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How to Use TikTok to Promote the Power of Coaching

With two billion downloads globally, TikTok is currently the number one downloaded app across all compatible devices. With the dramatic increase in working from home these days, more people are spending time on this app looking for engaging content and ways to connect with others.   TikTok’s user–friendly…

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How Behavioral Patterns can be Exaggerated Under Stress

My friends and family would tell you I’m typically a very calm, laid-back person. That is, until I’m triggered and experiencing emotions of uncertainty, anxiety or panic. Then my behavioral style looks more…

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Coaching for Social Impact Pilot Project Launches

ICF Foundation and Many Hopes organizations embark on a social impact partnership. Lexington KY, USA —The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Foundation launched a social impact partnership in collaboration with Many Hopes,…

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International Coaching Federation featured in CNBC Stories on Coaching

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is featured in two CNBC articles that explore the Coaching industry. ICF is the only professional organization for coaching referenced in the articles, which include…

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How to Build a Successful Online Coaching Business

Around the world, there are lots of great coaches who would love to help people, especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic. But many of these coaches do not know how to find clients, let…

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5 Steps to Create Transformation through Online Courses as a Coach

Do you want to impact hundreds of people every year without losing the magic and powerful transformation of one-on-one coaching sessions?  If that’s a yes, here’s exactly what you need: online courses.  Online courses work for…

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International Coaching Federation Announces 2021 Global Board Election Results

Pat Mathews, MCC, elected as 2021 ICF Global Board Chair. Lexington, Kentucky, USA—The results of the 2021 ICF Board of Directors election have been finalized. Pat Mathews, MCC (United States),…

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Overcoming Self-Sabotage

It may be hard to believe, but many respectable and self-confident people have experienced times when the conscious and subconscious levels of their mind ran counter to each other. This contradiction is called self-sabotage, which hinders a person from reaching…

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Attract More Clients Online: Serve First, Sell Second

Growing your coaching practice in today’s noisy digital world can be as simple as giving away free, valuable content.  Many coaches insist that because word-of-mouth referrals are their main source…

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Debunking the Magic Question: Striving for Curious Questions

Many coaches have searched for the “magic” question that will give them a superpower to dramatically help their clients find the best solution to their problems. Often, the coach is keen to keep a list of memorized coaching questions for use in various scenarios with different clients on a variety…

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