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International Coaching Federation Celebrates the Gold Standard of the Profession with 2025 Coaching Impact Awards

– The annual award program honors the people and organizations transforming lives, workplaces, and communities through the power of coaching –  Lexington, Kentucky, USA — The International Coaching Federation (ICF) today announced the…

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‘Always Be Contracting’ Approach

Strengthen your ethical coaching practice by learning how ongoing contracting supports trust, alignment, and integrity throughout every coaching engagement.

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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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ACC Minimum Skills Requirements

The ACC Minimum Skills Requirements provide a clear picture of what coaching competence looks like at the Associate Certified Coach level. This resource outlines the key skills and behaviors that assessors listen for in performance evaluations while also identifying common pitfalls that can interfere with effective coaching. Beyond assessment, it’s also a valuable tool for performance reviews, helping early-career coaches reflect on their strengths, identify growth areas, and build confidence. Use this guide as both a mirror and a map to guide your next steps.

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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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Burnout Awareness: What Coaches Must Know

Discover burnout awareness strategies to help clients prevent and manage burnout while positioning yourself as a trusted coach in this growing field.

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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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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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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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