyst for Social Change at Refugee Jumpstart Coaching

Refugee JumpStart Coaching (RJS), winner of the 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Award for Social Impact, shows how coaching empowers refugees to rebuild with resilience and hope. This case study reveals how RJS helps clients find belonging, unlock opportunities, and create ripple effects that uplift communities worldwide.

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Coaching to Advance Social Purpose at the Fundacion Comunidad y Servicio

Winner of the 2024 ICF Coaching Impact Award for Social Impact, Fundación Comunidad y Servicio connects ICF-credentialed coaches with vulnerable communities across eight countries. Offering free coaching, it empowers individuals, strengthens small businesses, reduces inequalities, and transforms lives—proving coaching can drive meaningful social change worldwide.

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 How Media Exposure Can Grow Your Practice

You likely spend time scrolling on local news sites, exploring articles and interviews focused on local businesses, which include insights from local experts on a variety of topics. But what…

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Why Transformational Coaching Will Always Be Human

As artificial intelligence (AI) gains power and popularity, many coaches are asking, “What’s next for our profession?” AI and the Future of Coaching Will AI replace us? As an educator…

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The Power of Self-Awareness in Coaching: Becoming the Professional Clients Trust and Transform With

This post comes from Dr. D. Ivan Young, an ICF Business Solutions Partner who offers ICF members discounts or special pricing on goods and services as part of their ICF…

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