External Coaches

ICF Research Webinars – Understanding Agile-Lean Coaching Competencies

This session delves into process improvement coaching as a transformative approach for organizations embracing Agile or Lean work modes. Explore the expectations, competencies, and ICF Core Competencies that form a strong foundation for success as a process improvement coach, using digital tools to enhance organizational efficiency.

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Measuring the ROI of Coaching: A Pragmatic Approach for Coaches

In a world where remote or hybrid workforces, evolving employee needs, and bottom-line pressures intersect, measuring coaching’s impact has never been more crucial. The following Coaching for Performance ROI evaluation…

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Coaching With Trauma Awareness

After transitioning from my former career practicing emergency medicine, I quickly learned that in my role as a coach, I’d still be supporting people with trauma. However, it wouldn’t be…

ICF Thought Leadership Institute Bylaws

Understand the governing bylaws for ICF’s Thought Leadership Institute.

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Mental Well-Being in Coaching: Insights, Strategies, and Practical Takeaways

Anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, and feelings of overwhelm are common issues affecting millions of people around the world as part of the global mental health crisis. This crisis has touched…

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Ancient Answers: Socratic Dialogue’s Role in Executive Coaching

We can all enhance our coaching by discovering the time-honored practices of Socratic dialogue. Executive coaching may appear like a 21st-century phenomenon, but it owes a surprising debt to ancient…